HOBBYWING was out in full force this weekend at the 2026 Clash of Champions, delivering standout performances across Modified, Spec, Independent, and Masters classes in one of the most demanding formats in off-road racing. With Matthew managing a busy weekend of driver support and welcoming new team driver Davey Batta, the HOBBYWING team wasted no time making an impact on the track.
Modified Class
In Modified, Broc Champlin converted his Top Qualifier position into a commanding win. Meanwhile, Davey Batta battled hard in tight racing with Dakotah Phend, ultimately coming out on top to secure his first official win with HOBBYWING power.
The Clash of Champions features a unique race format with a single A-Main, a joker lane, and a grueling eight-minute main event. At the end of it all, Chase Lemieux proved to be the best of the rest, earning the title of “Clash Champion” and taking home the $3,000 prize.
All Modified drivers were powered by the XR10 PRO G3 ESC paired with the XeRun V10 G3 Modified Motor:
40+ Modified 2WD
In 40+ Modified 2WD, Paul Ciccarello added to the winning momentum by taking the victory using the same XR10 PRO G3 ESC and V10 G3 Modified Motor combination, proving the depth and consistency of the HOBBYWING power system across all levels.
Spec Classes
Independent Classes
In the Spec classes, the spotlight turned to a fierce battle between Dustin Fox and Talon Henley. After the dust settled, Dustin Fox claimed TQ and the win in 13.5 4WD, with Talon Henley joining him on the podium.Both drivers ran the XR10 PRO G3X ESC and XeRun V10 G4R Non-Epoxy Motor:
In the Independent classes, Adam McKnown delivered a flawless weekend, dominating the field using the XR10 PRO G3X ESC and XeRun V10 G4R ROAR-approved Motor:
