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February 3, 2025

2025 IFMAR 1:8 Elec. Offroad Worlds – Stage 1 Report

IFMAR has published the Stage 1 Report for the inaugural 1:8 Electric Offroad World Championship confirming the first World title of 2025 will be decided in Portugal from August 26-30th. With Spain hosting the 19th running of the 1:8 Nitro Buggy Worlds last September, their Southern European neighbours will open this new chapter in offroad racing as Associação Clube Moto Galos Barcelos host the first eBuggy Worlds at their 310m track in Barcelos, which is located in the north of the country. While the World Cup Race hosted last April, a precursor to establishing a World Championship for a class, struggled to attract entries, given the growing significance of the 1:8 eBuggy market and the lure of a World title, all the leading manufacturers and their star drivers are expected to travel to Barcelos one month before making the trip to Sydney, Australia for the 1:10 Offroad Worlds. Having previously hosted the 2022 EFRA 1:8 Nitro Buggy European Championship, won by former World Champion David Ronnefalk, and home to the annual International Buggy Challenge (IBC), won in 2023 by World Championship Top Qualifier Juan Carlos Canas, the home track of World Championship finalist Joao Figueiredo is sure to put on an event that reflects the significance of this new World Championship. Red RC is looking forward to making the trip to Portugal in August for this new WC which is the first of four stops on our 2025 IFMAR World Championship coverage tour.

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January 21, 2025

Philippine Masters ’25 track revealed

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.

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December 20, 2024

Protoform PTzero1 190mm Touring Car Body

While no longer the dominant racing invested touring car body shell producer it once was, Protoform has just released its latest competition 1:10 Electric Touring Car Racing offering, the PTzero1. The high-downforce, low-profile aerodynamic body shell has been engineered to meet the demands of today’s blisteringly fast 190mm touring cars. Returning on the PTzero1 are PROTOform’s signature Mounting Marks inside the front wheel arches, allowing you to choose your body positions in 2mm increments up to +8mm. In addition, there are markings on the hood and rear bumper to easily line up your body posts. The included decal sheet features protective decals for body posts to enhance durability. This body is designed to meet Global Body Spec rules and is made in the USA from high-quality, super-durable polycarbonate. It’s available in two weights: PRO-Lite (0.5mm), and Light Weight (0.65mm). Included with the PTzero1 are PF’s convenient plastic wing buttons and under-wing “nuts”, with M3 mounting screws. A decal sheet, window masks, and overspray film complete the package.

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February 15, 2024

Protoform 1970 Plymouth Barracuda for VTA Class

A big category in its home US market, Protoform as released a 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Clear Body for the VTA Class. They are once again throwing it back to the glory days of American road racing with the latest entry in their line of bodies for Vintage Trans-Am racing. From its muscular stance and hood scoop to the deep-set front grille and built-in rear spoiler, all the details of the classic Mopar are faithfully recreated in 1:10 detail. This body is made from high-quality polycarbonate in the USA and includes an extensive decal sheet with fender stripes along with window masks.

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August 4, 2023

Protoform Venturi GT 1:28 body

Having released the Venturi GT 1:10 body back in June, Protoform has now released a 1:28 version for high-competition 1:28 racing. The Venturi combines scale looks with all-out performance on the track for your Mini-Z or other 1:28 scale 98mm wheelbase on-road car. Venturi GT takes inspiration from a new wave of hypercars, featuring a low-CG, cab-forward design sure to provide exceptional handling characteristics while also looking stunning on the track. The super low-slung hood and raised wheel arches give the Venturi an aggressive GT-style aesthetic, while the deeply sculpted side panels provide superior side bite and overall body rigidity. The body is made in the USA from lightweight, high-quality, super-durable polycarbonate and comes complete with decal sheet including windshield headers and number plates and wing mounting hardware.

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June 22, 2023

Protoform Venturi GT 190mm body

Protoform has released the Venturi GT body, a new contender in the popular USGT class. Combining scale looks with performance on the track, the Venturi GT takes inspiration from a new wave of hypercars, featuring a low-CG, cab-forward design sure to provide exceptional handling characteristics while also looking stunning on the track. The super low-slung hood and raised wheel arches give the Venturi an aggressive GT-style aesthetic, while the deeply sculpted side panels provide superior side bite and overall body rigidity. The rear wing features two trim lines: a lower 10mm tall line for USGT-sanctioned racing, and a taller cut line for no-holds-barred club racing where extra rear downforce is needed. Fully approved for competition by USGT rules, Venturi GT is produced in high-quality clear polycarbonate, coming in at around 85-90g race-ready weight. A comprehensive decal sheet including windshield headers and number plates, wing mounting hardware, and paint-then-peel overspray film are all included.

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April 7, 2023

Protoform ARRMA Ford Mustang

Protoform has released a 1:7 NASCAR Ford Mustang for ARRMA owners. In 2022, NASCAR completely refreshed the look of their cars to add more details of their street counterparts and now Protoform has captured all the details of the 1:1 Cup Series Mustang for owners of the Infraction and Limitless chassis. Officially licensed by both NASCAR and Ford, this body comes clear so that you can paint it up in your favourite NASCAR driver’s scheme or create your own with the included numbers and sponsor decals. It includes a full set of detailed graphics such as windshield frames, sponsor logos, and side skirts. The body is made in the USA from durable 1.5mm thick high-quality polycarbonate with paint-then-peel overspray film. Also included are a custom add-on front splitter and rear spoiler with mounting hardware to complete the super-scale look.

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January 19, 2023

Protoform 1:28/Mini-Z P63 Body

Protoform has released its first aerodynamic solution for high-competition 1:28 scale racing with the release of the pocket sized P63. A name and body style that 1:10 scale touring car fans will be familiar with, the P63 is now available for your Mini-Z or other 1:28 scale 98mm wheelbase on-road car. This ultra-high downforce, super low-CG aerodynamic body shell was designed with the racer in mind, catering to the Super Stock and Modified 1:28 racing classes.

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