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August 10, 2026

Krazed Builds 7XF TRF421 FWD Conversation Kit

Bringing us the A12F Veyron Kit F1 earlier this year, US based Krazed Builds has announced the up coming release of its 7XF kit, an innovative Front Wheel Drive kit designed for the TRF421 1:10 Electric Touring Car from Tamiya. It was designed with the focus of keeping all the original TRF421 parts used and no chasing down random ones from other suppliers. Starting from the ground up they designed a 7075-T6 Aluminium chassis focused on tunability with symmetrical flex in the right places giving control and power where its needed. They have maximised stability in the rear suspension so the front can do its job. Moving the stock motor mount forward they were able to maintain balance with performance and keep all electronics in a nested area for controlled weight transfer. This leaves room for drivers to fine tune their balance on scales. Not being a fan of stacking all the weight over the front tires and hoping the rear stays planted, this helped create what Krazed Builds believe is a better transfer of weight on and off power. The 3D printed bumper has the ability to use popular cylindrical weights with Awesomatix making these in 5 gram and 10 gram units that have a threaded centre hole. Adding a Carbon Fiber upper bumper brace drivers can attach up to 70 grams directly in front of their wheels. They also added a few extra locations towards the rear to attach these weights as well as the popular stick on ones. In addition to the 7075-T6 Alloy chassis, the 7XF kit also includes 2mm Carbon Fibre front and rear top decks while in the rear it comes with a new 4mm Carbon Fibre body mount plus 2 carbon shims for the rear shock tower mounts. You also get two new Carbon Fibre Battery holders plus a belt for the new driveline.

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August 10, 2026

SuperRad Super9RH SR-12 1:12 LMH body

Having released the Super9RH SR-37 for the 1:10 LMH class earlier in the year, US body shell manufacturer SuperRad Competition Bodyshells is now producing it in a 1:12 version, the Super9RH-12. Designed for the emerging 1:12 LMH class, the new shell is produced from .020” polycarbonate, wing, decal sheet, and window mask.

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August 9, 2026

Coelho gives Infinity first European Touring Car title

Bruno Coelho has secured Infinity’s first European 1:10 Electric Touring Car Championship, the Portuguese driver securing the title for a fourth time at the 25th running of the EFRA Championships today in Luxembourg. Last holding the title in 2023, starting on pole position at Mini Circuit “Ville de Luxembourg” the reigning World Champion would controlled A1 from start to finish ahead of the Awesomatix of second place qualifier Simon Lauter with his team-mate Lucas Urbain completing the Top 3. As the drivers lined-up for A2, Coelho would walk off the drivers stand, an over voltage battery in pre-tech ruling him out of the race. Leading away the field, Lauter would look to have taken control of the race ahead of defending Champion Michal Orlowski but starting to close the gap the Schumacher driver executed an impressive pass coming onto the main straight as the race approached the final minute and a half mark. The finishing order Orlowski, Lauter, and Urbain. With all on the line in A3, with numerous drivers still able to claim the title, Coelho and Lauter made an early break. Running in formation for most of the race, Lauter would put in an impressive final lap getting right on the rear bumper of Coelho’s Speciale IF14. Launching it at the line, contact ensuing, Coelho would take it by 3/1000ths of a second to claim the overall title ahead of Lauter with Orlowski completing the podium. In the Spec class the event would also see a former champion retake the title as Awesomatix’s Max Mächler claimed the win 8-years after his previous title. It was to be an all Awesomatix podium with Olivier Bultynck and Louis Kretschmer 2nd and 3rd while outgoing Champion Adam Izsay finished 4th for Xray. In FWD, Xray’s Stefan Schulz took the title from the TQ after winning the opening two A-Main encounters.

Image: EFRA/Trackside RC Media [Facebook]

August 8, 2026

Coelho Top Qualifier at European Championships

Infinity’s Bruno Coelho is the Top Qualifier at the EFRA 1:10 Electric Touring Car European Championships in Luxembourg. Winner of last month’s Warm Up Race at Mini Circuit “Ville de Luxembourg”, the World Champion opened qualifying with a TQ run on Friday evening which he then backed up with a another fastest tme in the 5th & final round today. Opting to sit out Q1 to save tyres, Awesomatix’s Simon Lauter would secure second spot as he set the fastest times in Q3 & 4. As the reigning Champion, Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski will try to defend that title from 3rd on the grid, the Pole postng a TQ run in the second round. Racing at his home track, Lucas Urbain took his Awesomatix to P4 on the grid with Alexander Hagberg completing the Top half of the grid ahead of his new Xray team-mate Marc Rheinard. In Spec, Max Mächler will start on pole in his quest to retake the title he last held in 2018. Awesomatix team-mate Olivier Bultynck and Louis Kretschmer start 2nd & 3rd with defending Champion Adam Izsay fourth for Xray. In FWD, Xray’s Stefan Schulz is the Top Qualifier.

Image: Infinity [Facebook]

August 8, 2026

Capelli K6 1:6 Competition Kart

After more than two years of development, the Capelli K6 is now officially available. A passion project of the Australian company’s owner Ryan Capel, it was designed from the ground up as a purpose-built 1:6 electric competition kart and introduces a new category to RC racing by combining the driving characteristics of full-size KZ racing karts with the performance expected from modern competition RC chassis. The forged carbon fibre two-piece chassis incorporates a central pitching damper system to control chassis movement while maintaining consistent rear tyre contact. Extensive adjustment is available including camber, caster, toe, Ackermann, ride height, stub axle / kingpin offset and roll centre, allowing the chassis to be tuned across a wide range of track conditions. A key feature of the design is an adjustable mass positioned opposite the motor to optimise lateral weight distribution. The position of the weight can be fine-tuned to suit different electronics and track conditions, while optional weights further expand the tuning range.

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August 8, 2026

Xpress AT1S | XQ3S Matte Carbon Chassis Upgrade Sets

Hong Kong 1:10 electric touring car manufacturer Xpress has released new matte carbon chassis and upgrade packages for both their Arrow AT1S and Execute XQ3S models. With S standing for Sport spec, the sets offer an upgrade from the budget friendly FRP material used in the original kits. For the Arrow AT1S the kit includes a 2.25mm Matte Carbon Chassis together with a Matte Carbon 2.0mm Top Deck, Propeller Shaft Float System Linkage, Upper Bulkhead, Front & Rear Shock Towers. For the Execute XQ3S the set includes a 2.25mm Matte Carbon Chassis and Matte Carbon Rear Body Post Mount. Each part is also available separately.

Source: Xpress [rc-xpress.com]

August 7, 2026

Blitz MSX 1:10 GT Body

Body shell producer Blitz has added a new 1:10 GT body to its line-up with the release of the MSX. Based on the iconic Honda NSX, Blitz say it offers excellent performance in a realistic looking form. The MSX comes complete with rear wing, window mask, and high-quality light decals, and is offered in three thickness options. The Standard version is produced from 0.7mm polycarbonate while the Light Weight is 0.5mm, and for the ultimate performance gains there is a 0.4mm Extra Light option.

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August 7, 2026

VP-Pro XB8’26 Front Bumper

VP-Pro has updated its range of Front Bumpers to include the latest version of the Xray XB8 1:8 Buggy. Made from high-quality durable material and redesigned to better protect the front and chassis, this new version bumper is a more compact shape to allow direct access to the differential. A direct replacement fit, the bumper comes packaged as 2-pieces.

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]