Wolfram RC Raceway, February 27, 2026 – What an absolute thriller of a night! Last evening’s “Thursday Clubbing” event at Wolfram RC Raceway transformed the “Tight Squeeze” track into a high-stakes arena, with 27 entries from 17 pumped-up drivers churning out a mind-blowing 2,884 laps. From edge-of-your-seat qualifiers to white-knuckle mains, the excitement unfolded from 7:15 PM to 10:08 PM EST, leaving fans craving more. The real fireworks? Fresh talent storming classes like Lipo Stock (2500) and 3500 GT Lipo, plus those razor-thin battles that had hearts racing faster than the cars!
This club night was a masterclass in RC drama: Veterans trading paint with rookies, last-lap heroics, and finishes so close you could measure them with a caliper. Epic duels unfolded where seconds – or even fractions – decided glory, turning every corner into a potential game-changer. Let’s zoom into the action, spotlighting those debut drivers in 2500 and 3500, then break down the full podiums. Buckle up!
Lipo Stock (2500): Rookies Fuel Fierce Fights in Bump-Up Mayhem
Lipo Stock delivered non-stop intensity with dual heats per qualifier, a brutal B-Main (top 2 advancing), and an A-Main packed with tight tussles. Positions flipped like switches, and rookies added fuel to the fire, pushing vets to their limits in battles where gaps shrank to mere seconds.
Jason Euchner: Gritty Newcomer Grinding It Out – In his 2500 debut, Jason Euchner charged hard, logging 36 laps in Qual 1 (fastest: 6.847 on lap 15, ~82% consistency) and 35 in Round 2. The B-Main saw him battle to 36 laps for 4th – no bump, but his relentless top 3 consecutive laps (22.081) kept the pressure on, hinting at big things ahead in this crowded field!
Jason Morey: Speedy Rookie Bringing The Sparks – Making his first splash in 2500, this Jason notched 36 laps in Qual 1 (fastest: 6.682) and ramped up to 38 in Round 2. In the B-Main, he clinched 3rd with another 38 laps, agonizingly close to A-Main entry in a fight where 1.033 seconds separated him from 2nd. His 84% consistency shone in those sub-21-second bursts, turning every lap into a tight contest!
The A-Main was a highlight reel of close combat: Kurt Benson edged Brian Godwin by just 4.211 seconds after 44 laps each, while Jake Tuel held off challengers for bronze. Talk about battles won by inches!
Podium Results (A-Main):
1. Kurt Benson – 44 laps / 5:00.812 (Fastest: 6.265, Consistency: 91.47%) – Wire-to-wire mastery in a photo-finish duel!
2. Brian Godwin – 44 laps / 5:05.023 (Fastest: 6.258, Consistency: 86.86%) – So close, yet so fierce.
3. Jake Tuel – 43 laps / 5:04.019 (Fastest: 6.042, Consistency: 83.55%) – Bronze battled and earned!
3500 GT Lipo: Debut Drivers Ignite Ultra-Tight GT Wars
3500 GT Lipo was a speed freak’s dream, with single heats feeding into an A-Main where sub-6-second laps ruled. Rookies dove in headfirst, fueling battles so tight that podium spots hinged on split-second decisions and bumper-to-bumper scraps.
Justin James: Rocket-Fueled Rookie – Blasting off in his 3500 debut, Justin hit 43 laps in Qual 1 (fastest: 5.907) and 45 in Round 2. The A-Main? He stormed to 3rd with 47 laps (avg: 6.428, top 5: 5.948), trading positions in a nail-biter where 2.266 seconds split him from silver. Debut drama at its finest!
Jason Morey: Tenacious New Entrant – Stepping into 3500 for the first time, Jason powered through with 32 laps in Qual 1 (fastest: 6.593) despite the chaos, then 30 in Round 2. In the A-Main, he fought to 29 laps for 6th, but his gritty runs (top 3 consecutive: ~22-23 seconds) added to the pack’s intensity, where every overtake was a heart-stopper!
The A-Main epitomized tight battles: Junior pulled away, but Jim Hiatt and Justin James dueled for 2nd and 3rd, separated by just 2.266 seconds after 47 laps each. Further back, Gerry Burr and Brian Godwin swapped spots in a 1-lap gap frenzy – pure edge-of-seat stuff!
Podium Results (A-Main):
1. Junior – 48 laps / 5:06.040 (Fastest: 5.744, Consistency: 92.94%) – Dominant, but not without challenges!
2. Jim Hiatt – 47 laps / 5:03.065 (Fastest: 5.836, Consistency: 89.00%) – Silver snatched in a thriller.
3. Justin James – 47 laps / 5:05.331 (Fastest: 5.899, Consistency: 91.24%) – Bronze in a debut dogfight.
AAA Sport: Endurance Epics with Photo-Finish Flair
Nimh Open’s single heats built to an A-Main full of endurance tests, where tight gaps – like Chris S trailing Brian Godwin by 1.461 seconds – kept the action boiling.
Podium Results (A-Main):
1. Gerry Burr – 42 laps / 5:01.678 (Fastest: 6.504, Consistency: 87.82%) – Smooth victory in a close chase.
2. Brian Godwin – 39 laps / 5:07.615 (Fastest: 6.578, Consistency: 82.39%) – Silver by a whisper.
3. Chris S – 39 laps / 5:09.076 (Fastest: 6.441, Consistency: 71.31%) – Bronze battle royale.
Mini Z Novice: Beginner Brawls with Building Tension
Novice class ramped up the fun, with close calls like Ned Lewis and Shawna pushing Gage Euchner in a multi-lap skirmish.
Podium Results (A-Main):
1. Gage Euchner – 20 laps / 5:00.079 (Fastest: 11.356, Consistency: 83.16%) – Top rookie rumble!
2. Ned Lewis – 17 laps / 5:02.766 (Fastest: 12.175, Consistency: 81.09%) – Silver squeezed out.
3. Shawna – 14 laps / 4:57.134 (Fastest: 13.690, Consistency: 68.28%) – Bronze in the fray.
Box Stock Mini-Z: Precision Duels Down to the Wire
Shorter quals led to an A-Main where Kurt Benson edged Aaron Coe by a scant 0.509 seconds after 37 laps each – the definition of a tight battle!
Podium Results (A-Main):
1. Kurt Benson – 37 laps / 5:06.775 (Fastest: 7.939, Consistency: 96.91%) – Victory by a hair!
2. Aaron Coe – 37 laps / 5:07.284 (Fastest: 7.601, Consistency: 94.48%) – Silver in a split-second showdown.
3. Charlie Bradford – 36 laps / 5:02.097 (Fastest: 7.603, Consistency: 89.28%) – Bronze buzz.
With rookies like the Jasons and Justin shaking up 2500 and 2500, “Thursday Clubbing” was RC at its best. Gear up for the next time at Wolfram RC Raceway – the battles are just heating up!