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September 25, 2026

Serpent SRX8e Gen4 1:8 eBuggy

New from Serpent comes their latest 1:8 eBuggy with the release of the GEN4 SRX8-E. At the core of the GEN4 is an all-new Factory Lightweight Competition Chassis, precision machined from premium 7075-T6 aluminum and finished with a durable hard-anodized coating for exceptional strength and long-term wear resistance. Designed from the ground up with versatility in mind, the new chassis is far more than a lightweight component – it is the foundation of an adaptable competition platform. Strategic CNC machining removes unnecessary material while preserving the rigidity required for precise suspension performance, resulting in a chassis that delivers competition-ready performance straight from the box. Unlike optional lightweight upgrades, this premium competition chassis is included as standard equipment with every SRX8-E GEN4 kit. The innovative design also provides exceptional flexibility for racers and future development. The chassis is compatible with both traditional block battery layouts and modern saddle battery configurations, giving drivers the freedom to tailor the vehicle to their preferred setup or changing racing conditions.

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September 25, 2026

Team Associated RC10B84.1

Taking a break from retro kit releases, Team Associated has announced its latest version of its top flight 4WD race buggy with the RC10B84.1. Highlights of the B84.1 include a Wide Tongue Chassis for improved durability and V2 Steering Posts and Bellcranks to reduce vertical movement in the steering rack. Also up front you get Molded Front Shock Tower Cover for 73mm arm Shock Tower. Along the sides of the buggy, the kit gets V2 Side Rails to account for the Wide Tongue Chassis and a 102mm Center CVA Dog Bone is included in the kit. Upper and lower chassis bracing front and rear allow fine tuning of chassis flex characteristics, giving you the flexibility to adapt to each track you race on.

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September 24, 2026

Another reigning World Champ for Singapore Nitro GP as Coelho confirmed

The Singapore International Nitro GP will celebrate its 20th Anniversary in style with the announcement of its 3rd reigning World Champion as Bruno Coelho is confirmed for the October 10-11 event. The 3-time back to back IFMAR 1:10 Electric Touring Car World Champion made his SINGP last year, returning to his roots to race nitro onroad, the category in which the Portuguese star learned his trade before his break through moment at the 2014 ISTC Worlds in the USA. With Mugen Seiki’s 1:8 Onroad World Champion Shoki Takahata and Infinity’s newly crowned 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Champion Naoto Matsukura already confirmed, Coelho might just need a few extra laps to settle into the newly resurfaced Radio Control Modellers’ Club’s track as he will come straight from having just raced for a week at the IFMAR 1:8 Nitro Buggy World Championship in Texas which gets underway in just a few days.

Source: RCMC Singapore [Facebook]

September 24, 2026

JConcepts BK Design 13mm Shock Pistons

A project from Brian Kimwald himself, BK Design Shock Pistons are now available as an option for 13mm shocks through JConcepts. The BK piston, machined in low friction Delrin material has opened a can of goodness racers have only heard about, until now. The prototype slotted piston, machined by BK using equipment purchased exclusively for the master of all RC trades, was for sure a late-night project. During 2016, finding grip with newly released mid-motor vehicles was a vicious hunt for low-traction dirt conditions. As track conditions advanced, finding grip wasn’t necessarily as high a priority, hence the delay in the BK piston introduction. However, as the hands of time move forward, vehicles are once again looking for an edge in grip handling due to their advanced corning abilities. The all-precision machined item has the makings of the latest winner from the JConcepts Speed Laboratory and can be tuned by the user. The latest BK pistons arrive with plenty of pre-drilled combinations. Test drivers have reported increased vehicle grip while utilising the exclusive design. The BK channel in the piston increases the volume of oil in the shock body acting as another chamber in the shock body to add consistency to the mechanism. During compression and rebound, a lot of disturbance is created inside the working area of the shock. The action of a traditional piston is very top to bottom with pass-through only allowed through dedicated holes and around the perimeter due to blow-by. With this design, the piston is passing fluid through 2 separate channeled sections while the entire disturbance area rests in oil which helps compartmentalise all activity.

