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May 31, 2026

Catanzani finally crowned European 1:8 GT Champions

Having led with 3-minutes to go in 2024 only to lose 2nd gear and the win, then crossed the line in 1st place only to have his fuel tank fail post tech in 2025, Serpent’s Andrea Catanzani is now finally the new EFRA 1:8 GT European Champion. Racing at the Vila Real track in Portugal, the rapid Italian would become the fourth champion of the nitro category with victory over the Genius racing team-mates of outgoing champion Filippo Beretta and two time champion Bernard-Alain Arnaldi. In qualifying it was the Raptor of World Champion Alessio Mazzeo who took the TQ honours ahead of World Championship Top Qualifier Catanzani, both drivers recording two TQ runs each but Mazzeo getting the tie-breaker with his Q5 time. Joining them directly onto the A-Main grid, Arnaldi secured 3rd, with the Q3 TQ run, ahead of Beretta. In the 45-minute final Mazzeo led them away and was leading at the half way mark when he broke a tyre and spinning out he was collected by another car which resulted in a broken servo ending his race. While Beretta took over the lead for a number of laps, it was Catazani, who set the fastest lap of the race, who led them home winning by a lap and a half. With 2024 Champion Natanaele Senesi finishing P4, it meant Catanzani’s win came ahead of all previous three champions. In GTE, Mazzeo would completed the perfect campaign securing the TQ and wrapping up the title with straight wins in A1 & A2. He was joined on the podium by the similar car of Burak Kilic, winner of A3, and Senesi. Xray’s defending Champion Adam Izsay would finish P5.

Image: Filippo Beretta [Facebook]

May 29, 2026

Xray NT1’27 Nitro Touring Car

With the 11th running of the IFMAR Nitro Touring Car World Championship just 3-months away in Gubbio, Italy, Xray has unveiled its latest 1:10 20mm contender the NT1 ’27. The latest kit from the World Champion manufacturer comes 4-years after the latest kit release, the NT1’23, the Slovakian manufacturer last releasing a 2026 Conversion Set at the end of 2025. New features of the ’27 kit include a solid carbon front shock tower and lowered rear carbon shock tower which allows wider shock mounting positions for improved stability. New front & rear shortened shocks with aluminium shock bodies & shortened shock shafts are standard. Front c4.o springs give increased mid-corner steering while c3.5 rear springs increase traction. A new radio plate offers multi-flex adjustment via adjustable bushings. Up front there is also a new carbon reinforcement brace for body post support allowing front chassis flex adjustment. The car also gets rear CVD driveshaft set for easier driveshaft setup adjustment.

View the full NT1’27 presentation here

May 29, 2026

Krazed Builds A12F Veyron Kit

US based Krazed Builds has opened pre-orders for its A12F Veyron Kit, a competition Formula 1 conversation kit for the Awesomatix A12 platform. Designed for original A12 donor cars, it features a new 7075 2mm alloy chassis and customisable suspension with the kit including necessary components for assembly and tuning, while maintaining compatibility with certain existing parts. Battery requirements are specified, emphasising the use of a 2S lipo that fits without modification. Drivers will need to provide their own axle and F1 hubs and body work to complete the build.

View Kit details & more images here

May 29, 2026

Takashima D-13 Mi10 High-Strength 3D Printed Bumper

New from Takashima D-13 comes this high-strength 3D composite printed front bumper designed specifically for Schumacher’s new Mi10 and previous Mi9 touring car platforms. The bumper features an innovative dual-durometer composite structure engineered for maximum protection and performance. The outer perimeter is printed using a high-strength premium material to provide superior overall rigidity and resistance to deformation. This ensures the bumper maintains its structural integrity during high-speed impacts while evenly distributing forces across the chassis. In contrast, the inner energy-absorbing core utilises a flexible TPU honeycomb matrix. This design delivers a progressive compression effect upon impact, effectively absorbing and dampening crash energy to protect critical components such as the main chassis, front shock tower, and bulkheads. Compared to traditional solid composite bumpers, this dual-material design offers vastly superior crash protection while weighing in at a lightweight 10.2 grams. Additionally, its rapid rebound characteristics minimise car bounce and disruption immediately following a deflection, significantly improving on-track stability and long-term durability.

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May 29, 2026

T-Works X5B | X3GT Light Weight P1 Wheel Hubs

Releasing more option parts for Hong Nor owners, T-works has released these Light Weight P1 Wheel Hubs that work on both the X5B 1:8 Buggy platform and the Taiwanese manufacturer’s World Championship winning X3GT 1:8 GT platform. Manufactured from 7075-T6 aluminium and finished with black hard anodising, they feature a lightweight design that boosts acceleration, handling and fuel efficiency. The original Hong Nor hex hub features a P1.25 thread while T-Work’s adopts the popular P1 thread for compatibility with most aftermarket hex nuts. Coming as a pack of hubs, T-works also offers the hubs in wider +1mm and +2mm options which are sold as a pair and offer greater stability and grip.

View wider hub set here

May 29, 2026

Reedy Power Retro ’80s 15-Turn Brushed Motor

Legendary US electronics brand Reedy has unveiled the Retro ’80s 15-Turn Motor, a faithful tribute to Mike Reedy and the iconic Reedy Modifieds Ultra Series motors that dominated RC racing in the late 1980s. The new motor captures the spirit of the original Ultra Series brushed motors, known among racers for their legendary performance and role in countless victories on and off road. With its classic 15-turn machine-wound armature, the Retro ’80s model delivers strong performance that echoes the high-output modified motors racers fondly remember from R/C’s golden era. “Reedy Modifieds powered race winners around the world in a wide variety of racing classes” said Rick Hohwart, Reedy Department Manager. “We wanted to create something that feels true to that heritage whether it’s installed to race or to complete a replica that looks and runs just like the real thing from that period.”

Source: Reedy [associatedelectrics.com]

May 28, 2026

Kyosho Mini-Z ‘Carpet Track 50’

With its urethane “Grand Prix Circuit 50′ track the gold standard for Mini-Z and 1:28 racing for decades, Kyosho has just unveiled the ‘Mini-Z Carpet Track 50’ track system which is made using specialised carpet material. With the basic set containing 40 pieces, the biggest highlight of the new track is its 5mm thick sublime grip making it the perfect home circuit, but it’s also great for gathering with friends to set up a pop-up track in a meeting room or recreational facility for racing. The joints have been redesigned to be easier to install, instead of using screw holes it now features an Easy Lock – just a 60-degree twist of the joint. Just like the urethane ‘Grand Prix Circuit 50’, a full line-up of Expansion Sets, Large Corners, and 90-degree Fence Sets are being released simultaneously, giving you total freedom over your course layouts. A much slimmer track material the new Mini-Z Carpet Track 50 is not compatible with the conventional track.

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May 28, 2026

Jetko J-ONE 1:8 Truggy Race Tyre

Tyre manufacturer Jetko has released the 1:8 Truggy version of its J-One tyre. Originally released as a buggy tyre at the beginning of 2024, the J-One is engineered for maximum traction and stability in high-performance 1:8 Truggy racing. Its tread features tightly packed, stretched hexagonal pins that create a large, consistent contact patch for exceptional forward drive and corner speed on high-grip surfaces. The reinforced layout provides strong side bite and predictable handling under heavy Truggy loads. Flexible belt technology minimises tyre growth at high speeds, improving stability and consistency throughout a run. Jetko recommend the tyre for smooth, hard-packed, blue-groove, and carpet tracks.

Source: Jetko [jetkopower.com]