Show #334 The No Name Rc Podcast - IFMAR 1/10th Offroad Worlds Race Recap (Part 1)

Show #355 – Mark Pavidis 2.0 | Two-Time IFMAR World Champion 🏁 The No Name RC Podcast – Episode #355 What's going on, RC world! Welcome back to another episode of The No Name RC Podcast! In this episode, Lefty sits down with one of the true legends of RC racing, two-time IFMAR World Champion Mark Pavidis, for an incredible deep dive into his racing career and the history of our sport. From his early days racing in Southern California to becoming one of the biggest names in RC, Mark takes us behind the scenes of the golden era of racing. We talk about his years at Team Associated, the legendary rivalry with Brian Kinwald, the intense battles between Associated and Losi, and his first IFMAR World Championship victory in Japan in 1995. Mark also breaks down his unforgettable 2006 IFMAR 1/8 Nitro World Championship victory in Jakarta, including his preparation, tire choices, race strategy, and some interesting behind-the-scenes stories! We also get into his time at Pro-Line, the development of AKA Tires, his touring car racing career, the business side of the RC industry, and watching his son Ryan Pavidis make his own name in racing. With over two hours of RC history, championship stories, technical discussions, and good old-fashioned bench racing, this is an episode you don't want to miss! 🎧 Episode Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction02:12 – How Mark Got Started in RC Racing19:22 – Working at Team Associated20:25 – The Brian Kinwald Hobby Shop Story30:53 – The Rivalry with Brian Kinwald35:40 – Team Associated vs. Team Losi47:32 – Winning the 1995 IFMAR 1/10 Worlds53:33 – Racing with a Slipping Drivetrain59:28 – Leaving Associated & Joining Pro-Line1:10:00 – Moving into 1/8 Nitro Racing1:23:01 – Winning the 2006 IFMAR 1/8 Worlds1:27:08 – Preparing for the Jakarta Worlds1:30:36 – The 2006 Worlds Conspiracy Story1:37:47 – The Emotion of Becoming World Champion1:40:46 – World Championship Bonuses1:42:37 – Touring Car Racing & World Cup Victory1:53:39 – Developing AKA Tires1:59:58 – Leaving AKA2:06:16 – Ryan Pavidis & Family2:13:16 – The Future of RC Racing & the Industry 🔗 Support The NNRC If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting independent RC racing media by joining the NNRC Club on Patreon or YouTube, grabbing some NNRC merchandise, or supporting the show directly. 🛒 NNRC Merchandise: https://nnrc.rcracingtv.com 🎥 Watch the video episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ewr5jzN8_k Thank you to everyone who listens, shares, and supports The No Name RC Podcast. We couldn't keep doing this without you! Remember, Nitro Is The Glory!! 🏁

🏆 DAVID RONNEFALK IS THE 2026 IFMAR WORLD CHAMPION! 🌎🔥 The newly crowned 2026 IFMAR 1/8 IC Off-Road World Champion, David Ronnefalk, joins Lefty and Max on The No Name RC Podcast to break down one of the biggest victories of his RC racing career! Fresh off his incredible win at Thornhill Racing Circuit in Texas, David takes us behind the scenes of his World Championship campaign, from practice and qualifying to the dramatic 60-minute A-Main. We dive deep into his XRAY buggy setup, HotRace tire choices, shock package, track conditions, and the adjustments that helped him stay competitive throughout the week. David also talks about battling Davide Ongaro, recovering from a difficult start that dropped him to 8th place, and fighting his way back to claim his second IFMAR World Championship! And of course, Max finally has to acknowledge David and apologize for doubting him when it comes to the biggest races! 😂 This is a must-listen for RC racing fans who want to understand what it takes to win at the highest level of our sport! Thank you to all our NNRC sponsors, Patrons, Members, and everyone who continues to support independent RC racing media! Nitro Is The Glory!! 🏁🔥 Watch the video interview:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWEqRcWRdLc

