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May 24, 2026

IFMAR announces Huge RC as replacement ISTC World C/ships host

After 2-months of working behind the scenes to negotiate & secure a new host for the cancelled 1:12 & ISTC Worlds in China, IFMAR has announced Huge RC in Thailand as the replacement track that will stage the 2026 ISTC World Championships. The 13th running of the 1:10 Electric Touring Car World Championships is now scheduled to run from the 10-14th of November, with two International Practice Days (IPD) running at the indoor asphalt track on November 8 & 9th. With the multi track facility Hongyu GDC in Foshan originally having been selected to host back to back 1:12 and ISTC World Championships in late March/early April, IFMAR are still working to secure a new venue for the 22nd edition of the 1:12 Worlds. Overwhelming feedback received from existing entrants following the cancellation of the event on the Hongyu GDC carpet track, expressed a strong preference for the 1:12 racing to be kept on carpet which was something that was not a viable option for Huge RC. Located in Bangkok, while the track has successfully hosted two previous Nitro Touring Car World Championships (2014 and 2024), staging the Electric Touring Car Worlds will special moment for the track owner, 2002 ISTC World Champion Surikarn Chaidajsuriya. The new dates means exactly 2-years after winning a record equalling 3rd ISTC World title in Bakersfield, California, Bruno Coelho will official begin his quest for a fourth consecutive title, a feat that would see him become the category most crowned World Champion. Winning the 2024 title with Xray, now racing with Infinity, Coelho shares same tally total honours with Marc Rheinard, the 2004, 2008, 2010 World Champion set to make his World Championship debut with Xray at Huge RC after joining the Slovakian manufacturer last week.

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May 22, 2026

Capricorn Quantum 1:8 Electric Onroad Chassis

After the release of its very well received new design Quantum 1:8 Nitro Onroad car, the first batch sold out in 24-days, Capricorn has announced the upcoming release of a electric version of the platform and released the first official renders. The Italian manufacturer said after the ‘extraordinary’ market response to the Quantum, customers who managed to get one being extremely pleased, and requests for the car every day they decided to expand the Quantum platform into the electric on-road segment. A category that is rapidly growing in the worldwide RC scene, the electric Quantum is already in production with pre-orders set to open shortly.

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May 22, 2026

ProjectRC MRX7 2-Speed Adaptor | Shaft

ProjectRC, a brand of Italian F.V.S.S, has released this optional MRX7 2-Speed gear adapter featuring a stronger hardening treatment compared to the original Mugen Seiki included part. The adapter is fully compatible with the original 1:8 Onroad kit’s aluminium shaft, and provides a significant improvement in durability and reliability, eliminating the wear issue in the one-way bearing contact area. To achieve the ultimate performance, ProjectRC also developed an optional gear shaft which thanks to a deeper and more pronounced hex design on both components is a more precise fit and is much more stable and solid.

Source: FVSS [fvssshop.it]

May 22, 2026

Takashima D-13 X4’26 ‘Fish shape’ V2 Spring Steel Chassis

New from leading steel chassis producer Takashima D-13 comes this ‘Fish Shape’ V2 Spring Steel Chassis for the Xray X4’26. Designed with a more balanced torsional flex characteristic, the black-coated X4-V2 chassis delivers increased overall stability and a more linear chassis response under load. Compared to the more aggressive flex profile of the original version, the updated design provides improved mid-corner support, more predictable weight transfer and enhanced rear-end consistency, especially under high-grip and high-power conditions. Well suited to modern modified touring car racing, the chassis shows its advantages on high-grip carpet tracks and in long main events where consistency and drivability become critical. While the original chassis focuses on maximum flex and rotation, the V2 version represents a more refined and controlled flex philosophy, offering a modern balance between steering response, rear traction and overall chassis stability. Like other Takashima D-13 Spring Steel Chassis, 120 degree flat head screws are required.

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May 22, 2026

SuperRad SR-51 SuperKyrak 1:28 GT Body

A company who has been busy with new body releases recently, SuperRad continues to expand its 1:28 range with the introduction of the SR-51 SuperKyrak GT body. The US manufacturer run by Steve Radecky claim this is the best handling, most aerodynamic, and lowest CG 1:28 body on the market. PNWC approved, it is available in Lite polycarbonate and comes with complete with decal sheet, window masks, and wing.

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May 22, 2026

South Korea gets new track – AC Speedway V2

Having places to race is vital for the growth of RC racing so it is always exciting when new tracks open and this weekend South Korea newest track, AC Speedway V2, stages its first race. While a brand new built and location, the track replaces on a much bigger scale the original AC Speedway which was opened in Busan in 2017 by Ahn Jung Hyun who is a dedicated Touring Car racer who has competed at the legendary TITC every years since 2013. Now located 15-minutes from the location of the old track, the city of Busan in the south east of the country known for its beaches and mountains, the V2 has almost doubled in size with the track now measuring 60m x45m. The new location can also cater for more racers with the drivers stand and pit area also containing a track side RC shop. A factory driver who has also become a major race promoter in Asia, Xray’s Nicolas Lee is among the drivers who will race the first laps of the AC Speedway V2 this weekend.

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May 21, 2026

Reds Racing 521 Competizione .21 Competition Buggy Engine

Reds Racing has introduced its new 521 Competizione .21 Offroad S Line Competition engine, designed for 1:8 buggy and truggy racers in search of a balance of performance, reliability, and value. The new 521 Competizione is based on the Italian engine tuners latest 5-port competition technology and features important technical updates developed to improve tuning stability, fuel efficiency, and overall drivability while maintaining the performance expected from a true racing engine. The new 521 Competizione is available in two different configurations to suit every driver’s needs. The standard version features a steel crankshaft and steel rear bearing for maximum durability and excellent value while the 521 Competizione Plus, identified by its red colour cooling head, is the premium version featuring steel crankshaft, high-performance ceramic rear bearing, and DLC-coated backplate for reduced friction, improved smoothness, and enhanced performance consistency. Main Features of the New 521 Competizione. A high-quality aluminium 3-Needle Carburetor is the same as used on REDS 721 series engines, designed to guarantee maximum reliability and tuning consistency.

View standard black head 521 Competizione here

May 21, 2026

Mardave VRX Halo Carbon

Having announced their new VRX Halo Circuit Rod last week, unveiling the car in their niche trademark lower cost green GRP material, niche British 1:12 Mini manufacturer Mardave has released images of the Carbon Fibre Pro Version of the kit. The VRX Halo comes as the first update to the the popular Hotrod circuit car in a number of years. Features of the new kit include new Trailing Arm Front Suspension, side spring damper system, Lipo sliders for battery position changes, and a new is an Adjustable roll centre pod.

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