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December 11, 2025

’25 1:8 Onroad World Championship Chassis Focus Index

Another season of IFMAR World Championships wrapped up in Chile last weekend with 1:8 Onroad the fourth & final race of 2025. While IFMAR’s original World Championship would attract a small entry, that didn’t take away from the racing at the front with qualifying ending with cars from four different manufacturers making up the new for 2025 Direct to Final Top 4 qualifiers. For the 1-hour final that number would grow to 5 as Shepherd’s Tim Wood won the Last Chance Qualifier to represent the now British owned brand as the 11th car on the grid. Statistics compiled by IFMAR, this the 24th running of the title race, would show Mugen Seiki as the most popular chassis ahead of Capricorn and Shepherd who tied for second. Racing around the very large CACH, the most common source of power came from Ielasi Tuned followed by Max Power, who thanks to Shoki Takahata make it back to back engine World titles. In terms of radios used, Sanwa was the choice of over 50% of the drivers. With 2 X Mugen Seiki, 2 X Capricorn, 2 X Shepherds, and one Serpent and Xray each, we managed to get our hands on 8 cars from the five manufacturers represented in the final.

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December 4, 2025

XC-ESC GL8 FOC Brushless Crawler ESC

XC-ESC has announced it latest new speedo controller intended for crawlers, the GL8 FOC ESC. With a maximum continuous 140A it is intended for large 1:7 and 1:8 Crawlers. With a BEC range of 6~14A Max, it features advanced FOC high-speed current loop and microsecond-level current control for strong torque at low speed. Smart speed servo control means on the uphill it increases torque automatically to overcome obstacle. On downhill it gives steady speed to prevent rolling and drag force tuning means steady park without rolling. X.BUS precisely controls park-on-incline. Smart Cooling System give temperature control with the fan starting when it reaches preset value, saving power and low noise. These is a ‘Normally-On’ setting for the fan always on for steady top performance. Built-in Bluetooth Connectivity allows you to connect to mobile App for convenient ESC tuning, live data monitoring and firmware upgrade. Capable of data loggings you can view voltage, current, throttle volume, RPM and temperature reading both live or recorded. The GL8 is IP67 rated Waterproof for all weather conditions and is also Dustproof and impact-resistant.

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November 28, 2025

BoostRC A800 Spring Steel Chassis ‘Black Edition’

New Italian start-up BoostRC has introduced a new ‘Black Edition’ Spring Steel Chassis for the popular Awesomatix A800R | RR 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Recommended for use when racing on indoor carpet and asphalt with medium to high grip racing conditions, the chassis was developed through extensive CAD optimisation and on-track testing. Machined from high-grade spring steel, delivering a driving feel that is both smoother and more controlled compared to the standard carbon fibre version, thanks to the material’s elastic properties, the spring steel chassis provides more linear and predictable handling. It also increases traction without unwanted snap reactions and gives greater consistency through rapid direction changes. Its refined flex characteristics help the car maintain a lower centre of gravity and improved overall weight balance, allowing drivers to confidently carry more speed through technical corner sequences. Visually, the chassis features a distinctive black finish and a layout that gives the A800R platform an aggressive, high-end appearance. The chassis is supplied with custom Torx T10 screws, provided in quantities exceeding the required amount to ensure spares are available.

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November 25, 2025

RTRC RTA V3 1:28 Chassis Set

With a lot of buzz being generated around 1:28 racing in 2025, the new car releases continue to roll out this time with France’s RTRC announcing their upcoming kit release, the RTA V3. The car already has a winning pedigree with Thomas Robin taking the car to victory in Pan Open at the recent PN Racing World Cup in Colorado. With the RTA the centre of gravity has been significantly reworked, as well as the weight distribution. The chassis is now machined in a solid block, ensuring minimal assembly tolerances and increased rigidity. A new LiPo orientation means the chassis corners much flatter for improved cornering speed. The centrally mounted servo provides more precise left-right balance, and the Ackermann geometry has been designed symmetrically, even with links of different lengths. The car gets a new front end which is 4 mm wider, making it both more stable and more efficient. The new-generation motor mount features a lower center of gravity thanks to the motor being lowered by several millimetres. New-generation side links offer numerous advantages including allowing for perfect chassis alignment adjustment and helping reduce play in the rear end thanks to the use of ball cups. A precise hydraulic system is included with the kit, providing exceptional damping on multiple axes. The differential is the result of a completely innovative design, unique on the market. It features a thrust bearing and two ball bearings for maximum smoothness, even when tightened. The differential is supplied with a titanium shaft.

