Profiles for IFMAR 1/8 IC Off-Road World Championship 2024 Redovan in 1:8 Nitro Buggy

Davide Ongaro

Defending and back-to-back World Champion. Davide is always in the mix for the win. Will he be the first to take three consecutive win?

Elliott Boots

Boots has been winning big races in Europe as well as DNC this year. He had some problems at the Euros but is definitely a podium candidate.

Juan Carlos Canas

Canas was just crowned the European Champion and many argues is the fastest driver under these conditions. He will be on the podium and maybe taking the top spot there.

David Ronnefalk

The Swedish "Viking", former World Champion is always a name when it comes to the big events. He started finding his pace at the Euros where he ended up third, how far can he take it at the Worlds?

Bruno Coelho

Many put Bruno as the best all around RC driver in the world at the moment. He is the vice European Champion but is not an offroad specialist.

Burak Kilic

One of the two German Kilic brothers being really fast and has shown great speed this year. He is a potential podium winner.

Robert Batlle

Robert being a former World Champion in 2012 is now the top driver for Mayako. How far can he go at Redovan?

João Figueiredo

The fastest Tekno driver in Europe ended up 8:th in the last Euros. Can he repeat that at the Worlds?

Marcus Kaerup

The young talented Dane who is already a European champion in 1/10 off-road. Can he bring the same talent to 1/8 even if that’s not his main class?

Mason Fuller

Mason is one of those talented young drivers that is really pushing and challenging the current top pros. A definite A-finalist candidate, maybe even a podium?

Riccardo Berton

The fast Italian is always a threat and now with a production ready Infinity car will this be their breakthrough event?

Dakotah Phend

"The phenom" is one of the fastest drivers in the World and was challenging hard last time in 2022 in Redovan. He will definitely be one to look out for the win.

Berkan Kilic

Berkan sometimes is in the shadows of his brothers but he is equally fast and is potential a A-finalist driver.

Mattia Polito

Young Italian driver who has shown great progress and could be someone to look out for.

Brandon Rose

Brandon is a very impressive talent from the USA that is climbing the rankings. An A-finalist that could be in the top 5 if he turns it on.

Phi-Long Nguyen

Phi-Long might be the youngest driver at the Worlds but always a top A-main finalist at any of the big races in the states. Can we see him in the one hour final at the Worlds?

Daniel Pariente

One of two Spanish brothers, part of the up and coming fast Europeans drivers. Is moving up closer to the top in every big race.

Ryan Maifield

Maifield is one of the top contenders for the Worlds title, already a world champion in 1/10. He has been one of the most consistent top drivers in the world for a while now and knows how to deliver when it counts.

Spencer Rivkin

Spencer is on of the fastest in 1/10, in 1/8 he hasn't been as dominant but is always a threat. He is a serious top contender.

Renaud Savoya

Savoya "the Shark", has a lot of success behind him but has lately showing great form at the Euros. Will he be in the A-final?

Alex Zanchettin

This Italian has so much unlocked potential, have had some down where he paused RC but after switching to Xray he seems to have found the drive again to compete.

Ryan Lutz

"The Lutzinator" is probably the nicest person in RC but also one of the fastest and has delivered many top podium in 2024. He could be a potential top five candidate at the Worlds.

Oscar Baldo

Oscar is on of the two Baldo brothers and part of owning this track. He would love to deliver on home soil.

Bryan Baldo

The Baldo brothers and family owns the Redovan venue, is there a home track advantage? They're both fast regardless.

Marco Baruffolo

Marco can be crazy fast if he gets everything right, will this be WIRC's first big success in offroad?

Adam Drake

Adam is one of the big names in the RC industry known for his engine tuning and helpful mindset. At the Worlds a semifinal would be a great result.

Joe Bornhorst

One of the top drivers in USA driving the successful Sworkz car, an A-final is a good result for Joe.

Tater Sontag

Took a surprise 1/10 Worlds title in 2wd and is really fast. What can he do at the 1/8 Worlds?

Camden Lime

Another young up comer from the states that has been showing good form in 2024

Jared Wiggins

Wiggins is a hard working RC racer that has been turning up better and better results in the states, is he ready to deliver on the international scene?

Ryan Cavalieri

Cavalieri has been into this game for a long time and won 1/10 Worlds titles, at this Worlds he could put his Sparko in the semifinal.

Brent Densford

Brent is known for his dedication to the industry both as an organizer and his Beach RC dealership as well as a podcast host. How will he do as a driver?