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June 30, 2026

SkyRC Q500neo AC/DC Four Port Smart Charger

SkyRC has introduced their new Q500neo, a high-performance AC/DC quattro smart charger designed for RC enthusiasts who need to charge multiple battery packs efficiently. Featuring four independent charging channels, the Q500neo delivers up to 25A per channel with a maximum output of 500W on AC input and 1000W on DC input. Its intelligent power distribution allows channels A and D to provide up to 250W each, while channels B and C support up to 500W each for more demanding battery setups. A built-in 90° foldable display offers improved visibility and portability, while Bluetooth connectivity enables full control through the SkyRC app, including real-time monitoring, charging graphs and OTA firmware updates. Additional features include 1.5A balancing current with ±0.01V balancing accuracy, reverse discharge with up to 1100W energy transfer between channels A and B. Supporting a wide range of RC battery chemistries, this makes the Q500neo a versatile charging solution for FPV pilots, RC racers and model enthusiasts alike.

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June 30, 2026

Harper wins British Championship Round 3 at Halifax

Schumacher’s Elliott Harper took the third round of the British 1:10 Electric Touring Car Championship over the weekend, the reigning BRCA Champion claiming his second consecutive win of the season at the Halifax hosted encounter. Claiming the first win of his title defence last month at Stafford ahead of Round 1 winner Kyle Branson, Harper would TQ the latest round of the 5 round championship. Behind him team-mate Matthew White secured the no.2 spot with Round 2 podium finish Matthieu Dambrine completing the Top 3 on the grid after the completion of the 4 rounds. In the double finals Harper won the opening race from White before claiming the overall with the A2 win over Xray’s Harley Eldridge. Qualifying P7, that result would give Eldridge her first podium of the season behind White and ahead of Dambrine and Chris Grainger. In 17.5 Stock Zak Finlay took the win ahead of Finley Whitelock and James Hart.

Image: Schumacher [Facebook]

June 30, 2026

Futura Tyre Additive

Following the recent announcement of its first car kit, the Futura F1, the new Italian brand has released a new range of tyre additives. Suitable for both rubber and foam tyres, the range offers three distinct additives designed for different track and grip conditions. The Red labelled additive is the most aggressive and is ideal if you want significant, uniform, and consistent grip throughout the entire race. Blue is better suited for tracks that already have grip, where good rolling speed is preferred without sacrificing substantial traction. Yellow is designed for greater rolling speed on tracks that already offer high traction.

Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]

June 29, 2026

Reedy Stockstar 480mah 65c 7.4v 1:28 Lipo

Reedy Power has added to its offering of 1:28 racing specific Lipo batteries with the release of this 480mAH 65C 7.4V pack. Engineered for maximum power, durability, and efficiency, this cutting-edge battery is set to redefine performance standards in the increasingly competitive world of 1:28 micro racing. With a 65C rating and 480mAh capacity, it provides explosive power and run time across all 1:28 racing classes. Weighing just 18 grams, this lightweight battery ensures optimal car handling. A high quality, durable hard case helps prevent damage while embedded 2mm socket connectors keep power robbing resistance to a minimum.

Source: Reedy [associatedelectrics.com]

June 29, 2026

Canas reclaims European title as Spanish legend Batlle bids farewell

Sworkz’s Juan Carlos Canas has reclaimed his title as EFRA 1:8 Nitro Buggy Champion on home soil, the 44th running of the championships also marking the 20th & final European Championship appearance of Spanish Offroad legend Robert Batlle. Racing at the Fuencarral in Madrid, where last October Canas took the win at track builder Miguelo Izquierdo’s Buggyland race, qualifying would see 4 different drivers top the times over the 5 rounds. With rain causing a 3-delay during the qualifiers, it was Canas who opened proceedings with the fastest time in Q1. World Champion Davide Ongaro went to the top in Q2 before Batlle marked his final event with a TQ performance in Q3. Fastest in Q4 and again in Q5, it was Italian Mattia Polito who was the Top Qualifier ahead of his Sworlz team-mate Canas, Ongaro, Sparko’s Adrian Pariente, and Batlle, with defending Champion David Ronnefalk qualifying his Xray in P9. Unfortunately for Polito his event would go downhill after qualifying. Problems in the Semi final put him in the LCQ race from which he would retire, Mayako’s Pekko Iivonen getting that win to line-up 13th in the main event. Winning his Semi in a fractionally faster time than Ongaro’s win of the other Semi, it was Canas on pole for the 45-minute encounter with Mugen Seiki’s Berkan Kilic lining up 3rd in front of Adrian Pariente. While Ongaro would find a way to the front early in the final, Canas got the spot back with Pariente, who set the fastest lap of the final, making it a Spanish one-two 6.9-seconds back as they crossed the finish line. First to congratulate an emotional Canas on his win was Batlle, the 2012 World Champion & 3-time European Champion signing off with an 11th place after a tyre issue. Ongaro would complete the podium, the European title once again eluding the 3-time World Champion, while Ronnefalk took claimed 4th ahead of Burak Kilic, his brother Berkan retiring from the race just before the half hour mark.

Inage: Sworkz [sworkz.com]

June 29, 2026

Ji-Heon Yoo gets Team EAM power

One of the surprise performances of this year’s TITC with his 5th place finish, Korea racer Ji-Heon Yoo’s racing program will now be officially powered by US battery brand Team EAM. A multiple Korean National Champion, the Awesomatix team driver, who last month joined the Hobbywing Factory Team, will contest this year’s IFMAR 1:10 ISTC World Championship at Huge RC in Thailand, the Korean National Championship, and major races across Korea. On the announcement Yoo said, ‘I am very happy and honored to join Team EAM. Battery performance and consistency are extremely important in competitive racing, and I am excited to race with Team EAM batteries. I will do my best to achieve strong results and contribute positively to the team.’

Source: Team EAM [teameamotorsports.com]

June 29, 2026

Serpent Medius X26 Electric Touring Car

Serpent has released their latest 1:10 Electric Touring Car, the Medius x26. Serpent’s goal for the latest evolution of the Medius was to engineer a next-gen chassis shape with improved flex for ultimate grip. With less rear overhang, they claim razor-sharp steering response through every apex with the new chassis shape is available in high-grade carbon or as a state-of-the-art, DLC-coated steel version. The X26 kit get a completely redesigned suspension. Ultra-stiff and incredibly lightweight lower carbon suspension arms minimize unsprung weight while maximising chassis agility. The Dual Link Upper Arm System gives total control over setup with hyper-precise caster and camber adjustments, tailored for any track condition. Matching the new suspension, the kit also features Ultra-Short Shock Absorbers which are optimised to achieve an extremely low centre of gravity (LCG) that heavily reduces body roll for razor-sharp stability. Additionally, the shocks are mounted closer to the chassis centre to minimise rotational inertia, allowing for faster direction changes.

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June 29, 2026

R1 Wurks R1B Rear Carbon Chassis Brace

Becoming a full buggy kit manufacturer earlier this year with the release of their 2WD R1B, California based aftermarket buggy parts producer R1 Wurks has released this Rear Carbon Chassis Brace for its own buggy. This option can be used to tune the rear chassis flex of the R1B with two options offered – Medium-Soft, and Medium. The brace slot just under the kit-standard aluminium brace in terms of flexibility. However, they provide a different feel compared to the aluminium brace, as these braces have more spring due to their material and isotropic layup construction, which delivers exceptional and consistent flex characteristics. For weight comparison, the Aluminium version is 9.85 grams while the Carbon, Medium is 6.48 grams and Carbon, Medium-Soft is just 5.10 grams.

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