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Story of a World Champion - Davide Ongaro: Why He Is the Greatest RC Driver of All Time

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23 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

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Davide Ongaro is a three-time 1/8 scale World Champion. Hear the story of his rise to becoming the greatest in RC racing history.

Join me in the virtual studio as we sit down with one of the most dominant drivers in the sport. We discuss his journey through the ranks of professional RC racing, focusing on what it takes to stay at the top of the field year after year.

Davide breaks down the specific challenges of competing at the highest level and his tactical mindset. Whether you are a fan of Nitro Buggy competition or just want to learn from a multi-time champion, this conversation covers the career path of a true legend.

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Time Stamps
00:00 – Intro / Davide Ongaro
01:30 – 2016 IFMAR Worlds – Las Vegas
05:57 – 2017 Neo Race – Maifield Battle & Broken Wing
22:36 – 2018 IFMAR Worlds – Australia
35:01 – 2018 Tech Inspection & Gyro Controversy
42:20 – Winning Bonuses & Becoming a Pro
44:55 – 2022 IFMAR Worlds – Redovan
48:09 – Ongaro vs Ronnefalk
58:35 – Back-to-Back World Champion
1:02:17 – Winning Without Verry
1:06:09 – 2024 IFMAR Worlds – Redovan
1:08:11 – Matrix & TireGate
1:10:24 – The Clay Tire Gamble
1:14:58 – Three-Time World Champion
1:22:21 – 2026 Thornhill Worlds Warm-Up
1:27:26 – Biggest Threats at the 2026 Worlds
1:29:39 – Chasing Four World Titles in a Row
1:33:12 – Family Sacrifices & Closing Thoughts

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