2025 IFMAR 1:8 GT World Championship – Stage 2 Report

The organisers of next month’s IFMAR 1:8 GT World Championships in Santiago, Chile, have published the Stage 2 report for what is building up to be an exciting title battle.  Hosted by Club of Aeromodelos of Chile (CACH), the 3rd edition of the GT Worlds takes place at country’s very impressive CACH facility and has attracted all of the leading 2023 title contender with the strong entry led by reigning Champion Toni Gruber.  The Stage 2 report details Sweep as the controlled tyre with their GT2-D40WP tyre.  Priced at US$40 per set for practice, the Mandatory Race Package (3 sets) costs US$120.  Also detailed in the Stage 2 report is the controlled 16% fuel supply.  Italy’s Pepe Group will supply their Energy Flame GT with a can costing US$75 while Mandatory Race Fuel will be charged at US$60.  Among those confirmed to take the title fight to Gruber & Hong Nor is 2023 Top Qualifier Alex D’angelo who this time leads the charge for Capricorn.  2023 podium finisher & newly crowned Italian National Champion Andrea Catanzani will front Serpent’s efforts while the Genius campaign is headed by Bernard-Alain Arnaldi.  A World Championship podium finisher in 1:10 Nitro Touring Car, Alessio Mazzeo will put Raptor in the mix.  Running his own car Natanaele Senesi adds further to the great variety of manufacturers represented.  One interesting name on the entry list is Burak Kilic.  The factory Mugen Seiki Offroad driver has used this year’s Italian GT National Championship to prepare for the trip to Chile and he will drive with Schepis Model.  Red RC will be in Chile to report on how these World Championships unfold with our coverage starting on the opening day of qualifying which is scheduled for September 17th with the World Champion to be crowned on September 20th.  Click here to view Stage 2 Report

Source: IFMAR Worlds 2025 [ifmarworlds2025.com]