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August 5, 2026

2026 Speed King Tour Rd3 – Report

The re-scheduled Speed King Tour 2026 Round 3 took place at the TM Circuit Wakayama outdoor track in Wakayama prefecture Japan last weekend with Xpress driver Masaya Okazaki claiming his first win of the high profile Japanese series. The event was originally scheduled for 24th of May, but had been postponed to this new date due to rain. Track master Kazushige Tomita scored highest point and took TQ honours in the TC0 (Modified) class ahead of Ryoma Yoshida and Takara Sano. The first few laps after the start were utter chaos, with Okazaki moving into the race lead from 6th on the grid very beginning of the A final. Okazaki showed consistent speed and never gave his position up tp secure that first win. Infinity driver Ryosuke Yamamoto finished second from 4th on the grid while Top Qualifier driver Tomita recovered from his mistake with the fastest lap to finished P3 with his Tamiya.

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August 5, 2026

Exotek F1 UltraR5 PRO

Exotek Racing has presented the latest version of its 1:10 Electric F1 kit, the F1 UltraR5 PRO. The California based manufacturer say their latest offering, ‘is a cutting edge high-performance F1 racing kit that evolves all of the great features of the original F1Ultra into a perfected race machine.’ The PRO kit includes the must have option parts used by the team to claim multiple class wins and titles. Based on a 2.5mm low CG 1-piece 7075 chassis for superior high and low grip asphalt characteristics other new parts include the carbon fibre adjustable battery tray. A new heavy duty alloy and carbon fibre rear wing mount system are included for improved rear grip and new heavy duty extra long side links give less flex and more consistency. For improved handling Exotek has produced new heavy duty front alloy and steel off set axle steering hubs. Other new updates include +2mm front carbon fibre arms, a wide rear shock tower, and heavy duty alloy front pivot pin cups.

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August 5, 2026

3Racing Zero Cero FWD Touring Car

Having released its Zero Cero Electric Touring Car earlier this year to mark its 15th Anniversary, Hong Kong manufacturer 3Racing has opened pre-orders for the FWD version of the kit. The Zero Cero FWD brings front-wheel-drive competition engineering to the platform that’s already sold out four times over. Not a conversion, this is a purpose-built FWD chassis built from the ground up around the Zero Cero DNA and based on a 1.2mm steel chassis plate with dedicated machined 110° screws. Other key features include a full forward weight repositioning: servo, motor, steering, and battery all shifted front. A 48 gram brass alloy front bumper with additional brass weight tuning holes allows the optimisation of downforce. A shortened front gearbox has been designed specifically for FWD layout. A 225 belt provides faster motor response and improved corner exit acceleration. The rear of the chassis features a multi-cutout design for increased torsional flex and traction while a new upper deck integrated with differential top cover is more streamlined, more responsive.

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August 4, 2026

Ielasi Tuned power for World Champion Groskamp

Italian engine tuner Ielasi Tuned has announced that reigning 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Champion Jilles Groskamp has joined its factory team for the coming seasons. The veteran Dutch racer, who this year celebrates a decade as an Infinity team driver having joined them in 2016, will defend the title he won for the Japanese manufacturer 2-years ago in Thailand later this year in Gubbio, Italy, with Ielasi Tuned’s latest Corsa Engine. On the announcement Groskamp said, ‘I’m excited and very happy to join Ielasi Tuned engines for my Infinity nitro cars. With the 200mm nitro Worlds this year I was looking for the best engine and support. Daniele is with no doubt one of the nicest and hard working guys in the industry and I’m sure we can have a great teamwork together to achieve maximum results! I like to thank Sabrina and Daniele for this opportunity and I can’t wait to hit the track next week at the ENS Aigen with my new engines.’

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]

August 4, 2026

GT World Champion Mazzeo joins Xray for 1:10 & 1:8 Onroad

Xray has announced that reigning IFMAR 1:8 GT World Champion Alessio Mazzeo is to represented the brand in 1:10 and 1:8 Nitro Onroad. Winner of both the Nitro and Electric GT World Championships in Chile last year, the Italian is the lead driver for GT manufacturer Raptor and G-mar Engines and now returns to the Slovakian manufacturer in this 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Championship year. The last time the Gubbio track hosted the Worlds for the category in 2016, Mazzeo claimed a podium finish then racing for Serpent. On the announcement Mazzeo posted, ‘Together again. Some stories are meant to continue. Thank you, Team Xray for making this possible. Coming back feels special for many reasons, and sharing this journey once again with people who have always believed in me makes it even more meaningful. I’m excited for what’s ahead.’

