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July 3, 2026

Takashima D-13 Mi10 Front Bulkhead Reinforcement Plate

Takashima D-13 has introduced this carbon fibre front bulkhead reinforcement plate for the Schumacher Mi10 Touring Car. Available in three thickness options, 0.5mm, 0.8mm and 1.0mm, it is designed to significantly increase front-end chassis rigidity, reducing bulkhead flex under cornering and braking loads, and helping to maintain more consistent left-right suspension geometry. The chassis benefits from a more direct steering response, improved steering precision, and enhanced high-speed stability, with a more consistent front-end behaviour during braking into corners. On the other hand, the increase in front-end stiffness reduces overall chassis flex, which may slightly decrease mechanical front grip. On high-grip surfaces, this typically results in a more stable and easier-to-drive platform, while on low-grip conditions, suspension setup adjustments may be required to recover optimal front-end bite. Overall, the bulkhead reinforcement plate is primarily aimed at improving front-end structural stability, delivering more precise steering, greater consistency, and a more predictable overall handling balance.

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July 3, 2026

Team Saxo F1-180 V5 1:10 Formula Car

Team Saxo has released its newest 1:10 Formula Car kit with the V5 version of its F1-180. Coming three years after the release of the F1-180-V4, compared to its predecessor the V5 features comprehensive upgrades to the car. With its new narrow one-piece chassis design, the car offers better stability with chassis deformation performance also improved. The ultra-lightweight and low centre of gravity design lays the foundation for the new POD suspension system. The POD mounts above the rear of the chassis and the rear-end positioning screws of the chassis can be used to adjust the tilt angle of the POD for precise set-ups. Through the spring tension of the rear-mounted POD you can adjust the lower stroke of the rear wheels. A new front suspension design has better performance in calibration and offers greater ease of operation, with enhanced stability. The rear axle is designed as a gear differential, with the original ball differential also compatible.

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July 2, 2026

Factory Team RC28R Option Parts

Factory Team, the Team Associated option parts & accessories line, has released a range of new option parts for the RC28R 1:28 car. The new releases include a Steel Lower Pod Plate, a Carbon Fibre Upper Arm Brace, Titanium Adjustable Axles,, Front Bulkhead Shims, and a 1:28 specific Ride Height Gauge. The steel lower pod plate adds 3g to the pod assembly to improve rear-end stability. The upper arm brace adds rigidity to the fixed upper arms on the RC28R limiting the amount of flex in cornering, sharpening steering feel. The Titanium Adjustable Front Axles enables track width tuning between 0mm, 0.5mm, and 1mm offsets further dialing in front end feel to the driver’s preference. The Front bulkhead shims add further adjustment to the front end of the RC28R. Adding shims under the front bulkhead adds roll stiffness improving steering feel in most conditions. 0.25mm and 0.5mm shims included. Finally, the Ride Height Gauge is an easy-to-use tool to quickly and clearly check the ride height and droop of your 28th scale car. This gauge has a range of 1.5-2.5mm with 0.25mm increments.

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July 2, 2026

Awesomatix A800R 1.5mm Titanium Chassis

Awesomatix has introduced a 1.5mm titanium chassis for its A800R and RR 1:10 Electric Touring Cars. Made from the strongest-grade titanium, this chassis version weighs 108 grams offering a great alternative to their heavier 140 grams Steel chassis (~140 grams) in Blinky classes. This option allows racers to get closer to the minimum weight where big battery packs, over 290 grams, can provide a power advantage. Moreover this chassis showed remarkable attributes in modified class on US and EU indoor tracks with improved corner speed and forwarded traction being reported during testing. Six pockets for optional installation of optional tungsten weights allows you to raise the overall chassis weight to 140 grams. This chassis requires specifically machined screws which are not included and ST237 Damper Spacers or SH0.5mm Shims should be used under D3 / D4 Dampers. Awesomatix also recommend use of its Lower Bumper with chassis. Awesomatix wish to highlight that some titanium chassis may show machine marks while others don’t.

