Hold onto your remotes, folks! Yesterday’s On-Road Winter #11 at Crash N Bash Hobbies Raceway was a pint-sized pandemonium of high-speed hijinks, where palm-sized powerhouses zipped around like caffeinated squirrels on a sugar rush. With 24 daring drivers piloting 50 entries across a whopping 3,835 laps, this indoor extravaganza in Cedar Rapids turned the track into a battlefield of bumps, boosts, and breathtaking finishes. If you thought RC racing was just for kids, think again—these mini machines delivered more drama than a soap opera on wheels!
The event kicked off bright and early on March 14, featuring a smorgasbord of on-road classes that had everyone from stock purists to modded maniacs revving their engines. We’re talking 21.5 Stock Touring, Losi Nascar Box Stock, and a slew of others like V.T.A. and G.T. 12. But the real stars of the show? The Mini-Z classes, where Kyosho’s 1/28-scale speed demons stole the spotlight with their nimble maneuvers and nail-biting duels. These tiny terrors—barely longer than your smartphone—proved that size doesn’t matter when you’ve got skill, strategy, and a sprinkle of luck on your side.
Let’s zoom in on the Stock Mini-Z action, where consistency was king and crashes were… well, part of the fun! After two grueling qualifier rounds, the A-Main exploded into a 6-minute frenzy. Nick Williams emerged victorious, clocking 30 laps in 6:03.736 with a blistering fastest lap of 12.119 seconds. Hot on his heels was Chris Simmons, just 9.802 seconds back, while Mr. Mudflaps and Brian Godwin battled it out for the podium spots. Jake Tuel put up a valiant fight, snagging 5th place.
But wait, the thrills didn’t stop there. In the Open Mini-Z class, where modifications mean more mayhem, Jake Tuel turned up the heat, winning the A-Main! Blasting through 33 laps in 6:00.604. Brian Godwin grabbed silver, just 4.596 seconds behind, with Aaron Coe rounding out the podium. Chris Simmons and Eric Murray fought hard, but Jake’s precision piloting was unbeatable. Who knew such small cars could pack such a punch?
Throughout the event, the track’s twisty layout—complete with sharp corners and straightaways begging for full throttle—kept things unpredictable. Qualifiers saw lap times dipping into the low 10s, with standard deviations showing just how razor-thin the margins were. From Tuesday Simmons’ gritty comebacks to Matt Langfitt’s consistent runs, every driver brought their A-game, turning the raceway into a symphony of whirring motors and whoops of excitement.
With classes like M Chassis and Tubs-O-Fun adding extra flavor, On-Road Winter #11 wasn’t just a race—it was a community celebration of all things RC. Total entries hit 50, proving Crash N Bash is the go-to spot for Midwest mini-motorsport madness. If you missed it, don’t fret: More events are on the horizon. Grab your controller, head to 4601 6th St SW, and join the fun—who knows, you might just bash your way to victory next time!