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February 17, 2026

Genius Racing Shurix 1:8 GT Body

Making a big impression with their first body shell release in early 2024 with the GT Fury, 1:8 GT manufacturer and winner of the recent Asia Nitro Party race with BA Arnaldi, Genius Racing has announced their all new Shurix body shell for the category. Developed entirely in-house by the Italian company, it was created to offer the perfect balance between aerodynamics, stability and pure performance. Made with high quality material and already EFRA Homologated, it features a from end design that give precise front load, a stable rear end, and aggressive & modern lines they claim takes 1:8 GT to the next level.

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January 8, 2026

Genius confirm Arnaldi for Nitro Party

Italian GT manufacturer Genius Racing has confirmed they are sending 2 time European GT Champion Bernard-Alain Arnaldi to the inaugural Nitro Party race which takes place later this month at the Hongyu GDC track in China. Travelling to the southern city of Foshan for the brand new Asian nitro onroad fixture, the French driver is the latest top international driver to be announced. Taking place over the weekend of January 24-25th, Arnaldi, who is also one of the World’s leading Large Scale racers, joins fellow Genius driver & Spanish Champion Raul Daras Anton on the strong entry list that will also see the Raptor of newly crowned IFMAR 1:8 GT World Champion Alessio Mazzeo, Senesi Motorport’s 2024 European GT Champion Natanaele Senesi, Infinity’s multiple World Champion Naoto Matsukua, Xray’s Filippo Domanin, and Hotrace’s Nicola Marrone race at the multi track Hongyu GDC facility’s 80m X 43m asphalt circuit. Having ended our busy 2025 season coverage at the recent FEMCA Asia Electric Touring Car Championships at the track, Red RC is excited to be returning to this very impressive venue to cover the inaugural Nitro Party when it will echo to the sound of nitro engines.

Source: Hongyu GDC [Facebook]

December 31, 2025

Genius XR5.26 1:5 Touring Car

Italian Large Scale and 1:8 GT chassis manufacturer Genius has unveiled its latest 1:5 Touring Car, the XR5.26. They say the XR5.26 represents the most advanced evolution of their 1:5 platform developed through over two years of design, simulation, and intensive on-track testing under real race conditions. The project was developed from a blank sheet, with the goal of creating a dynamically more efficient car, capable of delivering consistent performance, ease of setup, and a high level of control for the driver. Featuring a completely new, it is designed to operate with controlled and uniform flex along its entire length. The introduction of the new centralised engine mounting system, developed specifically for the Diablo R engine, allows for optimal mass centralisation and a significant lowering of the centre of gravity. The new chassis architecture enabled a complete redesign of the suspension geometry, with particular focus on the management of the front and rear roll centres. The steering assembly has been redesigned with new Ackermann angles and optimised linkages making the steering response more direct yet more predictable.

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June 30, 2025

Genius GTC8.25 1:8 GT Car

Italian Large Scale and 1:8 GT chassis manufacturer Genius has announced it is taking pre-orders for its latest nitro and electric 1:8 GT Chassis, the GTC8.25. The new car from the 1:8 GT European Championship winners and World Championship Top Qualifier manufacturer is based on a completely redesigned new chassis which features strategically place cut out for improved cooling efficiency. It also has cut outs for direct mounting of brass weights. The car has new front geometry thanks to a redesigned front shock tower while the rear tower is also new offering completely redefined shock and upper link mounting positions. The front and rear bulkheads now feature an angle that make maintenance easier and faster. A new quick release gearbox support also improves efficiency when working on the GTC8.25. The servo saver has also been given a redesign to be centrally mounted and offer more refined Ackermann geometry.

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June 23, 2025

Beretta crowned new 1:8 GT European Champion

Genius Racing’s Filippo Beretta is the new EFRA 1:8 GT Nitro European Champion. Racing at the MRC Leipzig track in Germany, the Italian topped the opening three qualifiers to secure the TQ ahead of team-mate and 2022 & 2023 Champion Bernard-Alain Arnaldi. Topping the fifth & final qualifier Daniel Schepis secured third ahead of Andrea Catanzani, the Serpent having topped seeding. Missing the cut of directly qualifying for the 45-minute title deciding final, the Raptor of Alessio Mazzeo qualified P5 ahead of Capricorn’s Alex D’angelo. In the final it was very much Beretta who was in control however Catanzani found a way passed his fellow countryman with 5:30 on the clock. Crossing the finish just half a second ahead it looked like Catanzani was the new European Champion however in post race technical inspection his fuel tank failed and Beretta was declared the Champion of the 4th running of the European Championships. It would be an all Genius Racing podium with Leonardo Valente second and Arnaldi third. Travelling to Germany as the reigning Champion Natanaele Senesi would finish P4 having had issues in qualifying and ended up P11. Reigning World Champion Toni Gruber qualified 9th and like Senesi had to come through the Semi finals eventually finishing P7. In 1:8 Electric GT it was Xray’s Adam Izsay who the new Champion ahead of 2023 Champion Mazzeo with Schepis completing the podium.

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April 25, 2024

Connolly wins Irish 1:8 GT National opener

The opening round of the Irish National GT Championship took place in the beautiful St Anne’s Track located in the centre of Dublin last weekend where Genius Racing’s Clive Connolly took the win. Hosted by ORCA Ireland, in qualifying it was Connolly taking TQ honours followed by Graeme Lougheed, the top 2 automatically into the Main Final leaving the rest to battle in the Semi Finals for the remaining final positions. The 30min Main was a close affair with battles throughout the field. Jason Noonan and Graeme Lougheed both driving Genius cars would fight for 18 minutes until finally Graeme would retire with a technical failure allowing Bruno Barbosa driving a strong race with his OS powered Xray to move up a position. Out in front it was multiple Irish Champion Connolly driving his Mantis Tuned powered GTC8.23 on SP Rubber that would take the victory with a trouble free run from start to finish.

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March 20, 2024

Genius ‘NEXTGEN’ 1:8 GT Differential

New from Italian chassis kit manufacturer Genius is their ‘NEXTGEN’ Diff intended for 1:8 GT racing. Boasting a range of enhanced features, these improvements include reduced wear & tear and an overall smoother operation for increased durability. Addressing the wear issues of plastic differential casings, the ‘NEXTGEN’ diff gets an Ergal differential casing. With a more aggressive aesthetics and enhanced precision, internally the satellite cross is supported with steel pins and for convenience the diff comes Pre-assembled.

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March 19, 2024

Genius 1:8 GT Fury Body

Top Qualifiers at the 2023 IFMAR 1:8 GT World Championship in Australian with Alex D’angelo, Italian 1:8 GT and Large Scale chassis manufacturer Genius has introduced its first GT bodyshell with the release of the GT Fury. Based on the Pagani Zonda, it boasts a 1mm thickness and wheelbase ranging from 310mm to 340mm, with a ready-to-race weight of 255 grams. EFRA homologated, the GT Fury project was born out of the necessity for particularly aggressive aerodynamic performance on the front end, a crucial characteristic for GT8 models. This enhancement allows for increased performance in cornering, elevating the overall performance of the model.

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