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October 13, 2026

Team GFRP 2027 Weapon Midget Car Kit

New from Dirt oval specialists Team GFRP comes the 2027 Weapon Midget which takes the base of their 2025 Weapon and the upgrades of the 2026 RCCB winning Midget to create a cutting edge stock racing platform. The 27 Weapon has kept the dual bell crank steering platform, but has updated to 70mm molded arms and a new style caster block to allow a better steering response. Adjustability through the rear end has broadened completely. The rear shock tower has doubled its options for mounting the rear shocks to allow for more tuning. The 2025 Layback transmission with its 39T idler gear appropriates less wear and more smooth power delivery. The diff height adjusters pair with the new plunge rear axles to change the geometry of the dog bones. The transmission changes are integrated with new 0/3 toe blocks, a wider outer rear 75mm long molded arm, and a lighter rear camber link mount to adjust for more track conditions. The kit also features the big bore springs and lowered spring cups to enable a better baseline for the car.

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October 13, 2026

Xray X4F’27 Carbon Chassis Brace

Xray has added this optional Carbon Chassis Brace for its X4F’27 1:10 Front Wheel Drive Touring Car. Designed for installation in the rear chassis area, it provides additional chassis flex adjustment possibilities. The brace allows chassis flex to be fine-tuned for different track and traction conditions, helping to optimise handling and consistency. The lightweight and strong brace is CNC-machined from high-grade carbon material for maximum precision, rigidity, and durability.

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October 13, 2026

Isaacs to defend MonTech NYGP titles

Awesomatix’s Sam Isaacs is to defend both his titles at this weekend’s MonTech New York Grand Prix at 360v2 RC Raceway in New Rochelle, the multiple champion a late entry for the 8th edition of one of the highlights on the annual US onroad racing calendar. Taking both the 1:12 Modified and Modified Touring Car wins on his return to the event last year, after missing the 2024 event, Isaacs will go up against a host of former race champions. Winner in 2024, 1:12 World Championship Top Qualifier Kemp Anderson returns to the NYGP. The Awesomatix driver has contested every running of the Donny Lia promoted race with this being one of the reigning ROAR Carpet National Champion’s favourite races of the year. Also back for more is Xray’s Keven Hebert, the Canadian again making the trip south where he will be joined by Xray’s US Team Manager Drew Ellis. Joining Excelerate RC just after his 1:12 Super Stock class TQ & win at last year’s NYGP, British racer Ollie Payne is another regular returning to race on 105 X 48 feet carpet track. Expanded to 10 classes for 2026, Red RC is excited to be again making the trip across the Atlantic to cover this year’s NYGP action.

Source: Fordham 360 Hobbies & Raceway [Facebook]

October 13, 2026

Harper wins 2026/27 EWS season opener – Report

The opening round of the 2026/27 Essex Winter Series took place over the weekend with Schumacher’s Elliott Harper getting his title defence off to the perfect start with victory in the LRP Modified class. The fifteenth season of the EWS, entries were as popular as ever, leading to a fully booked race and a stacked field in all the classes. In qualifying it was the Mugen Seiki of Alex Thurston who topped the opening qualifier ahead of ToniSport’s Kyle Branson, with Harper in third. Harper then however found the groove and took the top spot in the remaining three qualifiers to secure pole position, ahead of Thurston, Branson, the Awesomatix of series returnee Olly Jefferies and Xray’s Harley Eldridge. Thurston initially stayed close to Harper at the start of the final, but by the half-distance point had dropped around 2 seconds behind. Meanwhile, Jefferies hounded Branson, the two former champions putting on a great display of close racing throughout. As Thurston’s pace began to fade, this pair closed in, and the final half-minute saw a three way battle to be “best of the rest”. But Thurston held his composure to cross the line in second place, with Branson and Jefferies right behind him but still in the order they qualified. Out front, Harper secured maximum points with a perfect drive to take the win.

