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February 15, 2026

Easy A1 win for Orlowski as Coelho crashes out

Michal Orlowski has won the opening A-Main at the TITC, Schumacher’s defending Champion getting the win a lot easier than expected as main challenger Bruno Coelho crashed out on the first full lap. Starting from second, Coelho piled the pressure on the Top Qualifier on the opening lap but on the first full speed entry into the sweeper at the end of straight, the cars having lined up for the start a lap earlier on the straight, he came in too tight launching his Infinity over the kerb and into the outside. Breaking a corner off the car, his A1 challenge was done much to the disappointment of the crowd lined-up around the track. While Orlowski gapped the field, the pressure now off the Polish driver, the attention was on the battle for second, Akio Sobue and Simon Lauter gapping 5th place starter Marc Rheinard. While Lauter looked like he might have something to mount a serious challenge on Sobue’s Axon over the final laps of the race, a number of small mistakes mean’t the Awesomatix driver couldn’t get close enough to attempt a pass. With Rheinard finishing 4th it was Viktor Wilck who was the top Infinity in P5 while Xray’s Jun Sawada rounded out the Top 6. In Open Brushless it was also an easy win for Top Qualifier Lukas Ellerbrock, his effort made easier by early contact behind him between Oliver Bultynck and Natthawat Rungcharat. With RC Maker’s Shimazaki Shinya taking up second he would later crash out allowing Rungcharat’s Xray through to second with Bultynck’s Awesomatix getting 3rd.

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February 13, 2026

Despite nervous start Orlowski takes Q1 at TITC

Despite by his own admission getting off to a nervous start, Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski has taken the opening round of qualifying at the TITC, the first of five rounds seeing a number of drivers taking turns at the top of the timing screens. In the end, having topped yesterday’s seeding, it was the defending Champion Orlowski who continues to lead the way at RC Addict securing the TQ run ahead of Bruno Coelho with Infinity team-mate Naoto Matsukura completing the Top 3. On the TQ pace for a time, Awesomatix’s Marc Rheinard opened his account with a 4th ahead of Akio Sobue, the Axon driver having a good run in the second fastest heat along with former TITC Open Brushless Champion Simon Lauter who would complete the Top 6 with his Awesomatix. In the Open Brushless Class it was the Awesomatix of Lukas Ellerbrock who topped the first round ahead of team-mate Olivier Bultynck with the Xpress of Top Seed Mongkolphan Lomrose managed only P6.

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February 12, 2026

No surprises in Bangkok, Orlowski Top Seed at TITC

Michal Orlowski is the Top Seed at the TITC, the Schumacher driver clearly having the edge on his rivals in Bangkok. Topping the first of the two seeding rounds in the middle of the day, the driver who stole the show on his debut at the iconic race last year, would prove he had an even greater advantage as the day concluded in the cooler ‘Happy Hour’ evening conditions. Having been Orlowski’s closest challenger in the first round, that high traction in Round 2 would catch out Bruno Coelho, the Infinity driver traction rolling to outside the track fencing, as Marc Rheinard claimed the No.2 seeding for tomorrow’s qualifying with his time. Rheinard’s fastest 3-consecutive laps would be over 3/10ths of a second off his good friend Orlowski and 17/100ths better than Coelho’s effort, the World Champion’s roll happening 2-minutes into the 5-minute run by which time most drivers had already got the best from their tyres. With seeding seeing the Top 7 times come from Round 2, Xray’s Jin Sawada claiming P8 as he failed to better his CP1, it was Infinity’s Naoto Matsukura who set the 4th fastest time having struggled with too much steering in the first one. Another big improvement and relieved to put himself in the top heat for qualifying as the No.5 car was Lucas Urbain, the Awesomatix driver having had a good showing last year to qualify 4th. Carrying the hopes of loyal Tamiya fans around the world, after a strong CP1, Souta Goto kept his TRF421X inside the Top 6 with an improved CP2 ahead of the Mugen Seiki of Ronald Volker. In Open Brushless, the grid attracting a strong European contingent, after a delay in publishing the ranking after a timing glitch in the second round it was local racer Mongkolphan Lomrose who is the top seed for RC Xpress ahead of Awesomatix’s Olivier Bultynck and Xray’s Adam Izsay who has podiumed the last two years. It is a rule that once a drivers wins Open Brushless they can’t return to the class. 2024 Champion and reigning Pro Stock World Champion Simon Lauter acquitted himself well last year making the Modified A-Main and back this year the German will go into qualifying as the 14th seed just ahead of former 1:8 Buggy World Champion David Ronnefalk.

