2026 IMFAR 1/8th Scale Off-Road Worlds JConcepts Team ReportThe JConcepts Team traveled to Hutto, Texas and Thornhill Racing Circuit this past week for the 2026 IFMAR 1/8th Scale Off-Road World Championships. #RaceReport #GoJConcepts
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And just like that the 2026 IFMAR World Championships are done and dustedAnd just like that the 2026 IFMAR World Championships are done and dusted. Such a bittersweet feeling as this was the last big event at Thornhill Racing Circuit. My home away from home. I can’t thank Chris Allison enough for everything he’s sacrificed for us to have this amazing racing facility. I’ll cherish all the memories and friendships made along the way!!
I came into this event super confident that the work I put into my program beforehand was more than any other race I’ve attended, and I felt like it showed on the racetrack!! I made my first-ever world championship final!!! And came home with a P5!!! So proud of that! I can’t thank Richard Saxton enough for all the mechanic and pit work. The teamwork was amazing and every run we got faster on track!!! My equipment was flawless I’m so proud to represent such great teams!! My team-associated B4.2 felt great all weekend, every time I hit the track! Jconcepts tires were so consistent throughout the week! Each compound and tread pattern I tried felt comfortable and fast! NitroPro fuels and my Samuri RM2 drakin engine program was fantastic. I was able to go 10 minutes in the quals, semi, and main final event giving me a huge advantage against some of my competitors! Nitropro servos gave me the connection I needed out on track for smooth and consistent throttle/steering inputs. And of course, Integrity RC and Joker Designs kept me looking fresh and clean on and off the track!! I can’t thank everyone enough for all the support I received so many nice messages wishing me luck and everyone at the track supporting me! It felt amazing having the world championships in my home state! Texas! And it was a flawless event! Back to reality now and a quick turnaround heading to Virginia for the Invitational Classic at Adrenaline RC!! #teamassociated #WeAreAE #reedypower #factoryteam #Jconcepts #NitroPro #visionracingproducts #Samurai #monkeywithakniferacing #integrityrcdesigns #jokerdesigns #Drakein #mikeshobbyshop #makita #kickeraudio |
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 🇺🇸🏁WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 🇺🇸🏁
This World Championship is over. It’s difficult to put an entire week like this into just a few words. We came here ready to give everything we had. From the first practice, we knew it wasn’t going to be an easy week. We struggled at times, but we never stopped working, changing details and searching for the right balance between the car, tyres and the constantly changing track conditions. Step by step, we improved and managed to finish qualifying in P3, putting ourselves in a strong position for Saturday. Unfortunately, the finals didn’t go the way we wanted. We finished this World Championship in P13.😩 Of course, this is not the result we came here for, and it’s not easy to accept after all the work we put in during this week. But racing gives you incredible moments and difficult ones too. Both are part of the journey. This result doesn’t change what we have achieved together, but it gives us even more motivation to work harder, understand where we can improve and come back stronger. Sometimes a difficult result can give you more hunger than a victory. And we are hungry. A huge thank you to the entire Team Associated (Brent Thielke, Richard Saxton) There are so many people behind this project that I don’t want to mention individual names and risk forgetting someone. Thank you to everyone for the incredible work, support and commitment throughout this World Championship. A massive thank you also to Team