The GOAT era begins! 🐐🏆 In Part #10 of our history of the 1/8th Off-Road IFMAR World Championships, Lefty and longtime Kyosho legend Mic Cradock explore Davide Ongaro’s historic run from 2018 to the present day. They revisit Ongaro’s breakthrough victory in Australia, the controversial post-race gyro inspection, and the unforgettable 2022 battle against David Ronnefalk at Redován. The conversation then moves to the 2024 Worlds, where Ongaro became the first driver to win three consecutive IFMAR 1/8th Off-Road World Championships. Lefty and Mic also preview the upcoming Worlds at Thornhill Racing Circuit, examine the European and American drivers capable of challenging Ongaro, remember Derek Furutani, and discuss Mic’s collection of unseen RC racing footage from the 1990s. Can Davide Ongaro extend his historic streak, or will a new World Champion emerge in Texas? Watch the video version on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqIBb-M-cLQ

The HB Years: Tessmann & Ronnefalk Win the Worlds | 2014–2016 Lefty and longtime Kyosho legend Mic Cradock continue their journey through the history of the 1/8 Off-Road IFMAR World Championships. This episode covers Ty Tessmann’s dominant 2014 championship victory in Sicily, Ryan Mayfield’s costly crash and the fuel controversy surrounding the event. Then we move to Las Vegas in 2016, where Mic shares Elliott Boots’ setup struggles, the tire decision that ended his challenge and the controversial moments involving Tessmann and Ryan Cavalieri. The episode concludes with David Ronnefalk defeating his HB teammate Tessmann to become the 2016 IFMAR World Champion—and a young Davide Ongaro making his first Worlds final. Watch the full video on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZRjU7qx_GQ Thank you to JConcepts for supporting this series! Get your NNRC merchandise:https://nnrc.rcracingtv.com

The NNRC News Show is back! 🎙️🏁 Lefty and Max catch up on everything happening in the RC Racing world as we get closer to the 2026 IFMAR 1/8 Off-Road World Championships in Texas. This episode kicks off with Max becoming Finnish Champion and Lefty’s new SWORKz GT8 build before we dive into the 2026 IFMAR 1/10 Nitro Touring Car World Championship from Gubbio, Italy. We talk about Naoto Matsukura adding another World Championship to his career, what the Gubbio event says about the future of Nitro Touring Car racing, and the bigger question of where Nitro On-Road goes from here. Then it’s time for some RC Silly Season talk 👀, including Ryan Lutz and Max dropping one of the strangest clues we’ve had on the show: “The chicken could be listening to house.” 😂 We also break down the latest racing from around the world, including Elliott Boots winning his 10th British Nitro National Championship, FEMCA racing in Indonesia, ETS and Michal Orlowski. Finally, Max gets to geek out as we dive into the latest RC news, cars and technology, including SWORKz updates, Genius Racing, new motor cooling ideas, the RC Maker SP2, Yokomo MS2.1 and Thomas Tran joining Yokomo. Plenty of RC Racing talk in this one as the countdown to Texas continues! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro, NNRC Updates & Road to the Worlds13:09 – Max Wins the Finnish Championship & State of Nitro Racing16:37 – Lefty’s New SWORKz GT8 & Getting Into On-Road23:02 – 2026 IFMAR Nitro Touring Car Worlds Debrief50:22 – The Future of Nitro On-Road Racing1:12:10 – RC Silly Season Rumors 👀1:20:32 – Elliott Boots Wins His 10th British Nitro National Championship1:31:18 – FEMCA Asia Championship – JQ, Pekko & Indonesia1:42:21 – ETS Race Recap1:46:39 – Michal Orlowski’s Incredible ETS Run1:54:46 – European Racing & Young Drivers to Watch1:59:05 – Latest RC News & New Products2:00:17 – New SWORKz Updates2:07:41 – Didian Ho, Genius Racing & a New RC Project2:17:38 – New Motor Cooling Technology & RC Innovations2:25:00 – RC Maker SP2 Touring Car Deep Dive2:36:00 – New Yokomo MS2.1 Touring Car2:42:28 – Thomas Tran Joins Yokomo2:46:39 – Yokomo’s Push Back Into 1/10 Off-Road2:53:30 – Schumacher, SWORKz & the Multi-Class Manufacturer Debate3:03:29 – Future NNRC Worlds Plans & Wrap-Up The 2026 IFMAR 1/8 Off-Road World Championships are almost here, and the NNRC will be on the ground at Thornhill bringing you coverage from Texas. Thank you to everyone who listens, shares and supports The No Name RC Podcast. Enjoy the show! 💥 Nitro is the Glory, E-Buggy Pays the Bills! 💥