Infinity International RC Speedway awarded 2021 World Championships

The 2021 1:8 Onroad World Championship is going to Japan, with the newly opened Infinity International RC Speedway having been awarded the blue ribbon event of RC Racing’s original and oldest class.  News of the decision by the sport’s governing body IFMAR came at the 22nd running of the 1:8 Onroad World Championships which are currently taking place at Steel City RC Speedway in Fontana, California.  Built by Infinity owner Kenji Taira and having hosted its grand opening just two months ago, the track is located close to the famed Suzuka Formula One circuit.  Before becoming Infinity International RC Speedway the track previously existed as the Hokusei Circuit and was run by the Sahashi family, a well known name in World Championship circles because of the famous racing brothers Tadahiko and Yuya.  Tadahiko became World Champion the last time Japan hosted the 1:8 World Championship in 2013.  With Rody Roem winning his World title there in 1985, this will be third time the land of the rising sun will host the Championships and while the date for 2021 is still to be decided it is expected the month of October will be chosen.