The 2026 IFMAR 1/8 Nitro Buggy World Championships are behind us
As a team we have improved everything tremendously this past year and it’s showing. Myself, Billy, David, Chickey, Martin, Tyler, and the whole Xray team worked super hard all week and it payed off with David Ronafalk taking home the Tittle, huge congratulations David.
For the hour long final I would start 2nd after winning the B semi final which was a super close 30 minutes between Mason Fuller, and Davide Ongaro. Everything was working perfectly heading into the final and I was confident. Early into the final I was able to take over the lead and I knew to keep putting in consistent laps. Slowly Davide was closing in and would eventually take over the lead. Around the 18 minute mark while trying to stay in touch with Davide I would make a crucial error over the very difficult back left step up and get caught onto the pole, causing me to flame out. When this happened I knew my chances of winning were gone. I still drove the best I could the rest of the race. I’d finish 8th overall, definitely a huge disappointment but there will be many more opportunities in the future.
I want to thank everyone for the support, Billy and Tyler for the perfect stops and for the opportunity to pit in the trailer for the week. Martin, Chickey and the whole Xray team for all the hard work to get to where we’re at with the setup. Nicola from Hotrace for all the hard work back at the factory to bring us the best tires possible. And for my family for coming to show support during the week.
XRAY
RCAmerica
Hobbywing
Hotrace Tyres Factory
MOTIV RC
NitroPro
HUDY
FX Engines
Trackside Hobbies & Raceway
Nine2zero Designs RC
Gravity RC
Paintzilla

