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October 3, 2025

Catazani joins Ielasi Tuned engines

Having recently announced his departure from long time engine sponsor Gimar, top Italian nitro onroad racer Andrea Catanzani has joined Ielasi Tuned Engines. Top Qualifier at last month’s 1:8 GT World Championships in Santiago, Chile, the 20-year factory Serpent will make his international debut under former World Champion Daniele Ielasi engine brand when he returns to the impressive CACH track for the IFMAR 1:8 Onroad World Champions at the end of November. On the announcement Catazani said, ‘I’m very happy to join Ielasi Tuned, I thank Daniele and Sabrina for the trust they have placed in me and I hope to repay it on the track as soon as possible.’

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]

October 2, 2025

Champlin on top of the World Down Under – Schumacher gets first 2WD World title

Broc Champlin is the new IFMAR 1:10 2WD Offroad World Champion, the American securing the biggest accolade in the sport by winning the opening two A-Mains in Sydney, Australia, and claiming Schumacher’s first 2WD World title. Kicking off finals day at the Hills RC Off Road track with a TQ run in the fifth & final qualifier to line up second behind Top Qualifier Marcus Kaerup this was to be a hint of what was to come. With Champlin all over the rear wing of Kaerup in A1 there would be contact on the penultimate lap, the pair touching mid air in the double double. With Kaerup’s Associated going tumbling, Champlin came out of it just in the lead after a drag race down the straight with World Finals debutant Davey Batta. 2-time World Champion Spencer Rivkin would come through from sixth to complete the Top 3 as Kaerup crossed the line in fifth. With a protest against Champlin proving unsuccessful for Kaerup, the Dane would lead away A2 again with Champlin applying the pressure and four laps in as he got his buggy on two wheels, Champlin didn’t need a second invitation to go through to the lead. It was to be a lead the 23-year-old would hold, a mistake from Kaerup putting an end to any potential come back, and crossing the he became the latest IFMAR World Champion on the 40th anniversary of the championships. With the new Champion locked in, Champlin becoming the 15th driver to join the 2WD roll of honour, A3 would decide the remaining podium places. With Kaerup finally convert his pole position into a win this would see him salvage a podium behind Batta, as he, Rivkin, and Daniel Kobbevik all finished on the same points.

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October 2, 2025

Infinity IFB8 Front Wing | Upper Arm Flaps

Infinity has released two new aero aids for their IFB8 1:8 Buggy platform in the form of a Front Wing and Upper Arm Flaps. The front wing optimises front aerodynamics by replacing the nose section with streamlined airflow enhancing steering response for sharper handling. Made of polycarbonate, it is molded as two wings. The Front Upper Arm polycarbonate flaps enhance initial steering response and front traction and include dedicated resin mount for secure attachment to the upper arm. Mounting the flaps requires 2.5mm drilling on the front upper arm.

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October 2, 2025

T-Works Tool Organiser Stand

New from T-Works comes this CNC machined aluminium Tool Organiser Stand. Features multi-sized holes, designed for storing screwdrivers, electric hex tools, hole openers, hex wrenches, hex sockets and other tools, it is also equipped with inner rings of 18mm/20mm inner diameter. Users can use the inner rings according to the size of tool handles, which is suitable for popular tools on the market. While the stand helps keep your workbench more organised and tidy, it also has a magnetic tray which can hold body clips, screws, nuts and so on. There are electric tool storage holes on the left side, which can hold 6 electric tools at the same time.

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October 2, 2025

Champlin TQ’s final qualifier to secure P2 for WC Final

Schumacher’s Broc Champlin has TQ’d the final round of 2WD qualifying at the IFMAR 1:10 Offroad World Championship, the result promoting the American driver to second on the grid behind Top Qualifier Marcus Kaerup. With the running order for Round 5 of qualifier at the Hills RC Off Road track in Sydney starting with the fastest heat up first this morning, it was Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski who topped that but with the track improving as things warmed up, the following heats proved faster. Seeding in the second fastest heat Champlin set the top pace ahead of Xray’s David Ronnefalk and Team Associated’s Joona Haatanen, Ronnefalk’s first Top 10 run coming too late to put him in the title deciding A-Main. Orlowski’s time would end up being good enough for 4th ahead of team-mate & Q4 winner Daniel Kobbevik, improving the Polish driver’s quali tally but keeping him P5 on the grid. Having wrapped up the overall TQ after 3 rounds, Kaerup again used the final qualifier to test something on his Associated, the Dane saying afterwards that the changes ‘didn’t work’.

