05/09/2026
๐ End of an era, and what a way to finish! ๐
I am incredibly proud to wrap up this season by winning the first-ever Modelsport Vintage National Series in the "Ultra" class, driving the incredible Trickbits YZ10R-25.
The car performed brilliantly across the series, taking TQ and the win in 3 out of 4 rounds to secure the championship early. Even in a fiercely fought final round, we pushed hard to qualify and finish a solid 2nd.
This marks my final season racing this fantastic machine. I want to say a massive thank you to Alby at Trickbits for his unwavering help, support, and faith in me. Just 3 or 4 years ago, this car was nothing more than an idea in Albyโs head to get more Yokomo YZ10 buggies back out on the track where they belong. As a completely one-man band, he fully developed his own re-release, sourcing and manufacturing every single component right here in the UK. It is a monumental achievement, and he should be rightly proud of what he has built.
I originally agreed to extend my time running the car for this one last season when a space opened upโwith my Schumacher R/C Racing CAT 2000 moving into a different category for this vintage series. Looking back, I am super proud to have brought home another major win for Alby. We made a fantastic team together, and it has been an absolute privilege to represent Trickbits on the top step of the podium.
Thank you, Alby Smith for the opportunity and the journey! ๐ค๐