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January 12, 2026

ZooRacing Hyena 1:10 LMH TC | Zerda 1:12 GT Bodies

German body shell producer ZooRacing kicks of the 2026 season with two new releases, the Hyena 1:10 LHM Touring Car body and its first entry into the 1:12 GT category with the Zerda 1:12 GT Pan car body. The Hyena is the second hypercar body designed for the next generation of touring car racing. The difference between the popular Hyrax and the Hyena is the focus on more steering, more agile cornering, by also less low design of the body and cap to fit a bit older chassis. The longer front and larger front splitter allow more downforce and the higher, but shorter rear end gives the Hyena a better rotation on all types of tracks. Key aerodynamic features include an optimised front end with the aggressive front splitter and sculpted fenders minimising turbulence and generate high front-end grip. A sleek, realistic cockpit area reduces air resistance while maintaining high-speed stability while precision-formed side channels guide air around the body to reduce drag and improve rear-end balance. The integrated rear diffuser and large rear wing provide maximum traction while keeping air turbulence under control.

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January 12, 2026

Harper wins at EWS R3 as two Champions crowned early

Round 3 of the Essex Winter Series took place yesterday at the popular British series’ regular venue in the South-East of the UK where a win for Schumacher’s Elliot Harper keeps the championship wide open while Zak Finlay and Dan Blake secured titles. Harper secured pole position in the LRP Modified class, but he had a tight battle with Kyle Branson throughout. Branson, who took the win at Round 1 of the series in October, topped the opening round with his Awesomatix, before Harper took control to win the remaining rounds. The winner at Round 2 of the series, Alex Thurston, lined up third with his Mugen Seiki, ahead of Xray’s Harley Eldridge and the Schumacher of Peter Eagles. In the final, Elliott remained in control and quickly opened up a lead at the front ahead of Branson. The battle on track was for third, with Harley continually closing in on Alex. After keeping the pressure on, Eldridge finally found a way past Thurston in the final minute of the race to move to a podium position. Almost at the same moment, Branson tapped a corner, damaging his car. He held on to second place, but Eldridge quickly closed in. Branson did all he could to keep Eldridge behind, but with a damaged car it proved difficult, leading to Eldridge making an excellent high-speed pass through the infield section on the penultimate lap to add to Branson’s injury, Thurston then also managed to sneak through on the final lap to secure a podium result. All this action left Harper to cruise to victory at the front. This keeps the overall championship wide open, with Harper, Thurston and Branson each having a win with two rounds of the series left to run.

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January 12, 2026

Team EAM batteries for Jin Sawada

The older of Japan’s very fast electric touring car siblings, Jin Sawada has switched to Team EAM batteries for 2026. Joining his brother in representing Xray at the end of last season, Jin makes the move from Sunpadow Batteries to the American Team EAM brand. Set for a busy race program in 2026 that includes contesting both the 1:12 and ISTC World Championships at the Hongyu GDC facility in China, on his new sponsorship the 2024 Japanese National Champion said, ‘I’m happy to be part of this team. There are a wide variety of high-performance battery types available from EAM, so I can choose the one that suits my different cars and track conditions.’

Source: Team EAM [teameamotorsports.com]

January 12, 2026

Blitz GT7 1:8 GT Bodyshell

Body shell producer Blitz has released it latest 1:8 GT body shell the GT7. With 2024 European Champion Natanaele Senesi involved in the development of the GT7, it is designed to cope with the new rubber Sweep D Tyres as well as slicks from GRP and PMT, with the body length has also been increased by 10mm compared to the GT6. It also has enlarged front and rear wheel arch areas and two pre-set wheel arch lines. When using the PMT tyres, it is recommended to use the front tangent for the best stability, while the rear arch line can be used when using Sweep tyres. There is a total of 9mm of space between the front and rear arch line for adjusting the car’s steering characteristics. Available in standard 1.0mm thickness option, this weighs 287 grams, while the lightweight 0.7mm thickness option weighs 198 gram. The body included Type S rear wing and dedicated wing screws, combined with the new rear centre wing which provides better overall balance and dedicated wing screws. Also shipped with the headlights and window masking decals, the body design follows IFMAR GT rule and is pending EFRA Approval.

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January 9, 2026

Serpent’s Catanzani confirmed for inaugural Nitro Party

Currently one of the fastest Nitro Onroad racers in the World, Serpent’s Andrea Catazani is the latest top international driver to be confirmed for the inaugural Nitro Party race in Foshan, China, later this month. The 20-year-old Italian, who was the Top Qualifier at both the IFMAR 1:8 Onroad and the 1:8 GT World Championships at the end of the last year, joins the already stacked entry in making the trip to the new Hongyu GDC facility for its first major nitro onroad event. The reigning Italian GT Champion, he joins compatriots Alessio Mazzeo, Natanaele Senesi, and Filippo Domanin for the first edition of what the 2026 ISTC World Championship host venue plans to build into a major annual event on the nitro racing calendar. Other confirmed entries for the January 24-25th race include Infinity’s Naoto Matsukura and Genius Racing’s Bernard-Alain Arnaldi.

Source: Hongyu GDC [Facebook]

January 9, 2026

Schumacher Neon MTC Alloy Link Mount Conversion

Schumacher has released this Alloy Link Mount Conversion for its Neon Mini Touring Car. The alloy link mount conversion lowers the centre of gravity of the car, therefore improving it’s handling. The number of components within the conversion is reduced compared to kit specification, making the car easier to maintain and giving improved access to the diff and spool.

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January 9, 2026

Hong Nor iX5B 1:8 Electric Buggy

Having shown images of a prototype of its 1:8 electric buggy in November, Hong Nor has now released official images of the production version of the iX5B. The Taiwanese manufacturer, who returned to the competitive 1:8 Buggy market with the release of its all new XB5 last Summer, say the new electric kit represents a significant milestone in their return to buggy, with its innovation, performance, and durability. The IX5B is scheduled for official release in mid-February.

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January 9, 2026

RC Discharger Firmware Update Micro SD Card

Discharger specialist RC Discharger has introduced a new solution for updating charger firmware at the track without a Windows laptop. The RC Discharger Firmware Update Micro SD Card is a pre-loaded card that allows users to bypass Windows driver conflicts and PC connections entirely. It is the perfect solution for racers who need a quick update to the latest v1.17 firmware or for those running Mac/Linux systems who previously couldn’t run the update software. Key Features of the solution are the ability to do PC-Free Updates and perform critical firmware flashes directly on the charger via the built-in SD slot. Every card is formatted and tested to match iCharger’s specific file system requirements and the universal compatibility works with the 308DUO, 406DUO, 4010DUO, DX6, DX8, DX12, 456DUO, 458DUO, and 4512DUO.

Source: RC Discharger [rcdischarger.com]