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June 30, 2025

Genius GTC8.25 1:8 GT Car

Italian Large Scale and 1:8 GT chassis manufacturer Genius has announced it is taking pre-orders for its latest nitro and electric 1:8 GT Chassis, the GTC8.25. The new car from the 1:8 GT European Championship winners and World Championship Top Qualifier manufacturer is based on a completely redesigned new chassis which features strategically place cut out for improved cooling efficiency. It also has cut outs for direct mounting of brass weights. The car has new front geometry thanks to a redesigned front shock tower while the rear tower is also new offering completely redefined shock and upper link mounting positions. The front and rear bulkheads now feature an angle that make maintenance easier and faster. A new quick release gearbox support also improves efficiency when working on the GTC8.25. The servo saver has also been given a redesign to be centrally mounted and offer more refined Ackermann geometry.

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June 30, 2025

Iivonen heads ‘Down Under’ for Asian Buggy C/ships Rd 3

With less than 3-weeks to go until the Cayote backed Asian Buggy Championships resumes following the Philippine Masters at the beginning of May, the championship organiser has announced that Mayako’s Pekko Iivonen will make the trip to Brisbane, Australia for Round 3. The Finnish driver made a big impression at Round 2 in Manila, taking a podium in eBuggy after a great battle with Davide Ongaro, and just missing out on a podium in Nitro Buggy after a flame out. Now in its third season, the latest Asian Buggy Championship encounter takes place at Pine Hills Dirt Racing track from July 16-20th with the trip marking 22-year-old Iivonen’s first visit to Australia. On the announcement the Mayako Youth Mentoring Program driver said, ‘I am really looking forward to travelling for the first time to Australia. Last race in Manila was awesome, and I really liked how everything worked really well. I really look forward to being back in the ABC series.’

Source: Asian Buggy Championships [Facebook]

June 30, 2025

R1 Wurks B7 Ultra-Light Pro Slipper Eliminator System

R1 Wurks has released its latest iteration of their slipper eliminator system for the Team Associated B7 platform. The focus of the Ultra-Lightweight Pro Slipper Eliminator System is on significant weight reduction, particularly in areas affecting rotational inertia, resulting in faster drivetrain spool-up, improved acceleration, and enhanced overall efficiency. This was achieved by eliminating traditional gear-mounting screws and replacing them with a single lightweight aluminium nut, which not only reduces rotational mass but also ensures a secure, warp-free gear mount. The Ultra lightweight comes in at just 3.4 grams (excluding gear weight) and comes with lightweight R1 Wurks titanium top shaft screw, an aluminum Lock nut, and is compatible with most aftermarket gears, including Kimbrough (gear not included). The system comes complete with its own 8mm wrench.

View system mounted here

June 28, 2025

Balestri retains European Nitro Touring Car title

Infinity’s Dario Balestri has retained his 1:10 European Nitro Touring Car title, the Italian claiming his 10th EFRA European Championship career win today at the iconic Apeldoorn track in Netherlands. The reigning 1:8 Onroad World Championship took the win ahead of team-mate Carmine Raiola with 2023 Champion Toni Gruber completing the podium for Capricorn. In qualifying it was reigning World Champion Jilles Groskamp who secured the TQ ahead of Raiola, Balestri and Polish driver Jakub Rozycki – the Top 4 going directly to the 45-minute Main final. With Gruber and Melvin Diekmann winning their Semi finals they completed the top half of the grid. Topping 3 of the 5 qualifiers, Groskamp continued his form in the final setting a very fast pace out front and the fastest lap but a flameout on lap 69 would end the Dutch ace’s challenge. With tyre strategy proving critical, while Raiola took over the lead he would run out of tyres allowing Balestri to take the lead which he would hold to the finish. Taking over lead for a number of laps as the pit stops played out, Gruber looked like he had a strategy that could pay dividends but he would suffer a flameout. Finishing on the same lap as Riola, the German still completed the podium. A steady race from Rozycki saw him finish fourth ahead of the Mugen of British Champion Alex Thurston.

Image: Infinity [Facebook]

June 27, 2025

Xray X10 | XP10’26 1:10 Pancar

In the latest kit release from Xray, the Slovakian manufacturer has presented their 2026 version of their X10 1:10 Pancar. Also available in a 235mm XP10 variant, the key feature of the new car is the switch to a one-piece chassis design for consistent handling in all conditions and improved tweak resistance. The new chassis is also a narrow shape for minimum chassis drag during cornering. The chassis concept integrates with the front Tweak-Free Suspension and the rear Tweak-Free POD System to maximise performance. With special cut-outs for optimal flex characteristics, the standard chassis made from a 2.5mm high-grade US carbon fibre. Xray have gone with rear pod concept on top of chassis for minimum drag and tweak superior resistance. The adjustable pod angle is controlled by set screw at the rear of chassis for fine tuning while the rear droop adjustment is made through rear bump spring tension with the spring sitting in a special composite adjuster. A low pivot holder and small diameter pivot ball offer low roll centre positions and great adjustment range. The 2-piece lower pod plate mounts to the bulkheads, offering droop and pod angle adjustments with support for the side springs. Ultra-light, low CG bulkheads are the foundation of the pod system.

View the full X10’26 presentation here

June 27, 2025

New Foshan ISTC | 1:12 World C/ship Track – First Images

With IFMAR announcing in January that Foshan in China has been awarded the 2026 ISTC and 1:12 World Championships, the hosts are using the occasion to build a super impressive brand new RC facility in the city. A project spearheaded by Gavin Kwok, who was instrumental in bringing the GDC track in Foshan to the international stage through the staging of the FIRC/FEMCA Championship race in 2023 & 2024, the new facility is located in the centre of the Foshan business district with building set for completion at the event of July. The facility will comprise of 3 tracks, the main outdoor asphalt track covering any area 80m X 43m. A second but covered asphalt track measures 42m X 23m while offroad racer will also be catered for with a 50m X 26m offroad track. The venue will have space for several shops and a main pro shop to facilitate supplies and parts for racers. With all three tracks to be floodlit, racer will be able to utilise all the tracks both day and night. The second time China will host the ISTC and 1:12 Worlds, Beijing previously hosting the title deciders in 2016, the new Foshan track will host the 1:12 Worlds from March 26th to 29th with Electric Touring Car running from March 31st to April 4th, 2026.

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June 27, 2025

MonTech CZ-06 1:12 body

In its latest 1:12 body shell creation, Mon-tech Racing presents the new CZ-06 which has been developed and optimised specifically for the GT12 category. Just like its bigger sister, the CZ-06 stands out with its sharp and edgy lines, perfectly reflecting the style of today’s high-performance sports cars. The body delivers excellent performance with the ideal balance of aerodynamics and stability. The CNC-milled mold has been crafted using the latest available technologies, ensuring incredible detailing in every aspect of the body shell. The 1:12 CZ-06, which will starting shipping in early July, will be available in two versions – Standard and “La Leggera”for those who demand even more performance.

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June 26, 2025

Takashima D-13 Rear Body Supports

Following the introducing of their rear body post support for the Schumacher Mi9, Takashima D-13 has expanded the range to cover a range cars from other leading touring car manufacturers. Made from an ultra-lightweight yet durable material and designed to increase body shell stability and enhance rear-end traction, the new rear body supports are now available for the Mugen Seiki MTC3, the Awesomatix A800 series, the Xray X4’25, and Axon’s TC10/3.

View A800, X4’25, andTC10/3 versions here