Congratulations to the new World Champion!

In preparation for the 2011 IFMAR Electric Off-Road World Championships in Vaasa, Finland, Team Associated's Ryan Cavalieri attended this year's Hot Rod Hobbies Off-Road Shootout, taking home wins in both Mod Truck and 4WD...but the 2WD buggy win eluded him (that honor went to Team Losi Racing's Dustin Evans). Perhaps using that loss to fuel his motivation, Cav managed to hold off his teammate, Ryan Maifield, to secure the World Championship in exciting fashion, yesterday.

Everyone at Hot Rod Hobbies congratulates Ryan on his outstanding achievement! Below is the third and deciding A main event, where Cavalieri clinches the Championship.