Matrix (Alessandro Stocco, Boni Cristian, Paolo Morganti, Andreia Toledo) O.S. Speed guys (Tomohiro Okada) and Sanwa for always supporting me and giving everything during this week. Thank you to all my sponsors, my family, my girlfriend, my friends and everyone who supported me from home❤️ Thanks to Nuno Casal Ribeiro helping us during all week🔥 Thanks to my friends there at the track Linu Jung, Sebastien Mure, Stéphane Kharraji, Clément Boda, Florent Auderset, Noha Ben Mohamed, just everyone!! We leave Texas with a result that hurts, but also with even more motivation. Great job to David Ronnefalk for the title, Mason Fuller and Juan Carlos Canas Carrasco for the podium👏🏻 We know what we are capable of. We know how much work is ahead of us. And we know where we want to be again. Time to work. We’ll be back. ❤️🔥🏁 —————————————————— CAMPIONATO DEL MONDO 2026 🇺🇸🏁 Questo Campionato del Mondo è finito. È difficile racchiudere un’intera settimana come questa in poche parole. Siamo arrivati qui pronti a dare tutto quello che avevamo. Fin dalle prime prove sapevamo che non sarebbe stata una settimana facile. In alcuni momenti abbiamo faticato, ma non abbiamo mai smesso di lavorare, modificare dettagli e cercare il giusto equilibrio tra macchina, gomme e le condizioni della pista in continuo cambiamento. Passo dopo passo siamo migliorati e siamo riusciti a concludere le qualifiche in P3, mettendoci in un’ottima posizione in vista di sabato. Purtroppo, le finali non sono andate come avremmo voluto. Chiudiamo questo Campionato del Mondo in P13. 😩 Ovviamente non è questo il risultato per cui siamo venuti qui, e non è facile accettarlo dopo tutto il lavoro che abbiamo fatto durante questa settimana. Ma le corse regalano momenti incredibili e anche momenti difficili. Entrambi fanno parte del percorso. Questo risultato non cambia ciò che abbiamo raggiunto insieme, ma ci dà ancora più motivazione per lavorare duramente, capire dove possiamo migliorare e tornare più forti. A volte un risultato difficile può darti ancora più fame di una vittoria. E noi abbiamo fame. Un enorme grazie a tutto il Team Associated (Brent Thielke, Richard Saxton). Ci sono così tante persone dietro questo progetto che non voglio fare tutti i nomi rischiando di dimenticare qualcuno. Grazie a tutti per l’incredibile lavoro, il supporto e l’impegno dimostrati durante tutto questo Campionato del Mondo. Un enorme grazie anche al Team Matrix (Alessandro Stocco, Boni Cristian, Paolo Morganti, Andreia Toledo). Ai ragazzi di O.S. Speed (Tomohiro Okada) e a Sanwa, per essere sempre al mio fianco e aver dato tutto durante questa settimana. Grazie a tutti i miei sponsor, alla mia famiglia, alla mia ragazza, ai miei amici e a tutti quelli che mi hanno sostenuto da casa. ❤️ Grazie a Nuno Casal Ribeiro per averci aiutato durante tutta la settimana. 🔥 Grazie anche ai miei amici presenti in pista: Linu Jung, Sebastien Mure, Stéphane Kharraji, Clément Boda, Florent Auderset, Noha Ben Mohamed… semplicemente, grazie a tutti!! Lasciamo il Texas con un risultato che fa male, ma anche con ancora più motivazione. Complimenti a David Ronnefalk per il titolo e a Mason Fuller e Juan Carlos Canas Carrasco per il podio. 👏🏻 Sappiamo di cosa siamo capaci. Sappiamo quanto lavoro ci aspetta. E sappiamo dove vogliamo tornare. È ora di rimettersi al lavoro Torneremo presto ❤️🔥🏁 #DO94 #WeAreAE #TeamAssociated #OSSpeed #Matrixtyres #Hobbywing #TeamEAM #Energyfuel #Sanwa #Arrowmax #ToolkitRC #ONGProducts #TRC #Tworks #Ruddog #Rockdesign #Stickit1racing |
I’m back home a week in Hutto, TX for the 2026 WorldsI’m back home and rested after just over a week in Hutto, TX for the 2026 IFMAR World Championships at Thornhill Racing Circuit! First off I’ll like to thank the entire Thornhill crew for giving us a great venue and track to race at for so many years. It sucks to see this place closing but all good things come to an end.
