Red RC

September 14, 2025

1:8 GT World C/ship coverage presented by Sweep, Energy, and Hong Nor

Having covered our first ever 1:8 GT World Championship in Australia 2 years ago, Red RC is excited to be travelling to Santiago, Chile, for the next chapter in IFMAR GT class history. Drivers will not only battle it out to become the 3rd Nitro GT World Champion but also the inaugural eGT World Champion as the electric class gains World Championship status in 2025. Taking place at the very impressive Club de Aeromodelos de Chile (CACH) facility, our coverage of how these championships unfold is being made possible thanks to Sweep Racing, Energy Fuel and reigning GT World Champion chassis manufacturer Hong Nor. Sweep Racing are the official controlled tyre supplier for the event while Italian fuel manufacturer Energy is the controlled fuel for not only the 1:8 GT Worlds but also the 1:8 Onroad Worlds which also take place at CACH later in the year. Red RC is looking forward to travelling to South America, our last trip to this part of the world being for the 2012 1:8 Buggy Worlds in Argentina. Chatting to the winner of that World title, Robert Batlle, at the recent inaugural 1:8 eBuggy Worlds in Portugal about the upcoming GT Worlds, the Spaniard described CACH as the best facility he has ever visited – and he has raced at a lot of tracks around the world! Our coverage of the 2025 IFMAR 1:8 GT World Championships will, after a full day of travel, begin this Wednesday, September 17th, with the first round of qualifying. We hope you enjoy following our coverage as we get to tell the story of how the sport’s latest World Champions are crowned.

September 12, 2025

XC-ESC 8S FOC driven Ultra-High-Power Crawler Motor

New from XC-ESC comes their GL4990 8S FOC Driven, Ultra-Powerful Crawler Motor. Powered by an upgraded FOC algorithm, the motor delivers exceptional low-speed torque for superior performance and compared to conventional motors benefits from 24% Less Power Loss and 8% Higher Efficiency. With significantly quieter operation, it is equipped with a built-in high-precision magnetic encoder chip, it delivers real-time, accurate rotor position feedback. Compared to traditional Hall sensors this gives dramatically higher precision (by dozens of times), strong Anti-Interference capability, and zero delay under extreme conditions. Features a high-precision balanced and wrapped anti-explosion rotor with patented magnetic circuit design, combined with ultra-thin silicon steel sheets and high slot-fill enamelled wire, it effectively reduces operating temperature and energy loss. Ultra-Low cogging torque significantly reduced torque ripple and delivers smooth low-speed operation. Built to IP67 standards, this offers exceptional protection against dust and water ingress.

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September 12, 2025

Xray XB2 Carbon Rear Wing Shim

Xray has introduced this Carbon Rear Wing Shim for its XB2 1:10 Buggy. Also compatible with the XT2, the 1-piece carbon rear wing shim connects to both wing holders, and helps to reduce the flexing and bending of the wing. The shims prolong the life of the rear wing because of improved durability.

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September 12, 2025

2026 ISTC Worlds track Hongyu GDC opens in China

Not existing earlier this year when IFMAR officially announced Foshan in China as the host venue for the 2026 1:12 and ISTC World Championships, the brand new Hongyu GDC RC facility has officially opened ahead of hosting its first ever race this weekend. Under the leadership of Gavin Gwok, who created the previous GDC Indoor track located in the same city, the new facility dwarfs its predecessor and comprises of three impressive tracks. The main outdoor asphalt track, on which the 2026 ISTC World Title will be decided next April, covers an area 80m X 43m while a second but covered track, on which the next 1:12 World Champion will be decided measures 42m X 23m. Offroad is also catered for with a 50m X 26m dirt track that was built by Spanish track builder Miguelo Izquierdo Rodriguez, who created the recent eBuggy World Championship track in Barcelos Portugal. The Hongyu GDC International Science, Education & Motorsports Center, to give it its full title is one of World’s largest dedicated RC facilities. The state-of-the-art complex features comprehensive amenities including a multi-function hall, a professional RC hobby shop, a public pit area with capacity for 120 competitors, 15 private pit rooms, Race control and media rooms, a crawler course experience zone, and dedicated vehicle cleaning stations. Later this year many of the World’s top onroad racers will get to see & experience the track for the first time when it hosts the combined Asian Championships and Worlds Warm-up Race. 1:12 runs from December 5-7 with Touring Car taking place from December 12-14. Red RC is excited to be travelling to FEMCA’s Asian Championships, having attended last year’s championships at the old GDC track, and we are very much looking forward to working from the dedicated press room.

