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April 9, 2025

Tyre compound change for EFRA 1:8 GT European C/ships

EFRA, the governing body for RC racing in Europe, has announced a change of control tyre compound for the upcoming 1:8 GT & GTE European Championships. The fourth running of the Euros for nitro and third edition for electric, MRC Leipzig host the event at their track in central Germany from June 18-21 with Italy’s PMT the official tyre supplier. Initially selecting the Q5 compound as part the new for 2025 rule that drivers must use one single compound for both axles, after testing it was discovered the the cars, especially electric, were difficult to drive due to the rear being to hard a compound. As a result, the race will now switch to the softer Q3 compound. Drivers are now also allowed to change tyres in the Main Final due to the softer compound. In Nitro it will be Natanaele Senesi who will be looking to defend his title while another Italian, Rosario Giaimo, will be looking to retain the title he won at the Naxos World track in Sicily, Italy, last year. Later this year 1:8 GT drivers will also compete for the World Championship title in Chile.

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April 9, 2025

Infinity IF15-2 redesigned F/R Hubs

Infinity has introduced a new version of the front and rear hub of their World Championship winning IF15-2 1:10 Nitro Touring Car. The front hubs, which replace the conventional front knuckle, are a complete redesign to improve the strength and rigidity of the bearings and other components to significantly enhance front drive stability. The materials used have also been changed to improve crash resistance.
In addition, the ball screw opening dimensions and shape have been optimised to achieve smoother suspension stroke. The rear hub is also completely redesigned with a wheel offset of 2mm to accommodate longer arms and additional ribs to improve overall hub rigidity. The change in suspension geometry stabilises the rear behaviour, leading to improved and stable lap times. They require the optional 8.1mm titanium ball screws which has a ball diameter that is optimised for the new rear hub.

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April 9, 2025

Hudy Short 5.5mm Socket Wrench

New from Slovakian tool manufacturer Hudy comes this Short 5.5mm Socket Wrench. The lightweight, short and compact duralumin socket is versatile and ideal for hard-to-reach locations such as shock tower mount nuts. The socket wrench is for M3 nuts, such nuts that secure offroad shocks to shock towers, nuts that connect camber linkages with C-hubs and uprights, rear arm with upright, and steering linkages with Ackermann plate. It is also ideal for mounting a touring car body shell rear wing.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

April 9, 2025

FEMCA rebrands to Asian Championships

The governing body that represents 15 nations in Asia and Australasia, FEMCA has announced a rebranding of its blue ribbon events. Previously known as the FEMCA Championships, they will now be hosted under the titles of Asian Championships with 1:12 and Touring Car the first races set to crown the ‘Asian Champions’ later this year in Foshan, China which will host the 2026 IFMAR World Championships for both categories. Under the leadership of Leonard Kee, the Far East Model Car Association (FEMCA) has been busy re-establishing its championship events following Covid. The 1:8 Offroad Championship has enjoyed great success on its return with Kyosho’s American based up & coming offroad star Phi-Long Nguyen claiming back to back titles in Vietnam last month. Part of the success of that event has been FEMCA’s move to award the host track the option to host the race for 2-years. This is in order to help the track recoup any investment made in presenting a track worthy of hosting this major international title race that includes Atsushi Hara and Kyle McBride as past champions. At the end of last year the profile of the FEMCA Touring Car Championship got a major boost when World Champion Bruno Coelho traveled to Gavin Kwok’s GDC Indoor track, where the Portuguese ace added the title to his CV ahead of former FEMCA Champion Naoto Matsukura. In making the announcement FEMCA stated, ‘FEMCA will launch the “Asia Championship” races in Asia starting this year with ISTC and 1/12 category in the city of Foshan China at the start of December. The Asia Championship will provide a platform for all racers and hobbyist in Asia Pacific to race against their peers and fellow enthusiasts. ‘ Listing the categories that will have Asian Championship status, they added, ‘The events are based in Asia and the entries will be open to all. More events and changes are abound as FEMCA makes tweaks to rules and formats to move forwards in this hobby and region.’

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April 8, 2025

Xray X4 CFF Front/Rear Lower Arms

Xray has released new CFF (Carbon Fibre Fusion) lower arms for its X4 1:10 Electric Touring Car. The lower suspension arms feature optimised flexing under dampening and with the shock being mounted in the middle of the arm, the load is evenly distributed onto the suspension arm, which increases the mechanical traction, and response of the car. Graphite hardness of the lower suspension arms is recommended for carpet tracks and even for some high traction asphalt conditions. These will provide the most consistent handling and will make the car more free in corners compared to when H or M arms are used.

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April 8, 2025

Nosram batteries for Baruffolo

Nosram has announced that top International 1:8 Offroad racer Marco Baruffolo is to use their batteries to power to eBuggies in 2025. The seven time Italian Champion, Silver State winner and IFMAR World Championship Finalist, will use the German brands batteries as part of his campaign with Kyosho, whom he joined at the end of the 2024 season. With IFMAR hosting the first ever 1:8 Electric Buggy World Championship this season, 2025 is a big year for eBuggy and on his new partnership Baruffolo said, ‘I’m really excited to join the Nosram team! This will give me a great boost during my season, and I’m excited to have the opportunity to work with Jürgen and his team. Thank you Nosram for this opportunity!’

Source: Nosram [Facebook]

April 7, 2025

RUDDOG Racing expands LiHV battery range

RUDDOG Racing has expanded its high-performance LiHV battery line with the launch of two new competition-grade models, the 7700mAh 150C/75C 7.6V LCG Stick Pack LiPo-HV Battery (RP-0798) and the 7000mAh 150C/75C 7.6V 113mm Mid Short Stick Pack LiPo-HV Battery (RP-0799). Both batteries are designed to meet the highest demands of competitive racing, offering cutting-edge cell technology, high capacity, and consistent power delivery. The RP-0798 features a low-profile LCG stick pack design with a 22.5 mm height and 7700mAh capacity – perfect for applications where a lower centre of gravity is key to performance. The RP-0799, on the other hand, was specifically developed for 1/8-scale electric buggies such as the Team Associated RC8B4 and the Xray XB8E 2025. With its 113 mm length and 25 mm height, it fits perfectly into the dedicated battery tray of these platforms and offers significantly more runtime than standard shorty packs. Both batteries utilize the latest spec silicon graphene lithium-polymer cells with a continuous discharge rate of 75C and peak rate of 150C. The improved internal resistance ensures consistent, powerful performance on the track and both batteries are EFRA and BRCA homologated, making them fully legal for national and international competitions.

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April 7, 2025

MonacoRC Droop Ring Gauge

New from MonacoRC comes this Droop Ring Gauge which is the ideal solution for accurately measuring suspension arm height, while keeping your pit table tidy and stylish. Made using 3D printing technology, the body is lightweight and durable, with a matte black finish and white printed values that offer great contrast and easy reading. Each printed measurement is highly precise, ensuring consistent and reliable usage over time. The measuring discs are made of carbon fibre, with a sleek, technical look, and fit perfectly inside the central ring through an integrated slot. When you’re done using them, just press gently with your finger to slide them upward and release them from the ring.

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