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February 28, 2026

Zalewski top seed in Czech Republic

Xray’s Bartek Zalewski continues to set the pace at MIBO International, the defending 2WD Champion topping Saturday morning’s seeding practice in both 2WD and 4WD. The Polish driver set the pace in yesterday’s free practice with the Schumacher of compatriot Michal Orlowski his closest challenger after the 5-round and it was a repeat of that over the 2 seeding rounds today. In 2WD, Zalewski had almost 3/10ths of a second advantage over Orlowski with European Champion Martin Bayer completing the Top 3 ahead of Czech racer Dominik Vlasek, Schumacher’s Daniel Kobbevik and Sworkz’s Micha Vidmaier. In 4WD Orlowski was only 4/100ths off, with last year’s runner-up Kobbevik completing the Top 3 despite failing to improve on his SP1 time. British Schumacher team driver Ben Smith seeds fourth ahead of Bayer with Vidmaier again completing the Top 6.

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February 21, 2026

Xray XB8’26 1:8 Nitro Buggy

Having presented their latest Electric Buggy last week, Xray has now released details their 2026 1:8 Nitro Buggy kit, the XB8’26. Among the features are a new chassis plate with revised rear C-holder position & increased clearance for the clutch bell. New C-suspension holder with lower positions & updated geometry help increase traction while a new rear wing mount with larger contact surface for the new included Hudy rear wing delivers increased downforce & stability. The first car from the Slovakian manufacturer with having had a year of feedback from top US racer Dakotah Phend, the kit gets a new 4-shoe clutch system and 4-shoe 14T clutch bell. Other revisions include new graphite ball joints for suspension links reduce friction & maintain free movement in all conditions with new graphite anti-roll bar ball joints also guving the same benefits. New side guard screws with integrated washer for easier installation.

View the full XB8’26 presentation here

February 20, 2026

Izsay & Hudy to lead Xray’s onroad effort at MIBO International

Fresh from racing at the famous TITC last weekend in Thailand, Adam Izsay and Xray’s chief touring car designer Martin Hudy are confirmed to lead the manufacturer’s onroad efforts at this year’s upcoming MBO International race in the Czech Republic. Having already confirmed defending MIBO International 2WD Buggy Champion Bartek Zalewski and reigning EFRA 2WD European Champion Martin Bayer will lead their offroad team at the fourth edition of the race on February 27-March 1st, Izsay, as the defending Pro-Stock Champion, will also try to defend his title as well as race in the Modified class. The man responsible for creating the cars they will race, the X4’26, Hudy will focus his attentions on the Pro Stock class, Xray drivers winning the category in all three previous editions of the Hrotovice based indoor event.

View MIBO International Roll of Honour here

February 20, 2026

Xray X4 CFF2 Short – Medium Lower Arms

Xray has added the option of these CFF2 Short – Medium Lower Arms for its X4’26 1:10 Electric Touring Car. More aggressive than the long arms, they allow more chassis roll and increase initial steering. Best used in combination with Xray’s 1.2mm Chassis Hudy Spring Steel the arms will improve steering in low traction and tight technical tracks, but will be more difficult to drive. CFF2 carbon fibre lower arms with composite plastic detailing for maximum suspension rigidity and optimal suspension function.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 18, 2026

Xray XB4 Adjustable Multi-Flex Steering System Brace

New for its European Championship winning XB4 1:10 4WD Buggy, Xray has released this Adjustable Multi-Flex Steering System Brace. This allows precise adjustment of steering characteristics by changing the mounting position of the servo saver pivot shafts to the chassis. Using the centre mounting holes only (Flex), attaching the shafts exclusively to the aluminum brace, generates a more aggressive steering response for tracks that require increased steering. Mounting through the outside holes with shims between the brace and chassis (Fix) provides balanced steering characteristics between the flex and full-fixed variants. Using both the outside holes with shims and the centre mounting holes together (Full Fix) creates the stiffest configuration, delivering precise, smoother steering that is ideal for fast or high-traction tracks.

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February 13, 2026

Xray XB8E‘26 1:8 Electric Buggy

Xray has unveiled the details of their latest 1:8 Electric Buggy presenting the XB8E’26. The Slovakian manufacturer has redesigned motor mount with new interface & increased stiffness as well as given the buggy a new chassis plate updated to lower the battery pack, rear C-holder position & move the battery mounts closer to the centerline. The kit also features new side guards designed to allow lower battery mounting with new battery holders enabling lower battery placement. Updated rear brace holder allow battery mounts to shift closer to the centerline. Other new items include a split motor mount for improved service access for centre differential and a new centre differential top deck adapted to the updated motor mount. New C-suspension holder with lower positions & updated geometry increases traction. A new carbon servo top deck helps achieve sharper & more consistent steering response.

View the full XB8E’26 presentation here

February 12, 2026

Xray X4’26 Glass Fiber Upper Decks

Xray has released these specially made glass fibre upper decks or their X4 ’26 1:10 Electric Touring Car. The flexible & durable glass fibre material increases the flex of the car and improves handling on low-to medium traction tracks. Machined from 1.5mm glass fibre material, the shape of the top deck has been specifically designed to achieve maximum traction and great steering characteristics at the same time. The top deck can be connected to the motor mount using two alternatives. In Soft setting, only one rear screw is used. This allows maximum flex and provides maximum steering. However, the car is less stable on-power. In Stiff setting, both screws are used. This setting gives reduced flex both in front and rear. Mid-corner steering is decreased, rotation is decreased. This setting provides maximum stability and makes the car easier to drive.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 9, 2026

Lemieux doubles at JConcepts INS16 opener

Xray’s Chase Lemieux has opened the 16th season of the JConcepts Indoor National Series with a double win at his home track of Trackside Hobbies in Wisconsin. The first stop on the 5 round calendar, Lemieux would secure the TQ in both 2WD and 4WD. In 2WD his closest challenger would be Team Associated’s Aydin Horne, winner of the race 12-months earlier, and Xray team-mate Dakotah Phend, each driver posting a TQ run over the three quali rounds. In 4WD, it was Schumacher’s reigning double INS Champion, and winner of the race in 2025, Broc Champlin who lined up P2 with Phend again P3 ahead of Team Associated’s Spencer Rivkin. In the finals Lemieux would need just the opening two A-Mains to wrap up both overall wins. In 2WD Horne won A3 to finish second with Phend completing the podium ahead of Tom Rinderknecht. In 4WD Champlin took A3 to finish second with Rivkin getting onto the podium with P2 finishes in A2 & 3. Round 2 of the JConcepts INS16 takes place on May 1-3 at RC One Racing in Macomb Township, Michigan.

Image: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]