New from double Onroad World Champions Infinity comes this new Clutch Nut Adjustment Tool for both 1:10 and 1:8 Onroad use. The adjustment tool fits directly onto clutch nuts such as that on the IF18-3 and IF15-2 with the flat top surface making it easy to apply force when tightening the nut and enables easy installation even with hard clutch springs.
Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]
Awesomatix has released a number of new parts for its A800 touring car platform including their new PSSX Progressive Spring System. This is designed to add 30% progressivity into the originally linear action of SPR01S and SPR01 springs in all A700/A800 cars. An updated version of the previously known “PSS set”, the PSSX set comes with the new ST69X-30 Screw with wider cap that provides 30% progressivity across an increased range of suspension travel and suspension setups. All previous ST69 screw versions fit as well but are not included. With the PSSX set the initial action of spring is softer at the beginning of the compression and becomes progressively harder when the suspension get compressed during downtravel of the car. Our tests showed that the car with PSSX set at proper settings becomes more easy to drive and more consistent at low-med traction conditions and especially on outdoor asphalt tracks. In addition to the PSSX, Awesomatix has also released a new Rear Beam for its 1:12 car. For the A12X, this updated beam features an additional notch for easy track width measurement.
Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.net]
With the countdown to the 2025 IFMAR 1:10 EP Offroad World Championships underway, host club Hills Off Road RC has published information regarding the Pre-World race which takes place at the Sydney track on April 3-6th with further testing opportunities either side of the race weekend. With the main event, the 20th running of 1:10 Offroad racing’s biggest prize, schedule for September 30th to October 6th, the Pre-Worlds event will give racers the opportunity to get familiar with the dirt and track surroundings at what is regarded as one of the premier offroad tracks in Australia. US tyre brand Raw Speed are the official controlled tyre for the event with their Super Mini Soft Compound with Grey Open Cell Insert tyre. Only the second time the country has hosted the World Championships for the category, Masami the double winner back in 1989, 2025 also marks the 40th anniversary of the Hills Offroad RC club which was founded the same year as IFMAR hosted the first ever 1:10 Offroad Worlds in 1985 in Del Mar, USA. The kangaroo in the official event logo looks like he is determined and focused on ensuring a home win for the Aussies!!
Source: Hills Off Road RC [Facebook]
Infinity has released a new optional Hybrid Steering Knuckle set for their IF11 1:10 Formula chassis. Featuring titanium axle shafts and duralumin steering knuckles the Hybrid has been designed to expand the adjustability options for the front end. Mild steering characteristics are achieved by setting the amount of trail at 3mm. The thickness of the steering knuckle is 6mm, which allows for a wider range of ride height adjustment.
Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]
Top Italian electric touring car racer Alessio Menicucci has announced he has joined Infinity following his close friend Francesco Martini and ISTC World Champion Bruno Coelho in joining the Japanese manufacturer’s new electric touring car project. A long time Xray driver, the reigning Italy National Champion announced his departure from brand back in October with it widely expected he would play a role in the move to Infinity when rumours of Coelho’s high profile switch first started to do the rounds. Making the announcement on his social media, the popular Italian posted, ‘A new chapter, a new challenge, but the same passion that has always united us! Since 2009, Francesco and I have shared our passion for this hobby, always in the same team. He started as my mentor and later became one of my closest friends. 2024 has been a year of reflection and changes, where we both felt the need for new challenges to keep the flame of our passion alive. Embracing this new project, so bold and special, was a natural choice. It’s a true honor to join the TEAM INFINITY, a prestigious team where I have the chance to reconnect with familiar faces and once again share this incredible passion. A heartfelt thank you to Francesco Martini for wanting me by his side in this new adventure, and to Kenji for making it all possible. I can’t wait to see where this journey will take us!’
Source: Alessio Menicucci [Facebook]
Having released a Retro-Mod body for the 1:24 Losi Micro-B back in October, Leadfinger Racing has produced a Retro-mod body and wing for the larger 1:16 Losi Mini-B. Pushing the buggy body styling of the 1980 through the Retro-mod hastag, the South Carolina based Offroad bodyshell manufacturer is planning to expand its offering of Retro-mod bodies to some of the current 1:10 buggy brand offerings currently on the market. Modern bodyshell design, both in offroad and onroad, is always a subject that divides opinion with many feeling the current offerings are nothing like the real category which they are supposed to be based off. Earlier this week JConcepts’ new retro body release, the Protector for the Team Associated RC10B7, was met with a positive reaction.
ARC has announced the release of four new Upper Deck options for its A10-25 1:10 Electric Touring Car. The 1.6mm upper decks gives the chassis more flex compared with the standard 2.0mm upper deck and make the car easier to drive and less likely to roll when track traction is high. Offering a front and rear upper deck, the main Upper Deck is offered in two cuts, a more standard version and a -Flex option.
View front and rear upper decks here
A double podium finisher on his MIBO International debut last year, Daniel Kobbevik will return to the annual Czech race doubling the factory effort of defending Touring Car Champions Schumacher. Taking place from on February 07-09, the race sees both onroad and offroad race run side by side on two indoor carpet tracks built by Mibosport in Sports V Hotel in Hrotovice. Last year, Kobbevik finished runner up to Sworkz’s Joern Neumann in 2WD Buggy, the defending champion already confirmed for the 3rd edition, and in 4WD the Norwegian completed the podium behind the Xrays of winner Bartek Zalewski and second place Martin Bayer. Having confirmed in November they would be sending Michal Orlowski to MIBO International not only to try to defend his Touring Car title but also to complete in offroad, with the addition of Kobbevik the British manufacturer has a formidable line-up capable of securing a first offoad win. A two and a half day event, it gets underway on the Friday evening with practice to allow for travel Friday morning.
Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]
