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January 15, 2026

HPI Racing Nano 1:64 1987 BMW M3 Warsteiner

Having grown up as huge fans of DTM and the World Touring Car Championship, we had to give a shoutout to HPI Racing on the release of its latest Nano Table Top Racer in the legendary BMW Warsteiner livery. The Nano-TTR is a 1:64 scale in-house, custom-built and designed chassis, fully assembled and ready to roll in the smallest of spaces. Offer in a Ford Mustang and BMW variants, they featuring a detailed, fully licensed hard-bodyies. Each kit includes a full-size 2.4GHz control system with all the usual adjustment settings, offering smooth handling and responsiveness. You also get fully working LED lights – headlights, tail lights, reverse lights, and turn signals – all controllable directly from the transmitter. A high-capacity LiPo battery provides an impressive 45 minutes of runtime.

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January 15, 2026

Gens ace power for Shin Sawada

Battery manufacturer Gens ace has announced that it is to power the race progamme of newly crowned Spec Class FEMCA Asia Champion Shin Sawada. The Japanese driver & 2024 World Championship finalists completes his 2026 package with the deal, the Xray driver having already announced his new electronics deal with ORCA. The younger of the Sawada brothers, Jin announcing his move to Team EAM this week, on the news Shin said, ‘As I will continue to focus on stock racing over the next few years, having reliable power is essential. I have tested most of the batteries available and found that Gens ace performs the best. Thank you, Gens ace, for the opportunity to join the team.’

Source: Gens Ace [gensace.de]

January 15, 2026

PN Racing V5 2500KV Brushless 1:28 Motor

With 2025 a huge year for the 1:28 racing scene, PN Racing, who are responsible for the category’s most prestigious race the PN World Cup, kick off 2026 with the release of the V5 version of the 2500KV motor. With the new 175525 V5, they have focused on the highest levels of quality control to ensure every motor reaches its peak potential and knowing that KV consistency across motors depends heavily on the quality of mechanical timing. Key Features of the V5 include a refined mechanical timing. They have elevated production standards to ensure that the mechanical timing is perfectly set, guaranteeing that your motor performs at its absolute best right out of the box. The enhanced assembly precision results in significantly reduced cogging, offering a more stable and predictable feel at low speeds. Through meticulous alignment and timing optimisation, PN Racing have achieved the smoothest, most linear throttle response they have ever produced.

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January 15, 2026

Smith & Stafford win at EssexCarpetClash Rd4

The fourth encounter of the 6 round EssexCarpetClash took place last weekend in the UK where Round 3 double winner Ben Smith & his Schumacher took the 2WD while the Team Associated of Ellis Stafford took the 4WD honours. For many it was the first race of the year, with a few looking forward to trying their new equipment they had received from Christmas, with the organisers creating a flowing track with a double jump section and dog leg table top would challenge the drivers. In 2WD it seemed to be a battle between Smith and Harley Eldridge for the entire day. Both managed to top the qualifying sheets twice so it came down to the fastest time which was Smith. Next to line up on the grid for third and fourth would be a fight between Aaron Nash and Oliver Nattress, again joint on points with Nash having the faster time. Alfie Castle would get to grips with the track after round one putting in some decent times with Billy Fletcher having a very consistent day. The finals would be a continuation of qualifying and would be a fight on track between Smith and Eldridge. Smith was able to wrap up the day with two leg wins with Eldridge consistently finishing in the top three. Aaron Nash was able to secure the bottom step of the podium with two decent leg finishes.

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January 15, 2026

Infinity IF14 Speciale Carbon Brace Stiffener

New for its IF14 Speciale Electric Touring Car, Infinity has released this reinforcement brace. Connecting the left and right bulkheads, it allows flexible tuning of chassis rigidity. The wave‑shaped design provides a finely balanced, precise rigidity feel. Made from high‑quality 1.5 mm carbon graphite, it can be attached or removed quickly, enabling fast setup changes to match driving style or track conditions.

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January 15, 2026

Yokomo SO3.0 Limited Edition 2WD Buggy

Hot on the heels of Team Associated launching its latest 1:10 2WD Buggy contender, Yokomo has unveiled a limited edition of its SO3.0 2WD Buggy. Originally launched in November 2024, the Limited Edition has undergone a number of upgrades and is sold as fully-optioned kit. The Japanese manufacturer say that with the SO3.0 Limited Edition, ‘Every component, from the drivetrain to the suspension, has been meticulously selected without compromise. This limited edition features the ultimate specifications used by expert drivers as standard. You can acquire this luxurious package, comparable to factory team specifications, at a reasonable price.’ The kit will start shipping at the end of January.

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January 15, 2026

Duraes joins Boots at GRP Tyres

Following the major announcement of top 1:8 Offroad racer Elliott Boots as their first factory supported driver for 2026, GRP Tyres continues to finalise its team line-up with the announcement of new Hong Nor signing Carlos Duraes. The Portuguese driver will now officially represent the Italian tyre manufacturer using their Ai-TECH 1:8 Buggy Tyre Ranged which it introduced last May. Adding to the range with the launch of their 5th pattern, the Micro, at the end of last year, announcing their latest driver signing GRP founder Maurizio Gandini posted, ‘I, Maurizio, together with Susi and Sara, owners of GRP, are proud to announce Carlos Duraes as an official GRP Factory Team driver for 2026. Fast. Experienced. Consistent. Carlos has been a proven reference on Portuguese tracks for years, recognized for his racing mindset, technical precision, and ability to push development where it really matters: on the track. This is not just another signing.
It’s a clear step forward in our Buggy program. And it’s only the beginning.’ Duraes added, ‘Extremely happy to join GRP! I’ve been racing with their tires from last year and felt their quality was top notch with great performance and comfort driving around different track conditions. Thank you.’

Source: GRP [grpgandini.it]

January 14, 2026

Team Associated RC10B7.1 Team Kit

After numerous 1:10 2WD Buggy re-releases, Team Associated is kicking off 2026 with something modern & new for racers with the announcement of the RC10B7.1 Team Kit. The RC10B7.1 Team Kits boast the new long-arm suspension geometry, weight-centralised electronics layout, KPI adjustable steering blocks, and increased tunability throughout the whole chassis. These innovations have increased the potential for grip and corner speed and an overall smoother drive feel. As will previous RC10 2WD buggies, Associated offer a Dirt version in the RC10B7.1D and with fully interchangeable parts between the two kits this allows the user to pick and choose what configuration they want to use depending on track conditions.

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