May 21, 2026

Takashima D-13 Diamond Pattern 3D Printed Wing Side Plates

Takashima D-13 has introduced its new Diamond Pattern 3D Printed Wing Side Plates for electric touring cars. Designed to improve aerodynamic stability through corners, the side plates help increase rear-end consistency while also adding a unique visual touch to the car.  Measuring 40x20mm with a thickness of 0.6mm, each side plate weighs only 0.6 grams, keeping additional weight to an absolute minimum.  Despite the lightweight design, the material offers an excellent balance of flexibility and rigidity, making the parts highly durable and user-friendly in everyday racing conditions.

Source: Target RC [targetrc.com]

May 19, 2026

FEMCA Nitro Onroad C/ships 2027 – Announcement

FEMCA, the governing body for RC racing that represents 15 nations in Asia and Australasia, has announced that the 2027 Asia Nitro Onroad Championships are to be stage in Brisbane, Australia.  This is the second major international race awarded to England Park Raceway who stepped into host the 2026 Asia 1:8 GT Championships which where originally to take place in Vietnam.  With each FEMCA Asia Championships stand alone race events that crown the ‘Champion of Asia’, the Onroad Championship will crown the 1:10 200mm and 1:8 Onroad Champions with the race scheduled to run from March 11 – 14, 2027.  While based in Asia, the championships are open to drivers from around the world with the current FEMCA Electric Onroad Asia Champions both being Europeans.   In 1:12, Schumacher’s current World Champion Michal Orlowski holds the title while in Touring Car the title is held by Infinity driver & 3 time back to back ISTC World Champion Bruno Coelho.

Source: FEMCA [Facebook]

May 19, 2026

Power HD servos for Nedrebo

Power HD has announced its support of new European 1:12 Vice Champion Mathias Nedrebo, the Norwegian official joining the servo manufacturer’s international team line-up.  The multiple Nordic and Norwegian National Champion in both Touring Car and 1:12 claimed 2nd place at the European Championships in Messina, Italy. last month behind his Xray team-mate & record breaking 9-time champion Alexander Hagberg.  Aiming to continue to impress on the international stage, Nedrebo will use the Power HD GTS-2 and M8H servos as part of his 2026 race program.

Source: PowerHD [chd.hk]

May 18, 2026

SuperRad Super9RH SR-37 1:10 LMH body

New from SuperRad comes this new 1:10 LMH body, the Super9RH SR-37.  Designed for the emerging LMH class, it features an adjustable wing mount giving the ability to tune for different track conditions.  Produced from 0.7mm polycarbonate in the USA, the body comes complete with decal sheet, window masks, and wing hardware included.

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May 15, 2026

Xray GTX8’27 1:8 Nitro GT

Having presented their latest electric 1:8 GT platform last week, Xray has now unveiled the 2027 model of its GTX8 Nitro GT car.  The GTX8’27 from the Slovakian manufacturer gets the same all-new flat 3mm aluminium chassis design with completely flat profile, including side sections, eliminating the traditional front kick-up.  Unique features to the new nitro version include a 2-piece aluminium centre 2-speed bulkhead for quick & easy servicing and for more effective braking there is a single-disc brake system with piston design.  Another significant update, the previous kit update being the 2024 model, is the lowered radio box with carbon battery & receiver covers.

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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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