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January 21, 2026

Salemi announced at Serpent Factory team

Serpent has announced the addition of experienced Italian nitro racer Mirko Salemi to their factory team. The 1:8 Onroad stalwart moves to Serpent following a stint with Capricorn with who he became an Euro Nitro Series race winner at the end of the 2023 season. Joining compatriot & recent World Championship Top Qualifier Andrea Catanzani in campaigning the Viper 990R in 2026, on the announcement Salemi said, ‘I’m very happy to join this team, so rich in history and so many successes. We have big goals and hope to achieve great results together. I thank the entire team for their trust and look forward to 2026, which is already ready to begin.’

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

January 21, 2026

Avid 13mm Precision Carpet ‘Batch 2’ Springs

New from Avid Racing Concepts comes their 13mm Precision ‘Batch 2’ Springs. These new additions will be used on high grip office carpet, or heavier vehicles like stadium trucks. The Avid Springs are specifically designed for carpet racing by having stiffer rates and shorter lengths – this allowing you to get to your low ride heights easily. The springs are left raw so the spring rate and action of the spring is not compromised from any extra chemical processes, just like Avid’s famous springs that they released in 2013!

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January 21, 2026

Xray X4 ’26 1.2mm Spring Steel Chassis

Xray has released for its X4 ’26 1:10 Electric Touring Car this 1.2mm thick steel chassis made from world-renowned Hudy Spring Steel material. Creating unique handling characteristics and outstanding durability, it is suitable for medium to high traction carpet & high traction asphalt tracks. The increased weight makes for an ultra-low CG, which improves stability and consistency in all conditions. The car will be especially stable over curbs and dots with traction rolling tendencies significantly decreased. The narrow chassis is 84mm wide with tapered bottom edge of the chassis to reduce contact between the chassis and the ground during cornering to improve speed.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 20, 2026

LRP Star WorksTeam Zip Hoodie

To kick off the new season, electronics brand LRP has released a new Star WorksTeam Zip Hoodie. The hoodie brings one of the most legendary design elements in LRP history into a modern, everyday-ready look. Built on the heritage of the Star WorksTeam Shirts, it represents the perfect fusion of tradition, evolution and racing identity. Finished in the distinctive deep LRP Signature Rich Blue, the hoodie immediately stands out as a true LRP statement. The classic Star design continues its evolution, staying true to its roots while delivering a clean and contemporary appearance. The contrasting white zipper adds a strong visual accent and underlines the premium, race-inspired look. The high-quality zip hoodie is made from 42% cotton, 53% polyester, and 5% other fibers, it offers a balanced combination of comfort, durability, and shape retention. The full-length zipper adds flexibility and makes the hoodie easy to wear open or fully closed, adapting instantly to changing conditions.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

January 20, 2026

Urbain wins 2026 ‘Charity Race’

The biggest winner is always the charities the race continues to raise money for each year, but the 2026 records will show Awesomatix’s Lucas Urbain took victory at the 15th running of the annual Charity Race in Scandiano, Italy. The French driver would secure the TQ honours on tie break with Xray’s Filippo Domanin as they each recorded two TQ runs over the four qualifiers. Multiple 1:8 Onroad World Champion Dario Balestri completed the Top 3 on the grid for Infinity ahead of Luca Romagnoli and Alessio Menicucci. Urbain would go on to take the overall win with victories in A1 & 2 while A3 victory would secure Balestri second on the podium ahead of Domanin. In 17.5 Stock Nico Catelani took the TQ and win for Infinity.

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January 20, 2026

VP-Pro Universal 1:8 Buggy Body

Chinese tyre and accessories manufacturer VP-Pro, who recently announced the signing of leading offroad racer Berkan Kilic, has release this universal body shell for 1:8 Buggy. Its design features an integrated shark fin on the cab and helps add stability and increases high speed handling. It’s low-slung design also features a laid-back windshield and long centre fin for better stability and side bite. Made from high-quality clear polycarbonate with protective film and available in lightweight 0.8mm thickness, the body comes with window masks for painting and official VP-Pro decals.

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January 20, 2026

SMJ 40g Tungsten Balance Weight

Adding to its range of Tungsten Balance Weights, Japan’s SMJ has introduced this 40 gram version designed for adjusting weight distribution when using a shorty battery in electric touring cars. For optimal use they recommend using one weight in front of the battery and one behind it (a total of 80 grams).

Source: SMJ [smj-rc.com]

January 20, 2026

SkyRC GD-401A Drift Car Gyro

SkyRC has announced the release of its new GD-401A drift car gyro, designed specifically for rear-wheel-drive (RWD) platforms but fully compatible with touring, rally, and short course vehicles. At its core, the GD-401A features a 32-bit processor working seamlessly with a high-precision gyro sensor to deliver ultra-fast correction and smooth, natural control. The unit offers nine pre-tuned sensitivity curves accessible via a single button, allowing drivers to quickly adapt to different surfaces and driving styles. A standout feature is the intuitive EPA (End Point Adjustment) function, enabling precise servo travel tuning within its 180° range to prevent oversteer or wheel interference. The one-touch reverse setup makes installation frustration-free when control logic flips due to chassis orientation. Housed in a CNC-machined aluminium case for optimal rigidity and heat dissipation, GD-401A combines performance and refinement in an ultra-compact footprint that virtually disappears into the chassis.

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