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August 24, 2026

Kuenning wins 1:8 Open at Great Lakes Challenge

The 26th anniversary of the annual Great Lakes Challenge nitro onroad race took place at the TSRCAR track in Lebanon Ohio, where it was Xray’s Max Kuenning who took the win in 1:8 Open. In qualifying Kuenning would do a TQ double at the iconic US race, securing pole in both 1:8 and 1:10 Nitro Touring Car after 5 rounds of qualifying. With the event attracting just shy of 100 entries, in 1:8 Ron Atomic and David Dunn completed the Top 3 with Dunn claiming P2 in Sedan ahead of Chris Tossolini. In Sedan Kuenning’s race would last only 4-minutes allowing Dunn who took an early lead from the Top Qualifier to cruise to victory in the 40-minute final. Scott Fisher and Chris Doseck completed the podium. In 1:8 Open, the concluding race of the 2026 Great Lakes Challenge, Kuenning would have an early battle with Tossolini before the latter retired at the 16-minute mark. Holding on to his lead, the former ROAR National Champion would take the win from the Mugen Seiki of Sal Difazio and Infinity of Scotty Ernst. In 1:8 Nitro GT Claude Netune Jr. took his Serpent to the win.

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August 21, 2026

Xray XT2’27 1:10 2WD Stadium Truck

Xray has released its latest 1:10 2WD Stadium Truck, the XT2’27. Based on an all-new 2.5mm chassis with optimized flex engineered for maximum traction & control, a widened rear chassis section increases stability. The trucks all-new Flat Chassis Brace provides tunable flex control with the redesigned RF (C) suspension holder integrating with Flat Chassis Brace. The 3G gearbox has also been updated for the lower chassis brace. A lowered motor mount reduces CG and new lighter differential outdrives reduce rotational mass for faster acceleration, sharper braking, and improved drivetrain efficiency. Other updates include all-new front & rear carbon shock towers with lower mounting geometry as well as longer side guards which extend flex control & add new fan mount position. A new low-profile body for lower CG completes the package.

View full XT2’27 presentation here

August 20, 2026

Hudy 1:10 Formula Front Wing

Hudy has released this new Front Wing for 1:10 formula that they say is designed to provide outstanding steering response and excellent stability across a wide range of track conditions. Designed with Ehrbar Engineering for both asphalt and carpet tracks, the wing provides consistent and predictable handling from very low to very high traction conditions, making it an excellent all-round choice for Formula racing. The lightweight design is manufactured from high-grade composite material, combining low weight with excellent strength and durability. Available in white & black colour, the wing fits most standard 1:10 Formula cars but must be used together with Hudy’s 293700-K 1:10 Formula Front Nose.

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August 18, 2026

Xray GTX 1 Dot 3mm Carbon Steering Block Plates

Having updated their 1:8 GT platform in May for the first time since the 2024 model, Xray has added this 1 Dot 3mm Carbon Steering Block Plate as a tuning option for the GTX. The revised ackermann geometry allows maximum steering angle and is designed to increase steering angle of the outside wheel, generating increased overall steering. The more linear steering characteristic provides more aggressive steering and improved front-end response.

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August 12, 2026

Xray NT1’26 Wave | Split Front Shock Towers

Ahead of the upcoming IFMAR 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Championship in Italy, Xray has released optional Wave and Split Front Shock Towers for its NT1’26. The CNC-machined shock towers are produced from top-grade 2.5mm thick carbon fibre and include multiple shock upper mounting positions. The Split design provides ;Soft Flex’ while the Wave version gives ‘Medium Flex’ and is designed for more forgiving handling. The Wave tower is designed to fit aluminium bulkheads.

View Split version here

August 4, 2026

Xray XB8/GT Carbon Rear Arm Plates

Xray has introduced new set-up options for both their XB8 1:8 Buggy and 1:8 GT platforms with the release of new lower and uppoer carbon inserts for the rear arms. The lower arm plate is designed to increase rear suspension stiffness for improved stability and precision in high-traction conditions. The plate is easily mounted or removed from the rear suspension arms using four screws, allowing quick adjustment of rear suspension stiffness to suit different track conditions and handling requirements. Recommended for medium to high traction conditions where the increased rear suspension stiffness improves corner speed, stability, and overall driving precision while making the car easier to drive. Carbon upper reinforcement plate combined with the lower carbon stiffener creates maximum arm rigidity for high-traction conditions. Reduced arm flex generates a freer rear suspension feel, improving corner speed while maintaining stable handling characteristics. Recommended for medium to high-traction tracks. Both inserts are machined from thicker premium-quality USA made carbon fibre material to provide increased stiffness compared to the thinner version.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

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]

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]