Posted: 8/3/18
Each and every year, some of the best RC builders converge at Axialfest to put their work on display for Axial fans to see and judges to notice in the Concours event. Year after year, more and more spectacular builds line the miniature walls of the Cisco Grove pavilion while bystanders look on as judges stroll pass the presented vehicles looking for machines that really stand out from the rest. Like previous years, the vehicles on display were all amazing displays of passion for the hobby and representation of some skilled detailers. Two new kids classes were introduced into the mix and were supported with some creative builds for their age brackets. All of those who put their custom built Axial based machines into concours deserve recognition for a job well done, but in the end only three were pulled for awards in each class. Check out some concourse scenes from Axialfest 2018 and the top three machines for each category.
CONCOURSE TOP 3's
Daily driver
1. Alec Va DenBrink - Liberty
2. Joe Zuniga - Hilux
3. Elio Dianda - Brute
D’raisin
1. Corey Hall - Goat
2. Todd Norton - Military 6x6
3. Bree Eral - Beetle
Monster truck
1. Paul Russel Jr - White/Blue MT
2. Ben Thomas - Black Truck
3. Cancer sucks - Kye Steiner
Trailer
1. Daniel Flores - Jeep Trailer
2. James Tomlinson - Forerunner
3. Judd Rummage - Amain Bike trailer
12 and under
1. Ina Eral - Unicorn
2. Sadie Silva - Dinosaur Wraith
3. Joe Zuniga - Blue Jeep
13-18
1. Jacob Simpson - 6x6 Flatbed
2. Dominic Reyes - Green Flatbed
3. Jensen LeBlanc - F350 SD
Best Theme
1. Bree Eral - Dragon 6x6
2. Devlin Shipley - Scooby Buggy:
3. Chris Harder - Radioactive FC
Adventurist
1. Ty Campbell - Dakar Truck
2. Matt Hauck - Wrangler/ Powerwagon
3. Chris Prestwood - SBC Power Wagon
Bomber
1. Jay Jaffe - Silver Otterpops
2. Mike Thompson - Red Altra
3. Dean Farrington - Black/ Orange
Best Of Show
After the Judges had determined the Top 3 finishers for each class, the owners of the trucks were asked to come together and vote on a best of show. Sure each builder felt their rig was the best, but it was only a short time for them all to come together and agree who was best in show overall. In the end, Todd Norton with his Kraz 255 Converted Ukrainian Military clearly stood out from the rest from it’s detailed body, perfectly scale wood log haul and it’s patina for days.
Congratulations for all those who took home awards and thank you to all those who entered. Yet again another Axialfest Concourse event has wrapped up and builders continue to amaze with builds that show off passion for Axial adventure vehicles and beyond. We can't wait to see what everyone comes up with for AXIALFEST 2019!
