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June 25, 2025

2025 IFMAR 1:8 Onroad World C/ship – Stage 1 Report

The Stage 1 report for the IFMAR 1:8 Onroad World Championships which take place in Santiago, Chile, later this year has been published by host club Club of Aeromodelos of Chile (CACH). The 24th edition of IFMAR’s original World Championship takes place at country’s very impressive CACH facility which houses a variety of RC tracks and airfields and which will also host the 1:8 GT Worlds 2-months earlier. Infinity and Dario Balestri are the defending 1:8 Onroad World Champions with Simon Kurzbuch the last World Champion to be crowned in South America when he won in Brazil in 2015. Officially set to start on November 28th with IPD, the race will run over a ridiculously long 9-day period with December 6th (Sunday) reserved as a rain day. The length of the IFMAR Onroad Nitro World Championships is an issue that has been raised for years as a barrier to participation yet it has still not be addressed by the governing body. While we wont be there for the 9-days, Red RC look forward to making the trip to Chile to report on how the race unfolds.

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June 24, 2025

Wins for Sawada and Coelho at SIGP Onroad Grand Prix

Sunpadow Batteries’ annual SIGP International Onroad Grand Prix took place over the weekend in Xiamen, China, where Infinity pairing Jin Sawada and Bruno Coelho took the big wins. In 1:10 Electric Touring Car it was Japanese driver Sawada who took the TQ ahead of the Xray of Singapore’s Nicolas Lee with Kouki Kato’s Infinity in P3. As the defending SIGP Champion, Coelho would line-up 5th for the triple finals. Fending off Coelho in A1, Sawada was able to win again in A2 to take the victory while winning A3 Coelho secured P2 with Lee completing the podium at the impressive 3-circle ARC International RC Racing Track. Making a return to his roots after a long absence from the category, in 1:8 Nitro Onroad Coelho would secure the TQ ahead of his Australian team-mate Jesse Davis and Andy Moore with former 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Champion Meen V in fourth. After the Semi finals it was Capricorn driver Meen V who would start P2 behind Coelho but the Portuguese ace had lost none of his nitro skills and setting the fastest lap was able to take the win by 4-laps from Davis and Moore with Meen missing out on the podium in P4.

Image: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]

June 24, 2025

SkyRC D750 MIX CNC Stand

Battery charger manufacturer SkyRC has introduced an elegant new CNC stand for its newly released D750 MIX multi function smart charger. Precision-machined from solid aluminium to deliver outstanding rigidity and a premium finish, it has a 37° ergonomic tilt to offers a more natural viewing angle and effortless control whether you’re at the workbench or out in the field. Rock solid, perfectly angled, and designed to elevate your charging experience , the CNC Stand is not just functional but transformational.

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June 24, 2025

Contact RC updated 1:8 Circuit tyre program

Contact RC Tyres has announced an update to their foam 1:8 circuit tyre program. A brand that was born from RC racing’s original competition category, the British based brand has due to improved material sourcing been able to vastly improve their 1:8 program. The new sourcing improves consistency and the quality of tyre production, giving the racer a better product than before. Pre-mounted on 5-spoke rims, they offer a 32 shore front in both standard and light options with a 35 sore rear also in standard and light options.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

June 24, 2025

Xpress Execute XQ11 Camberlink Stiffener Set V2

Xpress has introduced a completely new redesigned V2 camberlink stiffener set to work with their Execute XQ11 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Featuring Aluminium Turnbuckle for lightweight, the complete overhaul allows the use of the same length turnbuckle and better position body support screw for when the suspension compresses. The set includes 2 X Camberlink Prongs, 6 X Ball Ends, 4 X Aluminium Turnbuckles, 4 X Screws, and 2 X Pillow Balls.

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June 24, 2025

Avid 2.5mm 3 Hole Pistons for AE 13mm Shock

Avid Racing Concepts has released a new line of 2.5mm 3 Hole Pistons for Team Associated’s new 13mm shocks. The thicker 2.5mm style. offer a conventional setup but with a perfectly machined round piston and square 90° edges for a tight-fitting piston that has little blow-by creating more pack on jumps. The AE piston has a slightly rounded outer edge and the holes are chamfered which results in harder landings. Over the years here at Avid, we have developed a process of keeping all the edges sharp with little to no burrs to keep your confidence high when landing big jumps. The pistons are offered in packs of 2 pieces in 1.4mm, 1.5mm, 1.6mm, and 1.7mm options.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

June 24, 2025

LRP WorksTeam Motor Bearing Replacer

New from German electronics brand LRP is this Motor Bearing Replacer. Released as WorksTeam Edition, it was engineered for professional use in the RC. Manufactured from high-quality aluminium, the Replacer tool comes in LRP’s signature blue and is finished with white LRP branding. Included in the set are multiple precisely fitting adapters, making it easy to insert or remove bearings of various sizes safely, quickly, and without damage. The accurate machining ensures optimal centering and even force distribution – ideal for motors where every detail counts.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

June 24, 2025

T-Works RC8 B4.1 16 Degree KPI V3 Shock Tower Kit

Intended for the RC8 B4.1 1:8 Buggy from Team Associated, T-Works has released a new third version 16 degree KPI Front Shock Tower kit. The kit includes a 5mm carbon fibre shock tower with 4mm wider hole spacing, shock standoffs, mounting hardware and a machined 7075-T6 lightweight aluminium camber link that is 4mm longer with the upper link distance shortened to enhance flexibility.

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