Racing for me was a bit up and down throughout the week. I had good speed the whole time just struggled to put in clean runs. The highlights of the weekend for me were the final round of qualifying where I scored a P3 overall to secure myself into the semi finals. A win in the LCQ race after I narrowly missed the transfer spot in the semi final. And the final highlight was finishing P6 overall in my first World Championship final. I would like to thank Daniel Lewis, Matt Armeni, Matt Wolter and Ilias Arkoudaris at Tekno RC for all the help and support this week. Thank you to Jason, Paul, Allison and Hannah for all the tire support and awesome photos from the week. Thank you to my Tekno RC teammates for all the setup help and great times this week. Thank you to my dad and Shawn Kirkman for the pit help this weekend. As always thank you to all the sponsors below for making this possible. Tekno RC Jconcepts Exalt Beach RC & Hobbies Ultimate Racing Sendit-rc VP Racing Fuels S&S Full Throttle Raceway Top Tier Roofing Yeti RC Mutsch Trucking King Kong Hobbies BOOM Graphics Busy Bodies |
2026 IFMAR 1:8 OFF-ROAD WORLDS — P9 🌎2026 IFMAR 1:8 OFF-ROAD WORLDS — P9 🌎
The 2026 IFMAR 1:8 Off-Road Worlds is officially complete, and there are a lot of great takeaways from this one. I came into this event with some personal goals, and I’m proud to say I accomplished them. Going back to Perth, Australia in 2018, I qualified 7th overall but came up short of making the World Championship final. That one has always stuck with me. 8 years later, I was able to beat my best qualifying effort at a 1:8 Worlds AND accomplish one of my biggest goals — making my first 1:8 World Championship Final. A lot of things have to go right to have a good result at a Worlds. You have to be mentally strong. You can’t leave points on the table, even when you’re having a bad run. You have to trust your pit crew, trust the people around you, and most importantly, have a short memory and keep moving forward. This Worlds started off rough for me. Things weren’t going great, but we never stopped working. We kept making small improvements and finding ways to get better every time we hit the track. My mechanic Brent and I worked our butts off all week. We kept digging, kept improving, and never gave up. Big thanks to Brent Thielke for pushing me! A huge thank you to JConcepts, with Paul and Jason at the event giving us endless information and helping us make the right tire calls when it mattered. To Marco and the entire Rossi team from REDS, thank you for making sure we had reliable engine performance all week long. At an event like this, every little detail matters. All weekend, we worked to maximize every category possible — car, tires, engine, pit stops, strategy, and execution. It truly takes a team. Lastly, I want to thank my dad for doing what he does best — supporting me, taking care of me, keeping things light, and giving us plenty of laughs in the pits. I wouldn’t want to experience these moments without you. Cheers to my first 1:8 Worlds Final. 🌎🏁 But I’m hungry for more. P9 IN THE WORLD. Let’s keep pushing. LFG! 🔥 |
WELCOME TO THE POLE HATERS CLUBWELCOME TO THE POLE HATERS CLUB
Membership isn’t something you apply for. The pole chooses you. It doesn’t care if you’re a rookie, a local hotshot, a factory driver, or a World Champion. Sooner or later, everybody gets their chance to join. There are no dues. No applications. No tryouts. Just one poorly timed steering input and a very solid red pole. You can blame your setup. You can blame the marshal. You can blame the RD. You can even blame your radio. The pole doesn’t care. Many have challenged it. Many have sworn revenge. Some have even come back for a rematch. The result is always the same. POLE: UNDEFEATED RACERS: 0 Nobody beats the pole. Membership for life. Dignity not included. |
What does it really take to win a World Championship?What does it really take to win a World Championship?
