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August 11, 2026

GPZ 1:28 Rubber Tyres for RCP Tracks

New French brand GPZ has released a new range of high-performance 1:28 rubber tyres specially developed for optimal grip on RCP-type tracks. Made in France from exclusive compounds with strict hardness control for every production run, the tyres have been validated by some of the categories leading racers including World Champion José Péquito. Offer in three compounds, the Soft option is made from an ultra-soft compound for maximum grip in ideal conditions. The GPZ Medium tyre provides balance between grip and durability for all RCP tracks. The Hard is a long-lasting compound for extended sessions and abrasive surfaces. Each set of tyres comes in an airtight & reusable packaging designed as a genuine performance tool. With no air exchange & no external contamination, the compound remains stable, session after session.

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August 11, 2026

Volker departs Mugen Seiki

Ronald Volker has announced his departure from Mugen Seiki, the 2016 World Champion having represented the Japanese manufacturer for almost 6-years and brought their Touring Car program to the fore on the international stage. Joining them in October 2020 after a long stint with Yokomo, Volker had worked very closely with fellow German Robert Pietsch on the project, Pietsch announcing his departure from Mugen Seiki at the end of 2025 after 16-years desiging their onroad cars including the MTC platform. He subsequently joined the Infinity design team for the 2026 season. Volker, who earlier this year took his 100th ETS win with the MTC3, announced the news of his departure on Facebook ending the post by stating, ‘it is time to take on a new adventure ahead.’ With the World Championships, which should have been staged earlier this year in China, now 3-months away it will be interesting to see which brand the popular and hugely experienced touring car veteran will represent at Huge RC in Thailand.

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August 10, 2026

2026 IFMAR 1:10 IC Track WC Stage 2 Report

IFMAR has published the Stage 2 Report for the upcoming 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Championship in Italy, the 11th running of Worlds attracting a bumper 129 entries from 21 countries. Cars will hit the track for the first on September 4th with the first of two days of IPD practice which will be followed by two more days of Free Practice. The event gets underway proper on Tuesday, September 8th, with 4 rounds of Timed Practice which is when Red RC will begin its coverage from Gubbio. In addition to a detailed time schedule, the other key points in the Stage 2 Report are details of the handout tyres which are being supplied by Italian manufacturer Hotrace. The tyre specs are 35 shore/62mm fronts and 37 shore 64mm rears. In relation to fuel, drivers will have the option to choose one of 3 different suppliers. Italy’s Pepe Group brand Energy will offer their Thunder 16% EU fuel, with Runner Time, also produced in Italy offering its FAST 16EU. Thailand’s Maxima will supply its Core 16% EU. Fuel for IPD and Free Practice sessions is the driver ‘s responsibility with fuel subject to Parc Fermé regulations from Timed Practice. View the full Stage 2 report here.

Source: IFMAR [ifmar.org]

August 10, 2026

Krazed Builds 7XF TRF421 FWD Conversation Kit

Bringing us the A12F Veyron Kit F1 earlier this year, US based Krazed Builds has announced the up coming release of its 7XF kit, an innovative Front Wheel Drive kit designed for the TRF421 1:10 Electric Touring Car from Tamiya. It was designed with the focus of keeping all the original TRF421 parts used and no chasing down random ones from other suppliers. Starting from the ground up they designed a 7075-T6 Aluminium chassis focused on tunability with symmetrical flex in the right places giving control and power where its needed. They have maximised stability in the rear suspension so the front can do its job. Moving the stock motor mount forward they were able to maintain balance with performance and keep all electronics in a nested area for controlled weight transfer. This leaves room for drivers to fine tune their balance on scales. Not being a fan of stacking all the weight over the front tires and hoping the rear stays planted, this helped create what Krazed Builds believe is a better transfer of weight on and off power. The 3D printed bumper has the ability to use popular cylindrical weights with Awesomatix making these in 5 gram and 10 gram units that have a threaded centre hole. Adding a Carbon Fiber upper bumper brace drivers can attach up to 70 grams directly in front of their wheels. They also added a few extra locations towards the rear to attach these weights as well as the popular stick on ones. In addition to the 7075-T6 Alloy chassis, the 7XF kit also includes 2mm Carbon Fibre front and rear top decks while in the rear it comes with a new 4mm Carbon Fibre body mount plus 2 carbon shims for the rear shock tower mounts. You also get two new Carbon Fibre Battery holders plus a belt for the new driveline.

