January 1, 2026

Neumann joins WIRC Factory Team

Italian manufacturer WIRC has announced the signing of Joern Neumann to its Factory team.  The German starts a new chapter with WIRC after a successful 8-year program in which he was part of the growth of the Sworkz brand into a key industry player in today’s 1:8 Buggy market.  Announcing their new star signing with little information other than ‘Welcome Jörn Neumann to the WIRC Factory Team!’ after the Belgian flag!, it is expected the hugely accomplished offroad racer will focus on 1:8 Offroad but as WIRC also have a 1:8 GT chassis we might also see the former IFMAR 1:8 GT World Champion compete in onroad events.  WIRC has previously worked with Ryan Cavalieri, for one season, and Marco Baruffolo, for 14-months, and only recently signed Tyler Jones to its US team.

Source: WIRC Racing [wirc-racing.com]

June 26, 2025

WIRC Racing SBX4E 1:8 Buggy

Following the release of their new 1:8 Nitro Competition Buggy earlier this month, WIRC Racing has now released the electric version of the SBX4 platform.  The SBX4E gets new rear suspension system and reinforced front hubs like the nitro model, but on the electric side get a new motor and electronics layout.  It also get new adjustable battery pack holders.

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June 14, 2025

WIRC Racing SBX4 1:8 Buggy

Italian manufacturer WIRC Racing has officially unveiled their new 1:8 Competition Buggy contender the SBX4.  Having just added Fabrizio Teghesi to its team driver line-up, the new buggy they will race features a new rear suspension system and reinforced front hubs.  The upgraded front bumper and stone guards provide maximum protection from impacts and debris, while the refined chassis layout enhances rigidity and weight distribution.  Additionally, the rear wing stay and anti-roll bar mount have been improved to ensure optimal downforce and precise cornering.

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December 4, 2024

Baruffolo departs WIRC Racing

Italian 1:8 Offroad racer Marco Baruffolo has announced his departure from WIRC Racing 14-months after joining the Italian manufacturer.   Joining WIRC from Tekno, Baruffolo posted on his social media, ‘As my race season 2024 is almost over, I decided to part away with WIRC Racing.  I just wanna say thank you to Franco and all the people’s at the factory, it was a great time with good results.  2025 is calling…’   

Source: Marco Baruffolo [Facebook]

October 29, 2024

WIRC GT4E-R1 1:8 Electric GT Chassis

Having released their latest 1:8 GT Nitro chassis back in July, Italian Onroad and Offroad chassis manufacturer WIRC Racing has released the electric version of the kit, the GT4E-R1.  The new car, which the team’s offroad star Marco Baruffolo spent the weekend testing ahead the brand’s ‘Master Cup’ race event at its own WIRC Arena track, has had the weight distribution optimised and features 11 mm lower front and rear suspension for better stability and responsive handling.  The car’s battery mount has been improved getting a new battery stop.

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July 11, 2024

WIRC GT4R-1 1:8 GT Chassis

Italian Onroad and Offroad chassis manufacturer WIRC Racing has released its latest 1:8 GT kit, the GT4R-1.  Teasing the release of the new car over the last few weeks, the key features of the latest kit is a new suspension design that boasts an 11 mm lower front and rear suspension for enhanced stability. The car includes a redesigned radio plate and optimised weight distribution for improve car control. Additionally, the GT4R-1 is equipped with a new braking system which is says ensures reliable stopping power.  Earlier in the year WIRC announced a new larger brake disc for its 1:8 GT Nitro chassis.

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January 29, 2024

Mackie wins TFTR Masters

Attracting over 80 drivers the TFTR Masters took place at Templestowe Flat Track Racers in Melbourne, Australia, where it was Awesomatix’ Jeffrey Mackie who took the big win.   The host circuit for the Australian National Championships later this year,  the always well supported event saw the entry bolstered even further as it was also the official Nationals Warm-up Race.  In qualifying Mackie, who made the switch to Awesomatix from ARC for 2024, would secure the pole topped 2 of the 4 qualifiers to secure the TQ ahead of the Xray of Jordan Isergin.   In Sunday’s four rounds of finals, Mackie would convert his TQ into victory after withstanding some huge pressure from the Yokomo of reigning National Champion Simon Nicholson to win the opening three legs.   Winning the fourth & final A-Main, Isergin would claim second overall with Nicholson completing the podium.

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January 11, 2024

WIRC Racing GT4 Nitro brake disc

Italian manufacturer WIRC Racing has released a new larger brake disc for its 1:8 GT Nitro chassis, the GT4.  This disc provides a wider contact patch with the brake pads thanks to an increase of 3mm to the total diameter, now at 34mm.  This wider contact patch makes braking stronger but also more consistent and modulable.  Wear of the brake pads is also more even and less aggressive so the pads also last for longer.

Source: WIRC Racing [wirc-racing.com]

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