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January 21, 2025

Philippine Masters ’25 track revealed

The organisers of the Philippine Masters has revealed the Circulo Verde Race Track which will host Asia’s most high profile 1:8 Offroad event of the year from April 30-May 4. The 13th running of the Philippine Masters, track designer and accomplished offroad racer Edward Sio has overseen the work which includes the track being newly re-surfaced and oiled. Tweaking the layout in some sections and they have also added some additional jumps for more actions on this always popular track. Last year the Manila event was once again won by World Champion Davide Ongaro in a final that saw the legendary Atsushi Hara lead for almost half the final. With the Philippines famed as a holiday destination, the event has a truly unique vibe living up to the nations tourism tagline ‘It’s More Fun in the Philippines’. Holding the same status as the TITC in Thailand does among onroad racers, once again Philippine Masters ’25 will form part of Scotty Ernst’s Asian Buggy Championships as the second stop of four races that make up the championship’s third season.

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November 11, 2024

IGT8 SYM 1:8 GT Onroad Chassis

1:8 GT Specialist IGT8, the brand of nitro onroad racing stalwart Paolo Morganti, has released details and renders of their new SYM chassis. Highlights of the new 1:8 GT contender include an innovative 4mm super narrow and sleek flat chassis. IGT8 is the first company to design a GT chassis that works with both Nitro and Electric versions. The symmetrical layout of the openings is engineered to maximise handling, chassis rigidity, torsional flex, and cooling. At the same time, attention to detail and aesthetics confers an aggressive look. Continuing their innovation is the Chassis kick-up with it possible to assembled the car with both the kick-up or the flat hinge pin configuration. An all-in-one solution included in the kit that offers versatility and compliance with the rules. The final piece of the chassis is the transmission plate. Included in the kit, it complements the solid core structure of the chassis, enhancing the efficiency and reliability of the transmission. The SYM Brake system is another novelty for the GT class. Designed as a stand-alone component, the new design avoids the stress on the 2-speed mounts that extreme braking forces create on the assembly.

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October 19, 2023

Peru set to host 2025 1:8 GT World Championship

After a very successful second running of the IFMAR 1:8 GT World Championship in Sydney, Australia, last week, the third edition of the race is to travel to South America in 2025 with Peru set to be announced as hosts. Headed up by Michael Stone, New South Wales Radio Controlled Racing Car Club did a superb job of hosting the 2023 event helping to raise the profile of IFMAR’s newest World Championship considerably compared to the inaugural event held in Florida in early 2020. With the raised profile, Peru looks set to bolster the class further given the large following for the category in the region. The Miniautodromo Polo Bracale in Lima, Peru, is lined up as the host circuit and already has a strong track record having hosted the recent RCtarget backed COPA America race. Located in the Magdalena del Mar district, next to the beach and very close to the most popular districts of Lima, the track length is 280 meters, with a 50 meters straightaway and an average width of 5 meters with the surface a fine grade asphalt. Speaking to RCtarget/IGT8 boss Paolo Morganti during his participation at the Worlds in Sydney, the highly experienced international racer believes the track is a perfect setting for a Worlds and has the people required to put on a World class event. He also said costs associated with being at a race such as eating out are low. An official announcement on the host of the GT Worlds is expected from IFMAR shortly.

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December 1, 2022

IGT8 Nitro GT Center Diff Top Plate

Florida based GT specialist manufacturer IGT8 has released a new centre transmission support for their Nitro GT 1:8 GT Onroad kit. The new optional part is made from a single piece of carbon fibre and comes complete with aluminium fittings.

Source: IGT8 [igt8.com]

September 15, 2021

IGT8 GTe 2021 EP onroad platform

IGT8 are delighted to present their all new GTe 2021 platform. Following excellent results with the Nitro powered version, the US company have released this completely new model. Featuring a super narrow and compact chassis with an ultra low CG, it has a perfectly straight transmission for high efficiency and low resistance & wear. Utilising a two in one concept, the car is delivered with a double rear battery configuration but can be optionally transformed to a front side configuration. Other features include a ball raced built in flex system in the rear and the use of emulsion shock technology for smooth and consistent handling.

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March 3, 2021

IGT8 carbon fibre rear upper link plates

Having TQ’d and taken a 1-2 at the recent Winternats in Florida, RC Target/IGT8 have released revised carbon fibre rear upper link plates for the IGT8 series of cars. When used with the optional rear aluminium hubs, these carbon fibre plates have nine total mounting locations allowing you to tune the car to suit many different track conditions. Comes in a set of 4 pieces for a complete left and right upgrade.

Source: RC Target [rctarget.com]

October 17, 2020

IGT8 Nitro GT 2021

Following on from their teaser announcement two weeks ago, IGT8 have finally introduced their Nitro GT 2021 chassis. An all new platform some of its key features include a straight line transmission, ultra-low mounted tilted engine and open diff, with safety cover providing easy access to the differential. The multi-flex chassis system and centred braces with built in flex option give lots of setting options while the ultra-low radio tray with laydown servos keep the centre of gravity low.

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October 3, 2020

IGT8 Nitro GT 2021 teaser

IGT8 have shown a first teaser of their upcoming 2021 Nitro GT. The company claims that the new car will include lots of new and unique features and that this release will raise the bar in the GT class. More information as and when we receive it.

Source: IGT8 [igt8.com]