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In this episode of the Story of a World Champion series, Lefty sits down with 2012 IFMAR 1/8 Off-Road World Champion Robert Batlle to tell the full story of his unforgettable championship run in Argentina.
Robert takes us back to his first World Championship as a 14-year-old in 2002 and the journey that eventually led him to the top of RC racing.
He shares the incredible story of winning the 2012 Worlds Warm-Up with the Mugen MBX6—only to be told just one month before the World Championship that he had to race the brand-new MBX7. With rain limiting testing in Spain, Robert and his team drove thousands of kilometers across Europe chasing dry tracks, even using headlights from full-size cars to continue testing after dark.
Robert breaks down the tire and setup decisions that helped him survive the brutally rough Argentina track, his battle with Ty Tessmann, his patient strategy during the 60-minute final, and the emotional final lap when he realized he was about to become World Champion.
We also talk about his $20,000 Worlds-winning bonus, the promise that resulted in him buying Mugen kits for the friends who helped him prepare, how becoming World Champion changed his career, and his thoughts heading into the 2026 IFMAR World Championship in Texas.
This is Robert Batlle: 76 Laps to Glory—the story behind one of RC racing’s most memorable World Championship victories.
Thank you for listening and supporting The No Name RC Podcast.
— Lefty
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS ⏱️
00:00 – Intro00:45 – Robert’s IFMAR Worlds career05:25 – Preparing for the 2012 Worlds09:32 – Mugen gives Robert the new MBX713:57 – Testing under car headlights22:08 – The rough Argentina track24:26 – Robert’s tire & race strategy34:32 – Breaking down the 2012 Worlds Final45:04 – The final 90 seconds48:36 – Robert’s emotional victory interview53:59 – How much was the World Championship bonus?1:01:06 – Preparing for the 2026 Texas Worlds1:04:19 – Who will win the next Worlds?
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The road to the 20th 1/8 Off-Road IFMAR World Championship continues as Lefty and longtime Kyosho legend Mic Cradock revisit the unforgettable 2012 Worlds in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Mic shares stories about customs problems, security concerns and the atmosphere surrounding the event. He also takes us behind the scenes of Elliott Boots’ dominant qualifying performance, the steering-servo failure that ended Elliott’s championship run in the semifinal and the debate over whether the overall TQ should receive a guaranteed place in the final.
The episode concludes with Robert Batlle’s breakthrough World Championship victory, his remarkable consistency at the highest level and the story behind his lucky number 36.
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The modern era of the 1/8 Off-Road IFMAR World Championships begins!
Lefty and longtime Kyosho legend Mic Cradock revisit the rain-soaked 2008 Worlds in Charlotte, North Carolina, where Atsushi Hara used consistency and fuel strategy to deliver Hot Bodies its first World Championship.
They also look back at the dramatic 2010 Worlds in Pattaya, Thailand, where Cody King defeated a stacked field to capture Kyosho’s eighth 1/8 Off-Road World Championship.
Hear the stories behind Charlotte’s mud-soaked track, pizza-cutter tires, Mike Truhe’s incredible speed, the arrival of a new generation and two unforgettable championship victories.
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Expect the Unexpected: 2006 IFMAR Worlds in Jakarta
Lefty and longtime Kyosho legend Mic Cradock revisit the unforgettable 2006 IFMAR 1/8 Off-Road World Championship in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Mic shares the story behind Mark Pavidis’ long-awaited World Championship victory, the brutally rough track, risky setup decisions, fuel-strategy drama, Yannick Aigoin’s costly rollover, and the pressure surrounding the Kyosho team. Plus, plenty of hilarious and unbelievable stories from racing around the world.
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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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Kanai Gets His Win! | History of the 1/8 IFMAR Off-Road Worlds – Part 4
Lefty and Mic Cradock continue their journey through IFMAR history, revisiting Daniel Reckward’s 1998 World Championship victory in Portugal and Yuichi Kanai’s emotional first Worlds win in Las Vegas in 2000.
Hear stories about the legendary RB WS7 engine, brutal rental cars, the enormous Las Vegas driver stand, Mic getting married during the Worlds, and Kanai finally becoming World Champion with the buggy he helped design.
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The Italians fight back in Part 3 of our History of the 1/8th IFMAR Off-Road World Championships!
Lefty and longtime Kyosho legend Mic Cradock revisit the 1994 Worlds in Austria and the 1996 Worlds in England. They discuss Maurizio Monesi’s second World Championship, Alex Laffranchi’s surprise victory, Kyosho’s growing dominance, changing track designs, tire development, pit stops, wild travel stories, and plenty of behind-the-scenes memories.
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Lefty is joined again by longtime Kyosho legend Mic Cradock to continue the history of the 1/8th IFMAR Off-Road World Championships.
Mic shares firsthand stories from his first Worlds in Bangkok, Thailand, in 1990 before moving into the rain-soaked 1992 Worlds in Germany, where Kunihiro Toge delivered Kyosho its first of eight World Championships.
They also discuss early RC technology, track conditions, tire development, international travel and the beginning of Japanese dominance in 1/8th off-road racing.
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🎙️ History of the 1/8th IFMAR Off-Road Worlds — Part #1: The Early Years
Lefty is joined by longtime Kyosho legend Mic Cradock to revisit the beginning of the 1/8th IFMAR Off-Road World Championships, including the 1986 Worlds in France and the 1988 Worlds in Italy.
They discuss the early cars, legendary racers, Mic’s journey into RC racing and stories from the sport’s formative years. 🏁
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Time stamps 
00:00  - Intro 
7:47 - David’s Early beginnings 
16:38 - Houston RC Scene back in the day 
22:00 - Slick tires: Where born at M&Ms
24:16 - When did David Start Travelling 
26:12 - Driving for XRAY RC America 
28:50 - Chris Crews - Crews Control 
30:33 - The ⅛ Off-Road Boom 
32:08 - Reno Savoya and the attitude era of ⅛ rc 
36:43 - David Spashett story 
38:59 - Is ⅛ bigger now than 1/10 & Diversification of Avid 
52:06 -  Avid & Kurt Wenger Split ways And Other Bearing Companies 
56:43 - How did Avid survive over the years 
59:53 - Pivot to Tires or Car?
1:10:31 - How Joor Told Jason Avid was making tires.
1:16:36 - Working with the Competetion 
1:20:29 - Carpet Tire Design & ⅛ Tires 
1:23:50 - Cost of making tires 
1:28:57 - Sponsorship & Is RC Still Cheap to Race 
1:34:28 - Spec Tires 
1:44:47 - Carpet Racing the Future 
1:51:53 - David’s local track: & other opinions for tracks
1:59:36 - Sponsored Culture 
2:14:20 - Still Selling Bearings & Future of Avid 
🎙️ Show #354 – David Joor of Avid Racing
What’s up, NNRC Squad! On this episode, I sit down with David Joor, owner of Avid Racing Concepts, to talk about his RC journey, starting Avid with a $700 investment, expanding beyond bearings, sponsorship culture, carpet racing, and Avid’s move into the tire market.
It’s a great conversation covering more than 20 years of RC racing, business, innovation, and survival.
Thank you for listening and supporting me and the NNRC!
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