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July 2, 2026

IFMAR statement on Xtreme Aerodynamics CZ1 Nitro Touring Body

With the 11th running of the 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Championships coming up this September in Gubbio, Italy, World governing body IFMAR have issued a statement in relation to compliance of the Xtreme Aerodynamics CZ1. It was found that the EFRA Homologation No. 2064 body produced in 0.75 mm thickness did not comply with the applicable regulations concerning measurement point “M”. As a result the current current CZ1 body carrying EFRA Homologation No. 2064 will not be eligible for use at the World Championship, regardless of material thickness. Italian manufacturer Xtreme Aerodynamics has accepted this decision and committed to manufacturing a revised version of the EFRA 2064 body fully complying with Measurement “M” (118 mm). These bodies will carry a specific IFMAR engraving identifying them as approved for use at the 2026 IFMAR World Championship. The Italian manufacturer has also committed to supplying these revised bodies free of charge to all competitors who intended to participate in the IMAR World Championship using the current EFRA 2064 body.

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July 1, 2026

Super GT Challenge 2027, Malaysia – Announcement

RC race registration platform RC Race Pal has announced the Super GT Challenge 2027, a new international 1:8 GT race that will take place at the Kuala Lumpur International RC Car Circuit (KLIRCC) in Malaysia from 13–16 May 2027. The Super GT Challenge has been created with one goal in mind which is to provide drivers with maximum value, maximum track time, and a unique racing experience that goes beyond a traditional race meeting. Unlike a standard event, the Super GT Challenge combines two major competitions in one weekend – the International 1/8 GT Championship, and the 5-Hour Team Enduro Race. While the Championship event will consist of free practice, Seeding, five rounds of qualifying, progressive A–E Finals and a 45-minute A-Main, the Enduro race will feature randomly drawn balanced teams, strategy-focused endurance racing, driver rotation and pit strategy – a completely different challenge from the individual championship. Believing this is one of the first international RC GT events to combine a traditional championship format with a long-format team endurance race under one entry, the event will provide four full days of racing. The entry is limited to just 75 competitors to maximise track time and race quality and the event will use paid marshals so drivers never have to marshal. As RC Race Pal continues to grow internationally, their aim is to create events that racers genuinely look forward to attending, not just another race meeting, but a memorable racing festival that combines competition, endurance, teamwork and friendship.

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June 30, 2026

Hudy Balkan Series Round 1 Bulgaria – Report

The 2026 HUDY Balkan Series got underway at Multi RC Track in Shumen, Bulgaria over the weekend, with Xray’s Christian Kostadinov and Mugen Seiki’s Nathan Atlani taking Round 1 honours in the two featured classes. In the Elceram Modified class, qualifying saw Razvan Stroe edge out his nearest rival by just 0.02 seconds to claim TQ, with Kostadinov and Borislav Tranchev — making a welcome return to competition after several years away from the sport — also in contention. A1 fell to Kostadinov, who started from third on the grid and capitalised on a late mistake from Stroe to snatch the win in the closing stages. Kostadinov doubled up in A2 with a bold outside move through one of the circuit’s more demanding corners to seal the overall victory. In the EZpower Stock 13.5 Outlaw TC class, five qualifying rounds produced some of the tightest racing of the day, with Atlani, Christian Kostadinov and Viktor Georgiev trading pace throughout the session. When the dust settled, Atlani emerged on top to take the overall qualifier ahead of Kostadinov and Georgiev. The final reflected the qualifying battle, with Atlani converting his pole position into victory. Kostadinov crossed the line in second, while Georgiev rounded out the podium in third.

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June 30, 2026

Stanley defends Queensland State Title

Brayden Stanley has successfully defended his SpeedyRC RCRA QLD Electric Touring Car State title, the factory ARC driver taking the 2026 win at the Bayside R/C Car Club hosted race in Brisbane. The 20-year-old would secure the overall TQ as he took his A11 to the fastest time in 3 of the 4 qualifiers. Topping the times in Q3, Infinity’s Jesse Davis would line up 2nd on the grid ahead touring car returnee Christopher Sturdy, RC Maker’s Jeff Hamon, and Schumacher’s Simon Nicholson. In the triple finals after a DNF in A1, Davis taking that win, Stanley would control A2 & 3 to defend his 2025 Queensland State title. With a 2nd in A3, Hamon would compete the podium behind Davis with Sturdy finishing 4th. In 13.5 Touring it was Jordan Caruso took the spoils while 21.5 Superstock, the biggest category of the championships, it was Josh Evans who took the TQ and win.

Source: Brayden Stanley [Facebook]