Red RC » Sparko Racing

December 1, 2025

Pariente wins Spanish finale on Sparko debut

Adrian Pariente got his new deal with Sparko off to the dream start as just days after officially being announced as joining the manufacturer for the 2026 season he won the final round of the ultra competitive Spanish 1:8 Nitro Buggy National Championship. Racing at Circuito RC Silla on the outskirts of Valencia, the event attracted over 70 drivers and in the F1 category it was Spanish international offroad legend Robert Batlle who took his Sworkz to the overall TQ honours ahead of team-mate Juan Carlos Canas. Young Team Associated driver Erik Becerril Rodriguez, who learned his craft at RC Silla, completed the Top 3 ahead of 2024 Euro B Champion David Todd while Pariente ended the five rounds of qualifying in 5th. In the semi Finals their where wins for Tekno’s new crowned Korean National Champion Daniel Pariente and Canas with the 2024 World Championship Top Qualifier getting to lead away the 11-car field at the start of the 45-minute Main but starting from 3rd it would be Adrian who would come out the race winner by 10-seconds ahead of Canas in second which was enough for him to successfully defend his National title. The podium was completed by Rodriguez ahead of the Batlle brothers, the younger Dani very pleased with securing P4 from 10th on the grid as a disappointed Robert finished 5th having lost his qualifying pace come the finals.

Image : Dani Batlle [Facebook]

November 28, 2025

Sparko announces Adrian Pariente signing

1:8 Offroad chassis manufacturer Sparko has announced the signing of Spanish racer Adrian Pariente for the 2026 season. Having signed for Tekno alongside his younger brother Daniel at the beginning of the 2024 season, the multiple European Finalist has raced recently without direct manufacturer support instead flying the flag for French tyre brand 6Mik. Having signed promising French talent Noha Ben Mohamed to its team line-up at the start of 2025, the teenager rewarding them by putting his Sparko F8e into the A-Main at the inaugural 1:8 eBuggy World Championship in Portugal, on making their latest signing the Asian brand posted, ‘Sparko believes & invests in young talent, and Adrian is exactly the kind of driver who will climb to the top with us!’ On the announcement Pariente, who will make his Sparko debut at the final round of the Spanish Nationals, posted, ‘I can finally announce my new brand for the 2026 and 2027 season!!! I am super happy and motivated to be able to start this new project!! I want to thank Bernard Durand and of course the entire Sparko Racing team for the trust they have placed in me!! First race this weekend the last test of the CTO of Spain in Silla!!

Source: Sparko Racing [sparkoracing.com]

November 21, 2025

Sparko F8 7-Degree Steering Hubs

New from Sparko come these 7 degree Steering Hubs for their F8 1:8 Buggy/Truggy platforms. The new option part compliments their previous 4 degree hubs with the 7 degree version smoothing out your initial steering response even more and giving greater mid corner steering. The included 3mm alloy shim allow you to tune it even further. You can lay the shim under the steering plate to have more initial steer or lay it over to decrease it. Sparko say with option ‘pillow ball feel has just got closer on a C-hub car’.

View additional image here

March 31, 2025

Ben Mohamed wins opening French eBuggy encounter

Joining Sparko for the 2025 season, up & coming French teenage offroad talent Noha Ben Mohamed got his National Championship campaign off to the best possible start with victory at Round 1 of the French 1:8 eBuggy Nationals. Racing at the Mini Bolid’ Club Pertuisien track in Pertuis in the Southeast of the country, after three rounds of qualifying it was Ben Mohamed who secured the TQ ahead of defending Champion Clément Boda and HB Racing’s Theo Lemaire, each of the trio having posted a TQ run. In the triple 10-minute finals, A1 saw Ben Mohamed see of Lemaire as Boda had a DNF. Rejoining Team Associated for 2025, Boda bounced back in A2 to take the win from Ben Mohamed and Lemaire and it was all on the line in A3. With the Top 3 finishing as the started that was how they would like up on the podium, Ben Mohamed coming away with maximum points from Boda and Lemaire.

