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August 4, 2026

GT World Champion Mazzeo joins Xray for 1:10 & 1:8 Onroad

Xray has announced that reigning IFMAR 1:8 GT World Champion Alessio Mazzeo is to represented the brand in 1:10 and 1:8 Nitro Onroad. Winner of both the Nitro and Electric GT World Championships in Chile last year, the Italian is the lead driver for GT manufacturer Raptor and G-mar Engines and now returns to the Slovakian manufacturer in this 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Championship year. The last time the Gubbio track hosted the Worlds for the category in 2016, Mazzeo claimed a podium finish then racing for Serpent. On the announcement Mazzeo posted, ‘Together again. Some stories are meant to continue. Thank you, Team Xray for making this possible. Coming back feels special for many reasons, and sharing this journey once again with people who have always believed in me makes it even more meaningful. I’m excited for what’s ahead.’

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

August 4, 2026

Infinity IF14 Speciale Front ECS EVO & Rear CVD Driveshafts

Infinity has released new upgrades for its IF14 Speciale 1:10 Electric Touring Car with the release of Front ECS EVO and Rear CVD Driveshafts. This new Front ECS Driveshaft has been developed to deliver the ideal balance of drive efficiency, durability, and ease of maintenance. Its precision design ensures exceptionally smooth operation, providing more consistent handling, increased cornering speed, and enhanced traction for greater confidence on the track. A 42.5mm Short Front Driveshaft is available for the ECS set. 1.5 mm shorter than the standard 44 mm version it is particularly well suited to high traction track conditions, helping to improve overall balance and driver confidence. The new Rear CVD Driveshaft features a lightweight aluminium driveshaft with a special wear-resistant coating, it offers outstanding durability while reducing rotating mass for improved performance. The optimised design enhances throttle response, allowing higher cornering speeds, increased traction, and more consistent power delivery. Both driveshafts require separate hex wheel hubs. These are available on -0.5, 0, and +0.5mm options. Along with the driveshaft sets, Infinity has also released a Universal Joint Nut Tool. Machined from aluminium it allows for more efficient maintenance of the Front ECS EVO driveshaft. Not only does it ensure the universal joint nut is securely tightened, it also holds the universal joint ring in place, making it easy to remove the universal joint nut.

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August 3, 2026

Hamon crowned inaugural FEMCA 1:8 GT Asia Champion

Jeff Hamon has become FEMCA’s inaugural 1:8 GT Asia Champion, the new Capricorn signing winning the title at England Park Raceway in Australia over the weekend. An event that the Asian governing body had originally awarded to Vietnam, the switch to the Brisbane track would see the city’s top international racer set the pace from the off. Fastest in seeding, the 1:8 GT and 1:8 Onroad World Championship finalist would secure the overall TQ after topping 3 of the 4 rounds. Topping Q2 as Hamon suffered a DNF, former 1:5 World Champion Russell Grenenger would secure P2 for Hong Nor with team-mate Rick Bartolozzi completing the Top 3 ahead of New Zealand’s Lockie Roachie. In the 45-minute final, Hamon controlled the race with his Ielasi Tuned powered GT2 setting the fastest lap of the race en route to a convincing victory. With Grenenger holding second for much of the race, unfortunately he would retire with 5-minutes to go promoting Roachie to second. Starting from 12th on the grid after fighting issues in qualifying, Serpent’s Anthony Wasson would work his way up through the field to complete the podium ahead of Bartolozzi.

Image: Jeff Hamon [Facebook]

