July 19, 2025

Bernadzik delivers on speed to take Q4 in Brisbane

Having been super quick throughout the first two days of action at the Australian round of the Asian Buggy Championships, Team Associated’s Alex Bernadzik finally delivered a TQ run when he took the penultimate round of nitro buggy qualifying at Pine Hills Dirt Racing track.  Opening Day 3 of the event with a third TQ run in eBuggy, last year’s event Top Qualifier finally put together the run we were waiting for, setting a new fastest time as he ended up almost 5-second faster than the Sparko of Q3 winner Tyler Jones.  Taking the opening two rounds on Thursday, Infinity’s Kouki Kato completed the Top 3, and with the just fifth & final quali to go it will be a three way battle for the overall TQ between Kato, Jones and Bernadzik – drivers’ best two to count.  Getting a fourth for the round was Mayako’s Pekko Iivonen, the Top Seed now no longer in contention to be the Top Qualifier in Brisbane.  Leading the Sworkz challenge this weekend, it was another solid nitro effort from Atsushi Hara, the former World Champion & Philippine Masters podium finisher, completing the Top 5 for his best run so far having got his first Top 6 yesterday.

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July 18, 2025

Infinity IF14 Speciale 1:10 Electric Touring Car

After months of anticipation Infinity has released its brand new Electric Touring Car challenger, the IF14 Speciale.  Since the key signing of 3-time reigning ISTC World Champion Bruno Coelho at the beginning of 2025, the multiple Nitro Onroad World Champion manufacturer has been busy working on the development of a new electric touring car with which it aims to re-establish the brand in the electric category.  On releasing the new car and its ‘Speciale’ naming, Infinity explained, ‘Spec1ale comes from a great story and a unique moment in RC history, where it brings together a World Champion brand owner, a World Champion touring car designer, and a World Champion driver on the same project to make a brand-new adventure happen: the IF14 Spec1ale.’  On it thought process behind developing the new car they say, ‘To create a unique car, we worked deeply to eliminate common weaknesses found in the market.  Designing a lighter platform for better weight distribution, making it easier to work on with smart mechanical engineer simplifications, and addressing every setup change possibilities to maximise overall performance, these were the key points of the project and the core focus behind the IF14 Spec1ale.’

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July 18, 2025

T-Works RC10 B84 Rear Chassis Skid Protector

Adding to its range of skid plates, T-Works has introduced an option for use on the new Team Associated RC10 B84/B84D 1:10 4WD Buggy chassis.  Made from stainless steel, the rear plate, which comes supplied as two plates, is designed to provide protection for the buggy’s chassis against scratches which are part of the wear & tear that comes with racing offroad.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

July 17, 2025

Xray X8 Centre Dampener Set

Xray has released this optional oil-filled centre dampener set for the front suspension on their X8 1:8 Onroad Pancar.  The centre dampener set improves front damping and allows adjustment with different oil hardness.  The dampener body is CNC-machined from lightweight high-grade Swiss 7075 T6.

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July 17, 2025

LRP X10 Outlaw Brushless Motor Series

LRP has released a new X10 Outlaw Brushless Motor Series.  The new X10 Outlaw Brushless Motor Series combines Stock-class power with Modified-level efficiency and precision and is called ‘Outlaw’ because it follows the idea of Stock-class control – but not the rulebook.  Traditional Stock motors rely on power-limiting rotors. While this limits performance as intended, it also causes high motor temperatures and reduced efficiency.  The new X10 Outlaw Series takes a different approach, instead of restricting power through rotor strength, it uses the high-efficiency X22 Modified magnet.  This results in improved efficiency, lower operating temperature – and a Stock-class feel with significantly better consistency.  Each motor features 30° fixed timing and LRP’s exclusive Preci-Sensor System from the X22 Modified Series.  This ensures precise timing and equal performance across all units – ideal for hobby racers, club racing, and controlled handout formats.  The internal architecture of the full rebuildable motor includes a competition-grade stator stack made from the highest-grade materials for optimised current flow. Combined with High-Power Precision Winding, the motor offers strong performance, increased consistency and long run-time stability.

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July 17, 2025

G-Force Xtrada 1:10 4WD Buggy

Having shown some pre-production images of it Xtrada 1:10 4WD Buggy back in May, Japan’s G-Force has just officially announced the release of its all new kit which it says is a 2-belt drive 4WD chassis reminiscent of legendary race-winning cars.  The drive system is paired with a rear mid-motor and vertically mounted battery layout, a setup that delivers fierce traction and an ideal weight balance, achieving the perfect harmony between controllable steering and unbeatable rear stability—two traits rarely found together.  Supervised by Masami Hirosaka, the newly designed body, with its rear-shifted cabin and pronounced side volume, adds both visual impact and aerodynamic functionality.  Equipped with big bore dampers, long-span front and rear suspension arms, and a slipper clutch, the XTRADA adapts to everything from dusty tracks to high-grip tracks with ease.  Describing the Xtrada as ‘a true neo-classic buggy’ it adds it is ‘a nostalgic throwback for veteran RC drivers, and a fresh, exciting discovery for the new generation.’

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July 16, 2025

Coelho announces MKS Servos deal

Reigning 3-time back to back Electric Touring Car World Champion Bruno Coelho will use MKS servos as part of his Infinity racing program after announcing the new deal on social media.  Days ahead of the launch of the much anticipated IF14 Speciale Touring Car, the Portuguese driver posted on the new servo deal, ‘I’m extremely happy to announce that I’ve joined MKS!  A few months ago, we got in touch, and MKS showed interest in creating a brand-new servo made specifically for touring car racing.  I’ve always loved being part of new projects and development, so this felt like the perfect fit.  MKS is already well known in the RC world for their quality and performance, especially in airplanes and helicopters. Now they want to dominate also the RC car market, and I’m excited to be part of it.  Let’s see what the future brings!’

Source: Bruno Coelho [Facebook]

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