New from Infinity for its World Championship winning IF15-2 1:10 Nitro Touring Car are these Light Weight Wheel Shafts. Manufactured using a hybrid structure of hard-anodised 7075 aluminium alloy for the main body and titanium for the axle shaft threads, this achieves a high level of strength and weight reduction. The weight is reduced by 1.9g compared to the normal steel shafts (4.5g) which is about 10g reduction in rotating mass for one unit.
Infinity has introduced a new Long Life Clutch Spring for its World Championship winning IF18-3 1:8 Onroad chassis. A special manufacturing process ensures long life and consistent performance. As the overall length is approximately 11mm, Infinity has also created Spring holder for the new long life clutch spring, the surface of which is silver to distinguish it from the R0251-06 (Black) clutch spring holder (black).
Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]
The organisers of the Philippine Masters has revealed the Circulo Verde Race Track which will host Asia’s most high profile 1:8 Offroad event of the year from April 30-May 4. The 13th running of the Philippine Masters, track designer and accomplished offroad racer Edward Sio has overseen the work which includes the track being newly re-surfaced and oiled. Tweaking the layout in some sections and they have also added some additional jumps for more actions on this always popular track. Last year the Manila event was once again won by World Champion Davide Ongaro in a final that saw the legendary Atsushi Hara lead for almost half the final. With the Philippines famed as a holiday destination, the event has a truly unique vibe living up to the nations tourism tagline ‘It’s More Fun in the Philippines’. Holding the same status as the TITC in Thailand does among onroad racers, once again Philippine Masters ’25 will form part of Scotty Ernst’s Asian Buggy Championships as the second stop of four races that make up the championship’s third season.
Last weekend the annual Miami RC Grand Prix took place at Homestead Speedway where the Infinity of DJ Apolaro took the 1:10 Nitro Touring Car win. With a number of European drivers making the trip across the Atlantic, the Touring Car class had the current World Champion Jilles Groskamp show up with the Dutchman securing the TQ by 2-seconds from DJ Apolaro with the Mugen of Brian Thomas completing the Top 3 in qualifying. With the weather constantly changing from day to day, as well as the track conditions, after some wind and rain the Final got cut from 45-minute to half an hour. For Apolaro his original plan was to do a tyre change, but after some strategy changes and conversations with his mechanic (Ricardo Garri), they decided to take the risk and go with very large tyres, less tyre split and drive a smart race. At the start, Apolaro was able to stay close enough to Groskamp and not let him get a large gap. Keeping his lead under 3 seconds, when the World Champion stopped half way into the race for a tyre change, Apolaro had the lead and with his car running in the window in terms of tyre size he maintained the lead coming home with about a 10 second lead over Groskamp. Making it an all Infinity podium Jerry Guerra secured third position.
Source: DJ Apolaro/Wallace Motorsport [wallacemotorsports.net]
New for its back to back World Championship winning IF15 1:10 Nitro Touring Car platform, Infinity introduces this Stainless Rear Stiffener Set. Mounted in the opening at the rear of the main chassis, it increases chassis rigidity at the rear end of the chassis and increases weight by approximately 13g to ensure stable rear grip. It is also effective when the track surface is high grip and traction roll occurs. Used with G230 Carbon Rear Stiffener Set you van expand the range of setting.
View Stainless Rear Stiffener Set components here
New from double Onroad World Champions Infinity comes this new Clutch Nut Adjustment Tool for both 1:10 and 1:8 Onroad use. The adjustment tool fits directly onto clutch nuts such as that on the IF18-3 and IF15-2 with the flat top surface making it easy to apply force when tightening the nut and enables easy installation even with hard clutch springs.
Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]
Infinity has released a new optional Hybrid Steering Knuckle set for their IF11 1:10 Formula chassis. Featuring titanium axle shafts and duralumin steering knuckles the Hybrid has been designed to expand the adjustability options for the front end. Mild steering characteristics are achieved by setting the amount of trail at 3mm. The thickness of the steering knuckle is 6mm, which allows for a wider range of ride height adjustment.
Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]
Top Italian electric touring car racer Alessio Menicucci has announced he has joined Infinity following his close friend Francesco Martini and ISTC World Champion Bruno Coelho in joining the Japanese manufacturer’s new electric touring car project. A long time Xray driver, the reigning Italy National Champion announced his departure from brand back in October with it widely expected he would play a role in the move to Infinity when rumours of Coelho’s high profile switch first started to do the rounds. Making the announcement on his social media, the popular Italian posted, ‘A new chapter, a new challenge, but the same passion that has always united us! Since 2009, Francesco and I have shared our passion for this hobby, always in the same team. He started as my mentor and later became one of my closest friends. 2024 has been a year of reflection and changes, where we both felt the need for new challenges to keep the flame of our passion alive. Embracing this new project, so bold and special, was a natural choice. It’s a true honor to join the TEAM INFINITY, a prestigious team where I have the chance to reconnect with familiar faces and once again share this incredible passion. A heartfelt thank you to Francesco Martini for wanting me by his side in this new adventure, and to Kenji for making it all possible. I can’t wait to see where this journey will take us!’
Source: Alessio Menicucci [Facebook]