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February 11, 2026

Cayote Crest Stocki Motor Series

Cayote has released its new Crest Stocki Motor Series, a competition-oriented High-Response Brushless Motor which is engineered for professional Stock-class racing. Fully compliant with IFMAR, ROAR, EFRA, TITC and BRCA regulations, it has been designed for any 1:10 and 1:12 scale competition class to deliver the exact balance of power, efficiency, and reliability required to compete. They have engineered the CREST Stocki for real track performance with a smoother torque build-up meaning less traction upset and more control. The motor’s Optimised Magnetic Field means minimal energy loss with Crest Stocki’s electromagnetic system delivering sharper throttle response, stronger high‑RPM power, and consistent efficiency. The Stocki’s rotor is precision-balanced for reduced vibration, with a reinforced structure that maintains integrity at extreme RPM and this gives smoother power delivery and reduced mechanical noise. An adjustable timing design means you can fine-tune your power curve with Stocki’s mechanical timing adjustment. Designed to spin faster, run quieter, last longer, advanced thermal architecture increases heat dissipation paths and optimises airflow to maintain consistency over time. The result is reduced power fade, minimised performance fluctuation, and extended peak output through every final minute of the race. The Stocki employs a high-consistency rotor positioning system, delivering accurate signals for precise ESC timing—especially critical at low speed and during re-acceleration. Their latest motor features a modular, tool-free disassembly system for fast cleaning and maintenance—minimising downtime and keeping your motor race-ready.

Source: Team Cayote [cayote.com]

February 9, 2026

TITC coverage presented by Cayote | Gens ace

Race week has arrived for the world’s most important annual touring car race and Red RC is excited to announce we are teaming up with electronics manufacturer Cayote and battery manufacturer Gens ace to bring you coverage from the legendary TITC in Thailand. The 22nd edition of the race, this being Red RC’s sixth time to attend, it has become the most significant Modified Touring Car race in world coming second only in prestige to the IFMAR ISTC World Championship. An event that brings together all the right elements that make for a truly unique racing atmosphere – location, track, ever changing conditions, and the buzz in the busy pits – it sees manufacturers & drivers bring their A-game as they seek to claim a coveted TITC title. Last year we experienced the hugely impressive TITC debut of Michal Orlowski and the Schumacher star is back to try & defend his title, a feat that has only ever been achieved by World Champions. Surikarn Chaidajsuriya won the first running of the race in 2003 and again a year later. Atsushi Hara won in 2005 before going back to back in 2010. Winning again in 2013, Hara together with Bruno Coelho are the race’s most winning drivers with 4 wins each. The reigning World Champion, Coelho made his debut for Infinity at RC Addict last year. Racing a brand new prototype car he couldn’t quite complete three in a row finishing second to Orlowski, but now firmly settled in with his new team he will be a serious contender to become the races most winning driver but the best n the world have their own plans to be on the top step of the podium. With many drivers already well settled-in in Bangkok and clocking up mileage, some very heavy rain showers halting the action but hopefully not going to effect the race program, our coverage will start when the 2026 TITC officially gets underway on Thursday and concludes with the latest entry into the race’s Roll of Honour on Sunday.

February 3, 2026

Team Cayote Crest 4268 Motors

Team Cayote has announced the return of its Crest 4268 Motors intended for 1:8 use with an expanded range of 7 models. The electronics brand which is coming up to 2-years since its soft launch at the famous TITC at the start of 2024, is offering the competition spec sensored motors in 1700KV, 1900KV, 2000KV, 2200KV, 2400KV, 2500KV, 2800KV, and 2800KV options. Additionally Cayote has also released a Motor End Cap Assembly kit for its Crest Modi Series 1:10 motors enabling easy maintenance all in one convenient package. This complete upgrade kit includes everything you need in the form of a Motor End Cap, a Hall Sensor Board, and 3x Screws (2 for installation, 1 spare).

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January 26, 2026

Cayote motors & batteries for European Stock Champion

Reigning 1:10 Electric Touring Car Spec and 1:8 GT Electric European Champion Adam Izsay completes an all new electronics package with the news that he has joined Team Cayote for 2026. Last week the Hungarian was confirmed by Czech ESC manufacturer Elceram, and now with Cayote motors and batteries, he emulates fellow Xray racer & full time employ Martin Bayer with his electronics sponsors. With the announcement Izsay posted, ‘Full fresh electronics package for 2026! I’m delighted to join Team Cayote for batteries and modified motors to pair up with my Elceram ESCs. Thank you to Leo, Oscar and everyone for making this possible. Ready to race at the ETS this weekend.’

Source: Team Cayote [cayote.com]

January 16, 2026

Team Cayote adds Bayer to team line-up

Team Cayote has added reigning European 2WD Buggy Champion Martin Bayer to its team line-up. A driver who has played a key role in the launch of successful Czech ESC manufacturer Elceram, the head of offroad car design at Xray will use motors and batteries from the Cayote having previously represent Sunpadow batteries. On the announcement, the Czech driver said, ‘I’m proud to officially join Team Cayote as a team driver! In my cars, I will be using Cayote motors and batteries, and I must say their performance and quality truly impressed me. Reliability, consistency, and power — exactly what is needed at the highest racing level. I’m honored to represent Cayote products at races and I’m really looking forward to this new chapter and upcoming challenges on track. Thank you for the trust and support!’

Source: Team Cayote [cayote.com]