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November 13, 2026

World Champion comes good in Q4

World Champion Bruno Coelho has come good at a critical point of the IFMAR Electric Touring Car World Championships, the Infinity driver posting his first TQ run here at Huge RC Circuit as we get the second half of qualifying underway. Having two P4 runs from the opening 3 rounds of 6, well off the standard of the reigning 3-time consecutive Champion of the category, he would top the fourth round with the second fastest outright time so far being just 0.079 off the best set by Michal Orlowski the round before. For Orlowski, it was to be a through 4th effort, a change of set-up making his car more difficult to drive, and pushing to try catch Coelho he had big mistake on the last lap. Second for the round would go to Jin Sawada, the Xray driver equalling his P2 from the opening round but being just 3/10th off on this occasion. Having show he had the outright pace to run with the best touring car drivers in the World when he set the fastest lap of Q2 this morning, newly crowned 1:8 Nitro Buggy World Champion David Ronnefalk completed the Top 3 ahead of his Xray team-mate Marc Rheinard. The first time outside the Top 3 for the Touring Car legend, Rheinard touched the curbing rolling his car twice with it luckily landing on its wheels but it was enough to deny him the TQ run he is keen to secure. Antoine Brunet competed the Top 5, the round the RC Maker driver’s best result so far after some impressive showings in practice.

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November 13, 2026

Orlowski takes Q2, Lauter crashes out

Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski has opened Day 3 of the IFMAR Electric Touring World Championship by topping the second round of qualifying while Simon Lauter who took last night’s opening qualifier crashed out having again been right in the mix. With the track proving faster this morning, 1:8 Nitro Buggy World Champion David Ronnefalk setting the fastest lap having held the top spot on the timing screen for the opening 4 laps of Q2, Orlowski bettered his opening qualifying time by 3.3-seconds and would have an advantage of almost 8/10ths over Marc Rheinard’s Xray with Awesomatix’s Lucas Urbain completing the Top 3. After a troubled start to qualifying yesterday, defending World Champion Bruno Coelho would have a slightly better second effort to take P4 but the Infinity driver was by his standards along way off Orlowski, the gap 1.8-seconds. Explaining his crash that happened coming on to the main straight, a number of drivers reporting it cost them time, Lauter said, ‘I’m not sure whether it was traction roll or curb but I think just hitting the curb. I had a .8 mistake the lap before so I knew I had to make something up and that’s just what happens when you go all in all and try something. The car for sure was great again so Timmy (Tim Wahl) will check everything, fix it and we will be good for Q3.’

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November 13, 2026

MIBO Race 2027 – Date Announcement

The date for the fifth edition of the MIBO Race has been locked in for 2027, with both onroad & offroad racing coming together for the weekend of February 19-21 in Hrotovice in the Czech Republic. An international event created by former international touring car racer Michal Bok back in 2023, the unique annual international event has been given a name update and will now simple be known as the MIBO Race. Combining side by side indoor onroad and offroad racing at the Sport V Hotel, which is stepped in RC racing history, the race also counts Ronald Volker, Michal Orlowski, Bruno Coelho, Joern Nuemann, Bartek Zaleswki and Marcus Kaerup among its previous winners. With everything from the track, a restaurant, a bowling alley and hotel rooms all under one roof, the Sport V Hotel venue is always popular with visiting racers. With a capped entry limit, the relaxed schedule means plenty of time in the evening to wind down and socialise over dinner after each day’s racing. The onroad track will host racing for Modified, 17.5 Stock, and FWD Touring Car plus Onroad Kids, while over on the offroad carpet track, 2WD and 4WD Buggy make up the schedule with additional classes still under consideration. The opening of registration for MIBO Race 2027 will be announced shortly. Having attended the inaugural MIBO Race in 2023 and each edition since, Red RC is looking forward to our annual trip to the Czech Republic for this unique 2-in-1 race.

Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]

November 12, 2026

Team Associated RC10T Model 24 Kit

For this week’s kit release from Team Associated they are offering the RC10T Model 24 kit, which they say is ‘a faithful, downsized tribute to one of the most iconic radio control trucks ever created.’ Designed as an exact replica of the legendary 1:10 RC10T, this 1:24 scale version captures the same unmistakable silhouette, proportions, and design details that defined a generation of RC racing. From the classic white wheels and gold-anodised aluminium tub, to the unmistakable suspension layout, every element reflects the heritage of the original championship winning truck. Despite its compact size, the RC10T Model 24 delivers an authentic RC experience. This model is perfect for collectors, longtime RC enthusiasts, and newcomers alike who want to experience RC10T history in a smaller, more accessible format. Long-throw, fluid-filled racing shocks deliver smooth, controlled damping, while the lightweight yet rugged suspension provides real adjustability just like larger counterpart race buggies. The A-arm design allows precise tuning of camber, ride height, and spring rates, and an adjustable gear differential ensures balanced power delivery. With excellent ground clearance and a low center of gravity, the RC10T Model 24 delivers impressive balance and performance across a variety of surfaces.

