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August 20, 2026

Yokomo RS2.0 Touring Car Kit with Alu Short Shock Conversion

Originally launched as their first entry level 1:10 Electric Touring car back in 2023, Yokomo is now offering the latest RS2.0 of its Rookie Speed platform with with an Aluminium Short Shock Conversion. The Japanese manufacturer has added this light tune-up edition pre-equipped with front and rear 3.5mm-thick graphite shock towers and the aluminium short shock conversion. Compared to standard plastic shocks, high-precision aluminium cylinders absorb both sudden inputs and fine vibrations to maximise tire grip. This gives smoother, more stable cornering and prevents traction loss during heavy braking or tight turns. The 3.5mm-thick graphite shock towers securely hold the shock absorbers in place, maximising spring and damper performance to give you precise, responsive handling. Powered by a responsive dual-belt drive system, the latest RS2.0 chassis caters to everyone from touring car beginners stepping up their game to seasoned experts looking for a race-ready setup.

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August 19, 2026

Leadfinger Racing ‘MaxSpec-20’ Vortex Touring Car Wing

Best known for their offroad bodies, US body shell producer Leadfinger Racing has announced the release of the all-new ‘MaxSpec-20’ High-Downforce Compliance Wing engineered specifically for the Avalon Vortex 1:10 Touring Car body. They developed the wing to unlock the full performance potential of the Avalon Vortex body without risking a tech failure. Instead of forcing racers to trim away performance, the MaxSpec-20 utilises a custom-engineered lowered pocket geometry which drops the baseline mounting plane 6mm lower on the body’s pedestals, neutralising the tilt and pulling the trailing edge safely below the roofline. Extended Pocket Reach mean the mounting channels are lengthened to 20mm–22mm, cleanly clearing internal body reinforcement ribs for a flush, rigid fit. Maximum allowable downforce is achieved by lowering the baseline deck height, racers can run a true ’20mm tall chord profile’ while remaining 100% compliant with roofline height restrictions. 100% ROAR/ IFMAR compliant, the ‘MaxSpec-20’ comes as set of two wings.

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August 19, 2026

MIP Gen 2 1/4″ Turnbuckle Wrench

Renowned US tool manufacturer MIP has added this 1/4″ Turnbuckle Wrench to its Gen 2 tools range. Featuring a slim-profile design, it is specifically engineered to provide better access in tight spaces while giving you a precision fit. Its precision-machined steel construction, with ±.001″ manufacturing tolerances, is Laser-engraved with size marking as well as having a colour-coded identification ring. This new addition to the Gen 2 lline-up is especially useful for working on the MIP Legend 4-10 Kit and vintage Team Associated RC10 platforms, providing the precision and access needed for the 1/4″ hardware and turnbuckles found on these iconic vehicles.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]

August 19, 2026

Futura ‘Yellow’ Tyre Additive

Having previously announced its new range of tyre additives, Italian Mikimodel owned brand Futura has now released their Yellow formula. Futura Yellow is an extremely versatile additive, designed to perform consistently across a very wide range of track conditions, from low-grip to high-grip situations. Futura claim its greatest strength is its impressive consistency, providing a predictable and stable feeling throughout the run while maintaining excellent drivability.

Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]

August 18, 2026

Avid RC B7 MachLite Idler Gear

New from Avid Racing Concepts comes the MachLite Idler Gear for the Team Associated RC10B7 Buggy. It has been produced for stock and spec racers for whom every gram counts when it comes to the drivetrain. They have lightened the design and narrowed the gear face from 10mm to just 6mm. The result is a 3.34 gram gear that is 24% lighter than the kit gear with less rotating mass and inertia for quicker drivetrain response. They also machined it perfectly true to give you smooth and consistent rotation and the larger 54T design means there is still plenty of strength for Modified racing.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

August 18, 2026

Factory Team RC10B7 Caged Thrust Bearing Slipper Conversion | 3-pad Slipper Hubs

Under its Factory Team option parts & accessories line, the Team Associated has released this caged thrust bearing slipper conversion and 3-pad slipper hubs for the RC10B7 1:10 2WD Buggy. The caged thrust slipper greatly reduces the chances of your slipper nut loosening over the course of your run. The 3-pad slipper is more consistent as well due to its better heat dissipation over the traditional 2-pad system. Using the bigger diameter spring adapters allows everything to fit properly due to the spring having a shorter length and the three slipper hubs taking up more space than the typical two slipper hubs

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August 18, 2026

Xray GTX 1 Dot 3mm Carbon Steering Block Plates

Having updated their 1:8 GT platform in May for the first time since the 2024 model, Xray has added this 1 Dot 3mm Carbon Steering Block Plate as a tuning option for the GTX. The revised ackermann geometry allows maximum steering angle and is designed to increase steering angle of the outside wheel, generating increased overall steering. The more linear steering characteristic provides more aggressive steering and improved front-end response.

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August 18, 2026

Wood closes on BRCA title with Wombwell win

After a disappointing Round 5 at Adur and European Championship in France, Shepherd’s Tim Wood bounced back to take the Round 6 win of the BRCA British National 1:8 Onroad Championship at Wombwell over the weekend. In qualifying, 25-drivers making up the 1:8 Nitro class, it was Wood who would secure the TQ being the only one to manage a 15-lap run around the 50-year-old track over the 4 rounds of qualifying. Behind him Andrew Hasting would secured second on the grid ahead of David Spashett and Karl Dransfield. In the half hour final, setting the fastest lap Wood would dominate from the front to claim his 4 win of the season. Spashett and Round 5 winner Craig Hook would complete the all Shepherd podium with Hastings dropping to fourth. The penultimate round of the 8 round championship will see racers return to Halifax on September 5/6th where it was reigning Champion Alex Thurston who won the the season opener.

Image: Shepherd Micro Racing [Facebook]