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August 5, 2026

2026 Speed King Tour Rd3 – Report

The re-scheduled Speed King Tour 2026 Round 3 took place at the TM Circuit Wakayama outdoor track in Wakayama prefecture Japan last weekend with Xpress driver Masaya Okazaki claiming his first win of the high profile Japanese series. The event was originally scheduled for 24th of May, but had been postponed to this new date due to rain. Track master Kazushige Tomita scored highest point and took TQ honours in the TC0 (Modified) class ahead of Ryoma Yoshida and Takara Sano. The first few laps after the start were utter chaos, with Okazaki moving into the race lead from 6th on the grid very beginning of the A final. Okazaki showed consistent speed and never gave his position up tp secure that first win. Infinity driver Ryosuke Yamamoto finished second from 4th on the grid while Top Qualifier driver Tomita recovered from his mistake with the fastest lap to finished P3 with his Tamiya.

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August 5, 2026

RC Paddock Data Analysis Platform

An accomplished RC racer and now working for the Audi Revolut F1 Team, David Loppini has brought together his vast motor racing experience to create RC Paddock, a web-based platform designed to help RC racers and teams transform track data into clearer, faster decisions. Rather than managing lap times, setups, notes, telemetry and videos through separate tools, RCPaddock connects them within a single racing workflow. Users can review practice and race sessions, compare runs, evaluate consistency and tyre degradation, document setup changes and build a searchable history of their racing activity. During practice days, RCPaddock works together with the free IWI Timing software to bring real-time lap times directly into the platform. Users can also import CSV files from supported third-party timing websites, allowing previously recorded practice sessions to be analysed and stored in the same environment.

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August 5, 2026

Agama N2e 1:8 Electric Buggy

Agama has released its latest 1:8 Electric Buggy contender, the N2e. On officially unveiling the buggy, Nemo Racing say that after years of development and refinement their lowest COG design concept is enhanced even further with the production of the Agama N2. The platforms unique suspension creates an incredibly low centre of gravity while their engineering teams years of experience has pushed them to ensure that not only is it fast, but it’s the easiest car to work on in its class. Lower COG makes the N2 more consistent to drive while being able to hold higher corner speeds than your average 1/8th buggy. Agama say it is not just in the corners where the N2 excels, through bumps it stays very flat with less tendency to want to flip over and in the air the N2 flies very low and stable as its unique clean aerodynamics have a tremendous effect, working the rear wing to maximum efficiency. The unique, lay-down shock system on the N2 enables a non-resistant stroke through the full suspension travel of the vehicle. With little side load going through the shock shaft, you are treated to the benefit of an ultra consistent suspension feel that won’t change during long finals.

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August 5, 2026

Exotek F1 UltraR5 PRO

Exotek Racing has presented the latest version of its 1:10 Electric F1 kit, the F1 UltraR5 PRO. The California based manufacturer say their latest offering, ‘is a cutting edge high-performance F1 racing kit that evolves all of the great features of the original F1Ultra into a perfected race machine.’ The PRO kit includes the must have option parts used by the team to claim multiple class wins and titles. Based on a 2.5mm low CG 1-piece 7075 chassis for superior high and low grip asphalt characteristics other new parts include the carbon fibre adjustable battery tray. A new heavy duty alloy and carbon fibre rear wing mount system are included for improved rear grip and new heavy duty extra long side links give less flex and more consistency. For improved handling Exotek has produced new heavy duty front alloy and steel off set axle steering hubs. Other new updates include +2mm front carbon fibre arms, a wide rear shock tower, and heavy duty alloy front pivot pin cups.

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August 5, 2026

3Racing Zero Cero FWD Touring Car

Having released its Zero Cero Electric Touring Car earlier this year to mark its 15th Anniversary, Hong Kong manufacturer 3Racing has opened pre-orders for the FWD version of the kit. The Zero Cero FWD brings front-wheel-drive competition engineering to the platform that’s already sold out four times over. Not a conversion, this is a purpose-built FWD chassis built from the ground up around the Zero Cero DNA and based on a 1.2mm steel chassis plate with dedicated machined 110° screws. Other key features include a full forward weight repositioning: servo, motor, steering, and battery all shifted front. A 48 gram brass alloy front bumper with additional brass weight tuning holes allows the optimisation of downforce. A shortened front gearbox has been designed specifically for FWD layout. A 225 belt provides faster motor response and improved corner exit acceleration. The rear of the chassis features a multi-cutout design for increased torsional flex and traction while a new upper deck integrated with differential top cover is more streamlined, more responsive.

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August 4, 2026

Ielasi Tuned power for World Champion Groskamp

Italian engine tuner Ielasi Tuned has announced that reigning 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Champion Jilles Groskamp has joined its factory team for the coming seasons. The veteran Dutch racer, who this year celebrates a decade as an Infinity team driver having joined them in 2016, will defend the title he won for the Japanese manufacturer 2-years ago in Thailand later this year in Gubbio, Italy, with Ielasi Tuned’s latest Corsa Engine. On the announcement Groskamp said, ‘I’m excited and very happy to join Ielasi Tuned engines for my Infinity nitro cars. With the 200mm nitro Worlds this year I was looking for the best engine and support. Daniele is with no doubt one of the nicest and hard working guys in the industry and I’m sure we can have a great teamwork together to achieve maximum results! I like to thank Sabrina and Daniele for this opportunity and I can’t wait to hit the track next week at the ENS Aigen with my new engines.’

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]

August 4, 2026

Xray XB8/GT Carbon Rear Arm Plates

Xray has introduced new set-up options for both their XB8 1:8 Buggy and 1:8 GT platforms with the release of new lower and uppoer carbon inserts for the rear arms. The lower arm plate is designed to increase rear suspension stiffness for improved stability and precision in high-traction conditions. The plate is easily mounted or removed from the rear suspension arms using four screws, allowing quick adjustment of rear suspension stiffness to suit different track conditions and handling requirements. Recommended for medium to high traction conditions where the increased rear suspension stiffness improves corner speed, stability, and overall driving precision while making the car easier to drive. Carbon upper reinforcement plate combined with the lower carbon stiffener creates maximum arm rigidity for high-traction conditions. Reduced arm flex generates a freer rear suspension feel, improving corner speed while maintaining stable handling characteristics. Recommended for medium to high-traction tracks. Both inserts are machined from thicker premium-quality USA made carbon fibre material to provide increased stiffness compared to the thinner version.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

August 4, 2026

JConcepts Cat PB S15LP | Striker Bodies

JConcepts has released its new S15LP and Striker bodies for the Schumacher CAT PB 1:10 4WD Buggy. By request from IFMAR World Champion Broc Champlin, the JConcepts team made changes to the S15 for high-speed racing creating the LP version. It has lowered roof height and appropriately adjusted sidepods and surrounding features to balance the look, fit, and finish of the new shell. In prototype form, Champlin went on to win the 2026 ROAR 1:10 Offroad Carpet Nationals. The Striker body, inspired by one of the fastest closed-wheel racing vehicles in the world, the LMP, has the standout feature of its wrap-around cab with sunglass style window treatment, just looks Striking in appearance. The untrimmed Striker for the CAT PB fits nicely around the chassis, through the front shock tower and hugs the chassis like a glove. Both body shells include the famed carpet | turf | dirt wing in the popular and speedy 6.5” optimised width.

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