When you see a photo with a trophy and the words WORLD CHAMPION, it can look like everything was decided in one one-hour final. In reality, the road to this title started around one year before the World Championship. For some parts, even earlier. Our job was to find something that could move us forward. Something that would make the car faster, easier to drive and more competitive on a track we still didn’t fully know. We started working on new parts and prototypes. Some of them were quite complicated and required a lot of time for development, production and testing. We managed to get the first prototypes ready early enough. But as always in development, every test creates new ideas. Eventually, what started as several new parts grew into an upgrade package affecting roughly 50% of the car. And that isn’t something you simply bolt onto the car the day before a race and automatically go faster. Every new part changes the car’s behavior. You need to understand it, find the correct setup and, most importantly, make everything work together. Unfortunately, production took a little longer than planned, so much of the testing was done with only a very small group of drivers and mainly at the Hudy Arena. It was a risk. But once I saw the potential, I believed it was a risk worth taking. We eventually brought 21 complete upgrade packages to Texas – around 25 kg of parts. Some of the final components were finished only about four days before we left. None of this would have been possible without the people at XRAY. From development and engineering to production and the management who allowed us to keep pushing until the very last moment. A World Championship is not won by one person, one driver or one mechanic. This result belongs to a huge number of people at the track and back at the factory. This time, we approached the Worlds differently In the past, I was sometimes frustrated that, as Team Manager, I didn’t always have all the information I wanted. A driver can explain his feeling, of course. But sometimes you need to know exactly what the car is doing yourself. So this time we did something different. I decided to race. Not because I was chasing my own result. My main job was to test for the team. Every run gave me around 13 minutes on the track. That’s a huge amount of testing time where I could compare setups, tires and different combinations. I won’t lie – sometimes it wasn’t easy to drive into the pits during a run, change tires or make adjustments while watching other drivers pass me. The racer inside you doesn’t particularly enjoy that. 😄 But I believed this strategy could help the whole team. And it did. Our drivers were fast from the very first practice. We could give them information about tires and setup before their runs. The results came, confidence in the car grew and so did the confidence of the entire team. I think we even surprised ourselves with how competitive we were from the first practice all the way to the final. But there was no way I could do all of this alone Racing, testing and managing the entire team at the same time is impossible without people you can completely rely on. That’s why I knew I needed Max Götzl RC driver with me. He is someone I have taught almost everything I know in RC, I have known him for many years and I knew I could trust him. He did everything necessary to keep things running and allowed me to concentrate on the areas where I was needed most. Then there was my other role – being David’s mechanic together with his father, Pierre. David Ronnefalk and I have worked together for a long time, so for this race it was an easy decision. When the three of us work together, there is a chemistry that is difficult to explain. Everyone knows his job, we trust each other and historically we have achieved very good results together. But this time we knew one mistake could cost us everything. The Thornhill track was extremely demanding and a DNF could happen at almost any moment. Our first major goal was simply to survive the semifinals and put the cars into the main final. The result? We started the World Championship final from P1 and P2. That’s a situation you can only dream about before a World Championship. And fortunately, both of our drivers are experienced professionals who understand that a race isn’t won in the first corner and know how to respect each other on track. Then came the real pressure Before the final we made the last changes to David’s car. Our strategy was clear. We wanted the car to become especially strong in the second half of the one-hour final, when everyone would be dealing with worn tires. Before the start, I was probably more nervous than I have ever been. A 1/8 Nitro Off-road World Championship title is one of the biggest achievements possible in our sport. It’s something we had been chasing for many years. And suddenly hundreds of scenarios start going through your head. Set the engine idle incorrectly. Make a mistake gluing a tire. Lose a few seconds during a pit stop. Miss one tiny technical detail. One small mistake and a year of work from dozens of people can disappear in seconds. And when something doesn’t work, as Team Manager I ultimately take responsibility. From the decisions behind the development and management of the team to what happens in the pits and on pit lane. That naturally adds another level of pressure. RC is my life. It’s my job, my hobby and something I live practically every day. Maybe that’s why moments like this affect me so much. And then the final started… The start was great. But shortly afterwards David made two mistakes in quick succession – something we had hardly seen from him all week. Suddenly everything changed. At that moment, being a mechanic isn’t just about refueling the car. You have to calm your driver down and get him mentally back into the race as quickly as possible. That’s difficult even for the best professional racing drivers in the world. Fortunately, David is an absolute professional. He found his rhythm again and we could start working our way back according to our plan. The first stint changed our fuel strategy slightly, but this was exactly where the strength of the team became important. Pierre Ronnefalk was prepared for every scenario and together we were able to react. Throughout the week we had extremely fast pit stops. During the final, our work in the pits even helped us in the fight for the lead. Then we simply had to execute. Pit stop after pit stop. Lap after lap. No mistakes. No technical problems. No hesitation from the car, engine or team. And then David crossed the finish line… as World Champion. 🏆 At that moment, everything came out. The emotions in the pits and in the grandstand probably showed better than anything how much this title meant to us. It wasn’t the result of one final. It was the result of a year of development, production, testing, decisions, risks and the work of a huge number of people. XRAY XB8 – WORLD CHAMPION. FX Engines – WORLD CHAMPION. David was the one who completed the job on the track and handled the enormous pressure when it mattered most. But behind that trophy stands an entire team – the people everyone saw in Texas and many more who will never appear in the photos because they were back at the factory, working for months to give us the opportunity to fight for this title. Without them, this result would simply not have been possible. Thank you to David, Pierre, Max, our entire race team, every XRAY driver and every single person at XRAY and HUDY who contributed to this project. I think this World Championship added quite a few grey hairs to my head. 😂 But every single one was worth it. This is a moment I will remember for the rest of my life. ❤️🏆 |
Last Saturday is a day I will never forget!!!Last Saturday is a day I will never forget!!! I had a goal to make the A-Final with my wife and daughter as my pit crew, and I worked hard leading up to the event to reach that goal. Practice was tough, qualifying was even tougher, as I just couldn’t find my darn flow. Qualifying 54th … it was actually kinda heartbreaking inside. My 3 kids saw a lot of different things all week, I was making mistakes on track, on good runs, crashing on the last lap. Accidentally coming into pit lane to get fuel when I wasn’t called in. Having an engine issue and getting a DNF. Anything and everything was happening, I was mad at myself, and I was very sad at times.
