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February 4, 2025

Capricorn LAB GT2 EP 2025 1:8 GT kit

Italian onroad chassis manufacturer Capricorn has released images of the latest update of its European Championship winning GT2 EP 1:8 Electric GT chassis, the LAB GT2 EP 2025. The main improvement is the use of the rear axle from the nitro version through replacing the entire lower arm and upper link system. This system, already used on the nitro version, simplifies the convergence and camber adjustment, increasing traction in any track situation. As an option, 5mm thick arms are also available that can be mounted on both the GT2 Nitro version and the new GT2 EP.

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February 4, 2025

Xpress ‘Execute Series’ 3D printed TPU bumper

Hong Kong based 1:10 Electric Touring Car chassis manufacturer Xpress has released this 3D printed TPU bumper for its range of Execute Series car kits such as the XQ3S and their highest end XQ11R. Made of thermoplastic polyurethane and weighing 13.2 grams (Approx.), the bumper offers enough support to keep body from deforming during cornering whilst also absorbing any impacts. Featuring a curved base this reduces the chance of the bumper scraping on the floor as well as giving better cornering efficiency.

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February 4, 2025

Infinity IF15-2 Light Weight Wheel Shafts

New from Infinity for its World Championship winning IF15-2 1:10 Nitro Touring Car are these Light Weight Wheel Shafts. Manufactured using a hybrid structure of hard-anodised 7075 aluminium alloy for the main body and titanium for the axle shaft threads, this achieves a high level of strength and weight reduction. The weight is reduced by 1.9g compared to the normal steel shafts (4.5g) which is about 10g reduction in rotating mass for one unit.

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February 4, 2025

BMT 802GTX 1:8 GT Ergal Suspension Arms

Continuing with the release of options parts for its 802GTX, Italian specialist nitro onroad chassis manufacturer BMT has released new ergal suspension arms for its 1:8 GT chassis. Machined from 7075 Aluminium and finished with a black hard coated process, the arms are a direct replacement for the kits standard plastic arms given greater rigidity and precision.

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February 3, 2025

Reds Racing 721 Superveloce PRO-X Factory Team

As a follow-up to the release of the Limited Edition Gold version last September, Italian engine tuner Reds Racing has announced the addition of the 721 Superveloce PRO-X Factory Team to its competition engine line-up for 2025. This latest evolution builds upon the success of their Limited Edition Gold version and stands as a testament to their team’s success throughout 2024. Just like its limited edition precursor, the engine features an Ultra Tuned Crankshaft and sleeve by Mario Rossi. This special tuning to the crankshaft increases engine power noticeably while maintaining excellent fuel mileage. The crankshaft is hand-rebalanced to minimise vibration at high speeds. Reds Racing’s RTX Rotating Backplate reduces friction between the connecting rod and backplate, improving stability at idle, boosting engine power, and optimising fuel efficiency for extended runtime. A new Cooling Head Design features a lower centre of gravity for enhanced car handling, superior aerodynamics for reduced drag, and improved cooling efficiency. High-Protection Bearings include a double-seal front bearing for durability and stability, along with a 9-ball rear ceramic bearing for reliability under extreme conditions.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

February 2, 2025

Hagberg doubles at Snowbird Nationals

Xray’s Alexander Hagberg has doubled at the world famous Snowbird Nationals in Orlando, Florida, the Swede becoming the new Modified 1:12 and Touring Car Champion at the 31st edition of the race. With 2024 1:12 Champion Donny Lia not attending this year’s event, the battle in 1:12 would be between former World Champion Hagberg, World Championship Top Qualifier Kemp Anderson and ROAR Champion Keven Herbert. Over the 4 rounds of qualifying Hagberg set the fastest time in Q3 to secure the TQ ahead of Anderson’s Awesomatix which also had its best run in the penultimate round. Over the single 8-minute A-Main Hagberg led from tone to tone and while Anderson and Hebert swapped position early on, it was the former who finished runner-up almost 1- lap down. In Touring Car, defending Champion Hebert would line up third as Hagberg secured the TQ from MonTech New York Grand Prix Anderson. Over the 5-minute race decider, setting the fastest lap of the race Hagberg would extend his advantage over Anderson by 3.4-seconds, the Top 5 positions on the grid remaining unchanged at the finish.

Image: Alexander Hagberg [Facebook]

February 2, 2025

Kilic wins 4WD at EOS

Mugen Seiki/LRP team driver Burak Kilic has taken the 4WD Buggy win at the EOS Race in Daun, German, the Turkish racer denying the former multiple race series’ reigning Champion Michal Orlowski from winning the now single stand alone race event. In qualifying it was the Schumacher of Orlowski who secured the overall TQ from the Xrays of David Ronnefalk and Bartosz Zalewski with Kilic lining up P4 on the grid. In the opening A-Main, Orlowski made the race look like just a formality while Kilic got through to finish second almost 5-seconds back. A2 however would see a dramatic start as Orlowski and Ronnefalk’s buggies ended up tangled together allowing Polish talent Zalewski to go to the front. Despite pressure from Orlowski in the closing stages, the 18-year-old stayed out front to win by 8/10ths with 2WD EOS Winner Marcus Kaerup, who qualified P8, finishing in third. A3 would again see first lap drama as Orlowski and Ronnefalk touched with Kilic coming out in front after further contact in the next corner. From there Kilic led from Zalewski, Orlowski and Ronnefalk before a mistake from Zalewski ended his chances of the title. Next it was the turn of Orlowski to pile the pressure on Kilic until he ran wide allowing Ronnefalk passed and despite the Swede best efforts over the last minute of the race Kilic held on for the A3 win and overall victory. Orlowski would finish runner-up with Zalewski completing the podium.

Image: Berkan Kilic [Facebook]

January 31, 2025

Kaerup wins 2WD at EOS

Team Associated’s Marcus Kaerup has opened his 2025 season with victory at the EOS race in Daun, Germany. Previously a multiple round series, Kaerup a previous Euro Offroad Series round winner, for 2025 the EOS is a one off event which opened with 2WD action on the temporary Racestars built indoor carpet track. In qualifying it was reiging Euro Offroad Series Champion Michal Orlowski, with 3 TQs from the 4 rounds, who was the Top Qualifier from Kaerup, who topped Q3, with his returning for 2025 AE team-mate Clement Boda completing the Top 3. In the triple finals, A1 saw a great battle between the Top 2 as Kaerup put the Schumacher driver under pressure until Orlowski clipped a board on landing which was enough for the 17-year-old Dane to get through for the win from team-mate Tommy Hall as the pole sitter dropped down the order. In A2 reigning European Champion Orlowski led from start to finish winning by 2.6-seconds from Kaerup meaning it would all come down to A3. Locked in another super close battle at the front, Kaerup would make contact with the leader which would result in the Pole’s buggy ending up on its roof. While Kaerup waited from Orlowski to retake his lead, this bunched back up the field before a mistake from Orlowski dropped him down order as Kaerup took the A3 win from Daniel Kobbevik to claim the overall 2WD win. Despite having to count his A1 P5, Orlowski would finish runner-up with Kobbevik completing the podium ahead of new 2025 Schumacher recruit Noha Ben Mohamed. Drivers will now turn their attention to 4WD for the next two days.

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