E384 - History of the 1/8th IFMAR Off Road Worlds - Part #5: The First American
Published: September 15, 2026
Duration: 18:08
The First American: History of the 1/8 Off-Road IFMAR Worlds – Part #5
The road to the 20th 1/8 Off-Road IFMAR World Championship continues as Lefty and longtime Kyosho legend Mic Cradock revisit the 2002 Worlds in Punta del Este, Uruguay.
Hear how Greg Degani became the first American 1/8 Off-Road World Champion, the problems that ended other contenders’ chances, and why Degani’s dedication never received enough credit. They also move into the 2004 Worlds in Sweden, Guillaume Vray ending Kyosho’s winning streak, technical controversies, and the beginning of a new media era for RC racing.
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