Show #326 The No Name RC Podcast - 4X World Champion Davide Ongaro

00:00 - Intro 7:30  - Nitro Buggy Euros Ongaro’s Kryptonite 9:10  - Rc Racing: How it started for Ongaro 18:03  - Joining Team Associated 19:45  - No wing No Problem:2017 NEO Win 24:20  - 99 Problems but a Gyro ain't one- 1st World Championship  31:35  - How did things change after the first WC? 32:56  - DNC - Not Ongaro’s Favorite Style of Race 34:31 -  RCGP Thunder Alley  36:04 - Staying Sharp with Practice during COVID years 39:14 - New Rivalry with Canas aka JC3 42:13 -  2022 Redovan World Championship #2 46:55 - 2023 1/10th World Championship  53:00 - The Split with longtime mechanic Verry  56:02 - Joining MATRIX Tires  1:01:07 - 2024 World Championships 1:07:18 - TireGate 1:10:20 - Adrien Bertin Expertise & Influence  1:13:23 - Thornill thoughts and coming to the USA to practice  1:17:23 - Italian Rc Scene  1:22:25 - Mental Focus in Rc Racing 1:25:13 - Ebuggy Euros Kerfuffle with Canas  1:34:22 - Which American driver is Ongaro’s biggest competition  1:38:36 - Top 25 Rc Rankings  1:38:36 - Ongaro outside the track 1:43:20 - Pistol Grip Radios & Conclusion    In this special episode of the NNRC Podcast, we sit down with Davide Ongaro, the reigning 4X IFMAR World Champion, to dive deep into his legendary RC career, from his humble beginnings at age 5 to becoming one of the most dominant forces in 1/8th off-road racing. We cover: 🔧 His early days racing with his father and the Mugen/Ultimate Pro Circuit program 🔄 Chassis and tire changes, including leaving AKA and joining Matrix 📉 The gyro controversy and his mindset through the noise 🔥 Epic rivalries with Canas, Ronnefalk, and American stars like Fuller & Mayfield 🛠️ The importance of setup knowledge and self-development 🇺🇸 His thoughts on U.S. tracks, AMS, Thornhill, and the 2026 Worlds 💭 Life outside RC, working with Barry (Vary), and the future of Italian racing Plus: 📉 Tire compound mistakes, World Championship flashbacks, and how Ongaro stayed sharp during COVID. 👉 Whether you're a diehard RC racer or new to the scene, this episode offers a rare, honest look into the mind of one of the sport’s greatest. 📩 Support the Podcast: Join our Patreon for early access & exclusive content! 📩 ⚪️ NNRC Social Media & Community ⚪️   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nnrcpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNoNameRCPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenonamercpc Discord: https://discord.gg/yRp9WKJEyQ   ⚪️Support the NNRC⚪️   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nnrcpodcast YouTube Members: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNoNameRCPodcast/membership   ⚪️ NNRC Premium Sponsors ⚪️   JConcepts: https://jconcepts.net Hitec RCD: https://hitecrcd.com/ Latera Racing: https://latera.se Side Piece Racing: https://www.sidepieceracing.com ML Toys: https://mltoys.com Invisible Speed: https://invisiblespeed.net/ Dollar Hobbyz /https://www.dollarhobbyz.com/ Save 10% Promo Code Lefty  Sidewinder Fuel / https://morganfuel.com/   ⚪️ NNRC Standard Sponsors ⚪️   RC Project: https://rc-project.it/2022/en/ Tekno RC: https://www.teknorc.com Klinik RC: https://klinikrc.com Beach RC: https://www.beachrc.com RaceCraft USA: https://racecraft-usa.com/ (Save 10% with code NNRC)   ⚪️ NNRC Partner Content ⚪️   Elite RC Productions:      YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ELITEPRCRODUCTIONS      Website: https://elitercp.com RCGP:      YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rcgpmedia      Website: https://www.rcgp.racing/ Max Mört’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maxmortrc William Venables' YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WilliamVenables Invisible Speed YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@invisiblespeedrc Roach RC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoachRC David Ronnefalk’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@davidronnefalk Alexander Hagberg’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hagberg Robert Batlle's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@robertbatlle36   ⚪️ Affiliates & Promotions ⚪️   Get Shit Done Coffee:https://homeofthehustle.com/?ref=NNRC Cow RC Cleaning Products: https://cowrc.com/ (Save 10% with code NNRC) RC SignUp: https://rcsignup.com Dirty Assets Engine Services: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557605606401 So Dialed Setup App: https://www.sodialed.com Donathen RC: https://drcproshop.com/ (Save 10% with code Nitroistheglory) RC Box Club: https://rcboxclub.com RC Body Armor: https://rcbodyarmor.com 36Mood: https://36mood.com/gb/ House of RC: https://houseofrc.com