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October 3, 2025

1:8 Onroad Worlds announce Matrix as official tyre

Italian tyre manufacturer Matrix has been announced as the official tyre supplier for the upcoming IFMAR 1:8 Onroad World Championship which takes place in Santiago, Chile from November 27 to December 7th. The 24th running of the sport’s original World Championship category, drivers will race at the impressive Club de Aeromodelos de Chile (CACH) track using a Matrix combo of 32-35 Shore, 69-76 Diameter tyres on its lightweight wheels. Having just successfully hosted the 1:8 GT World Championships, Raptor’s Alessio Mazzeo doing the double, the club received a boost with 2015 World Champion Simon Kurzbuch confirming on social media his trip to South America. The Mugen Seiki driver is set to go up against another confirmed entry Toni Gruber, the former 1:8 GT World Champion looking to add the 1:8 World title with Capricorn. Just announcing his switch to Ielasi Tuned engines, Andrea Catanzani will lead the Serpent charge. As with the GT Worlds, Italian fuel manufacturer Energy will power all the cars as the official fuel supplier.

Source: IFMAR Worlds Chile 2025 [ifmarworlds2025.com]

October 3, 2025

Catazani joins Ielasi Tuned engines

Having recently announced his departure from long time engine sponsor Gimar, top Italian nitro onroad racer Andrea Catanzani has joined Ielasi Tuned Engines. Top Qualifier at last month’s 1:8 GT World Championships in Santiago, Chile, the 20-year factory Serpent will make his international debut under former World Champion Daniele Ielasi engine brand when he returns to the impressive CACH track for the IFMAR 1:8 Onroad World Champions at the end of November. On the announcement Catazani said, ‘I’m very happy to join Ielasi Tuned, I thank Daniele and Sabrina for the trust they have placed in me and I hope to repay it on the track as soon as possible.’

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]

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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