After a re-schedule due to rain, some of the fastest drivers in the mid-Atlantic region descended upon Nitro Valley Raceway in Cherryville, NC for Round 1 of the North Carolina Championship Series. Expert Buggy class utilized the IFMAR qualifying and main format, however transferring the top 2 qualifiers directly into the Final. TLR team driver Mike Kendall would miss out on the top two free spots to the main, but put a solid run in the semi to make the main where a smooth and consistent run took the overall win in pro buggy.