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August 16, 2025

Balestri defends European title to go 3-in-a-row

Dario Balestri has successfully defended his EFRA 1:8 Onroad European Championship title, the Infinity driver going 3-in-a-row when he clinched the 2025 title at the Halifax track in the UK today ahead of Top Qualifier Simon Kurbuch and Carmine Riola. Qualifying 2nd, Balestri would make the pass for the lead on Kurzbuch coming onto the main straight as the race approached the 8-minute mark and once in front the Italian controlled the 45-minute encounter to win by over 9-seconds. While Balestri established his lead, the only time the reigning World Champion relinquished that lead being when he was the first driver to pit for a full tyre change, the main entertainment came from the battle between Kurzbuch’s Mugen Seiki and Riola’s Infinity as they swapped position. In the dying moments of the race Riola was all over the back of the Swiss driver but attempting a pass with half a minute left on the clock he went off the track rejoining a distance third to complete the podium ahead of Capricorn’s Mirko Salemi. The fourth of the direct qualifiers Serpent’s Andrea Catanzani would fail to finish due to engine issues, Teemu Leino would crash out just after 5-minutes, and a difficult day for Capricorn’s Toni Gruber would end with a DNF, the German having had issues in his Semi and had to come through the Last Chance Final to line-up P11 on the grid. For Balestri today’s title win means he is again the double nitro onroad European Champion having won the 1:10 Nitro Touring title in the Netherlands in June and brings his EFRA European Championship tally to 11.

Image: RC Racing TV [rcracingtv.com]

August 15, 2025

Kurzbuch is European Championship Top Qualifier

Mugen Seiki’s Simon Kurzbuch is the Top Qualifier at the 2025 EFRA 1:8 Onroad European Championship in England, the Swiss driver topping 3 of the 5 qualifiers to secure pole position ahead of the Infinity of defending Champion Dario Balestri. With Balestri holding the overnight TQ, both drivers having posted a TQ run each on Day 1 of qualifying at the challenging Halifax track, today Kurzbuch kicked things off by taking his Energy fuelled Ielasi Tuned powered prototype Mugen to the fastest time in Q3 ahead of Capricorn’s Mirko Salemi as Balestri DNF’d. With the penultimate qualifier lastingt less than a minute for Kurzbuch, it was Infinity’s Carmine Riola who took that TQ ahead of Balestri. The fifth & final round however Kurzbuch just got the better of reigning World Champion Balestri, the separation 4/10ths of a second, to lock in the overall TQ. With the Top 4 going directly through to tomorrow’s 45-minute Main 3rd and 4th on the grid went to Raiola and Serpent’s Andrea Catanzani. Top British contender Alex Thurston just missed the cut and he will lead out the first of the Semi Finals while Toni Gruber is on pole for the other Semi.

Image: Ielasi Tuned [Facebook]

August 15, 2025

MST RMX 4 S PRO Drift Car Kit

Drift RC specialist Max Speed Technology has revealed their all new RMX 4 S PRO Drift Car Kit which is set for released in September. Their latest kit embodies the next generation of RWD drift cars, built upon today’s mainstream design and enhanced with innovative features. The RMX 4 features three Adjustable Wheelbase Options, 257, 266, & 275mm, for versatile body compatibility. An Innovative Subframe Design enables quick and easy removal of the rear suspension system while a Quick-Release Gearbox Design for simplified maintenance and differential access. New Short Rear Suspension Arms enhance lateral weight transfer for improved stability and control. The S PRO version includes a Gear Differential as standard. The included Anti-Torque 4-Gear Transmission is easily convertible to a standard 3-gear layout for torque-positive setup. Other features include new Steering Arm System with fine Ackermann adjustment and built-in 3° caster angle to reduce steering pump. The car also gets all new ATK V3 Knuckle Set optimised for large steering angles; 0° trail for fast initial response, wide throw for maximum drift angle.

