May 11, 2026

3Racing Zero Cero Touring Car

3Racing has announced the upcoming release of its Zero Cero 1:10 Electric Touring Car.  Opening pre-order for their latest kit, the Hong Kong manufacturer say it is 15 years in the making.  Named after the legacy that started it all the Sakura (Zero) and Cero, this car is a complete reinvention.  95% all-new design and featuring an ultra-low centre of gravity architecture, 3Racing’s signature pink colour scheme also makes its return.  Key features of the Zero Cero include the chassis front end shortened by 15mm for sharper cornering with the full-width 77mm narrow chassis reducing lean contact in corners.  Ultra-short shock absorbers give an eye-to-eye of just 34.4mm eye-to-eye.  The kit also includes a dual-bearing differential with gasket oil seal and front triple-joint driveshaft with dual-cup for steering stability.  The carbon fibre chassis is short-cell battery compatible and some of the all-new parts also compatible with previous Gen Cero models  As a first batch bonus, due to ship on May 22, every kit will come with a free SAK-Z104B 1.2mm Steel Chassis.

View more images here


May 10, 2026

RaceOpt FFV4S Dolphin 1:10 FWD Touring Car

With the release of their FFV4 Dolphin at the start of 2025 generating lots of interest at the time, Hong Kong brand RaceOpt has updated its Front Wheel Drive Touring Car with the release of the FFV4S.  The S kit features a new dual rear long trailing arm independent suspension moving away from the single piece suspension set-up of the previous kit.  Having previously offer a limited edition Rear Suspension Conversion Kit, the updated FFV4S kit standard design of using two separate carbon fibre trailing arms helps to keep rear the wheels vertical, maximising grip and stability.

Ciew more images


May 9, 2026

Serpent legend Salven joins Ielasi Tuned

Ielasi Tuned engines has welcomed veteran 1:8 Onroad racer & Serpent legend Michael Salven to its team.  The announcement was made at this weekend’s opening round of the 2026 Euro Nitro Series at Minidrom Ettlingen in Germany.  A World Championship Top Qualifier, a European Champion, and multiple German Champion, Salven has been both successful as a racer, since joining Serpent in 1980, and as chief designer of their cars over the last three decades.  In joining Daniele Ielasi’s engine brand, a racer with whom he enjoyed many on track battles, Salven joins Serpent’s star driver Andrea Catanzani in representing the Italian company and running their Pista Team Edition engine.

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]


May 8, 2026

Awesomatix FFL-FXR Flex Links Set

New from Awesomatix comes this FFL – FXR Flex Links Set for their A800FXR FWD Touring Car.  The set drastically increases the rear chassis flex which results in increased mid-corner rotation – particularly noticeable sharper turns.  It also increases the agility while maintaining good rear-end stability, ensuring precise handling.  Awesomatix advise that the 14 piece set can be only used with #2 and #4 wheelbase settings.

View set mounted here


May 6, 2026

Club Race Hero CRH28 ‘Double Wishbone’ 1:28 chassis

Scott Jakes, the man behind Club Race Hero , the website that allows you to download, print, and race a 1:28 car, has revealed a new Double Wishbone version of the CRH28.  Jakes made headlines when he competed at the 2023 ROAR Electric On-Road Carpet Nationals with a 3D printed 1:12 car.  Shortly after, Jakes launched the Club Race Hero website to allow fellow racers download and print their own car.  After the 1:12 followed a 1:28 race chassis, 2025 a huge year for the 1:28 category, and the PN Racing approved CRH28 was added site for download in December.  Building on that platform now comes Scott’s latest work the CRH28 ‘Double Wishbone’ which is suit to created plenty of excitement for racers with 3D printers.  The car features 1:12 style steering and a long arm frontend.  It also gets a an updated rear pod and long pivot ball rear linkage.  The key element of the new file is the 8 degree reactive caster Double Wishbone.  22.6mm built in disc front wheels are also included.

Source: Club Race Hero [clubracehero.com]


May 6, 2026

Mon-tech Racing Mustang GT3 1:10 Body

Mon-tech Racing has announced their new Mustang GT3 1:10 190mm body shell.  From the legendary tracks of the WEC in the GT3 category to the breathtaking battles of the Supercars Championship in Australia, the name Mustang is synonymous with pure power and motorsport history.  To faithfully reproduce the muscular lines and complex undercut details of the Mustang GT3, the Italian bid producer pushed their technical limits and after months of rigorous design and testing developed a unique special mold.  The result of this is a 0.75mm premium polycarbonate body shell with a level of detail and formal fidelity unprecedented in the RC world.  Like every Mon-tech Racing creation, the new Mustang GT3 is conceived, designed, and manufactured entirely at our facility in Scandiano.  Designed for 1:10 competition, the Mustang GT3 features dimensions (260mm Wheelbase) that ensure compatibility with all modern 1/10 RC chassis.  The kit includes a full set of high-definition decals, window masks for easy painting, and rear wing mounting screws.

View more images here


May 6, 2026

Mikimodel MS2.0 2mm Upper Deck

Italian Yokomo distributor Mikimodel has added to its Special Parts line with the release of this 2.0mm one-piece upper deck for the Yokomo MS2.0 Electric Touring Car.  The evolution was aimed at creating a car that was easy to handle, yet smooth and with as much traction as possible.  The specific design was conceived and developed precisely for this purpose with the front end much more flexible than the much stiffer rear end.  Furthermore, the four central screws can be used to completely change the flex setting.  Using only the two central screws provides maximum flex, while using all four screws provides maximum rigidity.

Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]


May 6, 2026

Branson returms to Nitro Onroad with Ielasi Tuned

Nitro Touring Car World Championship podium finisher Kyle Branson is to make a return to nitro racing with Ielasi Tuned engines.  The British racer, who has been running competively in Electric Touring Car in recent years is making a come back to nitro in preparations for this year’s IFMAR Nitro Touring Car World Championship in Gubbio, Italy, this September.  Branson who opened his 2026 season with a win at the opening round of this year’s British Electric Touring Car National Championship, achieved 2nd place at the 2018 Nitro Worlds in Miami behind Naoto Matsukura.  On his deal with Ielasi Tuned, Branson said, ‘Huge thanks to Daniele and Sabrina for the trust in having me join their great team.  From the first time I ran the engines I was super happy with the performance and Daniele’s track support is second to none.  I’m looking forward to getting back in to nitro racing and can’t wait to hit the track soon.’

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]


Mibosport
TargetRC
VP Racing
T-Works