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September 14, 2024

The GOAT, Ongaro goes 3 in a row at 1:8 Offroad Worlds

It probably won’t be remembered as the most exciting final we’ve ever witness but RC-Redovan will be forever remembered as the place Davide Ongaro became the GOAT of the IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championships as he made it 3 World titles in a row today in Spain. Having been the first driver to successfully defend the title when he won at the very same location 2-years ago, the Team Associated driver would end up cruising to his fourth World title by a margin of 37-seconds over Sworkz’s Elliott Boots with Top Qualifier Juan Carlos Canas completing the podium in front of his crowd. Widely tipped as being the person who had the real potential to dethrone Ongaro, unfortunately Canas’ challenge ended with a flameout, however even if he hadn’t been caught short on his refueling in-lap, high tyre degradation left him to finish on a flailing front tyre allowing Boots to go by for second. The last World Champion prior to the start of Ongaro historic reign, that will now go on for another two years, 2016 Champion David Ronnefalk would finish fourth just ahead of Xray team-mate Bruno Coelho, the Q5 winner struggling to deliver the challenge many had tipped the Portuguese star for.

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September 14, 2024

Canas on pole, Ongaro on for 3 in a row

The grid is set for the 2024 IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championship with Sworkz’ Juan Carlos Canas on pole position for the 1-hour showdown in Spain as World Champion Davide Ongaro starts right behind him attempting three in a row. Top Qualifier at these Worlds after topping four of the sixth qualifiers, the back to back European Champion showed he hasn’t lost any of his blistering pace as he dominated the half hour encounter. Pulling away early despite one or two mistakes, Canas would finish the half hour encounter 24-seconds clear of his nearest rival. That driver was Joao Figueiredo, the Portuguese Tekno driver putting in a super steady race and holding off the rising talent of Team Associated driver Marcus Kaerup. Unfortunately for Dakotah Phend what was looking like an easy progression to the Main Final came to nothing. Running longer stops than his rivals, the TLR driver ran out of fuel as he approached the end of his in lap for his second stop but missing the loop, this dropped him to the back. Luckily Phend would later get through by winning the 15-minute LCQ race after passing long time leader Joona Haatanen on the last lap having crashed on lap 1 to book the 13th starting spot on the grid. The second Semi would see defending back to back World Champion Davide Ongaro get the win but the Italian didn’t have it all his own way with David Ronnefalk taking the lead on the opening lap. The Swede however would hand it back a few laps later at the whoop section. Behind Ongaro, Mugen Seiki’s Berkan Kilic took second, he and his older brother Burak once again making the final as they did here in 2022. Sworkz Elliott Boots finished third ahead of 2016 World Champion Ronnefalk whose Xray makes it four different manufacturers in the first five grid spots.

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September 14, 2024

1/4 Finals Update – 1:8 Offroad World C/Ship

The big day has arrived at the IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championship in Spain with the 1/4 Finals marking the end of the road for two of the 2022 Finalists at RC-Redovan but also seeing other finalists taking a step closer to the 1-hour main show that will determined the No.1 driver in the World. In the first of the two 30-minute encounters it was the Sworkz of Brandon Rose who took the win from 3rd on the grid. The American had a comfortable 9-second gap over the Tekno of Daniel Pariente. Having started out the day in the 1/8 Finals, former 1:10 World Champion Spencer Rivkin continued his progress coming through for 3rd to book his spot in the Semi A Final where he joins Top Qualifier Juan Carlos Canas. Italian Xray driver Alex Zanchettin would complete the Top 4 to secure the last bump up spot after denying Kyosho’s Ryan Lutz a place in the Semi by 0.718.

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September 13, 2024

New Revolution Design parts at World Championship

German option parts brand Revolution Design Racing Products has released a number of new Team Associated RC8 B4.1 parts at the IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championship in Spain. A sponsor of Team Associated driver Joona Haatanen, the Finnish racer is running the new parts on his buggy at the RC-Redovan. The new releases include an Aluminium Differential Case precision machined from 7075-T6 aluminium and hard anodised for maximum durability. Holding more fluid it improves consistency over runtime. The case is Laser-etched with the RDRP logo for a premium look. A new Aluminium Rear Brace Mount offers increased stiffness for a more stable rear end. Also in the latest parts release are an Aluminium Wing Plate, Front Aluminium Shock Mounts, and Titanium Lower Shock Mounting Screws. You can view the parts on Haatanen’s RC8 B4.1 in our chassis focus here.

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September 13, 2024

RC Discharger 2S 70A Synchronous Charge Cable

RC Discharger has introduced this new 2S 70A Synchronous Charge Cable (XT90 & 5mm). This high-performance cable features high current capacity being able to handles up to 70A for optimal battery performance and reduced charge times. 8AWG wire ensures excellent conductivity and minimal resistance with high-end soldering guaranteeing durability and reliability. 32-Inch in length if gives ample reach and flexibility. 2S compatibility, premium XT90 on the charger side and 5mm connector on the battery side for secure connections.

Source: RC Discharger [rcdischarger.com]

September 13, 2024

Avid B7 Aluminium Steering Bellcranks

Avid Racing Concepts has added these Aluminium Steering Bellcranks to its range of option parts for the Team Associated RC10B7 2WD Buggy. Machined from 7075-T6 aluminium alloy, black anodised with silver edge highlights for a premium appearance. They feature a notched design to improve clearance when adding Ackermann shims. These aluminium bellcranks are designed for serious racers looking to eliminate flex in the steering system, delivering maximum steering feel.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

September 13, 2024

Klinik RC 1:16-1:10 Folding RC Car Stand

Klinik RC has released a new Folding RC Car Stand for 1:16 and 1:10 use. Made in the USA, the stand measures 4.75″L x 4.625″W x 2.75″, the stand which weighs only 120-grams folds down to a super compact 4.75″L x 4.625″W x 11/16″T. A sturdy car stand is often overlooked as one of the most useful tools on your bench, elevating your car, for maintenance between heats at the track or at home while prepping for the next race. The folding car stand, the fold action taking about 2-seconds, is precision CNC laser cut from 4.4mm acrylic in various colours to match your livery, laser engraved with the Klinik Racing checkers logo on both side panels.

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September 13, 2024

IFMAR reverts to ‘Pre Tech’ inspection for tyre diameter

In a positive move widely welcomed as being in the best interest of the event, the IFMAR International Jury has announced that the 109mm minimum tyres diameter rule will now be determined by a pre-tech inspection. Yesterday just as qualifying concluded at the 1:8 Offroad World Championship a bombshell, widely viewed as a strategy move my one tyre manufacturer, was landed on the event with IFMAR announcing it would implement checks after racing. The World Governing Body of RC Racing, IFMAR’s own official ruling coming into the 19th running of these Worlds states the specs the tyres must meet but not when any inspection would be conducted. With both EFRA and ROAR having used the pre-tech for the rules, most teams and drivers were working on that procedure so when the announcement came yesterday that cars must finish the final with tyres no less than 109mm it turned the race on its head. With IFMAR first offering Semi finalists an extended 50-minute practice session so as to gauge track conditions after the lower finals and gauge tyre wear, pressure was mounting on them to review the ruling.

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