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June 30, 2025

Runner Time release new fuel blend after Euros win

Italian fuel brand Runner Time has officially released its latest competition blends. Developed through extensive and prolonged testing on track, the new formula made its winning debut with Filippo Beretta dominating the recent EFRA 1:8 GT European Championship in Leipzig, Germany. Securing the TQ, the Genius team driver secured his first European title in the 45-minute final. Alongside news if the new fuel formula, Runner Time has also announced that Serpent factory driver Andrea Catanzani has joined it race team and will represent the brand in his 1:8 Onroad and 1:8 GT program in this World Championship year for both categories.

Source: Runner Time [runnertime.com]

June 30, 2025

ProTek RC Rivkin Edition Battery

Designed in collaboration with 2-time 1:10 2WD Offroad World Champion Spencer Rivkin, ProTek RC has introduced this newly designed 2S 130C 7.6V 4800mAh LCG shorty battery with a specialised built-in bottom pocket for adding optional battery weights. ROAR Approved, the case for the new Rivkin Edition battery features an innovative bottom pocket to utilise the new sleekly designed ProTek RC battery weight system which comes in two set options of 10, 20, & 30 grams, and 25g, 35g, & 45 grams. The precision-engineered weight accessories are designed to enhance the performance and balance of your vehicle, as the weight nests perfectly in the recessed pocked, ensuring a clean and professional appearance. Each weight set allows the racer to tailor the car’s centre of gravity and balance to suit specific track conditions, providing added stability and improved traction.

View weight pocket & weights here

June 30, 2025

Mikimodel MS1.0 -2mm Front Shock Absorber Mount

Continuing their release of option parts for the Yokomo MS1.0 Electric Touring Car, Mikimodel has released this Front Shock Absorber Mount that lowers the front tower by 2 mm. They can be used safely with the standard shock absorbers if low droop values are used or with the shorter optional shocks from Yokomo. In addition, the kit includes two small carbon fibre pieces to also lower the rear shock tower and absorbers by 2 mm.

Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]

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.

View more chassis images here

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