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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.

View more images of the GTe here

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.

View more images of the Nitro GT 2021 here

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]

August 5, 2020

IGT8 B8 2021 1/8th nitro buggy

Following a first teaser image back in June, IGT8 have officially unveiled their new B8 2021 1/8th scale nitro buggy. The kit includes several updates such as redesigned front and rear 7075 aluminium shock towers that sport a completely new geometry optimised for the new suspension layout. In addition the rear shock stay features high and low rear wing mounting positions. A 2-piece engine mount comes as standard with a new 3-piece engine mount being available as an option to improve stability and make for quicker engine release. The centre bulkhead design allows to remove the centre diff without having to touch, disassemble or readjust the brake setting for much quicker maintenance and setup. The updated front C-hub is of a revolutionary design that allows to adjust the caster angle in a six degrees to 22 degrees range by simply swapping out inserts. The hub is CNC-machined from high-quality aluminium with the inserts being machined from Delrin for a precise fitting and long durability. Additionally the castor block is fitted with two different roll centre positions.

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June 30, 2020

IGT8 988E drag assisted one-way

Available now from IGT8 and made for the Serpent 988E 1/8th scale electric car is the DAO drag assisted one-way set. The system works with silicone oil to increase the internal friction that slows down the motion of the front wheels when being off throttle. This effect will improve braking, steering at corner entry and it will also help with more consistency and faster lap times. The set includes the needed one-way pulley and it only fits the electric-powered 988E kit.

Source: IGT8 [igt8.com]