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March 23, 2026

Ielasi Tuned EFRA2196 GT Team Exhaust Kit

New from Ielasi Tuned comes their EFRA2196 GT Team exhaust kit with the new parabolic conical manifold GR01. This new kit significantly increases performance compared to the previous one while maintaining fuel economy. Tested and used by Andrea Catanzani in the opening round of the 2026 ItalianNational GT Championship in Giardini Naxos, achieving pole position, fastest lap, and victory, this kit is available only in hardcoated option to ensure the best performance for users.

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]

March 23, 2026

RC-Project Sworkz & Mugen Seiki Rear Hub Weights

Italian option parts brand RC-Project has released these Rear Hub Weights for both Sworkz and Mugen Seiki 1:8 Buggy platforms. Available in 5 and 10 grams options and complimenting their steering hub weights, the additional weight added to the hub can be an traction advantage in many cases without affecting the suspension setup. Installation is simple with only two screws, making it easy to adjust different weight settings.

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March 23, 2026

Power HD supports Canadian Frechette

Servo manufacturer Power HD has announced they will support Canadian touring car talent Bryce Frechette with their HD GTS-2X servo. The Xray driver, who was runner up to his touring car team-mate Keven Hebert in Modified at the 2025 Canadian Onroad Nationals, is a consistent A-Main racer with a busy program that also includes the ROAR Nationals and US Indoor Championships. A finalist at the 2025 US Indoor Champs in Cleveland, the 23-year-old will be looking to elevate his performance with Power HD as part of his 2026 package.

Source: PowerHD [chd.hk]

March 23, 2026

Capricorn Quantum F-R Engine Mount Kit

Capricorn has released this new optional F-R Motor Mount Kit for their newly released Quantum 1:8 Onroad Nitro chassis. Made in house by the Italian manufacturer from brass to ensure maximum rigidity and precision, the extra weight of the material also enhances on-track performance as a set-up tuning option.

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March 23, 2026

Kurzbuch wins Pepe Group International Race

Mugen Seiki’s Simon Kurzbuch has won the Pepe Group International Race which was hosted by the Minicar Fiorano track in Italy over the weekend. The group behind the well known Energy fuel brand, the race attracted all of Europe’s top 1:8 Onroad racer and after the three rounds of qualifying it was the Infinity of multiple World Champion Dario Balestri who secured the TQ topping final qualifier ahead Max Power team Jonathan Gandin who was fastest in Q2. Taking Q1, Kurzbuch’s Ielasi Tuned powered Mugen secured P3 ahead of the similarly powered Capricorn of Toni Gruber. In the half hour final, Kurzbuach would pass Gandin early to battle it out with Balestri at the front, the Swiss racer taking the win by 1/2 a second from the Italian with Gandin completing the podium. With Gruber, young Xray star Filippo Domanin, and Infinity’s Francesco Tironi all retirements in the final, ARC’s Silvio Hächler finished P4.

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March 23, 2026

Donnelly & Williams win Keilor Invitational

Team Associated’s Lachlan Donnelly and new Schumacher convert Lachlan Williams were the winner of the 10th annual Keilor Invitational 1:10 Offroad race hosted by KEORCA club in Victoria, Australia. Racing Reedy Race style on the oiled dirt track, the club invite the 10 best drivers for Stock and Modified, and they compete in heads up racing across 5 x 2WD and 5x 4WD races. Grids shuffle randomly and each driver starts from each grid position over the two days with the best four 2WD and four 4WD results counting for overall results. As the winner of the event that last two years, reigning Australian National Champion Donnelly made it three in a row with victory over Lachlan Munday and Jarod Ment. Finishing runner up in Stock last year, young ‘Spud’ Williams went one better this year with flawless driving to beat last year’s winner ⁠⁠Justin O’Connell with Dan Coller completing the podium.

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March 23, 2026

Serpent SRX8GT R 3mm Flex-Flat Chassis & Adaptor

Serpent has released this 3mm Flex-Flat Chassis & Adaptor for its SRX8GT R 1:8 Nitro GT car. The innovative 2-Piece Hybrid Design features a flat 3mm main plate combined with a precision front adapter, each sold separately. This unique setup allows for optimised flex across the car’s entire length while maintaining factory bumper height for perfect body fitment and aerodynamic stability. Key performance benefits include enhanced steering & rotation with sharper turn-in and superior mid-corner rotation for tighter lines and higher exit speeds. It also Increased mechanical grip ensuring you can put the power down earlier and with more confidence. The 2-piece construction provides a natural, predictable flex that improves overall car balance. The Flex-Flat chassis has been tested at the highest level of competition and refined by top factory driver Andrea Catanzani.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

March 23, 2026

T-Works 1:10 Electric Touring Car Hauler Bag

T-Works has introduced this new hauler bag specifically intended for 1:10 electric touring car use. Solving carrying issues for races and practice sessions, the bag takes your car and full set of gear in organised storage. Featuring both hand-held and shoulder-carry styles for convenience and comfort, it is built with independent side pockets for storage of manuals, tools and small parts, allowing easy access. It comes with 3 dedicated portable plastic cases for 1:10 electric touring cars, offering detailed organisation and protecting components from impact and damage. In terms of overall size the bag measures 470×230×380mm.

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