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October 2, 2025

Team Associated RC10GB Nitro Buggy

On a day that a new 1:10 2WD Buggy World Champion will be crowned in Australia, it seems after all its retro RC10 kit releases Team Associated decided to go a slightly different route with its latest offering of the iconic buggy platform by sticking a nitro engine in it. The RC10GB is 2WD nitro buggy, combining the RC10GT’s gas-powered durability with the suspension and styling of the RC10 Team Car. Delivering vintage looks, modern performance, and true nitro excitement for collectors, racers, and off-road RC enthusiasts, the RC10GB pays tribute to two of the most iconic vehicles in RC history. In the release for the new buggy, the American manufacturer states, ‘For the first time ever, Team Associated has officially unveiled a nitro-powered buggy that blends the race-proven performance of the legendary RC10GT Gas Truck with the unmistakable looks and suspension geometry of the classic RC10 Team Car. This isn’t a reissue or a replica – it’s a brand-new creation that merges decades of innovation into a single, high-performance package. At its core, the RC10GB is built on the durable and battle-tested foundation of the RC10GT, a gas truck that dominated ROAR Nationals and club tracks throughout the 1990s. Known for its strength, speed, and reliability, the RC10GT serves as the perfect platform for this nitro-burning buggy. From the reinforced chassis to the tough drivetrain and stealth-inspired transmission, the RC10GB is ready to handle the rigors of high-speed off-road racing. What sets the RC10GB apart visually and functionally is its unmistakable buggy form. Borrowing its suspension layout, shock towers, and overall stance from the RC10 Team Car, it delivers the classic 2WD buggy feel with long-travel shocks and a low-profile design that’s perfect for loose dirt and high-traction surfaces alike. It’s a seamless blend of form and function, wrapped in a body that nods to Team Associated’s vintage golden era.’

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October 1, 2025

Kobbevik delivers TQ run in Q4

Having opened qualifying day at the IFMAR 1:10 Offroad World Championships with an impressive P3 run, Schumacher’s Daniel Kobbevik closed the day out with a TQ run in the penultimate round in Australia. With Marcus Kaerup dominating the first three rounds to secure the overall 2WD TQ, the Team Associated driver used Q4 as a test session, the front tyres he opted to try leaving him with ‘no steering’ and causing him to ‘drive like a wild animal’. This opened the door for us to see a new name at the top of the timing, and running in the second fastest heat it would be Kobbevik who took that honour. While unable to match the 12-lap TQ time set the previous round, the Norwegian managed 11 laps in 5:01.373 to finish ahead of Team Associated Aydin Horne on 5:03.814 and his Schumacher team-mate Michal Orlowski on 5:03.842. Clement Boda and Davey Batta completed the Top 5. Close to a TQ run in Q3, Spencer Rivkin couldn’t back that up, a mistake on his third last lap leaving the 2015 & 2019 World Champion with a P7 ahead of Broc Champlin.

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October 1, 2025

Sweep announces Senesi as team driver

Sweep Racing, the tyre supplier to the recent 1:8 GT World Championships in Chile, has announced the addition of top Italian racer Natanaele Senesi as a new team driver. A multiple World Championship finalist and 2024 European Champion, Senesi’s extensive experience in 1:8 GT will significantly strengthen Sweep Racing’s team competitiveness and help them to expand their presence in the global market. On the announcement Sweep posted, ‘In collaboration with Natanaele, we will accelerate the development of the GT8 tires and actively expand our sales efforts to meet the diverse needs of our customers. This new signing marks a major milestone in Sweep Racing’s growth in the international racing community, and we are committed to continuous innovation and progress in the future.’

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]