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August 11, 2026

Volker departs Mugen Seiki

Ronald Volker has announced his departure from Mugen Seiki, the 2016 World Champion having represented the Japanese manufacturer for almost 6-years and brought their Touring Car program to the fore on the international stage. Joining them in October 2020 after a long stint with Yokomo, Volker had worked very closely with fellow German Robert Pietsch on the project, Pietsch announcing his departure from Mugen Seiki at the end of 2025 after 16-years desiging their onroad cars including the MTC platform. He subsequently joined the Infinity design team for the 2026 season. Volker, who earlier this year took his 100th ETS win with the MTC3, announced the news of his departure on Facebook ending the post by stating, ‘it is time to take on a new adventure ahead.’ With the World Championships, which should have been staged earlier this year in China, now 3-months away it will be interesting to see which brand the popular and hugely experienced touring car veteran will represent at Huge RC in Thailand.

Read Ronald’s departure announcement here

August 9, 2026

Coelho gives Infinity first European Touring Car title

Bruno Coelho has secured Infinity’s first European 1:10 Electric Touring Car Championship, the Portuguese driver securing the title for a fourth time at the 25th running of the EFRA Championships today in Luxembourg. Last holding the title in 2023, starting on pole position at Mini Circuit “Ville de Luxembourg” the reigning World Champion would controlled A1 from start to finish ahead of the Awesomatix of second place qualifier Simon Lauter with his team-mate Lucas Urbain completing the Top 3. As the drivers lined-up for A2, Coelho would walk off the drivers stand, an over voltage battery in pre-tech ruling him out of the race. Leading away the field, Lauter would look to have taken control of the race ahead of defending Champion Michal Orlowski but starting to close the gap the Schumacher driver executed an impressive pass coming onto the main straight as the race approached the final minute and a half mark. The finishing order Orlowski, Lauter, and Urbain. With all on the line in A3, with numerous drivers still able to claim the title, Coelho and Lauter made an early break. Running in formation for most of the race, Lauter would put in an impressive final lap getting right on the rear bumper of Coelho’s Speciale IF14. Launching it at the line, contact ensuing, Coelho would take it by 3/1000ths of a second to claim the overall title ahead of Lauter with Orlowski completing the podium. In the Spec class the event would also see a former champion retake the title as Awesomatix’s Max Mächler claimed the win 8-years after his previous title. It was to be an all Awesomatix podium with Olivier Bultynck and Louis Kretschmer 2nd and 3rd while outgoing Champion Adam Izsay finished 4th for Xray. In FWD, Xray’s Stefan Schulz took the title from the TQ after winning the opening two A-Main encounters.

Image: EFRA/Trackside RC Media [Facebook]

August 8, 2026

Xpress AT1S | XQ3S Matte Carbon Chassis Upgrade Sets

Hong Kong 1:10 electric touring car manufacturer Xpress has released new matte carbon chassis and upgrade packages for both their Arrow AT1S and Execute XQ3S models. With S standing for Sport spec, the sets offer an upgrade from the budget friendly FRP material used in the original kits. For the Arrow AT1S the kit includes a 2.25mm Matte Carbon Chassis together with a Matte Carbon 2.0mm Top Deck, Propeller Shaft Float System Linkage, Upper Bulkhead, Front & Rear Shock Towers. For the Execute XQ3S the set includes a 2.25mm Matte Carbon Chassis and Matte Carbon Rear Body Post Mount. Each part is also available separately.

Source: Xpress [rc-xpress.com]

August 7, 2026

Blitz MSX 1:10 GT Body

Body shell producer Blitz has added a new 1:10 GT body to its line-up with the release of the MSX. Based on the iconic Honda NSX, Blitz say it offers excellent performance in a realistic looking form. The MSX comes complete with rear wing, window mask, and high-quality light decals, and is offered in three thickness options. The Standard version is produced from 0.7mm polycarbonate while the Light Weight is 0.5mm, and for the ultimate performance gains there is a 0.4mm Extra Light option.

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August 7, 2026

VP-Pro XB8’26 Front Bumper

VP-Pro has updated its range of Front Bumpers to include the latest version of the Xray XB8 1:8 Buggy. Made from high-quality durable material and redesigned to better protect the front and chassis, this new version bumper is a more compact shape to allow direct access to the differential. A direct replacement fit, the bumper comes packaged as 2-pieces.

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]

August 6, 2026

Serpent adds Baldes to Electric Touring Car Program

Serpent has announced that they have added young German prospect Thilo Baldes to its 1:10 Electric Touring Car program. The now 15-year-old was already representing the manufacturer in 1:8 Onroad but will now race their X26 touring joining forces with fellow countryman and Serpent star driver Dominic Greiner who has been responsible for the car’s development. The newly crowned 1:8 Onroad Junior European Champion, gained his first experience in RC racing many years ago in the 1:10 electric class. He has since been competing successfully with the Serpent 990R in both national and international races and on the announcement said, ‘I’m really looking forward to my first race with the Serpent X26 and am very grateful to Serpent for their support. I’m convinced that Dominic Greiner, together with Serpent, has developed a very competitive car.’

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

August 6, 2026

T-Works Titanium Ultra Light Weight M4 Wheel Nuts

If you are a bit of a weigh weenie when it comes to your RC builds, T-Works has produced these Titanium Ultra Light Weight large-contact Low Profile Serrated Reverse Thread M4 Wheel Nuts. Precision-machined from 64 titanium alloy, this ultra-thin lightweight M4 left-hand flange nut features low weight and high structural strength. The 11.9mm large-diameter surface expands contact area for uniform force distribution, effectively resisting vibration and loosening to ensure stable and safe assembly.

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

August 5, 2026

Agama N2e 1:8 Electric Buggy

Agama has released its latest 1:8 Electric Buggy contender, the N2e. On officially unveiling the buggy, Nemo Racing say that after years of development and refinement their lowest COG design concept is enhanced even further with the production of the Agama N2. The platforms unique suspension creates an incredibly low centre of gravity while their engineering teams years of experience has pushed them to ensure that not only is it fast, but it’s the easiest car to work on in its class. Lower COG makes the N2 more consistent to drive while being able to hold higher corner speeds than your average 1/8th buggy. Agama say it is not just in the corners where the N2 excels, through bumps it stays very flat with less tendency to want to flip over and in the air the N2 flies very low and stable as its unique clean aerodynamics have a tremendous effect, working the rear wing to maximum efficiency. The unique, lay-down shock system on the N2 enables a non-resistant stroke through the full suspension travel of the vehicle. With little side load going through the shock shaft, you are treated to the benefit of an ultra consistent suspension feel that won’t change during long finals.

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