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July 27, 2026

Phend doubles at Wicked Weekend

Xray’s Dakotah Phend pulled off the buggy double at the ‘The Wicked Weekend’ in Gainesville, Georgia, RaceTime Entertainment’s annual event attracting over 750 entries. Phend would secure the TQ in both Nitro and Electric Buggy. In Nitro qualifying after a DNF in Q1, he would topped Q2 & 3 to secure pole for the final ahead of Tekno’s Ryan Maifield and Team Associated pairing Spencer Rivkin and Brandon Rose. In eBuggy qualifying Phend took the overall TQ with the fastest time in the final qualifier with the Sparko of Jonah Wilson, fastest in Q1, lining up second ahead of Rivkin and Sworkz’s Mason Fuller, winner of the Nitro Buggy final last year. In the single 10-minute eBuggy Main, Phend would win by a comfortable 11-seconds over Rivkin with last years Top Qualifier Rose again completing the electric podium. In the earlier half hour 18 Buggy Nitro Final, Phend cruised to the win with the battle for who joined on the podium going the way of Rose in second and Tekno’s DNC double winner Seth VanDalen in third. In Nitro Truggy Maifield would take the win ahead of Phend and Fuller.

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July 22, 2026

Xray XB2 | XB4 77mm Universal Drive Shaft

Xray has introduced this Universal Drive Shaft set for the rear suspension of its 1:10 2WD and 4WD Buggy platforms. The 77mm optional shaft for the XB2 & XB4 platforms is manufactured from premium Hudy Spring Steel for maximum strength, reliability & long-term durability. The universal design provides a freer drivetrain feel with smoother suspension movement, making the buggy easier to drive on bumpy tracks and rough surfaces. The dust-free design performs especially well on astro tracks, where maintenance is minimsed while ensuring more consistent handling and reliable performance in dirty conditions.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 16, 2026

Xray RX8 Fuel Tank Cap Extension

Xray has released this Fuel Tank Cap Extension for its RX8 1:8 Onroad car. The set extends the fuel tank cap for easier handling and allows for quicker & more convenient refuelling. Constructed from lightweight & durable material it is a direct fit to the original RX8 fuel tank.

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July 14, 2026

Xray GTX8 Composite Front Lower Suspension Arm

Xray has added this new graphite Front Lower Suspension arm for its 1:8 GT platform the GTX8. Molded from harder graphite composite material its generates increased corner speed, improved steering precision & more stable handling characteristics in high-traction conditions. The stiffer material reduces arm flex, generating a less reactive and more precise driving feel while improving consistency at high speed. Integrated mounting holes allow installation of carbon arm stiffeners for additional flex tuning possibilities.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

June 26, 2026

Xray X4F’27 1:10 FWD Touring Car

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

June 22, 2026

Xray NT1/RX8 Carbon Battery Plate Adjustable Weight Balance Set

New from Xray comes this Carbon Battery Plate Adjustable Weight Balance Set for its nitro onroad kits, the NT1 and the RX8. This unique & innovative solution allows quick and easy adjustment of the car’s weight balance to fine-tune handling characteristics for different track conditions. The integrated weight balance adjustment system is fully incorporated into the Carbon Battery Plate and enables the weights to be repositioned forward or rearward directly on the assembled car. No parts need to be removed, allowing fast and convenient set-up changes at the track. The set includes a carbon battery plate and two 15g stainless steel weights that can be positioned as needed to achieve the desired weight distribution. Two additional optional 15g weights (#336158) can be installed for increased tuning possibilities. When using up to three weights, the balance can be adjusted as required. With all four weights installed, the weights are fixed in position. The innovative design mounts the weights directly to the battery plate without negatively affecting the chassis flex characteristics, ensuring consistent handling while providing additional set-up flexibility. Manufactured from premium-quality USA-made carbon fibre material and precision CNC-machined for maximum strength, durability, and consistent performance.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

June 16, 2026

Xray XP10 Rear Solid Axle Set

New from Xray is this Rear Solid Axle Set for its niche XP10 1:10 Pan Car. The set includes a graphite solid axle shaft, aluminium rear wheel hub and hardware. The super-light and tough graphite shaft gives perfect balance and smoothness for vibration-free operation. Xray say the Solid Axle Set improves steering in high traction conditions.

View installed in car here

May 29, 2026

Xray NT1’27 Nitro Touring Car

With the 11th running of the IFMAR Nitro Touring Car World Championship just 3-months away in Gubbio, Italy, Xray has unveiled its latest 1:10 20mm contender the NT1 ’27. The latest kit from the World Champion manufacturer comes 4-years after the latest kit release, the NT1’23, the Slovakian manufacturer last releasing a 2026 Conversion Set at the end of 2025. New features of the ’27 kit include a solid carbon front shock tower and lowered rear carbon shock tower which allows wider shock mounting positions for improved stability. New front & rear shortened shocks with aluminium shock bodies & shortened shock shafts are standard. Front c4.o springs give increased mid-corner steering while c3.5 rear springs increase traction. A new radio plate offers multi-flex adjustment via adjustable bushings. Up front there is also a new carbon reinforcement brace for body post support allowing front chassis flex adjustment. The car also gets rear CVD driveshaft set for easier driveshaft setup adjustment.

View the full NT1’27 presentation here