August 14, 2026

Schumacher Cougar LD3 Optional Steel Chassis

Schumacher has announced the upcoming release of an optional Steel Chassis for their 2WD Buggy World Championship winning Cougar LD3.  This steel chassis conversion provides a lower centre-of-gravity build with increased chassis flex, making it particularly well suited to medium-grip, bumpy Astro through to high-bite Astro and carpet conditions.  The conversion features a 1.2mm steel chassis, carbon fibre side pod stiffeners and front alloy 3D-printed stiffeners.  These stiffeners increase steering response and can be removed to provide an additional tuning option, allowing the handling characteristics of the chassis to be adjusted to suit track conditions.  Schumacher say that in testing, the team has found the Steel chassis to excel in bumpy Astro conditions with medium to high grip, as well as on carpet tracks.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

August 13, 2026

PN Racing RC28 Titanium TC4 CVD Sets

1:28 racing specialists PN Racing, who also organise the category’s biggest annual race, the PNWC, has released these Titanium TC4 CVD Sets for the Team Associated TC28.  With the TC28 originally only accepting specific proprietary wheels, leaving many racers unable to use their favourite tire compounds or styles, these CVDs allow racers to seamlessly convert the TC28 to use Mini-Z AWD wheels.  Made from high-strength Titanium TC4 for maximum durability and weight savings, the precision-engineered CVD design ensures consistent power delivery and reduced vibration.

Source: PN Racing [pnracing.com]

August 13, 2026

Team Associated RC10 Factory Team Blue Edition Kit

If on the release of the RC10 Factory Team Kit earlier this year you didn’t find the gold colour to your taste, Team Associated has you covered with the announcement of the RC10 Factory Team Blue Edition Kit.  Offering a full blown ‘factory blue’ version of the 1:10 2WD buggy, the kits includes a new blue anodised chassis, noseplate and motorplate.  On pre-order, the latest kit also includes a new rear shock tower that lowers the shock mounting position by 3.5mm. This update is designed to achieve better clearance and provides a larger tuning window when using big bore shocks.

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August 13, 2026

Revolution Design Aluminium Centering Screws

New from Revolution Design comes these weigh reducing Aluminium Centering Screws intended to upgrade the look of your Team Associated build.  Machined from premium 7075 aluminium and finished in a matching dark AE blue, these screws are a clean, lightweight alternative to standard steel hardware and a perfect visual match across Team Associated vehicles.  Available in 6mm, 8mm, 10mm and 12mm, beyond the weight and styling benefits, the screws feature a 1.5 mm unthreaded section.  This centering section helps guide parts into position, improving alignment and ensuring a more precise fit during assembly.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]

August 12, 2026

Reflex Racing 1:28 2WD Set-Up Station Version 3

Texas based Reflex Racing, a leading manufacturer in the 1:28 competition market, has released a new Version 3 of their 2WD Set-Up Station.  The Set-up station is designed to simulate either 22.8 or 22.5 mm tyre diameters for maximum accuracy of settings.  The Version 3 of the station is improved so as not to have to remove your front bumper in most cases (unless using raised bumper) and now allows you to measure and set your steering angle.  The Set-up Station comes complete with its own carry case.

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August 12, 2026

Xray NT1’26 Wave | Split Front Shock Towers

Ahead of the upcoming IFMAR 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Championship in Italy, Xray has released optional Wave and Split Front Shock Towers for its NT1’26.  The CNC-machined shock towers are produced from top-grade 2.5mm thick carbon fibre and include multiple shock upper mounting positions.  The Split design provides ;Soft Flex’ while the Wave version gives ‘Medium Flex’ and is designed for more forgiving handling.  The Wave tower is designed to fit aluminium bulkheads.

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August 12, 2026

Volker confirmed as new high profile RC Maker signing

Fresh from launching its new SP2 1:10 Electric Touring Car to a very positive reaction, RC Maker will now be represented on the international stage by Ronald Volker with the news the 2016 World Champion has signed for the Australian manufacturer.  After almost 6-years with Mugen Seiki, Volker now joins the category’s relative newcomer which was created by one of Australia’s most accomplished touring car racers Ryan Maker.  Only entering the touring car kit market in 2024 with the SP1, securing the services of this highly experienced racer is a major boost for the Maker and his ambitions for the brand as it rolls out its new SP2 around the world.  While RC Maker has worked with Atsushi Hara previously in a deal that saw the RC Legend race their car at the 2025 TITC, and which was followed up by an SP1 ‘Hara Edition’ kit, Volker joins the team as a full time team driver.  Announcing the deal on his social media, Volker posted, ‘RC Maker it is!  I first met Ryan at the 2008 Worlds.  We became good friends right away, stayed in touch ever since and little did I know back then that we will end up working together!  Many of you know how enthusiastic Ryan is about RC.  To start up your own RC brand is one thing, but to be where he is now and create a touring car platform is something very special.  I know he and his family couldn’t be more proud of what he has achieved, and I am very happy to play my part in the future of RC Maker too!  I want to thanks everyone from the past and present for the support, and especially the nice comments and messages I’ve had since my announcement yesterday.  I now want to thank everyone involved around the RC Maker brand, along with all my other sponsors for their continuing trust in my racing program and myself!  I can’t wait to build up my new SP2 cars and hit the track in Arena33 next week!  I can’t wait to meet up with my team and grow something big!’

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