August 1, 2026

Kobbevik finally becomes European Champion

Schumacher’s Daniel Kobbevik has finally turned years of raw speed into his first major international championship title, the Norwegian today becoming the 2026 EFRA 1:10 4WD Offroad European Champion at the ERT-Steyregg astro track in Austria. In qualifying, it was the Sworkz of Micha Widmaier who opened with a TQ run but rising to the top in Q2 & 3 it was Kobbevik who would be the Top Qualifier. Fastest in Q4, 2023 Champion Orlowski made it a 1-2 on the grid for the CAT PB followed by the Xray of Bartosz Zalewski who wrapped up qualifying with the fastest time in Q5. As the defending Champion, David Ronnefalk’s Xray would start P4 ahead of Widmaier with newly crowned 2WD Champion Marcus Kaerup finding himself P6 on the grid. In A1, the two Schumachers pulled clear and with 1-minute to go Orlowski got down the inside to go the front. A lap later however Kobbevik was back in front as he jumped over his team-mate but it still wasn’t decided. On the final lap the duo touched a number of times but with Kobbevik just running wide on the final run to the line it was enough for Orlowski to get through for an exciting win. In A2 Kobbevik was able to stay out front from start to finish, Orlowski shadowing him until a mistake in the final minute. With the decider going to A3, an early error from Orlowski lifted the pressure on Kobbevik. While a mistake on lap 3 allowed Zalewski to go to the front, it was short lived as the Pole landed on the track piping allowing Kobbevik back to the front to take his first title in style. Overall Orlowski would claim the runner-up spot with Ronnefalk completing the podium ahead of Zalewski, Widmaier, and Kaerup.

Image: RC Racing TV [rcracingtv.com]

July 31, 2026

Xray X4F’27 2.0mm Carbon Upper Deck

Offering another tuning option for its X4F’27 1:10 Front Wheel Drive Touring Car, Xray has released this 2.0mm Carbon Upper Deck. The one-piece carbon Multi-Flex top deck has a narrow shape for easier installation, improved handling characteristics and features multiple flex options. It offers increased flex, which makes the car softer with the Slovakian manufacturer suggesting it for low traction conditions where it removes a bit of initial steering but generates more mechanical traction. CNC-machined from premium USA made high-grade carbon fibre material, the top deck can be modified by making additional cuts, to provide more additional flex set-up options.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 31, 2026

Serpent SRX8GTR EC 1:8 Nitro GT Kit

Having finally won the EFRA 1:8 Nitro GT European Championship with star driver Andrea Catanzani in Portugal at the end of May, Serpent is now offering a replica of the winning car with the introduction of the SRX8GTR EC. Having released their latest competition GT car, the SRX8GT R kit, last August, the upgrades on the EC edition include a more flexible 3mm flat chassis to enhance mechanical grip on the track. It also gets carbon suspension arms for increased rigidity and sharper handling. Aluminium lightweight bulkheads are now also added for improved structural strength and alignment.

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July 31, 2026

KO Propo 1:28 KR-243XT Receiver

Japanese radio manufacturer KO Propo has released this new receiver designed for 1:28 cars which is compatible with its EX-NEXT transmitters. Measuring12.5×18.5×7.3mm and weighing 1.2 grams, the KR-243XT 2.4GHz is an ultra-compact receiver perfectly suited for small 1:28 chassis and by pairing it with the EX-NEXT you can control your machine with the ultimate XT-compliant feeling that KO Propo delivers. Featuring 4 ports in total, it utilises ZH connectors, which are widely used in 1:28 equipment. You can connect commercially available 1:28 scale RC car servos and ESCs to each port. Additionally, you can connect a transponder to CH3 or CH4 for power supply. KR-243XT 2.4GHz will also be offered as part of a complete radio set with either the EX-NEXT BASIC or the EX-NEXT LDT BASIC transmitter.

Source: KO Propo [kopropo.co.jp]

July 30, 2026

Xray X4F’27 1.5mm Alu Flex Chassis

New for its recently released X4F’27 1:10 Front Wheel Drive Touring Car, Xray has introduced this optional 1.5mm aluminium chassis developed for high traction conditions. The unique flex characteristics improve steering response, cornering speed, and overall handling, making the chassis particularly effective on high-traction carpet and asphalt tracks. The narrow chassis design features specially tapered bottom edges that reduce chassis contact with the track surface during cornering, helping maintain corner speed and improving overall performance. Manufactured from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium and precision CNC-machined for maximum consistency, strength, and durability, special Hudy Spring Steel countersunk M3x5 screws must be used together with shims #303118-C and 4 pcs of shims #301119-C for proper installation.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]