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May 14, 2025

EFRA announce GRP as backup 1:8 GT Euros tyre supplier

EFRA has announced the selection of GRP Tyres as the back-up supplier of controlled tyre for the upcoming 1:8 GT European Championships after the withdrawal of the original supplier. PMT had been selected as the controlled tyre for the June 18-21 event in Leipzig, Germany, but following quality issues at the recent round of the highly competitive Italian National Championship, the company sent a letter to the Euros hosts in which they stated, ‘We believe it is our duty—out of respect for the organization and drivers—to step back from the 2025 Championship supply, as we are currently unable to ensure the quality standards required for such a prestigious event.’ You can read the full letter here. The fourth running of the 1:8 GT European Championships, drivers will now race on GRP’s T03 REVO on XM2 SuperSoft compound mounted on their rigid white wheel. Italian Natanaele Senesi will be hoping to defend his nitro title Modell Racing Club Leipzig track while fellow countryman Rosario Giaimo will aimed to hold on to his title in the electric category.

Source: EFRA [efra.ws]

May 13, 2025

T-Works Engine Cylinder | Conrod Remove Tools

T-Works has added to its tool range with these nitro engine specific cylinder and conrod removal tools. Available for both .12 and .21 engines, the Cylinder Remove Tool features a special cylinder adapter remove tool for a perfect fit to safely, quickly and efficiently remove the cylinder. Made of high-strength materials this ensures even with frequent use it still maintains durability and reliability. The changeable precision engine cylinder removal adapter is offered in 16.3mm (for O.S., Alpha engines) and 15.8mm (for Reds, Nova, Picco engines). For .12 Engines there is a 13.5mm adapter 13.5mm. Made of high quality pom material, this reducing the chance of scratching the cylinder liner. The Connecting Rod Remove Tool is made from 7075-T6 aluminium alloy and treated with a black hard anodising process to ensures that the tool maintains durability and is lightweight.

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May 12, 2025

Fenix Racing G56.2 ‘Wings to Wheel’ WTW device

Continue the development of its G56.2 Pro10 chassis, Italy’s Fenix Racing has released a new optional ‘Wings to Wheel’ WTW device. Bottoming out and porpoising are familiar terms to those who follow F1, but bottoming out is not only a problem for F1, it happens also in Pro10, especially when you drive in the typical high speed 1:8 European circuits. Nowadays Pro10 are easily reaching over 110kph and contending the fastest lap with 1:8 bodies that developing heaps of downforce, giving the chassis a hard job. Fenix “wing to wheels” aka WTW device has been developed at the MyCandy Arena, the band new track in Lentiai, Italy. WTW allow the body to be “connected” straight to the rear motor pod, thus to the rear wheels, moving the body downforce, from the main chassis to the rear motor pod. WTW is not replacing the standard body retention system but is designed to work together with it and give the best results on big open and fast circuit. A special acknowledgement goes to Max De Nadal, for the constructive support. Fenix WTW has been developed to suit Fenix G56 and G56.2 and the concept is patent pending.

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May 12, 2025

Catanzani makes it 2 from 2 in Italian GT Championship

Serpent’s Andrea Catanzani made it two from two at the second round of the highly competitive AMSCI 1:8 GT National Italian Championships which took place at Autodromo Di Vallelunga. Having TQ’d & won the season opener at the Kronio Speed Park track in Sicily in March, Catanzani was again the pace setter topping 3 of the four rounds of qualifying. Fresh from his debut at the Philippine Masters in Manila, offroad star Burak Kilic was back for another go at the Italian GT Championship. The Nova Engines factory driver, who podiumed at Round 1, would TQ the fourth round of qualifying to secure P2 ahead of the Raptor of Alessio Mazzeo and Capricorn of 2023 Champion Alex D’angelo with Genius Racing’s Leonardo Valente rounding out the Top 5. In the 45-minute main, Catanzani took his Gimar powered SRX8 GT.23 to the win over Gabriele Paloschi who would impressively turn around a difficult weekend. The 1:8 GT World Championship finalist struggled in qualifying ending up P8. In his Semi Final he would retire but in the Last Chance Qualifier race, the Capricorn driver to the win to secure P11 on the grid from where he came through for P2 ahead of 2024 Champion & Schepis Model team driver Rosario Giaimo. Unfortunately a wrong tyre choice meant Kilic missed the podium finishing in P4. For reigning European Champion Natanaele Senesi it was another tough weekend as he failed to qualify for the final having DNF’d at Round 1. In the eGT category Giaimo took the win from Mazzeo and D’angelo. Round 3 of the Championship travels to Circuito Stradivari on 19/20 July.