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August 10, 2026

SuperRad Super9RH SR-12 1:12 LMH body

Having released the Super9RH SR-37 for the 1:10 LMH class earlier in the year, US body shell manufacturer SuperRad Competition Bodyshells is now producing it in a 1:12 version, the Super9RH-12. Designed for the emerging 1:12 LMH class, the new shell is produced from .020” polycarbonate, wing, decal sheet, and window mask.

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August 9, 2026

Coelho gives Infinity first European Touring Car title

Bruno Coelho has secured Infinity’s first European 1:10 Electric Touring Car Championship, the Portuguese driver securing the title for a fourth time at the 25th running of the EFRA Championships today in Luxembourg. Last holding the title in 2023, starting on pole position at Mini Circuit “Ville de Luxembourg” the reigning World Champion would controlled A1 from start to finish ahead of the Awesomatix of second place qualifier Simon Lauter with his team-mate Lucas Urbain completing the Top 3. As the drivers lined-up for A2, Coelho would walk off the drivers stand, an over voltage battery in pre-tech ruling him out of the race. Leading away the field, Lauter would look to have taken control of the race ahead of defending Champion Michal Orlowski but starting to close the gap the Schumacher driver executed an impressive pass coming onto the main straight as the race approached the final minute and a half mark. The finishing order Orlowski, Lauter, and Urbain. With all on the line in A3, with numerous drivers still able to claim the title, Coelho and Lauter made an early break. Running in formation for most of the race, Lauter would put in an impressive final lap getting right on the rear bumper of Coelho’s Speciale IF14. Launching it at the line, contact ensuing, Coelho would take it by 3/1000ths of a second to claim the overall title ahead of Lauter with Orlowski completing the podium. In the Spec class the event would also see a former champion retake the title as Awesomatix’s Max Mächler claimed the win 8-years after his previous title. It was to be an all Awesomatix podium with Olivier Bultynck and Louis Kretschmer 2nd and 3rd while outgoing Champion Adam Izsay finished 4th for Xray. In FWD, Xray’s Stefan Schulz took the title from the TQ after winning the opening two A-Main encounters.

Image: EFRA/Trackside RC Media [Facebook]

August 8, 2026

Coelho Top Qualifier at European Championships

Infinity’s Bruno Coelho is the Top Qualifier at the EFRA 1:10 Electric Touring Car European Championships in Luxembourg. Winner of last month’s Warm Up Race at Mini Circuit “Ville de Luxembourg”, the World Champion opened qualifying with a TQ run on Friday evening which he then backed up with a another fastest tme in the 5th & final round today. Opting to sit out Q1 to save tyres, Awesomatix’s Simon Lauter would secure second spot as he set the fastest times in Q3 & 4. As the reigning Champion, Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski will try to defend that title from 3rd on the grid, the Pole postng a TQ run in the second round. Racing at his home track, Lucas Urbain took his Awesomatix to P4 on the grid with Alexander Hagberg completing the Top half of the grid ahead of his new Xray team-mate Marc Rheinard. In Spec, Max Mächler will start on pole in his quest to retake the title he last held in 2018. Awesomatix team-mate Olivier Bultynck and Louis Kretschmer start 2nd & 3rd with defending Champion Adam Izsay fourth for Xray. In FWD, Xray’s Stefan Schulz is the Top Qualifier.

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August 8, 2026

Capelli K6 1:6 Competition Kart

After more than two years of development, the Capelli K6 is now officially available. A passion project of the Australian company’s owner Ryan Capel, it was designed from the ground up as a purpose-built 1:6 electric competition kart and introduces a new category to RC racing by combining the driving characteristics of full-size KZ racing karts with the performance expected from modern competition RC chassis. The forged carbon fibre two-piece chassis incorporates a central pitching damper system to control chassis movement while maintaining consistent rear tyre contact. Extensive adjustment is available including camber, caster, toe, Ackermann, ride height, stub axle / kingpin offset and roll centre, allowing the chassis to be tuned across a wide range of track conditions. A key feature of the design is an adjustable mass positioned opposite the motor to optimise lateral weight distribution. The position of the weight can be fine-tuned to suit different electronics and track conditions, while optional weights further expand the tuning range.

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