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October 1, 2025

Sweep announces Senesi as team driver

Sweep Racing, the tyre supplier to the recent 1:8 GT World Championships in Chile, has announced the addition of top Italian racer Natanaele Senesi as a new team driver. A multiple World Championship finalist and 2024 European Champion, Senesi’s extensive experience in 1:8 GT will significantly strengthen Sweep Racing’s team competitiveness and help them to expand their presence in the global market. On the announcement Sweep posted, ‘In collaboration with Natanaele, we will accelerate the development of the GT8 tires and actively expand our sales efforts to meet the diverse needs of our customers. This new signing marks a major milestone in Sweep Racing’s growth in the international racing community, and we are committed to continuous innovation and progress in the future.’

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]

October 1, 2025

T-Works TC8 6mm Bearing Wheel Hub Axle +0.5 | +1mm

T-Works has produced this Bearing Wheel Hub Axle in both +0.5mm and +1mm options for the Team Associated TC8 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Machined from lightweight 7075 aluminium alloy and treated with a black anodisation process, for combined high strength, scratch resistance and corrosion resistance, compared to the original kit hub axle, the T-Works version are 0.5mm and 1.0mm thicker, allowing fine adjustment of the wheelbase to avoid steering interference and improve the smoothness of four-wheel steering. It also enhances the cars anti-roll capability and driving stability. Equipped with a 6mm bearing structure and anti-detachment design, this ensures stable power transmission without loosening.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

October 1, 2025

Reflex Racing RX28 Gen 3 Conversion Kits

Following the recent release of its third generation RX28 kits, 1:28 specialists Reflex Racing is now offering conversion kits for Gen 2 car owners to upgrade their car to Gen 3 spec. Available in RX28D WE and RX28SE WE options, the conversion kit fully upgrades your Gen 2 Worlds Car into the latest Gen 3 spec RX28. The conversion kit are a limited run from the US manufacturer which them currently taking pre-orders for the kits.

Source: Reflex Racing [reflexracing.net]

September 30, 2025

Infinity IF15-2 Aluminum Rear Swing Shaft Sets

Infinity has introduced two new Aluminium Rear Swing Shaft Sets for their World Championship winning IF15-2 Nitro Touring Car. Precision-machined from 7075-T6 aluminium and treated with Infinity’s original hard coating for a lightweight, high-rigidity, and highly durable finish it delivers sharp throttle response and consistent handling for elevated driving performance. Available in 51mm and 52mm options, each sets includes joint parts with the same material and coating as the drive shaft.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

September 30, 2025

Inov8 Camber Plates for Micro Angle Gauge

Invo8, the rebranded parts and accessories side of now fully fledged touring car manufacturer RC Maker, has introduced their new Micro Digital Angle Gauge Camber Plates for 1:12 EP Onroad, 1:10 EP/GP Onroad, 1:10 Offroad, and 1:8 Offroad. The perfect way to quickly and accurately measure the camber on your car, this plate screws to Inov8’s popular Micro Digital Angle Gauge. If you want to use the camber gauge for many different classes then you can purchase the digital gauge cradle which allows the digital gauge to sit firmly, but then be used on another gauge. This is the perfect solution if you’re running multiple classes.

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September 30, 2025

Contact RC Fully Automated Tyre Truer

After the success of their manual tyre truer, and following years of testing, tyre brand Contact RC has now released a fully automatic tyre truer. Featuring an adjustable truing diameter of 36-80mm, adjustable truing angle 0°-2°, and tyre width cutting adjustment, the 12V DC input truer comes with a pre-installed carbide cutting tool. With regulated speed for fully automatic truing it has a distinctive transparent yellow plexiglass protective cover and side protective cover and comes complete with it own highly protective carry bag.

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September 29, 2025

Van Der Bol caps off Dutch 1:5 title with Rucphen win

The final round of the Dutch 1:5 National Championship took place at Rucphen, where it was Mecatech/GRP driver Rick Van der Bol who capped off his 2025 title success with a race win. In qualifying Hessel Roskam secured the TQ ahead of Van der Bol thanks to his time from the second of the three 8-minute qualifying runs. Luke Van den Berg completed the Top 3 on the grid for the 30-minute final. In the main, with set-up changes improving the speed of his car, World & European Championship finalist Van der Bol quickly got to the front before Roskam retired from the race. Staying clear out front, multiple Dutch Champion Van der Bol would win ahead of sixth place qualifier Bas Aalders with Marco Harleman completing the podium ahead of Van den Berg who recorded the fastest lap of the final.

Source: GRP [grpgandini.it]

September 29, 2025

MXLR Tungsten Weights

MXLR has released a range of new Tungsten Weights. From the smallest 5 gram cube weight to stick between electronics in a 1:12 scale car to the biggest 20 gram ESC plate, the range consist of 9 different weight options. With round corners as well as polished surfaces, each weigh is laser engraved on the topside for easy identification. With thin double sided tape (0.1-0.2mm) recommend for installation of the eights, the range includes 5 grams in both balance and cube options, balance 10 grams, receiver 12 grams, brick and ESC 15 grams, and ESC 20 gram.

Source: MXLR [maexler.com]