JK NBS Group-9 Race Report
Date: March 21, 2026
Track: TWISTER
Race Time: 7:03 PM
The JK NBS Group-9 field delivered an exciting night of slot car racing on the fast and technical Twister circuit, with tight battles throughout the pack and a strong performance at the front.
🥇 Race Winner – David Parsons
David Parsons put together a complete race, combining consistency and speed to take the win with 312.67 laps. Qualifying 4th with a 4.241, Parsons found his rhythm in the race, turning a best lap of 4.358 on Yellow lane and steadily pulling away from the field in the second heat.
🥈 Second Place – Piper Clark
Piper Clark showed strong pace all evening, qualifying 2nd and finishing with 301.47 laps. With a best time of 4.476 on Blue, Clark stayed within striking distance early but couldn’t quite match Parsons’ late-race consistency.
🥉 Third Place – Doug Yarbrough
Doug Yarbrough completed the podium with 289.82 laps, backing up a solid qualifying effort. His best lap of 4.492 on Blue kept him competitive, fending off pressure from just behind.
Mid-Pack Battles
- Chris Alden (4th, 288.87 laps) was right in the mix for a podium, just narrowly missing out despite a quick 4.393 qualifying run.
- David Bauder (5th, 273.99 laps) ran a steady race with consistent laps throughout.
- Bill Clemans (6th, 263.99 laps) showed strong speed in qualifying (3rd fastest) but couldn’t quite convert it into race distance.
Closing the Field
- Owen Yarbrough (7th, 252.99 laps) improved pace as the race progressed, with a solid 4.682 best lap.
- Mike Strong (8th, 230.55 laps) rounded out the field, battling through with determination on a challenging night.
📊 Race Highlights
- Fast Qualifier: David Parsons – 4.241
- Fast Lap of the Race: David Parsons – 4.358
- Top Total Laps: David Parsons – 312.67
Overall, it was a competitive night with multiple close battles, especially around the podium positions. Parsons’ ability to maintain pace over long runs proved to be the difference-maker, while Clark and Yarbrough rounded out a strong top three.