God provided an amazing opportunity though … I had a chance to show my kids that you never give up, you don’t give up on your goals, even if it’s going terrible. I grabbed the win the 1/16th final on Friday, and moved into Saturday. I hadn’t raced on a Friday at the Worlds since 2002 🤯 Then I finished 2nd in the 1/8th final to move to the 1/4. My confidence was rising and I finally started to feel my flow. The support we had from the event was MENTAL 🙏 That was so encouraging and so amazing for me and my whole family to experience!!!! The 1/4th final was my highlight race, and I felt I drove an amazing race. I took a gamble on the start, moving to the outside and making a pass in turn 1, a move I also took into the semi. Megan stepped up and her pit stops were INSANE!!!! I drove aggressive, but also patient, and I didn’t get in my own head, staying focused all the way to the end. Grabbing that win, emotion finally came out, fist pumping, soaking it all in and I was so happy. The crowd went crazy, my kids got to see me drive at the elite level and see the true support our family has 🥹 The 1/2 Semi final didn’t quite go as well, but I gave it everything and I have no regrets at all. Ultimately I missed my goal by 3 positions and 1.5 seconds. I was kinda bummed, but then God provided again. I was able to watch 13 friends from around the world 🌎 fight for a World Championship 🏆 And I got to experience it and watch it with my BEST FRIEND!!!! Saturday was perfect!!!!! I can’t say THANK YOU enough to the RC community!!!! We have poured ourselves into JTP RC and I never dreamed that it could receive the support it is receiving!!!! We love our RC family ❤️ #blessed #Godisgood #RCFamily #JTPRC #RaceToWin |
World Champions again!!! 🏆🏆World Champions again!!! 🏆🏆
Wow, where do I begin… Long read coming up😅 We did it again 10 years after I crossed the line that night in Vegas. That night was magical, lots of emotions winning the first title and putting my name in the history books. This one feels just as good, but different in so many ways. Now I have a family at home, my amazing wife Johanna and our lovely little boy Colin soon to be 1 year old. Lots of sacrifices are being made for me to be able to do this at the highest level and it’s tough at times of course. I couldn’t do any of this without their support as well as the support we have from both our families. It’s with such big relief and joy I’m coming back home with the title this time and I can’t wait to see them all and celebrate with them. I love you all🫶🏼 I’ve worked so hard and put my full focus on this race since the beginning of the year and I really wanted to win another one. I put myself in a position to fight for it in 2018 as well as in 2022 but it wasn’t to be on those occasions, you could say “what if..” but that’s how racing goes, it can be cruel at times and we saw that again this time. Never could I have imagined I would stand here again 10 years after my first win. But I believe I have put in the work needed to be here and I certainly always believed in my abilities. I felt so strong and relaxed at the same time all week long and together with the incredible team around me, sponsors and people giving me the right support we made it happen! I was never going to give up, I wanted this win badly to prove for myself, for my family, for my fans and for my sponsors all the hard work, sacrifices and money spent was worth it. It’s a big relief and such an incredible feeling when you achieve something like it, honestly I still think I’m processing what just happened! I love the World Championships, I live for the big races and it’s amazing to join an exclusive club of drivers being one of only three drivers to win this race multiple times!! Mason Fuller - what a battle. You were incredible all week and it was a lot fun pushing each other to our best throughout the week. We were the two most consistent drivers all week and in the end we finished 1-2. I will never forget the last 30 minutes of that race, so damn intense… I’ve come up equally close of the win before (2022) and know exactly how you will feel until your next shot at the title. I hope you can find some inspiration in seeing how it’s possible to bounce back from being so close, I’m sure you and your team will get more chances if you continue to work like you do. Great job dude💪🏼 Obviously I have so many people to thank for this title and let’s start