Ronnefalk & Mayako part ways

While en route for our coverage of the IFMAR 1:10 Offroad World Championships in Arizona, former 1:8 Offroad World Champion David Ronnefalk and chassis manufacturer Mayako has announced they are to part ways.  Ronnefalk made a surprise departure from long time chassis sponsor HB Racing and joined the new brand 2-years ago.  Formed from the JQ brand, the new partnership delivered a European Championship and 2nd place at the World Championship in the hands of the Swede in 2022 however this year they haven’t been able to build on the initial success.  Issuing a joint statement Mayako said, ‘The 2023 season is coming to an end, and Mayako Performance International would like to thank David Ronnefalk for his contribution to the successful launch of the brand over the last 2 years. This included a European Championship, RCGP Championship, 2nd place at the IFMAR World Championships, DNC eBuggy Win, and numerous other wins and podiums.  We would like to wish David all the best for the future, and look forward to many tough battles on the track.’

Only the third manufacturer Ronnefalk has represented in 1:8 Offroad, in the statement he said, ‘It’s been a great two years and I have learned a lot during this time. We won the European Championship and almost got the World title as well, something I don’t think any of us expected to get to so fast entering this project. I will remember all the great moments on and off the track when I look back. Thank you to everyone involved in the Mayako project including the Mayako Community for these two years together. Something good has been created and I wish you all the very best for the future.

Source: Mayako [mayako.com]