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August 7, 2025

2025 IFMAR 1:8 GT World Championship – Stage 2 Report

The organisers of next month’s IFMAR 1:8 GT World Championships in Santiago, Chile, have published the Stage 2 report for what is building up to be an exciting title battle. Hosted by Club of Aeromodelos of Chile (CACH), the 3rd edition of the GT Worlds takes place at country’s very impressive CACH facility and has attracted all of the leading 2023 title contender with the strong entry led by reigning Champion Toni Gruber. The Stage 2 report details Sweep as the controlled tyre with their GT2-D40WP tyre. Priced at US$40 per set for practice, the Mandatory Race Package (3 sets) costs US$120. Also detailed in the Stage 2 report is the controlled 16% fuel supply. Italy’s Pepe Group will supply their Energy Flame GT with a can costing US$75 while Mandatory Race Fuel will be charged at US$60. Among those confirmed to take the title fight to Gruber & Hong Nor is 2023 Top Qualifier Alex D’angelo who this time leads the charge for Capricorn. 2023 podium finisher & newly crowned Italian National Champion Andrea Catanzani will front Serpent’s efforts while the Genius campaign is headed by Bernard-Alain Arnaldi. A World Championship podium finisher in 1:10 Nitro Touring Car, Alessio Mazzeo will put Raptor in the mix. Running his own car Natanaele Senesi adds further to the great variety of manufacturers represented. One interesting name on the entry list is Burak Kilic. The factory Mugen Seiki Offroad driver has used this year’s Italian GT National Championship to prepare for the trip to Chile and he will drive with Schepis Model. Red RC will be in Chile to report on how these World Championships unfold with our coverage starting on the opening day of qualifying which is scheduled for September 17th with the World Champion to be crowned on September 20th. Click here to view Stage 2 Report

Source: IFMAR Worlds 2025 [ifmarworlds2025.com]

August 6, 2025

Serpent SRX8GT R 1:8 GT Nitro Car

With the IFMAR 1:8 GT World Championships coming up next month in Chile, Serpent has announced its latest 1:8 Nitro GT challenger, the SRX8GT R. The new car represents the next step in the evolution of the SRX8GT ’23 and has come about following invaluable contributions from factory driver and newly crowned Italian National Champion Andrea Catanzani and his father, Roberto. Serpent has refined the suspension geometry, transmission, and adjustability to optimise performance. New features of the SRX8GT R include an in-line drivetrain, commonly referred to by racers as straight transmission. This innovation significantly enhances transmission efficiency and was essentially an obvious choice to implement. To facilitate the In-line drivetrain, a new chassis was essential. After relocating all the major components, Serpent also seized the opportunity to enhance the flex characteristics. The new chassis is 4mm thick in most areas and is designed without side dams. It offers the ideal flex for a race car that is both fast and easy to handle. You can also adjust the rear flex by adding a small stiffener plate beneath the rear transmission. An optional 3mm chassis is available with distinct flex characteristics, which can enhance performance on specific tracks.

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August 5, 2025

2025 EWS International – Announcement

Headed up by well known race announcer Oli Meggitt, the team behind the EWS International has announced details for the 2025 edition of the Electric Touring Car race. Now established as one of the UK’s premier independent events on the European Touring Car calendar, the race returns on its established weekend of 6-7 December, 2025, with entries set to open on September 15th. Catering again for Modified Touring, Stock Touring and Front Wheel Drive, interest from overseas drivers is already high as drivers will compete against the best from the UK. In addition to EWS International they also announced details for their popular five-round Essex Winter Series. The series will feature an un-changed format across the one-day events and there is also consistency in the race classes, with Modified and Stock (17.5) Touring continuing to use the Rush 30CPM tyre, whilst the Front Wheel Drive class uses the Ride TR09 tyre and the latest Hobbywing electronics combo.

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August 5, 2025

Infinity IF14 ‘Speciale’ Alu Chassis | Droop Gauge Set

Following the recent release of their all new IF14 Speciale, Infinity has released a 2.0mm 7075-T6 aluminium chassis for its 1:10 Electric Touring Car contender. Precision machined from 7075 T6 material, the aluminium chassis is suitable for carpet and high-grip asphalt surfaces with the shape designed to achieve optimal chassis flex. In addition to the alu chassis option, the Japanese manufacturer has also released a new Infinity branded Droop Gauge set. Finished with Infinity red detailing, the Droop Gauge and Droop Blocks come in a dedicated storage case which securely protects them during transport.

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August 4, 2025

Prumper moves to Schumacher

Multiple Electric Touring Car World & European Championship finalist Yannic Prumper has joined Schumacher Racing. The German driver who started the season having signed with Australian manufacturer RC Maker, moves to the British manufacturer where he will become team-mate with Michal Orlowski. On the announcement Prumper, whose first race with his new team will be at the upcoming German Nationals, said, ‘I’m very thankful for the opportunity to race for the Schumacher team in the future. I’m really excited start racing with the Mi9 platform, which has been proofed as very successful. I’m looking forward to the first race with the new car and team. See you at the track!’.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

August 4, 2025

Team Titan 30mm Fan Cover

Team Titan introduces their latest fan cover, the 30mm cover intended for a smaller 30x30mm fan. The fan cover is designed to help amplify airflow and fully direct cooling air towards the motor, effectively reducing motor temperature. The compact design and low centre of gravity 30mm fan with cover make it easier for professional drivers to optimise the weight distribute.

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August 4, 2025

PIP-Aero ‘ThreeThirty’ BTCC Touring Car 1:5 Body

After more than a year of working on its first 1:5 Body shell with input from large scale racer Rick Van der Bol, German body shell producer PIP-Aero has released their BTCC Touring Car body named the ‘ThreeThirty’. It was specially developed for the demanding model racing category and perfectly captures the aggressive aesthetics and aerodynamic shape of the BTCC touring cars. Produced from robust yet lightweight Lexan in 1.0mm and 1.5mm options, it not only looks impressive but also offers the stability needed for close races on the track. Designed for all common 1:5 scale chassis with a wheelbase of 500 to 520 mm, the body comes with a separate Front Piece, this is also available in 1,0mm and 1,5mm. There will be pre-cut body available for each actual car brand and PIP-Aero already working on a number of optional parts for the ‘ThreeThirty’.

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August 2, 2025

Keller wins rain affected 1:5 TC European Championship

Germany’s Carsten Keller is the new EFRA 1:5 TC European Champion, the SCS M2 driver taking the win at Mini Circuit “Ville de Luxembourg” from 7th on the grid after rain arrived with just over 8 minutes left to run in the final. Having secured the TQ, reigning World Champion Markus Feldmann led away the 30-minute final closely followed by the Genius of 3-time Champion Bernard-Alain Arnaldi with defending Champion Emanuele D’amico from P5 on the grid moving up to third as the Top 3 quickly gaped the field. At half way distance the order remained unchanged with Keller running in P6. With drivers struggling for traction as the rain arrived with just over 8-minutes to go on 7-minutes there was a rush to pit lane for wets as the rain increased. With heavens opening up it would be Norway’s Marius Hetland who led until his car soon came to stop on the front straight. This promoted Keller, whose team made a super quickly & important call to pit first for wets, to the lead ahead of D’amico and Feldmann but the two chasers both hit problems allowing Keller to take his GRP shod Mecatech to victory by a winning margin of almost 14-seconds from Feldmann with Arnaldi completing the podium after a late crash with D’amico in the chaos of the rain.

Image: SCS M2 Engineering [Facebook]