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.

Image: Bartek Zalewski [Facebook]

November 5, 2026

Xray NT1 Lightweight 2.5mm Alu Chassis

Xray has released this Lightweight 2.5mm Aluminium Chassis for their NT1 Nitro Touring Car platform.  Precision CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium, this chassis provides increased flex and generates more mechanical traction, making it ideal for low to medium traction track conditions.  The reduced chassis thickness lowers overall weight and increases flexibility compared to thicker chassis versions, helping improve traction and handling.  For optimal performance, Xray recommend using it together with their graphite chassis stiffener is recommended.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

November 4, 2026

Xray XB4’27 1:10 4WD Buggy

Following the release of its latest 1:10 2WD buggy last week, Xray has now unveiled the 2027 edition of its XB4 4WD Buggy.  As is now industry standard, the kit is offered in both Carpet and Dirt versions with the new Dual Shock Mounting Concept the big feature of the 2027 version.  The XB4’27 introduces the completely new dual shock mounting concept that offers two alternatives shock positions of ‘Standard’ and ‘Laydown’ both for the front and rear suspension.  This expanded suspension concept lets you select the shock layout that best suits the track surface, traction level and driving conditions.  The Standard shock position maintains the proven traditional XB4 suspension layout, while the new Laydown configuration provides an additional geometry option to further expand the buggy’s set-up range.  Other new features of the platform include countersunk aluminium components for easier installation of the optional steel chassis while graphite ball joints reduce friction and ensure smoother operation under load.  Both the XB4C’27 and XB4D’27 now include the Epsilon body.

View full XB4’27 presentation here

October 30, 2026

Xray XB2’27 1:10 2WD Buggy

Xray has unveiled details of their 2027 model of its XB2 1:10 2WD Buggy Platform.  Offering both Dirt and Carpet specific kits, new features on the Slovakian manufacturer’s latest buggy include a modified chassis to accommodate the optional narrow suspension holder.  It also gets countersunk aluminium components for easier installation with the optional steel chassis.  Graphite ball joints reduce friction & ensure smoother operation under load while +2mm longer steering arms for increased steering response.  Also up front the XB2 gets modified steering plates to accommodate the longer steering arms.  Carbon steering block extensions repositioned rearward for increased steering response.  For the Carpet version, longer titanium shock standoffs improve shock angle & optimises suspension geometry.

View full XB2’27 presentation here

October 30, 2026

Xray NT1 Carbon Rear Chassis Side Brace Set

Xray has released an optional Carbon Rear Chassis Side Brace Set for their NT1 Nitro Touring Car platform.  The new brace offers adjustable stiffness with 3 settings, soft, medium & stiff, with the 4-screw mounting system determining stiffness adjustment.  This allows precise chassis flex adjustment to fine-tune handling for all track conditions.  The set includes ball-bearing supported belt pulley and aluminium bushings for secure mounting.

View set components here

October 17, 2026

Hebert takes Q2 after mistake from Payne

Having been eliminated from the opening qualifier, Xray’s Keven Hebert has TQ’d the second of the TQ Wire 1:12 Modified class at the MonTech NYGP.  Collecting a spun car in Q1 that led to a DNF, Hebert would again be the main challenger to Excelerate RC’s Ollie Payne who took the opening round with a dominant run.  With the British driver looking on a target for 2 from 2, as the qualifier reached the mid way point a slight touch of the curbing coming onto the main straight would result in his Prodigy 12 stepping out with the impact messing up his body.  Losing 5-seconds, while he initially resumed running in P3 he would shortly pull off to prevent any further damage.  Afterwards Payne felt he should have made the tyre change he was considering after Q1.  With Payne out, this promoted Hebert to the TQ pace and the Canadian maintained his form to take it by 1.129 seconds over the Awesomatix of Kemp Anderson.  Finishing P2 in the opening round, defending champion Sam Isaacs would tap out in style at the 2-minute mark.  Having had a DNF in Q1 and been the cause of Hebert’s DNF, Donny Lia would complete the Top 3, the man behind the NYGP still getting to terms with his new Cerberus Racing chassis which is debuting this weekend.

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October 16, 2026

Xray X4 Short Hard CFF2 Lower Arms

Xray has added the option of Hard version of their CFF2 Short Lower Arms for the X4’26 1:10 Electric Touring Car.  Short CFF2 suspension arms provide more aggressive and reactive handling compared to the standard long arms.  The shorter geometry allows more chassis roll and increases initial steering, making the car more responsive in tight and technical sections and improving steering on technical tracks.  In high-traction conditions, the short arm geometry improves rotation and provides freer handling.  The Hard material further reduces suspension arm flex, helping to increase rotation and responsiveness.  For best performance, the latest Short Hard CFF2 suspension arms are recommended in combination with the Hudy Spring Steel 1.2mm Chassis.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

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