The No Name RC Podcast

16 Oct 2026 03:05

Show #355 The No Name RC Podcast - Mark Pavidis 2.0

Show #355 – Mark Pavidis 2.0 | Two-Time IFMAR World Champion

🏁 The No Name RC Podcast – Episode #355

What's going on, RC world! Welcome back to another episode of The No Name RC Podcast!

In this episode, Lefty sits down with one of the true legends of RC racing, two-time IFMAR World Champion Mark Pavidis, for an incredible deep dive into his racing career and the history of our sport.

From his early days racing in Southern California to becoming one of the biggest names in RC, Mark takes us behind the scenes of the golden era of racing.

We talk about his years at Team Associated, the legendary rivalry with Brian Kinwald, the intense battles between Associated and Losi, and his first IFMAR World Championship victory in Japan in 1995.

Mark also breaks down his unforgettable 2006 IFMAR 1/8 Nitro World Championship victory in Jakarta, including his preparation, tire choices, race strategy, and some interesting behind-the-scenes stories!

We also get into his time at Pro-Line, the development of AKA Tires, his touring car racing career, the business side of the RC industry, and watching his son Ryan Pavidis make his own name in racing.

With over two hours of RC history, championship stories, technical discussions, and good old-fashioned bench racing, this is an episode you don't want to miss!

🎧 Episode Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction 02:12 – How Mark Got Started in RC Racing 19:22 – Working at Team Associated 20:25 – The Brian Kinwald Hobby Shop Story 30:53 – The Rivalry with Brian Kinwald 35:40 – Team Associated vs. Team Losi 47:32 – Winning the 1995 IFMAR 1/10 Worlds 53:33 – Racing with a Slipping Drivetrain 59:28 – Leaving Associated & Joining Pro-Line 1:10:00 – Moving into 1/8 Nitro Racing 1:23:01 – Winning the 2006 IFMAR 1/8 Worlds 1:27:08 – Preparing for the Jakarta Worlds 1:30:36 – The 2006 Worlds Conspiracy Story 1:37:47 – The Emotion of Becoming World Champion 1:40:46 – World Championship Bonuses 1:42:37 – Touring Car Racing & World Cup Victory 1:53:39 – Developing AKA Tires 1:59:58 – Leaving AKA 2:06:16 – Ryan Pavidis & Family 2:13:16 – The Future of RC Racing & the Industry

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