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September 12, 2025

Roche P10W Pro10 Side Dampers

Roche has released a new design side damper for their P10W Pro10 series chassis. The new side damper is updated to two silicone o-rings on two sides of damper to protect against oil leakage and better support the shock shaft. This results in less wobble of shock shaft when moving and conflict on piston and shock inner body. With the new design damper oil assemble is more simple and makes for more precise oil pressure setup and avoiding left and right damper imbalance issues that effect the car steering performance. Quick side spring tension adjustment can be made using a 1.5mm hex tool.

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September 12, 2025

STRC Traxxas HD Heat-Treated & Polished Hinge-Pin Kits

New from crawler option parts specialists ST Racing Concepts are these CNC Machined Heat-Treated & Polished Hinge-pins for the Traxxas 2WD HD outer suspension components. For over 20 years, ST Racing Concepts heat-treated hinge-pin kits have been a go-to upgrade for Traxxas 2WD vehicles. From carving lines on the track with your Slash, to bashing through the park with your Stampede or Rustler, their lock-nut style hinge-pins have set the standard for strength, durability, and smooth suspension performance. With the introduction of Traxxas’ new HD outer suspension components, they have updated their hinge-pin kits to match these revised dimensions of the the latest generation of Traxxas 2WD platforms. The pins are offer as a front & rear set or separately as a front or rear pair.

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September 11, 2025

MIBO International 2026 – Date Announcement

With newly crowned 1:8 eBuggy World Champion Marcus Kaerup adding his name to its roll of honour earlier this year, the date for the fourth edition of MIBO International has been announced for 2026. Created by former international touring car racer Michal Bok back in 2023, the unique annual international event, that combines side by side indoor onroad and offroad racing, will take place from Feb 27-Mar 1st. Held at the Sport V Hotel in the town of Hrotovice in the Czech Republic, the race also counts Ronald Volker, Michal Orlowski, Bruno Coelho, Joern Nuemann and Bartek Zaleswki among its previous winners. With everything from the track, a restaurant, a bowling alley and hotel rooms all under one roof, the Sport V Hotel venue is always popular with visiting racers. With a capped entry limit, the relaxed schedule means plenty of time in the evening to wind down and socialise over dinner after each day’s racing. Officially a two and a half day event, the Mibosport promoted race gets underway on the Friday evening with practice allowing for travel Friday morning. For the fourth edition, the onroad track will host racing for Modified, 17.5 Stock, and FWD Touring Car plus Onroad Kids, while over on the offroad carpet track, 2WD and 4WD Buggy make up the schedule with Offroad Kids giving the next generation of young racers a chance to race on the international stage. The opening of registration for MIBO International 2026 will be announced shortly.

Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]

September 11, 2025

SkyRC PSA100 power supply for B6neo | RC Pit Gear

SkyRC has introduced a new compact 100W AC power supply featuring an integrated XT60 output, the PSA100. Designed with RC enthusiasts in mind, the PSA100 delivers a steady 20V/5A output, making it an ideal companion for SkyRC’s B6neo series chargers, tyre warmers, and other RC pit gear. Its built-in XT60 connector eliminates the need for extra adapters, while worldwide 100–240V AC input support ensures it’s ready for the field or bench—wherever racing takes you. Weighing approximately 260 Grams and measuring 113.8 x 65.8 x 39.1mm, multiple safety protections and a clear power status indicator offer peace of mind, making the PSA100 a dependable, travel-ready power solution for racers.

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