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March 12, 2026

Ripoll joins LensBodies

One of the stars of the 2025 IFMAR 1:8 Onroad World Championship in Chile, top French racer Maxime Ripoll is to represent LensBodies as part of his 2026 racing programme with Xray. Qualifying second in Santiago, the 19-year-old European Championship podium finisher will use the new Meltemi body from Italian body producer which is a part of Nicola Marrone’s Hotrace Tyres. Already supported by Hotrace tyres, on the announcement the French National Champion said, ‘Really happy to join the Lensbodies family! Thanks to LensBodies for this opportunity. Can’t wait to drive with the new Meltemi body [and] of course I’ll continue with Hotrace Tyres. Thanks to Nicola Marrone.’

Source: Len Bodies [lensbodies.com]

March 12, 2026

Hobbywing XeRun V10 G5 13.5T Motor

New from reigning 1:12 and Touring Car IFMAR Stock World Champion motor manufacturer Hobbywing comes their new XeRun V10 GS 13.5T motor. Built on an all-new performance platform which is suitable for 1:10 and 1:12 Stock racing, it delivers breakthroughs in both output power and efficiency. A brand-new structural design exposes the windings for direct heat dissipation, with cooling vent area increased by over 15% compared to the G4R. The new G5 motor is 13 grams lighter than the G4R, and its centre of gravity is shifted 1.4mm closer to the output shaft for better chassis tuning. Special rotor surface coating provides corrosion resistance and enhanced magnetic performance, boosting load capacity and power output. Innovative adjustable-timing Hall structure which can educes Hall ABC angle tolerance from max. 4°to under 1°, down to 0.2°with professional calibration.

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March 11, 2026

Fenix Racing Pro10 Springs

Italy’s Fenix Racing has introduced a dedicated set of new springs for the Pro10 Class. Made to fit the most popular shocks, they are offering three springs options which are rated as 30lbs Red, 33lbs Yellow, and 36lbs Blue. Available as a set, Fenix also offer the option to purchase individual spring ratings.

Source: Fenix Racing [fenix-racing.com]

March 11, 2026

Xray NT1 Glued ‘Red’ Brake Pad Set

Two time IFMAR 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Champion manufacturer Xray has released this new ‘Red’ Brake Pad Set for their NT1. The new special red material is a long-lasting formula which also gives a smoother & more consistent braking effect.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 11, 2026

IFMAR World Championship Update – Original schedule unlikely

IFMAR has just issued an update on the hosting of the 1:12 and ITSC World Championships in Foshan, China, which at present looks unlikely to be staged as originally scheduled. In the update the World Governing body states, ‘While discussions remain ongoing, the matters affecting the event have not yet been resolved and it is now highly unlikely that the championships will be able to take place on the currently scheduled dates.’ With just 2-weeks until the 1:12 Worlds was due to begin at Hongyu GDC, it looks like racers will have to try recoup their flights where possible with IFMAR also highlighting that it is looking at alternative locations and new dates to ensure both classes categories crown World Champions in 2026. IFMAR will provide a further update in the next 48-hours.

Read full IFMAR update here

March 11, 2026

Infinity IF14 Speciale 1.5mm Alu Chassis

Infinity has released this optional 1.5mm aluminium chassis for its IF14 Speciale 1:10 Electric Touring Car. It is designed to provide increased rigidity and a different handling balance compared to the standard configuration. The chassis is combined together with a dedicated stainless steel screw kit, featuring special thin flat screws specifically designed to ensure optimal tightening and a perfect fit with the chassis geometry. Also included in the new options are lower suspension arm balls, allowing the suspension arms to be mounted closer to the ground. This solution offers additional setup flexibility and helps optimise the car’s handling characteristics. For convenience, the stainless steel screws are also available separately as individual spare parts.

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March 11, 2026

TZO T500 Truggy Tyre

California based tyre brand TZO has released a new 1:8 Truggy tyre, the T500. The big brother to the 500 buggy pattern, it is engineered for peak performance on high-bite, grooved-up TNR style tracks and East Coast–style tracks. Featuring a refined small-pin tread design, the T500 uses strategically placed pins to deliver enhanced cornering grip and stability while maintaining strong forward drive. The updated carcass design provides a stable sidewall with the optimal balance of lightweight feel, flex, and consistency.

Source: TZO Tires [tzorires.com]

March 11, 2026

Serpent Viper 990e R 1:8 Onroad Kit

Having released their latest 1:8 Onroad competition nitro car back in November, Serpent has now released the electric version of the platform – the Viper 990e R. Key features of the 990e R are a slight redesign to the chassis shape to enhance flex characteristics and improve handling. The rear end has a smaller cut and the rear thickness has been reduced to give the perfect flex for this car. Additionally, the new chassis features a second servo saver position, offering greater Ackermann adjustment options for even more precise steering performance. The most significant updates are in the rear. The new bulkheads are now easier to assemble, with the two rearmost screws much more accessible for quicker and more convenient maintenance.

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