March 13, 2026

RC Maker announce Brunet as new European Team Manager

Australian manufacturer RC Maker has announced that its leading team driver Antoine Brunet will take over the role of European Team Manager.  The French racer, who joined RC Maker as a driver at the end of 2024, takes over the role from Timo Siebert who appointed the touring car newcomer’s first European team manager last Summer.  On the announcement RC Maker owner and designer Ryan Maker said, ‘It’s been an awesome first installation year into the highly competitive European Racing Scene! Around a year ago, Timo took on the role of European Team Manager and has helped us to begin making our mark in Europe. He worked tirelessly to get us to the point we are now, and we’re forever grateful for all his hard work. Now that he’s decided to step back and focus on his personal racing, it’s time to turn the page on a new chapter! Antoine Brunet has cemented himself in the heart of our brand, showing us week after week his dedication to moving us forward as a both a manufacturer and a team. He brings with him incredible talent and drive, as well as a passion for procuring a hard working, helpful and motivated team which stands behind the brand. I’m excited to work with Antoine now not only as a driver, but as our European Team Manager! We have lots of exciting announcements ahead as we continue to grow in Europe, and we can’t wait to share them with you!’

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March 13, 2026

Xray XB2 Ultra Durable 25T Machined Gear

Xray has introduced this Ultra Durable 25T Machined Gear for its XB2 1:10 Electric Buggy.  Machined from ultra durable high-resistant material that ensures outstanding durability and can withstand extreme loads and high stress during racing.  Thanks to the advanced material, the gear offers a longer lifespan while maintaining precise and efficient performance.  It is designed for use in both the 5-gearbox and the 3-gearbox rear motor configurations offered for the buggy.

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March 12, 2026

2026 Speed King Tour Rd1 – Report

The first round of high profile Japanese Speed King Tour 2026 took place at Super Rajikon Oomiya indoor tarmac track in Saitama prefecture on March 8th.  To allow drivers prepare for the upcoming ISTC Worlds in China, the Modified TC0 class didn’t run at the season opener with the TC1 and TC2 classes making up the schedule.  Xray driver Rento Sasaki showed his ability at TC1 class (Stock) A final.  Rento did perfect start from pole position and never made mistake to take the win.  Yuto Sakai and Taku Wakamatsu tried to catch Rento up but couldn’t pull it off.  The 2025 TC1 class ‘Speed King’ Champion this was the perfect start to Rento’s title defence.  In the TC2 class (G Force motor and ESC), TQ driver Manabu Ota made a good start and led the race until half of the A-Final.  Atsushi Fujimaki had been chasing Ota and did brilliant overtake to take the lead.  Fujimaki kept his position to the finish and Ota could not get P1 back.  Masayuki Higo finished 3rd from No.4 grid.  Round 2 of Speed King Tour will be held at New Next Rush Circuit outdoor tarmac track at 26th of April.

Source: Speed King Tour [speedkingtour.com]


March 12, 2026

Ripoll joins LensBodies

One of the stars of the 2025 IFMAR 1:8 Onroad World Championship in Chile, top French racer Maxime Ripoll is to represent LensBodies as part of his 2026 racing programme with Xray.  Qualifying second in Santiago, the 19-year-old European Championship podium finisher will use the new Meltemi body from Italian body producer which is a part of Nicola Marrone’s Hotrace Tyres.  Already supported by Hotrace tyres, on the announcement the French National Champion said, ‘Really happy to join the Lensbodies family!  Thanks to LensBodies for this opportunity.  Can’t wait to drive with the new Meltemi body [and] of course I’ll continue with Hotrace Tyres.  Thanks to Nicola Marrone.’

Source: Len Bodies [lensbodies.com]


March 12, 2026

Hobbywing XeRun V10 G5 13.5T Motor

New from reigning 1:12 and Touring Car IFMAR Stock World Champion motor manufacturer Hobbywing comes their new XeRun V10 GS 13.5T motor.  Built on an all-new performance platform which is suitable for 1:10 and 1:12 Stock racing, it delivers breakthroughs in both output power and efficiency.  A brand-new structural design exposes the windings for direct heat dissipation, with cooling vent area increased by over 15% compared to the G4R.  The new G5 motor is 13 grams lighter than the G4R, and its centre of gravity is shifted 1.4mm closer to the output shaft for better chassis tuning.  Special rotor surface coating provides corrosion resistance and enhanced magnetic performance, boosting load capacity and power output.  Innovative adjustable-timing Hall structure which can educes Hall ABC angle tolerance from max. 4°to under 1°, down to 0.2°with professional calibration.

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March 11, 2026

Fenix Racing Pro10 Springs

Italy’s Fenix Racing has introduced a dedicated set of new springs for the Pro10 Class.  Made to fit the most popular shocks, they are offering three springs options which are rated as 30lbs Red,  33lbs Yellow, and 36lbs Blue.  Available as a set, Fenix also offer the option to purchase individual spring ratings.

Source: Fenix Racing [fenix-racing.com]


March 11, 2026

Xray NT1 Glued ‘Red’ Brake Pad Set

Two time IFMAR 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Champion manufacturer Xray has released this new ‘Red’ Brake Pad Set for their NT1.  The new special red material is a long-lasting formula which also gives a smoother & more consistent braking effect.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


March 11, 2026

IFMAR World Championship Update – Original schedule unlikely

IFMAR has just issued an update on the hosting of the 1:12 and ITSC World Championships in Foshan, China, which at present looks unlikely to be staged as originally scheduled.  In the update the World Governing body states, ‘While discussions remain ongoing, the matters affecting the event have not yet been resolved and it is now highly unlikely that the championships will be able to take place on the currently scheduled dates.’  With just 2-weeks until the 1:12 Worlds was due to begin at Hongyu GDC, it looks like racers will have to try recoup their flights where possible with IFMAR also highlighting that it is looking at alternative locations and new dates to ensure both classes categories crown World Champions in 2026.  IFMAR will provide a further update in the next 48-hours.

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