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August 14, 2025

Balestri holds overnight TQ at 1:8 Onroad Euros

Infinity’s defending Champion Dario Balestri holds the overnight TQ at the 2025 EFRA 1:8 Onroad European Championship which is taking place at the Halifax track located in the centre of the UK. The 23rd running of the championships, the Italian posted the fastest time of today’s opening two qualifiers after a mistake led to a P8 run in Q1. The first of the five scheduled qualifiers would see Mugen Seiki’s Simon Kurzbuch top the times ahead of Top Seed Carmine Riola, the Infinity driver the most consistent as he posted the second fastest time for both rounds. While Balestri set the pace in Q2, a moment for Kurzbuch in the second half of the 4-minute qualifier meant the former World Champion ended up 14th fastest but with 1 of 2 counting he sits second, his Q1 TQ time over 2-seconds slower than the reigning World Champion’s Q2 effort. Riola sits third going into tomorrow’s three remaining qualifiers ahead of Capricorn’s Toni Gruber, counting a P3 from Q2, and Serpent’s Andrea Catanzani, who was third fastest in Q1. Reigning British Champion Alex Thurston completes the Top 6 with his Mugen Seiki with 3 of 5 set to count for the final qualification ranking.

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August 13, 2025

CRC F-Won Diff conversion kit

Following the recent release of their very well received F-Won, CRC has release this Ball Diff conversion kit for the 1:10 Formula car kit. Containing all the items you need to convert the stock solid axle on the F-Won to a ball differential car it is works great for asphalt and lower grip. You will need diff balls in the correct size to match your diff gear. CRC gears use a 2.5mm ball while Kimbrough and others use 1/8″. Also new from CRC bearing adapters to convert the Imperial front bearings to the metric F1 front wheels.

Source: Calandra Racing Concepts [teamcrc.com]

August 13, 2025

Team Corally SSX-125 1:12 Kit

Once a well known manufacturer in the competition 1:12 market, Corally has just announced their re-entry into category with the new SSX-125. Designed in Belgium, Corally say the SSX-125 builds on their renowned competition heritage and blends precision engineering with cutting-edge design to deliver unrivalled corner speed, stability, and ease of maintenance. Focusing on lowering the centre of gravity while ensuring perfect balance, by placing the aluminium chassis at the bottom and utilising a new rear damper system that eliminates the centre shock, the car’s weight is distributed efficiently. Components are carefully positioned to balance the chassis from right to left and front to back, resulting in superior cornering stability, improved handling, and better overall control, giving drivers a competitive edge on the track. The SSX125 offers a choice between 2mm 7075 aluminium and 2.5mm high-quality carbon fibre chassis plates, each precisely machined with strategically placed cutouts to optimise flex and rigidity. The aluminium version delivers a more stable feel on high-grip tracks, while the carbon chassis provides a nimble, responsive driving experience. Choose the option that best matches your driving style and track conditions. Corally say they have optimised the front suspension with a fixed camber of 0.5 degrees and a caster of 6 degrees, ensuring optimal performance. The solid suspension arms are mounted securely to the chassis using screws and a precision-molded pin system to keep everything perfectly aligned. Additionally, a carbon plate attached on top adds rigidity, while its removal provides an extra option for adjusting chassis flex, allowing for fine-tuning to suit different track

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August 12, 2025

Excelerate RC Prodigy line Steel Chassis Plates

US brand Excelerate RC, who only became a car manufacturer less than 12-months ago, has released a range of heat treated steel chassis plates for their Prodigy line of electric onroad kits. These steel chassis plates lower the centre of gravity and adds weight where it’s most optimal compared to the stock aluminium chassis plates. For the Prodigy WGT-R steel chassis plate adds 37 grams of weight while for the Prodigy F1 it adds 49 grams. For their Prodigy 12 1:12 car the switch from the kit aluminium chassis to the steel option adds 17 grams of weight to the lowest point of the car.

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August 12, 2025

Hudy 1:10 Formula Foam Tyres

Hudy has introduced its own 1:10 Formula Foam Tyres which are compatible with all standard 1:10 Formula chassis. The Slovakian company say they, ‘Deliver exceptional traction, balance, and durability across a wide range of track surfaces and traction conditions.’ Mounted on Hudy’s exclusive silver wheels, the tyres are pre-cut to race-ready diameters and sold in matched front and rear pairs providing the ideal compound balance for competitive Formula racing. The fronts are pre-cut to 59mm with the rears pre-cut to a 62mm diameter. With a carefully selected 50 shore front and 35 shore rear foam hardness, they offer precise steering response up front and maximum rear traction. The compound choice works reliably on both asphalt and carpet, and performs consistently from low to high grip tracks.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]