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November 11, 2026

World Champion gets things underway at top of time sheets

With some having completed double digit days of testing and others just two days of IPD, with the 13th running of the IFMAR ISTC World Championships official getting underway in Bangkok today on a new layout it was Infinity’s Bruno Coelho who topped the opening times. Chasing after a 4th consecutive World title here this week at the unique Huge RC Circuit, the Portuguese driver set the fastest 3-consecutive laps as well as the only 13-second lap on the new World title deciding layout. With the layout getting a generally positive reaction, it was Marc Rheinard, winning last time Thailand hosted these Worlds 18-years ago, who set the second fastest time for the reigning World Champion manufacturer Xray. Suffering a heavy crash towards the end of the run which ended his first free practice early, 2016 World Champion Ronald Volker set the 3rd fastest time for RC Maker. Making it four different manufacturers at the top of the times it was another World Champion with Awesomatix’s reigning Pro Stock Champion Simon Lauter living up to expectations of the German being one of the pre-event title contenders come Saturday. A driver who has already tasted World title success at Huge RC Circuit when he won Nitro Touring Car here in 2014, Alexander Hagberg backed up Xray’s performance with P5 ahead of Axon’s Akio Sobue. Another of the pre-event title favourites, Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski opened with the 8th fastest time behind Xray’s newly crowned 1:8 Nitro Buggy World Champion David Ronnefalk.

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November 10, 2026

R1 Wurks R1B Reduced Ackermann Steering Plates

Adding to the tunability of their R1B 2WD Buggy, R1 Wurks has released #2 Reduced Ackermann Steering Plates. Providing a slightly reduced Ackermann setting, they offer an additional setup option to experiment with and fine-tune your steering characteristics. Precision CNC-routed from premium carbon fibre, they deliver a smoother steering feel that may be particularly well suited to high-grip surfaces.

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November 9, 2026

Yokomo comeback with ‘Power from the Headquarters’ – ISTC World Championship

There was a time when we would attend either electric onroad or offroad races and Yokomo would be mentioned in the opening paragraph of every race report, they were a real force. That hasn’t however been the case now for a number of years but 10-years on from winning the IFMAR Electric Touring Car World Championship, that race in China giving us the iconic photo of Ronald Volker’s mechanic Yukijiro Umino reaction to what a world title means to everyone involved, there are positive vibes coming from the Japanese manufacturer’s camp here at Huge RC in Bangkok. With team leader Christopher Krapp admitting they are realistically not here with a chance of winning the 2026 World title, compared to 2-years ago there is a new energy in the team and a desire from the top management for the historic racing brand to return to being taken serious again as producer of competition level cars. On arriving in Bangkok, less our luggage, returning to our hotel after buying some necessary supplies, the first RC racer of these Worlds we’d meet was Krapp. A driver we have respected for always being personable, as always the German had a friendly handshake and positive energy but it was even more positive this time as he proudly introduced Yokomo’s new Managing Director and new Designer. While many manufacturers are contesting these Worlds with skeleton crews, Yokomo is taking the opposite approach. With Krapp and his crew hungry after their travels and looking for a food recommendation, pointing them in the direction of some good local street food we joined them for a catch up and that led to an interesting insight that we would follow up on the next day at the track on how Yokomo wants back in the game.

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November 9, 2026

T-Work’s Liquid Mask

Adding to its line of RC accessories, T-Works is now offering Liquid Mask. The water-based, eco-friendly and low-odour mask can be diluted with water for easy spraying to forms a tough film that peels off cleanly after cutting. The dry film is compatible with both water-based and oil-based paints. The liquid mask is formulated from deionised water, acrylic polymer emulsion, thickener, defoamer, preservative, and colorant. It is offered in 100, 500, and 1000ml size bottles.

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

November 9, 2026

Zalewski does the double at Florida Carpet C/ships

Xray’s Bartek Zalewski has completed the double at the annual JConcepts Florida Carpet Championships at Beachline Raceway in Orlando. In qualifying, 2WD would see Schumacher’s Daniel Kobbevik secured the TQ as the Norwegian topped 2 of the 4 rounds. Behind Zalewski claimed P2 ahead of the Schumacher of defending Champion Broc Champlin and Team Associated’s Marcus Kaerup. In 4WD, defending Champion Michal Orlowski absent due to the Touring Car Worlds taking place this week in Thailand, it was Zalewski who would become the Top Qualifier with the fastest time in three rounds. Taking Q1, Kobbevik lined up P2 wth Champlin again securing 3rd ahead of Brennan Schimmel and Kaerup. In the finals, Zalewski wrapped up 2WD after A2 winning both encounters while Kaerup took A3 to secure second with Top Qualifier Kobbevik completing the podium. In 4WD, Kobbevik would force the racing to go the distance as he won A2 while A1 winner Zalewski dropped to sixth. In the decider however Zalewski lead from start to finish to win by 1-second from Kobbevik to compete the double and be declared the overall JConcepts Florida Carpet Championships winner, a title that was held by Champlin for the past two years.

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November 8, 2026

Takashima D-13 SP2 1.1mm Spring Steel Chassis

Another new Spring Steel Chassis release from Takashima D-13 this time with this 1.1mm chassis for the SP2 Electric Touring Car from Australian manufacturer RC Maker. Compared to the 1.2mm version, the reduced thickness offers lower overall weight and increased chassis flex, allowing the chassis to work more freely and generate additional mechanical grip. The thinner design also helps lower the overall centre of gravity, contributing to smoother weight transfer and a more compliant handling feel. These characteristics make the 1.1mm version particularly suitable for medium to low-grip tracks and Stock-class racing, where improved traction and chassis response are important. The 1.2mm option remains a good choice for drivers looking for greater chassis support and a more controlled feel in higher-grip conditions.

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November 8, 2026

Kilic joins Genius Racing for 1:8 GT Program

Better known for his exploits in offroad as a leading factory driver for Mugen Seiki, Burak Kilic has been announced as a new team signing for Italian 1:8 GT manufacturer Genius Racing. A regular in the Italian National GT Championship, the Turkish driver had raced the 2026 season with Raptor achieving a podium at the European Championships when he finished runner up to team-mate & reigning World Champion Alessio Mazzeo in eGT. In making the announcement regarding the signing of Kilic, which comes days after he announced the extension of his deal with Nova Engines, Genius Racing said, ‘Burak will play an important role in the development and racing activities of our GTC8 Nitro and GTC8 Eco platforms.’ A manufacturer whose car was the Top Qualifier of the 2023 Worlds in Australian in the hands of Alex D’angelo, 2027 is a big year for 1:8 GT with the IFMAR World Championships to be staged in Lostallo, Switzerland from July 26-31.

Source: Genius [genius-racing.com]

November 7, 2026

Team Saxo F103/F104 Gear Diff

A producer of their own 1:10 Formula Car kits, the F1-180, Team Saxo has announced this gear diff for the Tamiya F103/F104 F1 kit. Even finished in Tamiya blue, the gear diff is the perfect upgrade for the stock ball differential, Team Saxo say it offers max traction and stability as well as faster response.

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