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April 30, 2025

IFMAR drops Superpole from IC World C/ship format

IFMAR, the World governing body of RC racing, has announced that for all IC track classes the decision has been taken to retire Superpole from the race format and return to 4 direct qualifiers. The format, in which the participating 4 drivers can book a direct spot in the final alongside the Top Qualifier, had both its fans and its detractors and had its controversies too such as at the 2019 200mm Worlds in Miami. They have also announced for IC Onroad Worlds the introduction of a ‘Last Chance’ final for an 11th spot on the main final grid which is already a feature of the 1:8 Nitro Buggy World Championship race format. In its latest website update, IFMAR have also published updated rules for the upcoming inaugural 1:8 Electric Buggy World Championships set to take place in Portugal from August 26-30 and the 1:8 GT World Championships in Chile which will happen from September 14-20th. Drivers can familiarise themselves with the rules for 1:8 eBuggy here and 1:8 GT here.

Source: IFMAR [ifmar.org]

April 28, 2025

2 from 2 for Urbain in French Nationals

Having opened the French National Championship with a win last month, Awesomatix Lucas Urbain made it 2 from two with another win this time at the MRC Longvic track near Dijon. Wrapping up an early TQ ahead of RC Maker’s Antoine Brunet and the Mugen Seiki of multiple National Champion Remi Callens, in the triple finals Urbain found himself under more pressure. With Callens taking A1 from Brunet and French Touring Car stalwart Cyril N Diaye, Urbain bounced back to take A2 after being pushed hard by Brunet. With A3 the decider, Urbain managed to again keep Brunet at bay to claim maximum points towards the 5 round championship. With his A1 win Callens claimed 2nd on the tie break with Brunet. In 13.5 Pro-Stock Enzo Rousselin took both the TQ and the win ahead of Benjamin Elbisser and Alexandre Duchet.

Image: Lucas Urbain [Facebook]

April 28, 2025

Balestri wins opening Italian National encounter

Infinity’s Dario Balestri took the win the at Round 1 of the two round Italian 1:8 Onroad Nationals held at the Pista Leno track over the weekend. In qualifying the reigning Italian, European and World Champion would secure the TQ after topping the opening 3 of the 4 rounds. Team-mate Carmine Raiola took the final qualifier to secure P2 with Serpent’s Andrea Catanzani completing the Top 3 ahead of Mirko Salemi’s Capricorn, the Top 4 going direct to the Main Final. In that 45-minute encounter it Balestri led from start to finish with Xray’s Filippo Domanin coming through from 6th on the grid to finish second 4-laps off the lead. Having won the Last Chance Final having failed to progress through the Semi Finals, Lamberto Collari came from 11th to complete the podium with Riola, Catanzani and Francesco Tironi all retiring from the race. In the Sport Category it was Luca Ielasi who took the TQ and the win ahead of Alessio Forgnoli and Antonio Romano. The second of the championship races takes place at the end of September at the Fiorano track.

Image: Lamberto Collari [Facebook]

April 28, 2025

Jefferies wins BRCA Round 1 at Halifax – Report

The opening round of the 2025 BRCA Electric Touring Car British National Championship took place at Halifax over weekend with Awesomatix’s Olly Jefferies taking the first win of the season from reigning Champion Elliott Harper. This year sees a new 2-day format for the championship with practice and two rounds of qualifying on Saturday and the remaining three qualifiers on Sunday plus triple leg finals for everyone. Another change is dropping to two classes this year – Open 17.5 Blinky and Modified. In Modified, it was the battle of the champions, with former Champion Jefferies taking the overall TQ with three round wins, from Harper’s Schumacher with two round wins. Next up in third was Chris Grainger with a second and three thirds with his private Awesomatix with Matthieu Dambrine completing the second row with his Schumacher. In the Finals, with a win and a second apiece going into the third leg, the battle for the overall win was between Jefferies and Harper, and in the end it was Jefferies who came out on top with the win with Elliott in second. It was a tie-break for third with Matthieu getting the nod over Chris.

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April 24, 2025

2025 Speed King Tour Rd2 – Report

The second round of the 2025 Speed King Tour took drivers to the New Next Rush Circuit in the Chiba prefecture of Japan. This event was originally scheduled for the 20th but was rescheduled for the day before to take account of the weather forecast. Although drivers lost their practice time, they adjusted their race car and driving for the track in short time. Tamiya driver Souta Goto took TQ at TC0 class (Modified). Then he never gave this position from start to finish in the 5-minute A main final race. Two Infinity drivers Ryosuke Yamamoto and Jin Sawada tried to catch Sota but couldn’t pull it off. Ryosuke finished 0.6 seconds behind Sota and Sawada completing the podium.

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April 23, 2025

Coelho confirmed for SIGP Onroad Race

Sunpadow Batteries has confirmed that 3-time Touring Car World Champion Bruno Coelho will return for its annual Sunpadow International RC Onroad Grand Prix in China having won the event on its return last year. Taking place in Xiamen from June 18-22, Infinity driver Coelho will chase his third consecutive touring car win at the event which continues to offer one of the biggest prizes in the sport. The race hands out a total prize fund of $25,000 over the categories that include 1:10 Modified Touring Car, 1:10 Stock Touring Car, 1:8 GP onroad, and 1:8 GT. The SIGP Onroad Race, the track also hosting a separate SIGP Offroad event later in the year, takes place at the 2017 1:10 Electric Offroad World Championship ARC Track with both the onroad and offroad tracks built side by side next to Sunpadow’s battery production facility.

Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]

April 21, 2025

Haberg confirmed for eSIC debut

Two time World Champion Alexander Hagberg is the latest driver to be confirmed for the Electric Singapore International Challenge (eSIC), the factory Xray driver set to make his debut at the third edition of race on July 12-13. A race that continues to establish itself as a key race on the international touring car calendar, 2025 will mark the first factory representation at the event which is the headed up by Singapore’s touring car racer Nicholas Lee together with Chhua Jookiah. Racing at the Marine Parade Radio Control Modellers Club track, the event has attracted official team entries from Mugen Seiki, Infinity, Awesomatix, Yokomo, ARC and Xpress and in 2025 adds both Axon, with Hayato Ishioka, and Xray whose challenge will be led by Hagberg. On the confirmation of his trip to Singapore, the Swede said, ‘Looking forward to racing in Singapore again after a few years! The eSIC has established itself as one of the most competitive Asian TC events. Can’t wait to be a part of it – and to meet both old & new friends as well as Xray customers and team drivers! See you in Singapore in July!’

Source: eSIC [Facebook]

April 21, 2025

Team EAM batteries for Wahl

Team EAM has announced that 2023 TITC Open Brushless Champion Tim Wahl will use their batteries to power his touring car campaign. The German driver, who is also a multiple ETS podium finisher, will represent the America brand at both European and World Championship level. A driver renowned for his technical input having worked as a mechanic for Marc Rheinard and reigning Pro Stock World Champion Simon Lauter, on the Team EAM announcement he said, “Proud to join Team EAM! In addition to the pure performance of the products, the project itself is super exciting. I am looking forward to working with the team, bringing the brand to the next level. Big thanks to Max and Eric for their trust!”

Source: Team EAM [teameamotorsports.com]