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June 24, 2026

Edmunds joins Sparko

Having been without a 1:8 Buggy sponsor since his departure from the Mayako Youth Mentoring Program last year, Australian offroad talent Jayden Edmunds has been announced as Sparko Racing’s latest team recruit. The 20-year-old from Adelaide native has already proved himself as a formidable competitors and brings a wealth of experience and an impressive list of achievements to the Taiwanese manufacturer. A winner and multiple podium finisher in the Asia Buggy Championships, on the announced Edmunds, who represents Schumacher in 1:10 Offroad, said, ‘Super happy for this to be announced! A massive thank you to Jaden Power for the opportunity to be apart of the team for a long term partnership, I’ll be with the team for the rest of 2026 and 2027. Lots of time and thought went into this decision and I’m confident I made the right one for a long term home.’

Source: Sparko Racing [sparkoracing.com]

June 24, 2026

Ielasi Tuned power for Hamon’s nitro racing return

Hot on the heels of the announcement he was joining Capricorn for his return to nitro onroad racing, Australia’s Jeff Hamon completes an all Italian package with the news he has joined Ielasi Tuned engines. Set to use the Daniele Ielasi engines, the World Championship finalist will run their specific engines in both 1:8 Onroad and 1:8 GT progams. On the announcement Hamon said, ‘Really happy to be joining Team Ielasi! It was an easy decision to choose Ielasi Engines for my return to nitro racing. Their performance, quality, and championship winning pedigree speak for themselves. A huge thank you to Danielle and Sabrina for the opportunity to represent the legendary World Championship winning Ielasi brand. I’m excited for what lies ahead and can’t wait to hit the track!’

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]

June 23, 2026

Reflex Racing GX28 Weighted Chassis with Tungsten Weights

1:28 Specialists Reflex Racing has released a Weighted Chassis with Tungsten Weights for its GX28 kits. This optional chassis gives you the ability to add 5 pcs of our 2g tungsten weights to your car at the lowest point possible. These weights allow you to play with the weight bias as well as making the car about 3.2-3.5g heavier overall. The US company suggest adhering the front 3 weights with a small drop of CA or E6000 for easier removal. Also new for the GX28 are optional 3 and 4 degree Caster Bulkheads.

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June 23, 2026

Revolution Design B84 Lightweight Ring Gear Set

Revolution Design has released a Lightweight Ring Gear Set for the Team Associated B84 1:10 4WD Buggy. The innovative 2-piece design offers massive weight savings with the reduction in rotating mass leading to a more agile and faster buggy. With the Lightweight Ring Gear Set, you can take your drivetrain efficiency to the next level – perfect for both highly competitive Stock racing and high-powered Modified classes. The original factory part features a heavy, one-piece steel gear design that weighs in at 13.4 grams. Revolution Design (RDRP) completely re-engineered this component by utilising a smart 2-piece construction. The RDRP set features a hard-anodized aluminium differential cover paired with a separate steel ring gear and weighs an incredibly light 7.3 grams. This significantly reduces the rotational mass at a critical point in the drivetrain. Since the B84 uses two differentials, this upgrade provides a total weight reduction of 12 grams per car.

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June 23, 2026

T-Works IFB8 Peek Shock Shaft Guides Maintenance Set

T-Works has added its Peek Shock Shaft Guides Maintenance Set for the Infinity IFB8 1:8 Buggy. Made from upgraded PEEK (Polyether ether ketone) material they offer heat-resistant, ultra-wear-resistant, high-strength, and longer service life. Compared with POM (Polyoxymethylene) they also comprehensively improve performance through creating a smoother more durable high precision suspension.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

June 22, 2026

Menicucci joins Sunpadow Batteries

Sunpadow has announced top Italian Electric Touring Car racer Alessio Menicucci has joined their official team. The multiple Italian Champion and European Championship Finalist previously ran EZpower and makes to the official move to the Chinese battery manufacturer where he joins long time chassis sponsor team-mate Bruno Coelho. Following former Xray driver Coelho to Infinity in 2025, Menicucci and also running Hobbywing electronic, Menicucci now has an identical race package to the World Champion.

Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]

June 22, 2026

Hamon joins Capricorn for 1:8 Onroad | GT program

Capricorn has announced that top Australian nitro racer Jeff Hamon will be an official team driver for the 2026 season. The 1:8 GT World Championship podium finisher and 1:8 Onroad Worlds Finalist will represent the Italian manufacturer in both categories, using the Quantum in 1:8 Onroad and LAB GT2 for GT. Reacting to the announcement, Hamon said, ‘I am incredibly excited to join the Capricorn team! For me, Capricorn has always been the Ferrari of RC racing. The passion, engineering excellence, attention to detail and performance behind the brand are qualities I have admired since its very beginning. It is truly special to now be part of such an iconic team. I would like to sincerely thank Patrizio for the opportunity and trust to represent Capricorn on and off the track. I’m looking forward to this exciting new chapter and to achieving great results together!’

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

June 22, 2026

Takashima D-13 Mi10 | A800RR V2 Easylock Battery mount

Takashima D-13 has released the second generation of its Easylock Battery Holder system for Schumacher’s Mi10 and Awesomatix A800RR electric touring cars. Designed to simplify battery changes, the system allows racers to quickly remove and secure the battery by simply pressing and rotating the carbon battery retainer, making pit work faster and more convenient. To accommodate the latest generation of ultra-low-profile LiPo batteries, the V2 holder features a completely revised height range, from adjusting the shims supporting battery heights from 17mm to 23mm. This ensures compatibility with a wider range of modern battery packs while helping racers take advantage of lower centre-of-gravity setups. One of the key improvements of the V2 design is the updated locating pin length. With spring steel chassis becoming increasingly popular in electric touring car racing, the original locating pins often required trimming before installation. To eliminate this extra step, all V2 locating pins are now manufactured with a 1mm length, making them directly compatible with ultra-thin spring steel chassis and providing a true bolt-on solution for users. Combining quick battery changes, expanded battery compatibility and improved chassis integration, the V2 Quick Release Battery Holder offers a practical upgrade for modern touring car racers.

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