IFMAR 1:8 IC Off-Road World Championship
| IFMAR 1:8 IC Off-Road World Championship | |
|---|---|
| First race | 1986 |
| Duration | 60 minutes (final) 30 minutes (to semi-finals) 20 minutes (to 1/16 sub-finals) |
| Most wins (driver) | Davide Ongaro (3) |
| Most wins (manufacturer) | Kyosho (8) |
| Circuit information | |
| Surface | Dirt |
The IFMAR World Championship for 1:8th IC Off-Road Cars (officially "IFMAR 1:8 IC Off-Road World Championship", nicknamed Nitro Buggy Worlds), is a world championship radio controlled car race hosted by the International Federation of Model Auto Racing (IFMAR). It takes place biennially on even years since 1986.
The event is open exclusively to 1:8 scale off-road buggies running on nitromethanol mix fuel; these are 4WD cars characterized by its large wheels designed for off-road driving and enclosed single-seater bodyshell with large rear spoiler with two cutouts; at the rear to enable a cylinder head to protrude out at the back and the other, at the front to enable quick refueling.