off with my dad and Martin Bayer. Without their amazing pit stops all week I would never have been able to make up time in more or less every stop we did compared to my competition, they were cool calm and collected (maybe not during the last 7min of the race after their work was done😅). The fast pit stops helped me to stay in the game during qualifiers even though I was giving away 5sec each run as I didn’t go for 10min. Martin also coached me theough that main after the rough start I had and he got me back on track so I was able to charge back to the front after being down in 8th. Martin’s help was huge in this and together with dad who I trust to 1000% when it comes to fuel milage and making the right calls, I believe I had the best pit crew. I can’t thank you enough! Thanks to Paul Ciccarello for his incredible passion and dedication, I truly enjoy all the talks and messages back and forth trying to improve in every area we can. You’ve been a huge help in this! Thanks to Max Götzl for being the tire prep guy and social media guru this week. Thank you to Hampus, Oscar, Billy, Bryan, Oscar, Remy, Jonni, Dakotah, Tyler, Ethan and everyone in the Xray pits this past week. I had a lot of fun all week and you’ve all played a part in this as well. And Chase, what an incredible performance all week. You are the future and you’ll have so many more opportunities to win very big, love you dude, thanks for being an awesome team mate! None of this would have happened if it wasn’t for XRAY, everyone who works back at the factory and especially the Hudy family with Juraj Hudy, Mario and Martin Hudy. To be able to win a first World Championship title for Xray and FX in 1/8 Nitro Buggy is something I will cheerish forever and I’m incredibly proud of. You believed in me, gave me all the support from day one and I’m so happy to give something back for all your hard work behind the scenes. The upgrades worked wonders! To Nicola Marrone and everyone at Hotrace Tyres Factory tires, we did it! We came so close together in 2022 but that day wasn’t to be and I’m just over the moon to have won it in Texas 4 years later instead. Your first World title in the Nitro class as well! Just woooow, what a team effort on the new tire - TOKYO that we brought with us. We knew we needed something a bit longer lasting than the Sahara and we knocked this design out of the park, and you Nico - you did your magic with the rubber. Grazie Mille!! Massive thanks to Hitec RCD USA with Mike Mayberry and his crew who have been incredible to work with since I joined them back in 2023. The DB951WP is the best feeling servo I’ve used and it’s so strong! Happy to win a World title for you guys! Thanks to Heikki at TRC for the help with pistons and being willing to try some of my ideas earlier in the year at the NeoLand race which I took with me and used at this race. Huge thanks to Adrien Bertin for being my extra father and mentor for so many years, you have given me so much knowledge and experience in just about everything around RC and I wouldn’t be here without it. Thanks to JQ - Invisible Speed RC for motivating me a little extra just before the race saying I was going to be the biggest disappointment of the week. And to Pekko for pushing me to get my a** out there and start running, you inspired me and I have felt a lot stronger and better since I started running. Special thanks to everyone watching the final live online, it has been incredible to see all the messages and people commenting on my post. I’m so grateful for everyone reaching out, it was so cool to see that most of RC Sweden and Europe were still up watching even though it was late night! Last but not least to all my other sponsors for playing a big part in this victory! FX Engines - K303L Engine Team Cayote - Charger Latera Racing - Xray, FX, Hudy distributor for Sweden HUDY - Accessories XTR Racing S.L - Oils, Fuel Tube 三和電子機器株式会社 SANWA - M17S Radio Pepe Group - Energy Fuel Vortex Avid Racing - Bearings DubiDesign - Paint Job DFcreative - Yellow Flou Stickers The No Name Rc Podcast - RC Podcast House of RC - RC Platform LiveRC.com - Worlds Coverage Red RC - Pictures NeoBuggy - Legend It’s time to enjoy this one for a bit now! 😍 Will be back soon🤙🏼 |
2026 IFMAR 1/8 OFFROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP…2026 IFMAR 1/8 OFFROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP…
