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.
Continuing with the release of options parts for its 802GTX, Italian specialist nitro onroad chassis manufacturer BMT has released new ergal suspension arms for its 1:8 GT chassis. Machined from 7075 Aluminium and finished with a black hard coated process, the arms are a direct replacement for the kits standard plastic arms given greater rigidity and precision.
New from Team Titan is this Droop Gauge designed for use in setting the droop on 1:10 onroad cars. The light weight and small size all in 1 integrated gauge features two 10mm chassis block and a droop measure wheel. The droop gauge can measure the wheel axle height from 21.5mm to 24.5mm and 0.2mm steps make 16 different numbers can be measure and setup.
LHo Racing, the brand founded by leading German onroad racer & Shepherd team driver Lars Hoppe, has expanded its line-up of high-performance carbon fibre body mounts. In addition to the already popular and widely used mounts for Blitz and Matrix bodies, LHo now introduces a new range designed specifically for the new unique shape of the PIP Aero APEX body shell. These ultra-lightweight mounts provide a perfect fit, reducing body flex and increasing downforce for improved stability on the track. Available for Shepherd, Capricorn, and ARC chassis, they offer racers a competitive edge with enhanced aerodynamics.
Source: LHo Racing [lho-racing.de]
As a follow-up to the release of the Limited Edition Gold version last September, Italian engine tuner Reds Racing has announced the addition of the 721 Superveloce PRO-X Factory Team to its competition engine line-up for 2025. This latest evolution builds upon the success of their Limited Edition Gold version and stands as a testament to their team’s success throughout 2024. Just like its limited edition precursor, the engine features an Ultra Tuned Crankshaft and sleeve by Mario Rossi. This special tuning to the crankshaft increases engine power noticeably while maintaining excellent fuel mileage. The crankshaft is hand-rebalanced to minimise vibration at high speeds. Reds Racing’s RTX Rotating Backplate reduces friction between the connecting rod and backplate, improving stability at idle, boosting engine power, and optimising fuel efficiency for extended runtime. A new Cooling Head Design features a lower centre of gravity for enhanced car handling, superior aerodynamics for reduced drag, and improved cooling efficiency. High-Protection Bearings include a double-seal front bearing for durability and stability, along with a 9-ball rear ceramic bearing for reliability under extreme conditions.
Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]
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.
On the week before the prestige annual Florida Winternats event, the third round of the long running Florida Onroad Gas State Series (FORGASS) was held at the Nuggets Ranch Raceway in Arcadia, Florida. With many racers using it as practice for the upcoming 49th running of the Winternats, there was a good attendance and in 1:10 Sedan it was the Infinity of Junior Castellanos that dominant all weekend. Topping every qualifier to start the half hour final as Top Qualifier, Castellanos pulled clear of his rivals in the race having a 2-lap advantage over Will Carrera, debuting his new Capricorn LAB C04, at the finish. Despite suffering multiple setbacks in the race, Infinity driver Jerry Guerra was able to recover and steal third place to complete the podium. In 1:8 Open, it was Shepherd driver Alex Esser who set the early qualifying pace but setting the fastest 4-minute time in the 3rd of the four qualifiers Capricorn driver Joachim Bruneau took the TQ ahead of Esser. While Esser would get to the front and lead for the majority of the final, he retired with 5-minutes to go handing the lead and win to Bruneau with the Mugen Seiki of Steve Hernandez finishing second as nitro onroad stalwart Greg Esser’s Shepherd filled the final step on the podium.
Japanese engine manufacturer O.S. Engines has released its latest .21 1:8 Onroad engine, the MAX-R21 VER.2. The blue head Max series, with new laser design, is developed for 1:8 onroad racing to offer excellent cost performance that can be easily used in races for entry level to sports users. The crankshaft and carburettor have been revised from the previous model for more ease of use. Coming complete with an RP7 plug, exhaust seal ring, dust cap set (3mm/16mm/18mm), flywheel collet and 8.5mm reducer (purple), the engine is also offered as a combo with an EFRA2165 pipe set.
