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January 20, 2025

Ogden joins Sparko

1:8 Offroad chassis manufacturer Sparko has announced that World Championship Finalist Cole Ogden has joined its team for 2025. The American, who was a long time HB Racing team driver but ran 2024 without a chassis sponsor, will now help lead the US efforts of the category’s relative newcomer who after launching their first buggy in 2023 started the 2024 season by signing Ryan Cavalieri and Ryan Pavidis. On the announcement Ogden said, ‘I’m extremely excited to be a part of the Sparko family. Taking a much needed break throughout the entirety of 2024, has made me realize that my time here isn’t complete. I still have the passion and drive to compete and spread knowledge about racing. Traveling the world, racing and helping others has always brought me extreme satisfaction. Forming relationships with other racers at all levels drives me, and is an important part of what us drivers do. Racing, and development is my duty moving forward, as well as what I previously stated. I’m looking forward to a busy year ahead, and I’m ready to go to work!’

Source: Sparko Racing [Facebook]

June 18, 2024

Sparko F8 17.5 Caster Blocks

In response to popular demand, Sparko Racing has created a 17.5 Caster Block option for its F8 1:8 Buggy platform. This provides owners with a middle setting to their current caster options. Using the 17.5 blockd will lower initial steering response, increase steering at corner exit and handle bumps better from the kit standard blocks. The latest blocks also get added support to increase durability.

Source: Sparko Racing [sparkoracing.com]

March 11, 2024

Pavidis confirmed for Philippine Masters

Sparko Racing’s Ryan Pavidis is the latest driver to be confirmed for the annual Philippine Masters which takes place in just over a month’s time in the country’s capital city of Manila. The American joins fellow countryman Ryan Lutz as they both make their debut at what has become Asia’s biggest annual 1:8 Offroad race. Son of 2006 World Champion Mark Pavidis, a title he won in Asia, this will be Ryan’s first trip to the continent and the first of two appearances he will make in this year’s Asian Buggy Championship of which the Philippine Masters is the second round. Confirming his entry for the April 18-21 event, Pavidis said, ‘The trip to Manilla will be my 2nd international event (his first one being the 2023 Worlds in Spain) and my first time to Asia. The track there is world famous for its unique surface and technical sections, definitely a bucket list race for any serious racer. I’ve never raced on molasses before but with the confidence I have in my equipment and the experience I’ve gained over the past few years, I expect to run at the front. I can’t wait to meet a bunch of new people and experience a different country/culture!’

Source: Asian Buggy Championships [Facebook]

January 25, 2024

Sparko F8e 1:8 Competition Buggy

Taiwanese buggy brand Sparko has released its new F8e competition-level 1:8 Electric Buggy which they claim has the world’s first battery mount design that provides the most configurations for a 1:8 vehicle in the industry. It can use batteries of different sizes to meet the power and time requirements for all racers around the world. In addition, the battery mount is designed in an eccentric mode. With multiple battery positions, balance response needs for all drivers and track conditions will be met. With the Multi-configuration battery mount system you can achieve eccentric arrangements from 2s to 4s. From forward to back, to inside and outside, pure balance of the car can be achieved for optimal response. The buggy also features an Anti-flex aluminium motor mount system, the rigid system eliminating unwanted flex allowing the motor to operate accurately and efficiently. Result, smooth and reliable drivetrain. It gets a double rear brace design. While the kit is equipped with one rear brace, you can use two for more balance of the left and right torsion of the chassis. This can provide more consistent drive while cornering and accelerating with the official optional braces to be released soon. Another feature is the built-in versatile aluminium fan mount.

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January 10, 2024

Pavidis announced for Sparko Racing line-up

Sparko Racing has announced the addition of Ryan Pavidis to its race team line-up for 2024. The new 1:8 Offroad buggy manufacturer kicked off off the New Year with the announcement Ryan Cavalieri would lead their charge and now adding a second Ryan has a formidable team line-up in the important US market. After departing HB Racing towards the end of the 2023 season, Pavadis, son of former World Champion Mark, raced the F8 recently in two events securing podium finishes on both occasions including the U.S. Open Fuel Championships.

Source: Sparko Racing [Facebook]

January 2, 2024

Sparko Racing announces Cavalieri for 2024

1:8 Offroad newcomer Sparko Racing has announced that Ryan Cavalieri is to run their buggies in 2024. After a brief 12-month stint with the Italian brand WIRC Racing for his 1:8 programme, the multiple Electric Offroad World Champion joins the Taiwanese brand who look to expand internationally and in particular in the US, a key market for 1:8 Offroad. On social media Sparko Racing said, ‘We are proud to announce World Champion, Ryan Cavalieri has joined Sparko racing team! Ryan will be racing the Sparko F8 and F8e buggy at USA national races and international events as well. With his wealth of experience and achievements, it will be help in product evolution and brand expansion in USA and across the world!’ Just before Christmas, Cavalieri confirmed he would be continuing with Schumacher for another year as his main 1:10 Offroad programme.

Source: Sparko Racing [Facebook]

August 14, 2023

Sparko Racing T-shirt

1:8 Offroad chassis manufacturer Sparko Racing has released a short sleeve t-shirt to allow owners to sport the market newcomer. Made from 100% Polyester and offering an excellent fit, the front design features styling with unique appliqued patterns of the Sparko and F8 logo. Further logos are carried on the sleeves and upper back of the t-shirt.

Source: Sparko Racing [sparkoracing.com]

July 13, 2023

Sparko F8 Suspension Arm Inserts

Offroad market newcomer Sparko Racing has released a number of option part for its recently released F8 1:8 Buggy. The range includes carbon fibre Front Upper Arm Inserts (R/L) 2.0mm, Front Lower Arm Inserts in 1.5mm and 2.0mm options and Rear Arm inserts in 1.5mm and 2.0mm thicknesses. Offered a tuning option to adjust arm flex. The inserts attach to the arms providing extra rigidity for hot weather or high traction conditions.

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