This event takes place at THORNHILL RACING CIRCUIT Hutto Tx. What an amazing layout it was. World class event with World class drivers ALL battling for the title ..in the end ..congratulations to David Ronnafaulk. We came into this event knowing this is 2026 …power n runtime is the way to go.OS AD4 was the choice. With some advice from Adam Drake we made it possible..and even better. Our fuel sponsor SIDEWINDER was also quite happy since fuel consumption was less. The Europeans are always fast especially on this type of track so we had to have an advantage like this. Thru out the event it was all about DECESIONs. In the end we decided on the 10 min pitstop with enough pace to compete..and we made it possible with room to spare. We landed in the 1/4 final and bump up to the Semifinals..and then the Main event . Unfortunately a bad electronic power switch caused a run away after the first pits stop. That was not bad luck…it was a bad DECISION to keep it for the final. Our KYOSHO INFERNO MP11/OS AD4/NITROPRO/SIDEWINDER FUEL(special ws blend)was the best it felt all weekend. Phi ended 12th overall… it was such a bummer as he could of finished top 5 if he kept the pace he was going. We want to thank you Mr. Yuichi Kanai for a super well designed buggy ..it is the best every track we race on . Jconcepts for always being there track side…PAUL AND JASON. Thank you Mr. Ryan Lutz for the assistance..Kyosho teammates ..and all the Tx Kyosho racers whom been helping us making the A final possible. KYOSHO CORPORATION JCONCEPT INC SIDWINDER FUEL NITROPRO SERVOS EXALT PREVAIL PAINTS BYPOLARDESIGNS |
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Just announced by Team Associated is the 1/10th scaled Gaterunner 2WD Kit. The Gaterunner features independent front suspension and an open differential in the rear for high speed off-road fun. Here’s more highlights- * Race-inspired independent front suspension from the RC10B6 * Heavy-duty steel tie rods, ball cups, and ball studs * Aluminum blue anodized […]
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Mugen Seiki 1/10 MSX1 4WD Buggy Kit
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by BigSquid RC
5h ago
New over at Mugen Seiki is the 1/10th scaled MSX1 4WD Buggy Kit. The MSX1 is a high-end race buggy capable of winning at any level of competition. Here’s some highlights- * Designed with performance, adjustability, & technology in mind * Efficient drivetrain layout * Durable design with extensive setup options * Height-adjustable front & […]
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Element RC Gaterunner 1/10 2WD Desert Truck
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by Circus RC
7h ago
The following press release is from Associated Electrics: The all-new Element RC Gaterunner brings race-inspired engineering and high-performance desert truck capability to a 1:10 scale 2WD platform built for serious off-road driving. Featuring an all-new Gaterunner design, the truck is built around a hard anodized bronze chassis with a new chassis brace and support system for added strength and rigidity. The Gaterunner’s new independent front suspension is carried over from the proven Team Associated RC10B6 race buggy, delivering precise handling and controlled performance across rough terrain. A new rear axle housing and metal-gear differential provide durability, while the CNC-machined blue anodized aluminum front arm mount and black anodized aluminum front bumper skid plate add strength and style. An aluminum high-speed center transmission and motor mount provides a solid foundation for efficient power delivery, while the black G-10 front shock tower supports the Factory Team fluid-filled threaded shocks. Heavy-duty links and ball joints are built to handle demanding off-road conditions. Out back, the GKS rear trailing arm suspension features an anti-roll bar for improved stability and control through high-speed corners and uneven terrain. Fully adjustable suspension allows drivers to tune the Gaterunner to suit different driving styles and terrain conditions. Full metal ball bearings provide smooth operation and reduced friction throughout the truck. The Gaterunner is designed to accept 2S LiPo shorty battery packs, delivering a compact power solution while helping maintain balanced handling. From rough desert terrain to high-speed runs, the all-new Element RC Gaterunner combines race-bred suspension technology, premium aluminum components, and