Image: Gabriele Paloschi [Facebook]

May 12, 2025

T-Works 1:10 Touring Car Droop Gauge & Wheel Set

In a new addition to its tool range, T-Works has released this Droop Gauge & Wheel Set for 1:10 Touring Car use. Combining multiple measuring tools, it provides a comprehensive measurement solution to help you easily adjust the parameters of the car. The jointed design makes the measurement and adjustment process easier and quicker, saving time. The droop gauge can measure the height of wheel axle from 20mm to 25mm, with a 0.2mm difference each step, while the Droop Gauge Wheel offers precise measurement of wheel axle height. The 10mm Chassis Droop Gauge Blocks are used to measure the height of the lower stop of the arm and the axle height of the output shaft.

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May 9, 2025

Phat Bodies M.A.D. Mini MAX

British 1:12 Mini Stock bodyshell specialists Phat Bodies has released a new updated MAX version of their M.A.D. Mini. The new version of the body is now wider to cover all wheel options from Mardave and Battcave and also includes a raised wing mount position with a wider and deeper wing to help cope with the power from the new brushless systems. They have also revised the moulding process enabling them to reduce the overall weight by 10% but still being moulded from genuine Lexan polycarbonate means these bodies are still very durable. It comes complete with pre cut vinyl window masks and light/grill stickers sheet, external overspray film and ‘Phat Bodies’ stickers. The bodyshell and wing come clear and require cutting, trimming and painting to fit and finish.

Source: Phat Bodies [phatbodies.co.uk]

May 9, 2025

Xray RX8’26 1:8 Nitro Onroad car

Xray has unveiled their latest 1:8 Nitro Onroad car, the RX8’26. A category in which Xray founder Juarj Hudy has deep roots, the latest car from the Slovakian manufacturer gets an all-new chassis design which features new flex characteristics & a lowered centre of gravity. This all-new chassis uses M4 screws throughout, for quick and reliable assembly and maintenance. The chassis sides and engine position have been milled down for laydown servo mounting & lowered engine position. In the drivetrain the rear solid axle & front one-way outdrives are lightened to reduce drivetrain rotational mass while the front aluminium one-way axle is now hard coated for improved durability & reliability. The CVD rear driveshafts are matched to the lightweight aluminium wheel axles and super lightweight rear solid axle
2nd gear shaft has been strategically lightened to reduce rotating mass, and heat treated for maximum lifespan. All-new 3 ball-bearing equipped belt tensioners increase reliability and prevent belt skipping. The RX8’26’s piston brake system features an aluminium stand, and brake pads with special material, glued in-house. New adapter for brake disc and pulley is made from a hard coated, lightweight aluminum 7075 T6 material. A new carbon radio plate features a unique flex system with two flex alternatives and it uses a laydown throttle servo configuration to lower CG. A new linkage system is mounted on top of the radio plate which allow the servo to be installed super low on the chassis.

View the full RX8’26 presentation here

May 8, 2025

Capricorn LAB GT2 Differential Conversion Kit

Italian onroad chassis manufacturer Capricorn is offering a new complete Differential Conversion Kit for their LAB GT2 1:8 GT Nitro Competition car. The new ratio changes from 45 to 46 for a quicker response and a more aggressive transmission. The differentials have the internal system with steel cross shoes.

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