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

August 4, 2026

Infinity IF14 Speciale Front ECS EVO & Rear CVD Driveshafts

Infinity has released new upgrades for its IF14 Speciale 1:10 Electric Touring Car with the release of Front ECS EVO and Rear CVD Driveshafts. This new Front ECS Driveshaft has been developed to deliver the ideal balance of drive efficiency, durability, and ease of maintenance. Its precision design ensures exceptionally smooth operation, providing more consistent handling, increased cornering speed, and enhanced traction for greater confidence on the track. A 42.5mm Short Front Driveshaft is available for the ECS set. 1.5 mm shorter than the standard 44 mm version it is particularly well suited to high traction track conditions, helping to improve overall balance and driver confidence. The new Rear CVD Driveshaft features a lightweight aluminium driveshaft with a special wear-resistant coating, it offers outstanding durability while reducing rotating mass for improved performance. The optimised design enhances throttle response, allowing higher cornering speeds, increased traction, and more consistent power delivery. Both driveshafts require separate hex wheel hubs. These are available on -0.5, 0, and +0.5mm options. Along with the driveshaft sets, Infinity has also released a Universal Joint Nut Tool. Machined from aluminium it allows for more efficient maintenance of the Front ECS EVO driveshaft. Not only does it ensure the universal joint nut is securely tightened, it also holds the universal joint ring in place, making it easy to remove the universal joint nut.

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August 3, 2026

Morganti adds ROAR 1:8 Onroad National title to CV

Diego Morganti is the new ROAR 1:8 Onroad National Champion, the new for 2026 Mugen Seiki signing adding the title to his CV at the new Groove R/C Raceway track in Sheridan, Illinois. Winner of the track’s opening race in June, the United States Grand Prix presented by Ulti Tires, qualifying would see the 21-year-old secure second as Michael Palazzola secured the overall TQ on the completion of the three rounds. RC legend Joel Johnson completed the Top 3 on the grid ahead of Christopher Tosolini, the Top 4 direct qualifiers, with the Xray of 2023 Champion Max Kuenning ending up P5. Unfortunately a stripped second gear prevented Kuenning from progressing from his Semi final, Ralph Birch winning that to start the Main P5. In the 45-minute final, Morganti would quickly go to the front with Palazzola unfortunately retiring from second spot after just 6-minutes. This promoted Tosolini to second, the World Championship finalist managing to run at the front in the second half of the race for 40-laps before Morganti re-took the lead with his Ielasi Tuned powered MRX7 to eventually win by almost 3-laps. Birch, a 32-time ROAR US National Champion, would make it an all Mugen Seiki podium. In 1:10 Nitro Touring it was also a Mugen Seiki success with Jacob Cerrato securing the win while the 1:8 GT title went to Serpent’s Jose Almonte.

Image: ROAR Racing [Facebook]

August 3, 2026

Hamon crowned inaugural FEMCA 1:8 GT Asia Champion

Jeff Hamon has become FEMCA’s inaugural 1:8 GT Asia Champion, the new Capricorn signing winning the title at England Park Raceway in Australia over the weekend. An event that the Asian governing body had originally awarded to Vietnam, the switch to the Brisbane track would see the city’s top international racer set the pace from the off. Fastest in seeding, the 1:8 GT and 1:8 Onroad World Championship finalist would secure the overall TQ after topping 3 of the 4 rounds. Topping Q2 as Hamon suffered a DNF, former 1:5 World Champion Russell Grenenger would secure P2 for Hong Nor with team-mate Rick Bartolozzi completing the Top 3 ahead of New Zealand’s Lockie Roachie. In the 45-minute final, Hamon controlled the race with his Ielasi Tuned powered GT2 setting the fastest lap of the race en route to a convincing victory. With Grenenger holding second for much of the race, unfortunately he would retire with 5-minutes to go promoting Roachie to second. Starting from 12th on the grid after fighting issues in qualifying, Serpent’s Anthony Wasson would work his way up through the field to complete the podium ahead of Bartolozzi.

Image: Jeff Hamon [Facebook]