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November 12, 2026

Xray XB8 Worlds Suspension Upgrade Package

Newly crowned IFMAR 1:8 Nitro Buggy World Champion manufacturer Xray has released this Worlds Suspension Upgrade Package for their XB8. It includes key suspension performance upgrades developed by their Factory Team at the 2026 Worlds in Texas, where David Ronnefalk claimed the title. The suspension upgrade package brings advanced suspension technology to the XB8 and XB8E, providing improved steering precision, rear stability, handling consistency and additional set-up possibilities. The package includes extra-low composite rear uprights for improved rear stability and more predictable handling, short rear suspension arms with 3 shock mounting positions for additional suspension tuning, and front steering blocks with adjustable kingpin inclination (KPI) to fine-tune steering characteristics. Extended-thread upper pivot balls and dedicated adjustment shims provide additional front suspension geometry adjustments and allow precise camber settings.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

November 12, 2026

Coelho Top Seed in Thailand – Seeding Round 2 Update

Reigning World Champion Bruno Coelho is officially the Top Seed at the IFMAR ISTC World Championships in Thailand, the Infinity driver counting the time of his opening seeding run after a crash on just his 3rd lap of CP2 ended his run. It would be main rival Michal Orlowski who topped the round but unable to improve his earlier time the Schumacher driver will carry the No.2 on his car for qualifying. With the heat groupings now set based on drivers best 3-consecutive laps from the first two rounds, the third seeding run will determine how the leave the start line for the opening qualifier here at Huge RC Circuit. With no change up front, the top improvement came from Marc Rheinard, the Xray driver managing to promote himself to 3rd but the big surprise would come from Coelho’s team-mate Viktor Wilck. A surprise podium finisher for Serpent 10-years ago from P6 on the grid, the Swede tried a new set-up for CP2 that while he said ‘felt slow to drive’ gave him a quicker car. He would go on to set the fourth fastest time ahead of top Awesomatix contender Simon Lauter and the impressive Antoine Brunet who is putting RC Maker in the mix – the latter 2 drivers unable to better their CP1 times. The Top heat will be completed by Lucas Urbain, Soeren Sparber, David Ronnefalk and Ronald Volker, all four drivers getting a better 3-laps second time round. In Stock, Oliver Bultynck kept yesterday’s momentum going again setting the fastest time in both seeding rounds to secure the No.1 race number for his Awesomatix in the top heat of the 7 groups.

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November 12, 2026

T-Work’s V10 G5 Titanium Screw Set

Tying in nicely with the Electric Touring Car World Championships which are underway in Thailand this week and where the motor is leading the way, T-Works has released this Titanium Screw Set for the V10 G5 motor from Hobbywing. A lightweight upgrade to reduce motor weight, the non-magnetic titanium alloy will not interfere with motor magnetic field for stable power output. Corrosion and rust resistant, the set is ideal for wet or muddy track conditions.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

November 11, 2026

Day 1 complete, World Champion Coelho sets benchmark

Day 1 of the 2026 IFMAR ISTC World Championships is done and it is defending World Champion Bruno Coelho who set the benchmark all day, the Infinity driver topping all five rounds of free practice today in Thailand. With drivers getting their first taste of the track’s updated Huge RC Circuit layout in FP1, any concerns of traction where quickly quashed as the grip came up quicker than anticipated, Coelho setting his fastest 3-consecutive laps in Round 4. Starting the day with the second fastest time, Marc Rheinard would finish free practice with another strong run, his FP5 time the second fastest time of the day running a 41.075 – no one able to join Coelho in running 3-laps in 40-seconds. Having lost his way a little with set-up in the afternoon, Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski would complete the Top 3 in the final run with the Awesomatix of Simon Lauter fourth fastest. In the previous round the Stock World Champion would post the second fastest time in between Coelho and Rheinard with 2014 World Champion Naoto Matsukura clocking the 4th fastest time ahead of RC Maker’s Antoine Brunet. It was to be a similar story of one driver setting the benchmark in the Stock class also with Oliver Bultynck fastest on every occasion. The Belgian would cap off a strong opening day with his fastest time in the final run ahead of Awesomatix team-mate Max Machler as we head into seeding tomorrow and end Day 2’s action with the first qualifier.

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