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September 23, 2026

SkyRC S65neo AC Smart Balance Charger

SkyRC has expanded its offering of RC chargers with the introduction of the new S65neo, a compact AC smart charger. Measuring just 84 × 84 × 45mm, despite its palm-sized footprint, the S65neo delivers up to 65W of charging power and a maximum 10A charge current, with balance charging for a wide range of RC batteries. The main output and balance port work together to provide up to 10W of discharge power, while built-in internal resistance measurement offers a quick way to check battery condition. Beyond charging, S65neo can also serve as an adjustable digital DC power supply, offering 6–17V output and 0.5–9A current. A high-efficiency synchronous rectification design, intelligent temperature-controlled cooling fan and multilingual interface round out the package, making S65neo a versatile charging solution for the workbench, pit area or travel bag.

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September 23, 2026

3rd consecutive Italian title for Collina – Report

Schumacher’s Mattia Collina has secured his third consecutive Italian National crown in the premier Modified Touring Car class. ‘Le Caselle’ track in Arezzo hosted the 2026 Italian RC Touring Car Championship, the pinnacle event of the national season held under the sanction of ACI Sport, the Italian Motorsport Federation. The three-day competition brought together the country’s top drivers to challenge for four official national titles, combining high-speed action, technical precision, and relentless consistency. Making Collina victory this year even more significant, his brother Federico Collina finished second to seal a 1-2 at the top of the podium. The Xray of Orlando Fenili completed the top three ahead of Infinity’s Alessio Menicucci and Federico Randi. The remaining classes delivered equally compelling storylines. In Touring Stock, Luigi Ciavolino put an end to years of near-misses, claiming a deeply emotional first Italian title ahead of Flavio Paladin and Andrea Efficace. The LM +40 Masters category saw Alessandro Rampini complete a brilliant championship hat-trick, taking his third straight title in an increasingly competitive field ahead of Andrea Giusti and Alessandro Vanni. Meanwhile, Luca Tramelli captured the FWD national title, sharing the podium with runner-up Simone De Lorenzo and young talent Leo Marka in third. Beyond the senior honours, the weekend put a strong focus on the future of the sport. Supported by ACI Arezzo, ten Under-16 drivers were awarded the “Young Prospects” distinction, celebrating the dedication of the rising generation and the essential support of their families in advancing Italian RC motorsport.

Source: ACI Sport [acisport.it]

September 23, 2026

Team Saxo 1:28 Mini-Z Tyres

Team Saxo has announced the release of new slick and threaded tyres intended for 1:28 Mini-Z use. Supplied as tyres only, each front and rear is offered in 4 different compounds with a choice of 25X, 30X, 35X, and 40X options to suit various track conditions. With wheels and inserts needed to be purchased separately, the front tyres must be used with 8.5mm wide wheels and the rears mounted on 11mm wide wheels.

Source: Team Saxo [saxoracing.com]

September 23, 2026

VBC Racing Varia MPAN-RR Option Parts

Following the release of their Varia MPAN-RR 1:10 Advanced Pan Car Kit last month, VBC Racing has released an optional 239mm Carbon Fibre Main Chassis Plate and Graphite Front Strut Bar Set for the car. The longer 2.5mm thick chassis lets you expand your body shell options and tune your chassis geometry. While the standard kit provides 210mm and 225mm configurations, this extended 239mm conversion allows you to seamlessly fit longer 239mm M-Chassis bodies while enhancing high-speed stability and tracking on larger or high-grip circuits. It provides multi-position Inline Battery Layouts and features integrated mounting positions to fine-tune your inline shorty LiPo battery placement, allowing exact front-to-rear weight bias adjustments for maximum traction. The new Graphite Front Strut Bar Set is machined from high-grade carbon graphite and includes three distinct stiffness profiles—Soft, Medium, and Hard. Designed for versatility, all three bars accommodate camber adjustments from 0° to 2° without binding or compromising suspension movement. Key performance advantages include Controlled Front Flex by tying the left and right front suspension assemblies together to stabilise camber recovery under heavy cornering loads. Sharper Turn-In & Off-Power Steering is achieved by reducing unwanted chassis twist at the front, delivering a more direct, predictable steering response. Quick trackside changes allow you to dial in front-end aggressive turn-in vs. smooth, forgiving mid-corner steering. The Soft, with its narrow and pocketed profile, allows more front independent suspension flex to generate maximum mechanical grip and side bite in low-traction environments. The Medium, narrow width profile, is an ideal baseline setting providing a balanced mix of crisp turn-in steering while maintaining sufficient flex over bumps or sharp direction changes. The Hard, with its wide profile, maximizes front rigidity to eliminate front-end washing out, traction rolling, or sluggish steering feedback on extreme grip surfaces.

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