Image: Noha Ben Mohamed [Facebook]

March 20, 2025

Setser confirmed at Sparko

As widely expected following his announcement he was leaving long time sponsor Team Associates, American Lee Setser has been confirmed at Sparko Racing. The 25-year-old from Florida becomes the lead driver at the 1:8 Offroad manufacturer following the acrimonious end to the short lived deal between the Taiwanese and Cole Odgen. On the announcement Setser said, ‘I’m am super excited to team up with Sparko racing! I’m really looking forward to help grow the brand and helping all the customers and team guys get tuned in with all the Sparko Cars. Looking forward to getting to the races and working along side the team! See everyone at the Track!’

Source: Sparko Racing [Facebook]

March 13, 2025

Sparko Racing & Odgen part ways with immediate effect

Less than 2-months after announcing the signing of Cole Ogden, Sparko Racing has announced that it is no longer working with the US 1:8 Offroad driver with immediate effect following last weekend’s Dirt Nitro Challenge. The Taiwanese manufacturer and its US distributor issued the following statement on the matter, ‘Sparko Racing and Power Hobby would like to formally announce that we have parted ways with team driver Cole Ogden, effective immediately. During his short time with us, Cole has been an integral part of our team, bringing his talent, experience, and passion to the track. We are grateful for his contributions and the successes we have shared during our time together. As a professional organization, Sparko Racing is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and sportsmanship. We expect all team members to align with our core values and code of ethics both on and off the track. While our paths are now diverging, we want to clarify that the consumption of alcohol was not a factor in this decision. We hold nothing but respect for Cole and his future endeavours. His dedication to RC racing is undeniable, and we have no doubt he will continue to be a strong competitor in the industry. We wish Cole the very best in his journey ahead and look forward to seeing him continue to push the limits of RC racing.’

Source: Sparko Racing [Facebook]

January 24, 2025

Sparko adds US talent Wilson to team line-up

Surprising many with the news earlier this week of his departure from long time chassis sponsor Team Associated, young US Offroad talent Jonah Wilson has been announced as the latest driver addition at Sparko. Having already announced American Cole Odgen and French teenage offroad talent Noha Ben Mohamed will run the Taiwanese manufacturers 1:8 Offroad platforms in 2025, the 18-year-old further bolsters the brand which only arrived on the racing scene in mid 2023 with the release of the F8. The 2023 ROAR National Junior Champion, Wilson’s 2024 season included a number of high profile race eBuggy TQs and wins as well as a Nitro Buggy A-Main start at Silver State and Nitro Truggy A-Main at the ROAR Nationals. On his new chassis sponsor the Tennessee driver said, ‘I am very excited to be a part of the Sparko team! Helping to develop and promote the brand is something I look forward to. I hope to also bring value in helping others and of course get some solid results on track! I can’t wait to get to the races and work with everyone!’

Source: Sparko Racing [Facebook]

January 21, 2025

Sparko 1:8 Offroad program for Ben Mohamed

Up & coming French teenage offroad talent Noha Ben Mohamed has joined 1:8 Offroad chassis manufacturer Sparko complimenting his previously announced new 1:10 Offroad program with Schumacher. On the announcement the Tawianese manufacturer said, ‘At Sparko, we believe in nurturing young talent and pushing boundaries—values that perfectly align with Noha’s vision. Together, we’re ready to accelerate into the upcoming season, aiming for new milestones on and off the track. Follow us as we embark on this exciting journey with Noha and Sparko Racing. The future starts now!’ On his new 1:8 deal announcement, the former Xray driver added, ‘This is an exciting moment for me. Joining a young and developing team like Sparko Racing 1/8 was a wish, and it’s come true. I’m looking forward to working with such an innovative team and taking on new challenges together.’

Source: Sparko Racing [Facebook]