Having entered the tyre market this year, Slovakian RC tool manufacturer Hudy has now released its own Carbon Fibre Tyre Sticks for the storage of both 1:10 Onroad and Offroad wheels. Made from premium carbon material and coming as a set of four sticks, the are available in both 4mm and 5mm hole options with clips included to secure wheels in place via Pre-marked holes.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
Italian F.V.S.S own brand ProjectRC has released renders of its Dynamic Battery Stand for the brand-new Mugen Seiki MRX7. A car that has been designed with a remarkably low overall weight, it opens up new possibilities for fine-tuning and customisation. To meet this demand, ProjectRC has developed the Dynamic Battery Stand, engineered not only to help achieve the desired car weight but also to provide an additional tuning tool for serious racers. The Dynamic Battery Stand is made from precision-milled carbon fiber and features five modular slots that can hold inserts made from different materials. This innovative system allows drivers to bring the car up to the ideal weight and adjust weight distribution toward the front or rear for fine balance tuning. It also allows you maintain perfect left-to-right symmetry. Available insert materials in the first batch will include Carbon Fibre Insert (1 g per insert), Brass Insert (9 g per insert) and Tungsten Insert (19 g per insert). The result is a flexible, precise, and customisable system that lets every driver tailor their MRX7’s balance to track conditions and driving style.
Last weekend marked the 2025 Brazilian Electric Touring Car Indoor Championships at the All Racing Arena in São Paulo where Victor Sofia and defending Champion Eduardo Vezzetti took the titles. Featuring 3 classes, 32 drivers and several new updates compared to last year, it was the first event on this track with the implementation of controlled tire additive and maintenance in Parc Fermé, ensuring equal conditions for all participants. Additionally, the Masters category (45+) made its debut in the region. In Pro Stock 10.5T, Victor Sofia (Awesomatix) secured both TQ and the Championship title in a grid filled with national champions. Sofia achieved the win in heat 4/5, after mechanical issues in heat 3/5. Without a doubt, Victor’s driving performance was one of the highlights of the event.
New from Germany’s RUDDOG comes this 1:10 & 1:8 Nitro Onroad Starter Box. Featuring a high torque 775-size motor, this spins the wheel with authority, so even tight new engines come to life quickly. Measuring 330x108x63.5mm, the box has adjustable chassis pins and sliding tray to make setup fast for different platforms. Pre-installed T-style plugs and silicone wiring keep resistance low while allowing quick service. The battery tray accepts two 2S LiPo packs in series or a 4S starter box pack.
While widely expected, American manufacturer Excelerate RC has confirmed that top international 1:12 racer Ollie Payne has joined its team. Having raced the 2025 season with CRC, the British driver announced at the beginning of this week that he would no longer race for Frank Calandra’s brand. With fellow British racer William Morgan, winner of 1:12 Stock at the recent Montech NYGP, also making the switch from CRC to Excelerate, the company a partnership between Ken Lupi and veteran racer & car designer Josh Cyrul, on making the announcement they posted, ‘eXcelerate RC is proud to announce the signing of Ollie Payne and Morgan Williams of the United Kingdom. Ollie is fresh off a win with his Prodigy 12 in the 1/12th Modified class at the Masters of Foam recently held in Belgium and Morgan finished P4 in 13.5 with his Prodigy 12. Ollie and Morgan have both proven to be world class drivers in both the United States and Europe. We are excited to have Ollie and Morgan on board to continue the growth of their racing program and eXcelerate RC.’
Source: Exceleraterc [exceleraterc.com]
Teaming up with their star offroad team driver Burak Kilic, Italian engine manufacturer Nova Engines has released the limited edition ‘BK27’ .21 Offroad engine. From the synergy between Mugen Seiki driver Burak Kilic, who joined join Nova Engines as a factory driver at the start of the 2025 season, and their R&D team, it pushes performance further with it claimed to be lighter, faster, and more precise. The BK27 features exclusive details like Burak’s blue head, Low Profile Venturi, and blue Carburetor Seal Ring. Only 270 units available worldwide.
OfficinaRC has introduced their Horizontal Body Solution designed specifically for the Infinity IF14 Speciale Electric Touring Car. The system allows you to secure the rear of the body shell in a practical, lightweight, and highly efficient way, using the same screw as the rear wing. Connection to the chassis is achieved by inserting the posts into the dedicated Carbon Extensions, creating a solid link that stiffens the rear of the body and helps maintain aerodynamic efficiency and downforce at high speeds. Ride height is precisely adjustable thanks to the toothed guide integrated into the Carbon Extensions, and can be locked with a single screw for a fast and reliable setup. The Horizontal Body Solution features a compact and optimised design that has reduced weight to just around 1 gram, while maintaining the required strength and rigidity for competition use. With the set including one OFC Horizontal Body Solution and two Carbon Extensions to suit Xtreme/Zooracing Bodies, Carbon Extensions are precision-engineered high-quality carbon fibre components, designed to provide a stable, lightweight, and functional body mounting solution. An essential element of the OFC Horizontal Body Solution, the Carbon Extensions allow precise ride height adjustment through the integrated toothed guide, ensuring a fast, solid, and perfectly repeatable setup. Each pair is specifically designed for a given body shell and chassis combination, guaranteeing perfect alignment and maximum aerodynamic support. The engraved letter on top makes it easy to identify compatibility with X for Xtreme and Z for ZooRacing.
Xray has announced that top Japanese Touring Car racer Jin Sawada has joined the Slovakian marque and will race under its Japanese Racing Team. The 2024 JMRCA Japanese National Champion had been racing for Infinity for almost 7-years and gave them victory at this year’s SIGP Onroad Race in China ahead of team-mate Bruno Coelho with his now new team-mate Nicholas Lee completing the podium. Unfortunately at this year’s Japanese Nationals, Sawada would struggle qualifying only 8th for his title defence, Akio Sobue taking back the title. On the announcement Sawada said, ‘I’m excited to be in the world’s best team. I’m looking forward to race with the Xray package.’
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