rugged 2WD performance. All in the details. The all-new Element RC Gaterunner 2WD combines aggressive desert styling with authentic scale detail, inspired by Dave at My Build Projects, on YouTube and Instagram, and his passion for creating unique, highly detailed off-road builds. The new clear Ecto cab and rear cage body set features an injection-molded fuel cell and radiator, bringing realistic details to the heart of the truck. A new roof-mounted lightbar accepts 3mm LEDs, allowing you to add functional lighting for an even more realistic appearance. The Gaterunner rolls on officially licensed General Tire Grabber X3 tires mounted to officially licensed silver Method 701 Trail Series 3-piece beadlock wheels, delivering a premium scale look from every angle. Inside, a detailed interior includes driver and co-driver figures with molded helmets, adding another level of realism to the desert-inspired design. A screen-printed livery decal sheet is included to replicate the striking box-art graphics, making it easy to achieve the distinctive Gaterunner appearance right out of the box. From its detailed cage and interior to its licensed tires and wheels, the Element RC Gaterunner brings Dave’s My Build Projects-inspired vision to life in an Element RC builder’s kit platform. Officially Licensed wheels and tires: Gripping the desert sand is a set of officially licensed General Grabber™ X3 tires molded in a high-performance, soft compound rubber. The General Grabber™ X3 tires are mounted on officially licensed silver Method 701 Trail Series beadlock wheels. The combination of industry leading General Tires™ and Method Wheels make the Gaterunner 2WD look and perform great. Features:
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GIANT SELFBUILD BLACKBIRD SR-71 US AIR FORCE RC TURBINE JET FLIGHT DEMONSTRATION
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by Digital RC
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New JConcepts Reactor Monster Truck Steel Chassis Plate
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by LiveRC
1d ago
JConcepts extends the tuning capability of the REACTOR 13.00” stage 2 retro monster truck with the release of a steel chassis weight.
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Tamiya Lamborghini Countach 5000S
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by RC Driver
8d ago
One of the most recognizable sports cars ever is coming to you in 1/10-scale and is treated to Tamiya’s ultra-scale expertise. Check out the incredible-looking Tamiya Lamborghini Countach 5000S, which comes as a kit on the proven TT-02 shaft-driven chassis. ABOUT THE LAMBORGHINI COUNTACH 5000S The Lamborghini Countach prototype was announced in 1971 and made … The post Tamiya Lamborghini Countach 5000S appeared first on RC Driver. |
Element RC Gaterunner 2WD 1/10 Desert Truck Kit [VIDEO]
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by RC Car Action
8h ago
From Element RC: RACE-INSPIRED ENGINEERING. DESERT-READY PERFORMANCE The all-new Element RC Gaterunner brings race-inspired engineering and high-performance desert truck capability to a 1: 10 scale 2WD platform built for serious off-road driving. Featuring an all-new Gaterunner design, the truck is built around a hard anodized bronze chassis with a new chassis brace and support system […] The post Element RC Gaterunner 2WD 1/10 Desert Truck Kit [VIDEO] appeared first on RC Car Action. |
Product Spotlight: TeamSavox SV-1280SG Servo [VIDEO]
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by RC Car Action
10h ago
From Savox: Check out the specs of the TeamSavox SV-1280SG servo. ⚡️ Recommended for 1/8 racing classes. High torque coreless servo with great response. Visit SavoxUSA.com See more posts about Savox The post Product Spotlight: TeamSavox SV-1280SG Servo [VIDEO] appeared first on RC Car Action. |
Wallie Builds Prestige Apparel Line
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by RC Car Action
10h ago
From Wallie Builds Factory Racing: WB “Prestige Worldwide” Rope Hat The WB Prestige Worldwide Rope Hat brings a little country-club class to the RC pits. Featuring the signature WB Prestige Worldwide logo and classic rope-hat styling, it’s made for racers who appreciate looking professional while making highly questionable setup decisions. Perfect for race weekends, travel […] The post Wallie Builds Prestige Apparel Line appeared first on RC Car Action. |







