May 15, 2026

Serpent SRX8 Gen4 1:8 Nitro Buggy

Serpent has announced the release of their new SRX8 Gen4 1:8 Nitro Buggy.  Designed by Billy Easton, the Gen4 introduces a newly designed chassis and side pods which by reducing the overall width of the platform lowers the total vehicle weight, while creating a more compact and centralised layout.  This approach results in a near-perfect left-to-right balance, improving consistency and predictability of the vehicle during demanding race conditions.  Serpent say the narrower profile contributes to improved agility and responsiveness on the track, allowing the vehicle to feel more nimble and precise during high-speed cornering and direction changes.   A major engineering advancement of the Serpent SRX8 Gen4 is the completely redesigned centre differential assembly. This new system was developed to address several key areas including serviceability, Differential performance, overall weight distribution, and braking feel. Based on feedback from racers using the previous SRX8 Pro platform, the development team focused on simplifying maintenance while improving the overall functionality and efficiency of the drive-train.  With the Gen4 Serpent introduces the new Geo-Matrix Suspension Geometry System — a precision insert platform designed to deliver unmatched setup flexibility and repeatability.  An all-new suspension bracket platform is designed to deliver reduced weight, increase durability and unmatched setup precision.  Completely redesigned from the ground up, the new brackets feature, 7075-T6 lightweight design and are finished in durable black anodising with distinctive machined silver edges for a premium look and exceptional strength.

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May 14, 2026

Hyro Inerter 1:10 Electric Touring Car – Prototype

Not a country known for its RC industry, new Romanian start-up Hyro has reached out to Red RC to share details of its project the Inerter 1:10 Electric Touring Car.  Under the leadership of Vlad Chirovici, the unique car design is still in development with delivery targeted for next year.  One of the key features of the car is the unique innovation  Inerter damper, which is a Formula 1 inspired system that helps you have a car stiffer at high speed and softens on bumps.  The multilink suspension  comprises of very long suspension arms, and elastic bushings with their own dampening and calibration possibilities.  Hyro say the shaft transmission promises to bring more advantages like low friction, low inertial momentum, positioning batteries closely to the centreline, small width.  Another feature is the low mounted servo and motor mount for a better CG.  Hyro are targeting a kit price of around €500.

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May 14, 2026

Team Associated TC28 Team Kit

Having entered the 1:28 racing scene last July with the release of the RC28, Team Associated has just announced the TC28 Team Kit.  The key feature of the 4WD belt driven TC28 is its independent front and rear suspension.  The kit also includes constant velocity driveshafts, mid-motor configuration with equal length belts, fluid filled gear differentials with height and belt tension adjustment and a front and rear anti-roll bar.  Like the RC28, it is based on a steel chassis plate to provide a low centre of gravity while the insert adjustable roll centre enables chassis roll adjustment based on the grip level.  With the TC28 Team Kit you also get white wheels and a Mako X2 body shell from category specialist body shel producer Radbody.

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May 14, 2026

Hudy Balkan RC Series – Summer Edition Announcement

Following a successful Winter Series, the organisers of the Hudy Balkan Series has announced details of its 2026 Summer Edition.  With the Winter Edition attracting 175 entries, the four round Summer racing calendar will again visit both Bulgaria and Greece with racing categories for 10 electric and 3 nitro classes, which are open to all brands of cars.  With Round 1 in Shumen in June, Round 2 travels to Sofia in August, before returning to Sumen in September for Round 3.  The fourth round, the Grand Finals, will take racers to Dionisos in Greece at the end of October.

Source: Hudy Balkan Series [Facebook]

May 14, 2026

INOV8 Mi10 | IF14 X-Lite Horizontal Body Mount 4L Extension

Australian aftermarket parts manufacturer INOV8 has added this Type 4L Carbon extension to their list of X-Lite Horizontal Rear Body Mount options.  The Type 4L is the same offset as the Type 4, however as the L suggests it is 9mm longer.  This variant is ideal for the just released Schumacher Mi10 and the IF14 Speciale Touring Car from Infinity.

Source: Invo8 [inov8rc.com]

May 13, 2026

2026 1:8 Nitro Buggy European C/ship – Stage 2 Report

The organisers of this year’s EFRA 1:8 Nitro Buggy European Championship which will take place in Spain from June 23-27 has published its Stage 2 report for the event.  Home to the annual Buggyland race, Club CARTT Fuencarral in Madrid will host the 44th running of the European Championship for the category with Xray’s David Ronnefalk heading the entry as the defending Champion.  With the track prepared by Miguelo Izquierdo, the man who successfully brought back the Neo Race this year as Neoland, the race will be directed by Javier Garcia.  View the full Stage 2 Report here.

Source: EFRA [efra.ws]

May 13, 2026

Revolution Design B84 DJ Front Driveshaft Set

New from Revolution Design comes this DJ Front Driveshaft Set specifically engineered  for the Team Associated B8 and which is also offered in a lightweight option intend for Stock Class racing.  The Double Joint (DJ) driveshafts eliminate front-end vibrations at full steering lock, providing a noticeably smoother and more consistent feel on the track.  For Modified Class racing the shafts are built to handle the massive power of modern modified motors while maintaining a slim weight of just 23 grams per pair.  The Lightweight Front Driveshaft Set complete with ‘Stock’ branding is specially optimised for 10.5T and 13.5T Stock Racing.  Weighing in at only 21 grams per pair, 2 grams lighter than the standard version, these shafts further reduce rotating mass at the front axle.  This results in snappier acceleration and maximum drivetrain efficiency.

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