August 7, 2025

2025 IFMAR 1:8 GT World Championship – Stage 2 Report

The organisers of next month’s IFMAR 1:8 GT World Championships in Santiago, Chile, have published the Stage 2 report for what is building up to be an exciting title battle.  Hosted by Club of Aeromodelos of Chile (CACH), the 3rd edition of the GT Worlds takes place at country’s very impressive CACH facility and has attracted all of the leading 2023 title contender with the strong entry led by reigning Champion Toni Gruber.  The Stage 2 report details Sweep as the controlled tyre with their GT2-D40WP tyre.  Priced at US$40 per set for practice, the Mandatory Race Package (3 sets) costs US$120.  Also detailed in the Stage 2 report is the controlled 16% fuel supply.  Italy’s Pepe Group will supply their Energy Flame GT with a can costing US$75 while Mandatory Race Fuel will be charged at US$60.  Among those confirmed to take the title fight to Gruber & Hong Nor is 2023 Top Qualifier Alex D’angelo who this time leads the charge for Capricorn.  2023 podium finisher & newly crowned Italian National Champion Andrea Catanzani will front Serpent’s efforts while the Genius campaign is headed by Bernard-Alain Arnaldi.  A World Championship podium finisher in 1:10 Nitro Touring Car, Alessio Mazzeo will put Raptor in the mix.  With a lot of different manufacturers represented, one interesting name on the entry list is Burak Kilic.  The factory Mugen Seiki Offroad driver has used this year’s Italian GT National Championship to prepare for the trip to Chile and will drive with Schepis Model.  Red RC will be in Chile to report on how these World Championships unfold with our coverage starting on the opening day of qualifying which is scheduled for September 17th.  Click here to view Stage 2 Report

Source: IFMAR Worlds 2025 [ifmarworlds2025.com]

August 7, 2025

VP-Pro Shock Cap Protectors

New from accessories brand VP-Pro come these Shock Cap Protectors.  Made from high-quality material with strong durability they are designed to better protect your shock cap.  Easy to fit there are intended 1:8 offroad vehicles.  Available in Black, they comes as a set of two pieces.

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August 6, 2025

Reedy Blackbox 880R Competition 1:8 ESC

US electronic brand Reedy Power has launched its new Blackbox 880R Competition 1:8 ESC which has been engineered for the extreme demands of 1:8 Buggy, Truggy, and 1:10 Short course competition.  Delivering excellent throttle and brake feel, the ESC offers a wide range of adjustability, and robust hardware for racers seeking maximum performance on track.  A 40-year veteran of the RC Industry, Reedy Power’s brand manager Rick Hohwart said, ‘The 880R is the culmination of months of testing, delivering the power, control, and reliability that racers demand.  Whether you’re an enthusiast racing at the local level or a pro racing at national and international competitions, this ESC is capable of winning’.  Default settings have been developed by Reedy’s race team but the maximum potential of the 880R can be exploited by using the optional Blackbox Programmer2 to fine tune a wide variety of settings.  The 880R ESC includes two modes that can be modified and saved independently from one another.  Standard mode offers a wide variety of tuning options while Expert mode takes it one step further and opens additional options for more experienced racers and/or racing classes that can take advantage of these advanced settings.

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August 6, 2025

Serpent SRX8GT R 1:8 GT Nitro Car

With the IFMAR 1:8 GT World Championships coming up next month in Chile, Serpent has announced its latest 1:8 Nitro GT challenger, the SRX8GT R.  The new car represents the next step in the evolution of the SRX8GT ’23 and has come about following invaluable contributions from factory driver and newly crowned Italian National Champion Andrea Catanzani and his father, Roberto.  Serpent has refined the suspension geometry, transmission, and adjustability to optimise performance.  New features of the SRX8GT R include an in-line drivetrain, commonly referred to by racers as straight transmission.  This innovation significantly enhances transmission efficiency and was essentially an obvious choice to implement.  To facilitate the In-line drivetrain, a new chassis was essential.  After relocating all the major components, Serpent also seized the opportunity to enhance the flex characteristics. The new chassis is 4mm thick in most areas and is designed without side dams.  It offers the ideal flex for a race car that is both fast and easy to handle.  You can also adjust the rear flex by adding a small stiffener plate beneath the rear transmission.  An optional 3mm chassis is available with distinct flex characteristics, which can enhance performance on specific tracks.

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August 6, 2025

JConcepts 22X F2 | S2 Bodies

JConcepts has released its popular F2 and S2 body shells for the 22X 1:10 2WD Buggy from Team Losi Racing.  With the release of the 22X in May, JConcepts set off to incorporate all the functionality of the IFMAR World Championship winning F2 body & the S2 body and wrapped them around the newest kit from TLR.  On the F2, the exclusive composition of the cab, extra rear windows, louvered roof all tied together with Finnisher “V” configuration makes it a classic performer.  The bodies include two of the 6.5” Carpet | Turf | Dirt wing which is now a standard racing item around the world.  The S2 with it slammed overall height allows it to whisk through the turns with a low centre of mass while the progressive cab design provides plenty of front-end force for superior balance and steering.  Both bodies arrive as clear polycarbonate with protective film and are available in standard and lightweight formed thickness.

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August 5, 2025

Procircuit ‘Stinger’ | ‘Grasshopper’ 1:8 Buggy Astro Tyres

Spain’s Modelix Racing has introduced under its Procircuit tyre brand two new 1:8 Buggy patterns intended for high grip astro tracks, the Stinger and the Grasshopper.  Featuring a completely redesigned V4 carcass, they are developed to maximise performance on astro surfaces.  With a reinforced sidewall for increased lateral stability, they also have a lower profile to reduce sidewall flex and sliding.  A Smaller diameter, contributes to more precise and predictable steering.  Available pre-glued or unglued, they are exclusively offering in the A2 compound (Gold Dot).  The Stinger pattern is designed with a high-density layout of long, spaced centre pins, and angled side blocks.  This configuration provides direct forward traction, reduces lateral grip at high speeds, and improves cornering.  Ideal for the front axle or for setups seeking easy, forgiving handling.  The Grasshopper features a uniform distribution of long pins across the entire surface, offering maximum lateral grip and strong traction.  Recommended for the rear axle or setups prioritising overall grip and sharp steering response.

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August 5, 2025

2025 EWS International – Announcement

Headed up by well known race announcer Oli Meggitt, the team behind the EWS International has announced details for the 2025 edition of the Electric Touring Car race.  Now established as one of the UK’s premier independent events on the European Touring Car calendar, the race returns on its established weekend of 6-7 December, 2025, with entries set to open on September 15th.  Catering again for Modified Touring, Stock Touring and Front Wheel Drive, interest from overseas drivers is already high as drivers will compete against the best from the UK.  In addition to EWS International they also announced details for their popular five-round Essex Winter Series.  The series will feature an un-changed format across the one-day events and there is also consistency in the race classes, with Modified and Stock (17.5) Touring continuing to use the Rush 30CPM tyre, whilst the Front Wheel Drive class uses the Ride TR09 tyre and the latest Hobbywing electronics combo.

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