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November 24, 2025

Donnelly crowned Australian 2WD Champion

Lachlan Donnelly is the new Australian 1:10 2WD Buggy Champion, the Team Associated driver taking over the title from US Offroad star Spencer Rivkin who won the title in 2024 as part of Team Associated’s preparations for recently IFMAR World Championships Down Under. Hosted by Adelaide Radio Controlled Raceway, in qualifying it was Donnelly who secured the TQ after the four rounds ahead of Schumacher’s Jayden Edmunds and the Associated of Damon Davis Perry. After three previous podium Nationals finishes in 2WD, Donnelly would go on to win the opening two A-Mains to finally claim the title for a first time. Winning A3 Jarod Ment would finish runner-up ahead of Jack McMillan as Perry Davis and Edmunds finished 4th & 5th respectively. With the attention turning then to 4WD, Donnelly looked set to try and defend his National title in the class from P2 on the grid but rain would stop the action and with the finals postponed a day, Donnelly wouldn’t be able to race the finals as he wasn’t able to change travel plans back home to Sydney. Securing the TQ, it would be Perry Davis who becomes the new 4WD Champion with Edmunds and McMillan joining him on the podium. In Stadium Truck it was Edmunds who took the title ahead of Lachlan Munday.

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November 21, 2025

G-Force Racing GP-1 1:28 Chassis

With 1:28 racing enjoying the spotlight in 2025 with new car releases and Team Associated entering the category, Thailand’s G-Force Racing has just released it’s all-new 98mm high-performance 1:28 race chassis, the GP-1. Under the design of Kittipat Benchasiri, their latest project is the result of extensive development, testing, and refinement of their previous platform with the new GP-1 featuring a shocktowerless design for a dramatically lower CG. It also has sidelinkless suspension for smoother, freer movement and ground-effect compatibility for increased downforce and grip. Double front suspension arms offer sharper and more consistent steering with short front arms improving cornering precision. A new 35° front shock angle gives better front-end stability with a direct-drive servo system for instant, precise steering. The car’s Tri-Shock + side damper setup generates smoother transitions and balance with the car having already proven itself with Superstock victory at the Asian Open in Indonesia earlier this year in the hands of Singapore’s Gabriel Wong.

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November 19, 2025

West Coast R/C Works TireTurner | F1 Tire Vise

US company West Coast R/C Works has released this TireTurner along with its F1 Tire Vise. The TireTurner is a motorized gadget to simplify gluing tire sidewalls. It features a modular arbor design allowing for multi-class capabilities. Furthermore, it has a variable speed control allowing for easy and fast gluing. Gluing the sidewall of your front tires to control corner grip and traction roll is already an art form with the wide variety of glues, layer thickness, and how far to go. The TireTurner works on a wide input voltage range of 3-12V, making hookup very easy. In addition to the TireTurner they have also introduced their F1 TireVise to provide consistent and easy operation to simplify tire assembly. Designed specifically for F1 tires, it can be used to glue the inside and outside of both front and rear F1 tires. It also helps create a consistent bond, reducing variability when building tires. It naturally centres tires for a consistent gap for gluing and secure clamping mean it won’t open without unscrewing, allowing for hands-free operation.

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November 18, 2025

Smart-Workshop Tire Truer Version 3.0

Nitro RC Accessories producer Smart-Workshop has announced the SMART Tire Truer Version 3.0. More than just an upgrade, they claim the Version 3.0 represents ‘a monumental leap forward in precision engineering and intelligent design’. Focusing on six core enhancements to deliver a professional tire truing experience these include High-Precision Lead Screw Transmission. The X and Y axes now features a finer pitch lead screw guide system. This ensures exceptionally smooth, stable, and precise movement, forming the perfect foundation for flawless cuts. A Fully-Sealed X-Axis Rail protects the guide rail from invasive sponge debris. This critical upgrade eliminates jamming, reduces wear, and guarantees long-term accuracy and durability. On the Version 3.0 they replaced the reflective sensor with a through-beam infrared system. This new technology completely eliminates errors from tire texture, color, or rim fillets, providing consistently stable and accurate measurements for every cut. They have also optimized the cutting algorithm, the entire cutting path and motion control have been refined. The result is a more coherent and synergistic process with less idle travel, significantly boosting efficiency and reducing total processing time. A dedicated new button allows for effortless batch processing. For tires of the same specification, simply load a new tire and press the button—no rescanning or resetting required. Double your efficiency for race days and team workflows. Dual Offset Smart Calibration means you now have two configurable Offset data sets. The system can store independent calibrations for different tire diameters (e.g., large vs. small). It automatically identifies the tire size and selects the optimal Offset, ensuring absolute precision for every tire, every time.

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