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May 15, 2026

Xray GTX8’27 1:8 Nitro GT

Having presented their latest electric 1:8 GT platform last week, Xray has now unveiled the 2027 model of its GTX8 Nitro GT car. The GTX8’27 from the Slovakian manufacturer gets the same all-new flat 3mm aluminium chassis design with completely flat profile, including side sections, eliminating the traditional front kick-up. Unique features to the new nitro version include a 2-piece aluminium centre 2-speed bulkhead for quick & easy servicing and for more effective braking there is a single-disc brake system with piston design. Another significant update, the previous kit update being the 2024 model, is the lowered radio box with carbon battery & receiver covers.

View the full GTX8’27 presentation here

May 13, 2026

Xray announces surprise Rheinard signing

Just hours after he announced his depart from Awesomatix, Xray has revealed that they have acquired the services of Marc Rheinard. The reigning ISTC World Champions made the surprise announcement via a short video clip on social media with just the text ‘Legends & World Champions join forces’. With Xray’s loss of Bruno Coelho to Infinity having been reflected in recent Modified results, the new signing of the multiple World Champion by the Slovakian manufacturer is a major coup for the Hudys. He joins long time team driver Alexander Hagberg, who just recently took the European 1:12 title from the German. The signing should also allow their 1:8 World Champion David Ronnefalk to focus his attentions on offroad, his transition to touring car with Xray having proved challenging for the Swede. For Rheinard, whose career spans three decades, joining Xray marks only the fourth Touring Car manufacturer he has represented having raced for Awesomatix, Infinity and Tamiya, his TRF days one of the most iconic partnerships of our sport.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

May 11, 2026

Xray GTXE’27 1:8 Electric GT

Xray has presented the latest edition of its European Championship winning 1:8 Electric GT, the GTXE’27. A title they will try to defend at the end of this month in Portugal, features of the new kit include an all-new flat 3mm aluminium chassis with increased battery cooling & completely flat profile, including side sections, eliminating front kick-up for lower CG. A new composite front bumper has been specifically designed for the flat chassis layout together with a new lightweight foam bumper for reduced weight. The car also gets new front bulkheads adapted to the flat chassis configuration while new rear bulkheads are designed to accommodate upper centre top deck mounting. A stronger, lowered motor mount has also been introduced for improved service access & reduced centre of gravity.

View the full GTXE’27 presentation here

May 4, 2026

Xray XB2’26 1.2mm Hudy Spring Steel Chassis

Xray has released this special 1.2mm thick steel chassis for their XB2’26 1:10 2WD Buggy which is produced from world-renowned Hudy Spring Steel. Giving unique handling characteristics and outstanding durability, this optional chassis is suitable for medium to high traction tracks. The increased weight makes for an ultra-low CG, which improves stability and consistency in all conditions. It also means traction rolling tendencies are significantly decreased.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

April 23, 2026

Xray X4 Lightweight Alu Steering Hubs

Xray has added these Lightweight Alu Steering Hubs to its optional parts list for their X4 Electric Touring Car platform. CNC-machined from premium lightweight T6 aluminium, their ultra-strong construction provides very long life and durability in even the most extreme racing conditions. A direct replacement for the standard composite hubs, using the steering blocks in an aluminium material reduces flex, and improves consistency, and will free up the car, mainly for high grip conditions, and especially in spec racing classes. The hubs allow full adjustability of the axle height to adapt the car to every condition. The X4’s carbon front steering plates and rear ARS plates are easily mounted depending on the hub’s location. The design of the hub is universal with the same part used at all four corners with corresponding extensions. Due to its lower height compared to kit composite hubs, 2.0mm additional shimming must be used to achieve the same upper arm height above the hub.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

April 19, 2026

Hagberg claims record 9th European 1:12 title

Alexander Hagberg has claimed his 9th EFRA 1:12 European Championship title, the Xray driver surpassing David Spashett as the championship’s most successful driver today in Messina, Italy. In qualifying, Hagberg would open with a TQ run adding three more over the 5 rounds. Topping the third round, defending Champion Marc Rheinard put his Awesomatix second on the grid ahead of Mathias Nedrebo, Simon Lauter and Martin Hudy. A1 would see Hagberg set the fastest lap as he pulled away out front to win the 8-minute encounter by over 4-seconds from Rheinard. A2 would see a lot more action with traffic playing crucial roles in the results. The first incident at the mid point of the race saw Rheinard get collected by Hudy’s car as it bounced off the outside boards on the straight and into the path of the German who was 1-second behind Hagberg at the time. This promoted Norwegian Nedrebo to second 3-seconds back from Hagberg, the Swede looking like the remaining 4-minutes would just be a formality to him taking a record 9th win. Hitting traffic on the penultimate lap, unfortunately contact with 1:8 GT World Champion Alessio Mazzeo would lead to a series of crashes for Hagbeg allowing Nedrebo through along with Jan Ratheisky. Unable to get the places back over the final lap, Hagberg finished P3 and the title race was still open. The final encounter however would see Hagberg lead home Rheinard and Nedrebo and lock in his ninth title 12-years after claiming his first one, also in Italy. Nedrebo would make it an Xray 1-2 with Rheinard completing the podium. It was to be a double title weekend for Xray as Adam Izsay became the new European Spec Champion. Starting from P2 behind the Excelerate of defending Champion Ollie Payne, the Hungarian would win the title thanks to his A1 winning time which gave him the tie-breaker over A3 winner Payne. Winning A2 from P3 on the grid, the Schumacher of Andrea Torregiani completed the podium at Raradise RC Arena.

Image: Alexander Hagberg [Facebook]

April 17, 2026

Zalewski takes first EOS win in Slovakia

Xray’s Bartek Zalewski has taken his first Euro Offroad Series win, the Polish driver securing the 2WD victory today at the Hudy Arena in Slovakia. The back to back 2026 MIBO International 2WD Champion and MKGP double winner, would secure the overall TQ for the second of the 2 races that make up the 2026 EOS. Behind him it was the Schumacher of Round 1 double winner Michal Orlowski with Martin Bayer who became the reigning European 2WD Champion at Xray’s home track completing the Top 3 from Team Associated’s Joona Haatanen. In the finals, the pack could do nothing about Zalewski pace on the polish indoor dirt and he took A1 convincingly. He repeated in A2 to finally secure a win he had been edging closer & closer to. Winning A3 Orlowski made it a Polish 1-2 while second in the closing 2WD encounter allowed Haatanen to complete the podium ahead of David Ronnefalk and Bayer.

Image: EOS [eos.racing]

April 1, 2026

Xray 1:8 Onroad Downforce Bumper with Body Posts

Xray has introduced this Downforce Bumper with Body Posts which is intended for its 1:8 Onroad kit offerings. Compatible with the RX8, RX8E, and X8, this front lower bumper features extra body stops to limit the body movement, especially in high speed corners. Made from high-quality, special composite material to withstand hard impacts, it has body mount positions to fit all popular racing bodies. Downforce deflectors increase downforce. The downforce of the car can be easily controlled and adjusted using the removable bumper outer window inserts.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]