October 30, 2026

ROAR issues clarification on TC Body Approval List

Following its announcement on New Touring Car Body Rules earlier this month, ROAR has issued a clarification regarding it Body Approval List.  The governing body for RC racing in the United States & Canada, said that while the Avalon Vortex will be removed from the list on December 31st, as it fails to meet the new GBS-II Touring Car rules, there are other bodies that some mistakenly concluded will also be removed.  With 4-year approval terms that were due to naturally expire on December 31, 2026, in order to correct this misunderstanding ROAR has automatically extended the expiration date to October 31, 2027 for all legal TC bodies that would have otherwise expired naturally on December 31st.  In the clarification ROAR also highlighted that there are other TC bodies that are likely to fail the GBS-II rules, but these bodies have never been submitted to them for inspection so were never on the ROAR-Approved list.

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October 29, 2026

OBRC OBZ V3 1:28 3D Printable Race Chassis

Set-up in 2023 with the idea to create an affordable 3D printed 1:28 race chassis, OBRC has released their new OBZ V3.  Designed with input from World & National Champions, RC Chassis Designers, and local racers to develop a chassis for racers, the OBZ is a competitive chassis you can print at home and race competitively.  The car has been stress tested and put up against some of the toughest drivers in the world.  Since its begin the car has continued to push what is possible with 3D printing.  After 6 months of development and many prototypes, the next evolution in 3D printed 1:28 chassis is here, with the OBZ V3.  With a unique steering system, optimised electronics layout, and new rear suspension system, the OBZ V3 has unlocked even more performance.  Compatible with a wide range of 1:28 parts, electronics, and bodies your new build is limitless.  You can look out for the OBZ V3 at the upcoming PNWC 2026 in the Netherlands.

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October 28, 2026

Schumacher Eclipse 6 Legacy Front-End Conversion

Schumacher has introduced this Legacy Front-End Conversion for its Eclipse 6 1:12 kit.  Offering a simple, low-maintenance front-end design focused on consistent performance and improved drivability, the simplified design significantly reduces maintenance requirements while delivering long-lasting damping performance between rebuilds.  Designed to enhance driver feel and consistency, the conversion provides more natural, predictable handling and greater feedback from the front end, helping drivers build confidence and feel more connected to the car.  The Conversion is compatible with Schumacher’s U4845 Front Spring Tuning Set, and mass damper springs.  The Schumacher team utilised the conversion at Masters of Foam 2026, achieving some strong results and demonstrating its potential in high-level competition.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

October 28, 2026

VP-Pro expands 1:10 Rally Tyre Range

Having launched a new range of 1:10 Rally tyres in August, Chinese manufacturer VP-Pro expands the range by adding a fourth option in the form of the VP-1004.  Made of durable rubber material and built for varied surfaces, they say its unique thread pattern and angled groove provides maximum bite and superior traction at the track.  Providing long-lasting wear, they come pre-mounted on 16 spoked wheels which are available in White, Black, Grey, and Gold colour options.  With a 12mm Hex they are perfect for most 1:10 rally cars and they come as a set of 4 complete tyre/wheels including inserts in one package.

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October 27, 2026

Team Velocity VL-2 Late Model Oval Kit

Specialist oval racing manufacturer Team Velocity R/C has released their first purpose built Late Model oval kit with the entirely new VL-2.  Putting it through a considerable amount of testing they wanted to create an easy to build, durable, tunable, and fast kit.  Standard features include Ball Bearing supported Aluminium Steering Assembly, Aluminium Spindles, and Aluminium Rear Hubs.  HD 4mm carbon fibre shock towers support small bore shocks with location etched spring collars for small or big bore springs, Machined Delrin pistons, Low Friction X-Rings, and Aluminium standoffs with Delrin pivot balls.  The VL-2 also has adjustable flex rear design and Adjustable Diff height.

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October 27, 2026

Perfect Pass RC Diamond 200Mph+ Speed Wheels

All wheels may be round but they are not all equal and Florida based Perfect Pass RC has released their Diamond Wheels and tyre for 200+ mph which it has been developing 18-months.  The premium aluminium speed run wheels feature a 7075 aluminium rim with a proprietary rubber tyre and are built to replace foam wheels on plastic rim for 17mm hex RC cars.  Built for high speed runs, at 200+ mph, a tyre is under 20,000+ Gs of force trying to rip it apart.  Foam tires break down and plastic rims flex and wobble leading to cars getting destroyed so Perfect Pass RC came up with the Diamind Wheel as a solution.  Each rim is meticulously machined from super high quality 7075 aluminium at 97.5 mm OD by 42 mm wide with a tire thickness of 5.75mm.   The tyre is made from a proprietary blend of five specially made rubbers and elastomers that took 18 months to develop a tyre that can take the extreme forces at such high speeds run keeping its shape, rigidity and unmatched traction.  The glue that holds the tyre to the aluminium rim is also their own proprietary technology, and took months and months to develop. It is made to keep the tyre locked to the rim.  The axle hole and the 17mm hex pocket were carefully sized to be as tight as possible, to eliminate vibration, and at the same time big enough to fit most 17mm hex types on the market.  Having tried many blends and for speed runs, 50 Shore was the sweet spot between traction, durability and rigidity.  While 40-45 Shore gave slightly better traction, price was paid with reduced durability while 60-65 Shore felt too slippery and stability was sacrificed.

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October 27, 2026

ROAR announces 2027 Nationals Calendar

ROAR, the sanctioning body for RC racing in the United States & Canada, has announced the tracks and schedule for its 2027 National Championships.  Onroad will officially kick off the 2027 season with the Carpet Nationals which on March 3-7th returns to Apex Raceway in Tennessee after hosting the championships this year.  Next up is the 1:10 Offroad Carpet Nationals which will be staged at PDX Underground in Oregon from April 14-18th.  Moving outdoors on May 20-23rd, TSCAR in Ohio is the venue for Nitro Onroad to decided its National Champions.  A month later it will be the turn of the electric onroad paved titles, the 2026 Champions just decided over the weekend in Florida, with racers travelling to The Groove in Illinos on June 17-20th.  With 7 National Championship events & one IFMAR World Championship to run, the second half of the season starts with the Canadian 1:8 Offroad Nationals which will be held at BEGO Racing RC Raceway in Quebec.  Offroad racers are then in for a busy month of July with the 1:10 Dirt Nationals taking place from June 30th to July 4th followed shortly afterwords by the 1:8 Offroad Nationals at Coyote Hobbies & Raceway in California from July 15-18th.  ROAR wraps up its 2027 season with the hosting of the IFMAR eBuggy World Championship at Gateway RC Park at Lake City in Florida from September 29th to October 3rd.

View Calendar Poster here

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