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October 12, 2026

Reflex Racing ‘Aderenza’ 1:28 Tyres

New from 1:28 specialists Reflex Racing comes their all new Aderenza tyre. Made from molded Italian rubber and developed for 1:28 competition, the compound is engineered for higher forward bite, giving you stronger drive out of corners without the usual trade-off in wear. Across testing, the Aderenza delivers increased average life versus the other tyres with comparable performance. With three compound options to choose, Soft is for peak bite when traction is limited, Medium is for everyday balance of grip and durability, or Hard when you need longevity and stability on high-bite or abrasive surfaces

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October 12, 2026

Beat One MOTOEP1SP limited Edition ‘Leather Suit Hang-On Racer’

Japanese RC bike manufacturer Beat One has released this Limited Edition ‘Leather Suit Hang-On Racer’ Version of it MOTOEP1SP 1:5 Scale EP Motorcycle. Limited to 300 units, and painted in this striking Suzuki livery for displace purpose only with the kit and rider figure supplied unpainted., the concept behind this model is the fusion of an RC motorcycle and a static display model. To enhance the sense of realism, the rider figure features a sewn leather suit, with every detail meticulously recreated. This model comes upgraded with an aluminium main frame, aluminium steering support, aluminium rear swingarm, and a gold-anodised rear sprocket. The MOTOEP1SP is sold as a semi-assembled kit so the unit you receive will be pre-assembled by Beat Onr. Since the steering damper is a critical component for RC motorcycles, they handle the assembly up to the semi-finished stage. Purchasers also receive free access to download the 3D printer data files.

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October 12, 2026

Serpent Carbon 990e R Carbon Chassis

Serpent has released this optional Carbon Chassis for their 990e R 1:8 Electric Onroad car. A direct replacement option for the kit standard aluminium chassis with, the carbon fibre version has been engineered to deliver key advantages with the Quasi-Isotropic Carbon Structure, it is manufacturer with a specialised multi-directional layer layup to maximize torsional stiffness and eliminate flex distortion under extreme cornering loads. The new chassis also sheds 50 grams off compared to the stock aluminium plate for faster acceleration, sharper direction changes, and higher top speeds. Optimised weight distribution shifts the centre of gravity further to the rear, delivering
enhanced rear traction and superior stability out of corners.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

October 11, 2026

Balestri wins Singapore Nitro GP with world class recovery drive

Infinity’s Dario Balestri has claimed back to back wins at the Singapore International Nitro Grand Prix, the Italian putting in a world class recovery drive after an early flame out dropped the Top Qualifier down to 7th in the 45-minute race of attrition. Leading away the 12 car grid, the 20th edition of the annual race marking the official re-opening of the newly resurfaced RCMC Marine Parade track, Balestri took early control of proceeding with Naoto Matsukura in tow & keeping him honest. Unfortunately World Champion Shoki Takahata’s challenge on his first visit to Singapore ended as fast as it started, the Mugen Seiki driver suffering a flame out on the first lap – the first of many for the Japanese driver who eventually finished P7. 1:8 & 1:10 Nitro Onroad World Champion Tadahiko Sahashi would be another early exit after he spun and was collected by Jesse Davis, winner of the Last Chance Final, the Japanese driver’s mistake would also lead to the demise of the Australian with just two minutes on the clock. With the first round of fuel stop coming around, it would see the spectacular demise of Matsukura. Exiting pit lane after his first stop, spectators trying to capture the 1:8 Onroad action blocked the Nitro Touring Car World Champion’s view and he hit a post, his yellow bodied Infinity resembling a banana after the massive high speed impact. With things starting to finally settle down, Jilles Groskamp another hitting early problems, it looked like Balestri could switch to cruise control but approaching the send round of fuel stops, the 2 time World Champion ran out of fuel. The only one of the four direct qualifiers to have not yet hit problems, Carmine Raiola took over the lead. He would hold that lead until the final 3-minutes. Setting a new track record as he struck off his rivals 1 by 1 on his way back to the front, Balestri would pass Raiola for the lead on his final fuel stop. His drive to Singapore Nitro Grand Prix victory a class act by one of 1:8 Onroad’s greatest drivers, his winning margin 5-seconds over Raiola. Takakki Shimo completed the podium ahead of Teemu Leino.

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