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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]

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 29, 2025

Van Der Bol caps off Dutch 1:5 title with Rucphen win

The final round of the Dutch 1:5 National Championship took place at Rucphen, where it was Mecatech/GRP driver Rick Van der Bol who capped off his 2025 title success with a race win. In qualifying Hessel Roskam secured the TQ ahead of Van der Bol thanks to his time from the second of the three 8-minute qualifying runs. Luke Van den Berg completed the Top 3 on the grid for the 30-minute final. In the main, with set-up changes improving the speed of his car, World & European Championship finalist Van der Bol quickly got to the front before Roskam retired from the race. Staying clear out front, multiple Dutch Champion Van der Bol would win ahead of sixth place qualifier Bas Aalders with Marco Harleman completing the podium ahead of Van den Berg who recorded the fastest lap of the final.

Source: GRP [grpgandini.it]

September 26, 2025

CRC confirm Payne return for MonTech NYGP

CRC’s Ollie Payne has been confirmed for next month’s MonTech New York Grand Prix, the British driver the latest international entry announced for the seventh edition of the high profile US indoor race. With the NYGP at 360v2 RC in New Rochelle the nearest thing RC will get to having a race in Time Square, the track just a 20-minute train ride from the centre of the City That Never Sleeps, Payne is a previous visitor to the Donny Lia organised event. The reigning European 1:12 Spec Champion and British National Champion joins Awesomatix pairing Lucas Urbain & reigning 1:12 Spec World Champion Max Mächler, and Xray’s Jan Ratheisky as they travel stateside to take on some of the best drivers in the US. Taking place from October 16-19th, this year’s event will see drivers compete for victory over 9 different classes with registration for the 2025 MonTech New York Grand Prix open here.

Source: Fordham 360 Hobbies & Raceway [Facebook]

September 26, 2025

Catanzani departs Gimar Engines

1:8 GT World Championship Top Qualifier Andrea Catanzani has announced his departure from long time engine sponsor Gimar. The 20-year-old Italian, who first came to prominence two years ago at the IFMAR GT World Championships in Australia, has enjoy much success with the new GT World Champion engine brand, including winning the highly competitive 2025 Italian National GT Championship. Suffering a number of engine flameouts in Worlds final in Santiago and finishing fourth, the factory Serpent driver, who is expected to return to Chile at the end of November for the 1:8 Onroad World Championship, made the announcement on social media posting, ‘After 7 years an important chapter of my career is closing: I am leaving the Gimar family. They have been intense years, full of satisfactions, but also difficult moments that have taught me a lot. We have shared victories, defeats, joys and disappointments but above all a human and sporting journey that made me grow, on and off the track. A special thanks goes to Giovanni, who over the years believed in me, gave me confidence and helped me improve, becoming a more mature and conscious rider. I’ll carry with me everything we built together, grateful for every moment lived.’

Source: Andrea Catanzani [Facebook]

September 25, 2025

2025 1:8 GT World C/ship Chassis Focus Index

While some had their reservations regarding how the cars would perform around the large Club de Aeromodelos de Chile track and in particular its long straight, it would ultimately prove a huge hit with drivers at the IFMAR 1:8 GT Worlds and showcase the impressive speeds at which 1:8 GT cars now run. The third running of the 1:8 GT World Championship, it was great to see such a diversity of manufacturers make up the World Championship deciding 1-hour final with 7 different brands forming the 11 car grid. A very popular brand in South America, it was Italian manufacturer WIRC who was best represented with three cars, Brazil’s Flavio Elias going from winning the last chance final to finishing on the podium. A brand which at the last World Championships was a solo personal project of its driver Michael Kocher, the Andrea Contarini designed car only offered then to customers as a eGT kit, Raptor has since through the involvement of Gimar become a major player with their star driver Alessio Mazzeo doing the World Championship double in Santiago. In Nitro GT their two cars on the grid would go on to achieve a 1-2 finish.

Continue reading and view Chassis Focus Index here

September 25, 2025

Tamiya Group C Series – Announcement

It is great to see a number of new grass roots level RC series being created and the latest one involves former Red RC photographer Riccardo Acciari who is involved in the creation of the Tamiya Group C Series in his home country of Italy. Round 1 of the all new series will be held October 19th on the wonderful Vallelunga RC track, nested inside the famous full scale racetrack. The debut race will kick off the inaugural five race championship that will span over the whole racing season, with the season finale taking place on June 21st. Based off the re-issued Tamiya Group C car, the class aims for simplicity and affordability, without losing its competitiveness. The essential chassis is powered by a handout 17.5 EFRA list motor and shod by handout foam tires custom made by Italian tire manufacturer Enneti. The Porsche 956, Mercedes C11, Nissan R90C and Mazda 787-B bodies will have to be painted in a realistic livery that actually competed in the Group C era (from 1982 to 1983). With 32 drivers who have already entered the Championship, the aim is to expand the format to other areas in Italy and create a network with other organisers around Europe.

View Series calendar here