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February 24, 2026

1up Racing UltraLite Front Bumpers

Randy Caster’s 1up Racing has as part of its UltraLite product range added UltraLite Front Bumpers for the Associated TC8, Awesomatix A800RR, Axon TC10/4, Mugen MTC3, Schumacher Mi9 XRAY X4 ’26 and Yokomo MS 2.0. The bumpers are engineered for modern 1:10 touring car racing, combining exceptional durability with extremely low weight to preserve steering response and front-end feel. Manufactured in the USA by Alera3D from premium European polymers, the UltraLite’s advanced internal geometry resists folding at high speed and provides consistent support for today’s low, aerodynamic bodies — even in heavy racing conditions. Smooth, rounded top and bottom edges reduce the chance of snagging on curbs, track features, or bodywork, while a subtly tapered leading edge allows the bumper to conform cleanly to common touring car body shapes for a precise, race-ready fit. The leading edge is finished with integrated 1up Racing logos, giving the bumper a clean, professional appearance that’s instantly recognisable at the track. More UltraLite Front Bumper fitments will be added soon.

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February 24, 2026

Avid Guardian & Sweeper Carpet Tyres

American upgrade parts producer Avid Racing Concepts has released two new 1:10 Buggy Carpet Tyres, the Guardian front and the Sweeper rear. The Guardian was designed to give predictable steering that stays consistent. After a single break-in run, Avid claim the tyre settles into its true performance window and holds it. Instead of chasing balance from run to run, you get a front end that stays planted, confident, and repeatable. For the rear, the Sweeper is designed around an aggressive arched chevron pin layout, it delivers strong forward drive and exceptional side bite without feeling edgy or unpredictable. Whether you’re carrying speed through long sweepers or getting on power out of the corner, they say the Sweeper keeps the rear planted so you can push with confidence lap after lap. Both tyres are offered in two compounds. A3 Medium Green is best suited for high-bite surfaces such as office carpet, tracks that allow traction compound, or extended practice sessions where longevity is important. The A4 Soft Red is designed for lower-bite surfaces (CRC, Beach, and EOS) style carpets and where traction compound is not allowed. It delivers maximum forward and steering grip when you are willing to trade a bit of wear for performance.

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February 24, 2026

SkyRC Digital RC Chassis Ride Height Gauge

SkyRC is teasing a new digital ride height gauge that aims to remove guesswork from one of the most critical setup steps in RC racing. Traditional RC height gauges rely on visual alignment and manual reading and while they work small variations in angle, eyesight, or setup position can lead to inconsistent results. A digital ride height gauge removes that uncertainty. Precise numeric readouts turn millimeters into clear data, making adjustments intentional, repeatable, and easy to verify—whether you’re setting up at the bench or making quick changes at the track. Featuring a slim carbon fibre measuring blade, a clear digital readout with 0.1 mm resolution across a 2–38 mm measuring range. Built-in guided calibration ensures accuracy from the start. Using the included calibration block, the device verifies measurements at 2 mm, 10 mm, and 20 mm, automatically stepping through each reference point for reliable, repeatable results. Setup doesn’t always happen from one direction so the gauge features a one press the rotates the display 180°, keeping readings clear from any angle.

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February 24, 2026

Destiny DTY-10 V2 Chassis Options

Destiny has released more V2 updates for their DTY10 1:10 Electric Touring Car in the form of a new chassis shape design and new design Aluminium Anti-Roll Bar Bushings. The new chassis shape provided more stability, more consistency, and accelerates faster out of corners. Available in two different material options, the 7075 aluminium chassis version is 2.0mm thick while the high grade carbon chassis is made using 2.2mm material. The new purple anodised Aluminium Anti-Roll Bar Bushings are compatible with new chassis and are included with the chassis kit.

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February 23, 2026

Infinity IF18-3 Chrome Plated Gears

Infinity has introduced a number of new Chrome Plated Gears for their IF18-3 1:8 Onroad car. The precision-machined pinion gears are made from high-strength 7075-T6 aluminium alloy and have undergone a new special hard chrome plating significantly enhances wear resistance. They are offered in a 18 or 19T first gear pinion and 23 or 24T second gear pinion.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

February 23, 2026

Ongaro opens Italian National Champs with double win

The four round 2026 1:8 Buggy AMSCI Italian National Championship kicked off over the weekend with 10-time consecutive Champion Davide Ongaro doing the double with wins in Nitro & eBuggy. Racing at the Nitro Plaza Off Road Marigllanella track near Naples, qualifying would see Ongaro’s Team Associated top the ranking with 3 TQ runs ahead of the Sworkz of Mattia Polito, who took the opening round, and Xray’s Alex Zanchettin. After Semi finals however it was Polito who would start on pole for the 45-minute main from Ongaro and Serpent’s Giuseppe Tescione. Despite laying down the fastest lap of the race, Polito wouldn’t be able to deny Ongaro the win. They would be joined on the podium by Mugen Seiki’s Burak Kilic, the Turkish racer winning the Last Chance Fnal to come from 13th in the grid to deny the WIRC of Andrea Trevisan a Top 3 finish. In eBuggy Onagro also took the TQ and win ahead of Polito with Trevisan completing the podium.

Image: Mauro Ongaro [Facebook]

February 23, 2026

Takashima D-13 120° 12.9 Grade Carbon Steel M3 TORX screws

Takashima D-13 has released 120 Degree 12.9 Grade Carbon Steel M3 TORX screws designed to address screw loosening caused by the high flex characteristics of a 1.2mm spring steel chassis. The M3 Torx screws deliver a more secure and durable fastening solution with the multi-contact interface ensuring superior engagement under continuous chassis flex and vibration, effectively reducing preload loss. Compared to traditional hex hardware, the Torx design allows for higher applied torque, enabling stronger tightening force while significantly minimising the risk of stripping. With more even load distribution, it also enhances durability of both screws and tools, maintaining consistent performance even under frequent assembly and disassembly.

Source: Target RC [targetrc.com]

February 23, 2026

MXLR Slow-Mo Damping Grease

MXLR, the brand of reigning 1:12 Spec World Champion Max Machler, has introduced a new range of damping grease called Slow-Mo. The grease’s super smooth and ultra stable viscosity is formulated to give no fade or separation when used on KingPin front ends of 1:12 PanCars, Pro10 or F1. Offered in 10K, 15K, 20K, 25K and 30K colour code options, Slow-Mo grease went through a lot of testing and development to reach a formula with the best consistency, correct stickiness and range between the different available hardness levels. MXLR focused a lot to find the best micro-adhesion that the grease stays in place to provide consistent damping over the full travel range. Thicker grease is used to slow down steering response and overall easier handling while thinner grease gives a more aggressive handling with more response. Slow-Mo Damping Grease comes in a clear 15 gram container which keeps the grease clean and in perfect condition during storage in your RC bags.

Source: MXLR [maexler.com]