Creation Model has introduced this composite cooling fan mount for its IF14-2 1:10 Electric Touring Car. The fan mount, which is intended to be used with the chassis’ floating electronics plate, is made of composite material that is half the weight of aluminium and super lightweight.
Infinity’s Dario Balestri has retaken the 1:8 Onroad European Championship title today in Portugal with a dominant and control victory in Portugal today. Having lost the title to Dominic Greiner last year in Spain, starting from second on the grid the Italian would take control of the 45-minute final after getting by the Capricorn of Top Qualifier Toni Gruber in the opening lap. Once in front and opting for a single tyre change while his rivals stopped twice, the 2014 & 2019 was able to control the race from the front with the former World Champion eventually winning by lap from Mugen’s Simon Kurzbuch. Looking to emulate Greiner’s 2022 double of winning both the 1:10 & 1:8 Onroad Nitro titles, new crowned 1:10 European Champion Gruber would have issues while chasing Balestri from P2 to eventually take the final step on the podium. Running second in the race for some time, unfortunately as the race reached the final 10-minutes Greiner would retire from the final. Robert Pietsch was another notable retirement, the 2013 Champion at the same Vila Real track seeing his race last only 12-minutes this time round.
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Dario Balestri holds the provisional TQ at the EFRA 1:8 Onroad European Championship, the Infinity driver setting the fastest time in the second of the two heats that made up Day 1 of the qualifying at the Vila Real track in Portugal. In the opening qualifier it was Capricorn’s Toni Gruber who set the TQ pace, the newly crown 1:10 Nitro European Champion fastest from Balestri and Jilles Groskamp. Having topped seeding practice and crowned European Champion the last time Vila Real hosted the European Championships in 2012, Mugen’s Robert Pietsch wouldn’t complete Q1 but was right in the mix in Q2 with Balestri just getting the better of the German on the final lap to snatch the TQ by 3/10ths of a second with Gruber third. For defending Champion Dominic Greiner, he finds himself P5 overnight behind Groskamp with Mirko Salemi completing the provisional Top 6. With the 21st running of the EFRA European Championships attracting 72 entries, drivers have three more rounds of qualifying tomorrow.
Image: Dario Balestri [Facebook]
Creation Model released an updated version of its Infinity front wheel drive 1:10 Electric Touring Car, the IF14-2 FWD RS. The USP2 shocks from the IF14-2 Team Edition are now standard items, further lowering the centre of gravity and improving handling. The drivetrain also features an aluminium differential outdrive and lightweight D.J. CVD joints as standard equipment for lighter weight and superior throttle response. With a FWD chassis there is no need for a rear differential, so the IF14-2FWD RS features a rear bulkhead specifically designed for the FWD platform. This results in fewer parts for easier maintenance. New RS-specific design is compatible with USP2 shocks. The proven suspension geometry provides stable grip and traction regardless of track conditions.
World Championship manufacturer Infinity has introduced a number of new updated parts for its IF18-2 1:8 Onroad chassis. First of these is a long upper rear suspension upper arm set. By extending the upper arm ball end boss by 3.5mm, the upper arm can be lengthened without any difficulty. The hole in the upper arm itself, which is combined with the upper arm, is also deeper, so it can be used in its shortest setting. It is now possible to use this part for wide range of settings. Another part improvement is the new SS 1st Gear Housing. The SS version is more durable than previous gear housings due to a review of the manufacturing process, including the shape and materials used. As the name SS standing for Strong Support suggests, the spur gear support is increased, minimising the chance of stripping gears.
Having launched their new IF14-2 Team Edition at the end of 2022, Infinity has added an 84 piece titanium and aluminium screw set to its parts listing. Titanium is used on the underside of the chassis where strength is required. Aluminium screws are used on the upper surface of the chassis to reduce weight and lower the centre of gravity. The use of aluminium screws also optimises the rigidity balance and flex characteristics of the entire chassis. The upper screws are finished in red colour reflecting Infinity’s branding.
Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]
Infinity’s Dario Balestri is the Top Qualifier at the 1:10 Nitro Onroad European Championships in Sciliy, Italy. The 17th running of the EFRA championships, Thursday presented drivers with some weather issues that stopped the action. Friday they managed to get all 5 rounds of qualifying completed and it was Balestri who reigned at the Naxos World track. Posting four TQ runs, the 2006 & 2007 European Champion secured pole for the final from Toni Gruber, the Capricorn driver fastest in opening round from Carmine Raiola who would end up third ahead of Infinity team-mates Jilles Groskamp and Francesco Tironi. With these four drivers going into Super Pole to try secure a direct starting place in the Main final with Balestri, it was Gruber who posted the fastest lap. The rest of the grid will be decided by the Semi Finals. With back to back reigning 1:10 Champion Dominic Greiner not making the trip to Sciliy, a new champion will decided in tomorrow’s final.
Image: Dario Balestri [Facebook]
Five years after the original release of their first ever 1:10 200mm nitro onroad kit, Creation Model has released the Infinity IF15-II. With the IF15 enjoying two World Championship title wins, the latest touring car kit features a number of updates to its predecessor all of which have been extensively tested in competition in prototype cars by Infinity’s strong factory team driver line-up. The IF15-II gets a new chassis on which there is a new rear end geometry thanks to a new rear bulkhead, new shock stay & shocks, and rear stabilizer. The car also gets new parallel joints front and rear as well as a new brake unit. The radio plate is redesigned as is the engine mount and the kit also comes with Infinity’s new black black pulley & diffs.
