T-Works has expanded its PEEK Shock Shaft Guides to cover more 1:8 buggy models with the addition of a set for the Xray XB8 platform. Made from upgraded PEEK (Polyether ether ketone) material they offer heat-resistant, ultra-wear-resistant, high-strength, and longer service life. Compared with POM (Polyoxymethylene) they also comprehensively improve performance through creating a smoother more durable high precision suspension.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Brayden Stanley has successfully defended his SpeedyRC RCRA QLD Electric Touring Car State title, the factory ARC driver taking the 2026 win at the Bayside R/C Car Club hosted race in Brisbane. The 20-year-old would secure the overall TQ as he took his A11 to the fastest time in 3 of the 4 qualifiers. Topping the times in Q3, Infinity’s Jesse Davis would line up 2nd on the grid ahead touring car returnee Christopher Sturdy, RC Maker’s Jeff Hamon, and Schumacher’s Simon Nicholson. In the triple finals after a DNF in A1, Davis taking that win, Stanley would control A2 & 3 to defend his 2025 Queensland State title. With a 2nd in A3, Hamon would compete the podium behind Davis with Sturdy finishing 4th. In 13.5 Touring it was Jordan Caruso took the spoils while 21.5 Superstock, the biggest category of the championships, it was Josh Evans who took the TQ and win.
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SkyRC has introduced their new Q500neo, a high-performance AC/DC quattro smart charger designed for RC enthusiasts who need to charge multiple battery packs efficiently. Featuring four independent charging channels, the Q500neo delivers up to 25A per channel with a maximum output of 500W on AC input and 1000W on DC input. Its intelligent power distribution allows channels A and D to provide up to 250W each, while channels B and C support up to 500W each for more demanding battery setups. A built-in 90° foldable display offers improved visibility and portability, while Bluetooth connectivity enables full control through the SkyRC app, including real-time monitoring, charging graphs and OTA firmware updates. Additional features include 1.5A balancing current with ±0.01V balancing accuracy, reverse discharge with up to 1100W energy transfer between channels A and B. Supporting a wide range of RC battery chemistries, this makes the Q500neo a versatile charging solution for FPV pilots, RC racers and model enthusiasts alike.
Reedy Power has added to its offering of 1:28 racing specific Lipo batteries with the release of this 480mAH 65C 7.4V pack. Engineered for maximum power, durability, and efficiency, this cutting-edge battery is set to redefine performance standards in the increasingly competitive world of 1:28 micro racing. With a 65C rating and 480mAh capacity, it provides explosive power and run time across all 1:28 racing classes. Weighing just 18 grams, this lightweight battery ensures optimal car handling. A high quality, durable hard case helps prevent damage while embedded 2mm socket connectors keep power robbing resistance to a minimum.
Source: Reedy [associatedelectrics.com]
Sworkz’s Juan Carlos Canas has reclaimed his title as EFRA 1:8 Nitro Buggy Champion on home soil, the 44th running of the championships also marking the 20th & final European Championship appearance of Spanish Offroad legend Robert Batlle. Racing at the Fuencarral in Madrid, where last October Canas took the win at track builder Miguelo Izquierdo’s Buggyland race, qualifying would see 4 different drivers top the times over the 5 rounds. With rain causing a 3-delay during the qualifiers, it was Canas who opened proceedings with the fastest time in Q1. World Champion Davide Ongaro went to the top in Q2 before Batlle marked his final event with a TQ performance in Q3. Fastest in Q4 and again in Q5, it was Italian Mattia Polito who was the Top Qualifier ahead of his Sworlz team-mate Canas, Ongaro, Sparko’s Adrian Pariente, and Batlle, with defending Champion David Ronnefalk qualifying his Xray in P9. Unfortunately for Polito his event would go downhill after qualifying. Problems in the Semi final put him in the LCQ race from which he would retire, Mayako’s Pekko Iivonen getting that win to line-up 13th in the main event. Winning his Semi in a fractionally faster time than Ongaro’s win of the other Semi, it was Canas on pole for the 45-minute encounter with Mugen Seiki’s Berkan Kilic lining up 3rd in front of Adrian Pariente. While Ongaro would find a way to the front early in the final, Canas got the spot back with Pariente, who set the fastest lap of the final, making it a Spanish one-two 6.9-seconds back as they crossed the finish line. First to congratulate an emotional Canas on his win was Batlle, the 2012 World Champion & 3-time European Champion signing off with an 11th place after a tyre issue. Ongaro would complete the podium, the European title once again eluding the 3-time World Champion, while Ronnefalk took claimed 4th ahead of Burak Kilic, his brother Berkan retiring from the race just before the half hour mark.
Inage: Sworkz [sworkz.com]
Serpent has released their latest 1:10 Electric Touring Car, the Medius x26. Serpent’s goal for the latest evolution of the Medius was to engineer a next-gen chassis shape with improved flex for ultimate grip. With less rear overhang, they claim razor-sharp steering response through every apex with the new chassis shape is available in high-grade carbon or as a state-of-the-art, DLC-coated steel version. The X26 kit get a completely redesigned suspension. Ultra-stiff and incredibly lightweight lower carbon suspension arms minimize unsprung weight while maximising chassis agility. The Dual Link Upper Arm System gives total control over setup with hyper-precise caster and camber adjustments, tailored for any track condition. Matching the new suspension, the kit also features Ultra-Short Shock Absorbers which are optimised to achieve an extremely low centre of gravity (LCG) that heavily reduces body roll for razor-sharp stability. Additionally, the shocks are mounted closer to the chassis centre to minimise rotational inertia, allowing for faster direction changes.
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Becoming a full buggy kit manufacturer earlier this year with the release of their 2WD R1B, California based aftermarket buggy parts producer R1 Wurks has released this Rear Carbon Chassis Brace for its own buggy. This option can be used to tune the rear chassis flex of the R1B with two options offered – Medium-Soft, and Medium. The brace slot just under the kit-standard aluminium brace in terms of flexibility. However, they provide a different feel compared to the aluminium brace, as these braces have more spring due to their material and isotropic layup construction, which delivers exceptional and consistent flex characteristics. For weight comparison, the Aluminium version is 9.85 grams while the Carbon, Medium is 6.48 grams and Carbon, Medium-Soft is just 5.10 grams.
Xray has presented details of its newest kit offering for the 1:10 FWD Touring Car class, the X4F’27. Based on a new 2.2mm carbon chassis with rear cut-outs integrated with the carbon flex brace system to provide multiple rear flex settings for different track conditions, key features of the Slovakian manufacturer’s new frontie contender include a new gear differential with lightweight & ultra-reliable design. New front bulkhead flex adjustment system provides a wide range of flex settings for different track conditions with new one-piece short lower CFF2 suspension arms specially designed for X4F increasing suspension rigidity and improve overall handling, response, and maximum steering. A new carbon fibre steering plates with optimised geometry and flex characteristics reduces weight and increases mechanical traction while a new carbon fibre ARS plates with two rear link mounting positions optimises rear suspension geometry and flex characteristics, reducing rear suspension weight, and expanding ARS setup adjustment. Other improvements to the car include updated top decks optimised for flex characteristics and compatible with the optional aluminium braces to expand the flex adjustment alternatives. New rear bulkhead flex adjustment system provides a wide range of rear flex settings for different track conditions. Updated 1mm higher shock holders repositioned to complement the updated suspension geometry, increasing suspension travel and providing three flex adjustment positions.
View the full X4F’27 presentation here
