…place battle. Whilst most expected Zak to complete a clean sweep of the season, he had his work cut out – after topping Q1, an incident with a backmarker in Q2 saw him on the back foot, but he managed to secure the overall TQ with a return to form in Q4. Behind Zak’s Zombie/ToniSport supported Awesomatix, Finley Whitelock lined up second ahead of Andy Murray – the two Schumacher drivers fighting to be best-of-the-rest in the rankings. Ethan Southall lined up fourth with another Schumacher, and Sam Nicholl’s MB Models-backed Awesomatix completed the top five on the grid. Looking…
Awesomatix’s Kemp Anderson and Xray’s Chris Adams are the new ROAR Carpet National Champions, both drivers denying 2025 double champion Sam Isaacs back to back titles at the RC Car Club of America hosted event in Texas. In 1:12, Anderson took the TQ after topping 3 of the 4 qualifiers from team-mate Isaacs who was fastest in Q3. Xray’s Keven Herbert completed the Top 3 on the grid. In the triple finals Andreson opened with a win ahead of Hebert and repeating the win in A2 over Isaacs secured the title. Winning A3, Isaacs took the second step on the…
…Club track it counted numerous official team entries from Mugen Seiki, Infinity, Awesomatix, Yokomo, ARC, Xpress, with Axon and Xray the latest manufacturers to support the race in 2025. With Ronald Volker winning eSIC in 2023 and 2024, last year Akio Sobue took the win ahead of Alexander Hagberg and Atsushi Hara. In making the announcement, eSIC posted, ‘We regret to announce that we will not be holding ESIC 2026. Due to the ongoing Middle East conflict and the upcoming track resurfacing works. The safety of all participants, teams, and supporters remains our top priority, and current circumstances make it…
…increases rear end grip. Awesomatix recommend the use of ST24S ball studs to secure the rear toe links to ensure adequate clearance between top deck screws and toe links ball studs. Alternatively, the kit’s ST24 ball studs can be shortened/sanded down to provide the required clearance. For its 1:12 platform, Awesomatix has also released new Arm Ball Caps, the latest version features an enlarged top opening to ensure proper clearance for the upper keyhole on AT21 models. In addition, it includes a small recess on the top lip to allow easier removal of optional Suspension Arm O-Rings. Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.net]…
…on the biggest virtual stage and now he is transferring that precision, focus, and racecraft into RC racing – the results already showing with him also the winner of the 2026 TRTF Masters in 13.5. For the upcoming season, Caruso will focus on the ultra-competitive 13.5 class in Australia, competing at the National Championship as well as the QLD, VIC, and NSW State Titles. On the announcement he said he was, ‘Really keen and very grateful for the opportunity to join Team Awesomatix! Looking forward to trying to compete and represent the brand at the highest level.’ Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.net]…
Randy Caster’s 1up Racing has as part of its UltraLite product range added UltraLite Front Bumpers for the Associated TC8, Awesomatix A800RR, Axon TC10/4, Mugen MTC3, Schumacher Mi9 XRAY X4 ’26 and Yokomo MS 2.0. The bumpers are engineered for modern 1:10 touring car racing, combining exceptional durability with extremely low weight to preserve steering response and front-end feel. Manufactured in the USA by Alera3D from premium European polymers, the UltraLite’s advanced internal geometry resists folding at high speed and provides consistent support for today’s low, aerodynamic bodies — even in heavy racing conditions. Smooth, rounded top and bottom edges…
Xcelerate RC’s Ollie Payne claimed another BRCA British National Championship double as he won Round 9 & 10 hosted by the West Bridgford Model Car Club over the weekend. Kicking off 2026 with wins in January at the Dorset Model Car Racing Club hosted National double header, Payne secured Saturday’s Round 9 TQ with his final qualifying effort ahead of Schumacher’s Finley Whitelock and Awesomatix’s Mark Stiles and would go on to win the final by 5-seconds from Whitelock while fourth place qualifier Sam Coult completed the podium with his Schumacher. Again taking the TQ on Sunday, this time ahead…
…responsible for creating the cars they will race, the X4’26, Hudy will focus his attentions on the Pro Stock class, Xray drivers winning the category in all three previous editions of the Hrotovice based indoor event. MIBO International Race Touring Car Roll of Honour 2025 Modified – Ronald Volker (Mugen Seiki) Pro Stock – Adam Izsay (Xray) FWD – Phil Langer (Awesomatix) 2024 Modified – Michal Orlowski (Schumacher) Pro Stock – Jan Ratheisky (Xray) FWD – Stefan Schulz (Xray) 2023 Modified – Ronald Volker (Mugen Seiki) Pro Stock – Adam Izsay (Xray) FWD – Enrico Jung (Yokomo) Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]…
