Announcing a number of new options parts for its range of cars, 1:28 World Champion manufacturer Xbility is introducing this Hybrid Flex Chassis with Servo Mount. The hybrid chassis combines a steel chassis section with a carbon chassis section, bolted together. The torsional flex can be adjusted by adding or removing screws, allowing the desired level of chassis flex to be controlled.
Source: Xbility [xbilityrc.com]
Touring Car manufacturer Awesomatix has introduced three new optional softer sway bars. Available in 0.7, 0.8, and 0.9 mm as sets of 2 pieces, these softer sway bars increase mechanical grip and smooth out chassis response, ideal for technical, low-traction tracks where extra chassis roll improves cornering without making the car feel nervous. Each sway bar mark is marked with tabs corresponding to the .mm thickness for easy identification.
Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.net]
Following the very successful running of the IFMAR 1:10 Nitro Touring Car Championship in Italy, FEMCA have been in touch to highlight the opening of entries for the 2027 Asia Nitro Championship which will be hosted at England Park Raceway in Queensland, Australia. Scheduled for March 9 – 13, 2027, the race to become the official Champion of Asia will cater for at three IFMAR Nitro Onroad categories with racing for 1:10 Nitro Touring Car (200mm), 1:8 Onroad and 1:8 GT. The governing body for RC racing in Asia and Australasia, FEMCA represents 15 nations. Registration for 1:10 and 1:8 Onroad includes 8 sets control tyres, control fuel, entry & banquet for driver while 1:8 GT includes 3 sets of tyres. While registration is now open via rcracepal.com interested racers should note that registration closes 30 November, 2026 due to lead times need by tyre and fuel manufacturers. Host club Queensland Radio Circuit Car Racing Association has created an information document on the event and the each class which can be viewed here
Source: FEMCA [Facebook]
Leading servo manufacturer Power HD has announced that 16-time Italian Champion Alessio Menicucci will officially represent the brand on track as part of his 1:10 Electric Touring Car program. The multiple European Championship Finalist, who joined Infinity for the 2026 season, will run the Power HD’s GTS-2 servo in his IF14 Speciale. On the announcement Menicucci posted, ‘New servos on my Infinity IF14 Speciale. I had very good feeling with it from the beginning. Many thanks to Power HD for the support.’
Source: PowerHD [chd.hk]
US Dirt oval specialists Team GFRP has released their 2027 Hustler Car Kit which is designed for extreme high bite rubber tyre sprint needs. The kit features a new front shock tower and camber link mounting design for better adjustability as well as a new stock forward servo mounting for better weight bias in the car. This 2027 also features the 70mm molded front arms and narrow casters for more stability and a better steering response. Now stock are the 5* molded steering arms, a popular upgrade from the previous models. The shocks have been shortened to allow a faster response. New molded high roll centre hubs paired with a wider outer arm allow for improved adjustability on the rear end. The 2027 Hustler comes with a gear differential and new machined laydown delrin 39t case for better weight bias in the car.
XRAY has unveiled details of their 2027 model of its X1 1:10 Formula car which will be available as an Aluminium or Carbon chassis versions for optimised performance on different track surfaces without optional parts. The Carpet-spec Aluminium Version features a 2.0mm aluminium chassis and solid axle while Asphalt-specific Carbon Version features a 2.2mm carbon chassis and gear differential. The X1’s redesigned one-piece chassis works with the new front suspension and features increased rear stiffness for improved stability and traction. The re-engineered front suspension design enables easier ride height, camber gain, and droop adjustments, smoother damping, and more convenient oil refilling. Shorter one-piece front lower arm creates a cleaner and more attractive front suspension design. Narrower carbon arm mount plate improves cornering speed and connects directly to the carbon top deck. The front aluminium top deck mount has been redesigned and matches the new front suspension layout. The relocated carbon POD lower plates move the motor 1.5mm to the right for improved weight balance with bulkheads redesigned to work with the new POD assembly and rear aluminum holder. Other new features of the X1’27 include a new Hudy composite front wing developed with Ehrbar Engineering to deliver outstanding steering response and excellent stability.
View full X1’27 presentation here
New from Germany’s MXLR comes these 30mm and 40mm Turbo Motor Fans built to deliver maximum airflow and the best possible cooling for today’s highly stressed motors. Together with their separately available MXLR Fan Booster, the combo lifts your receiver voltage to 8V, the Turbo Motor Fan turns that into serious airflow – less fading, more consistency, more speed over the full run time. Both fans run on double ball bearings for smooth, reliable operation and a long lifespan. Attention has been paid to the fan wiring also, the Turbo Motor Fans coming with soft black silicone wire that routes cleanly through your car instead of fighting you at every corner. The wire on the fan itself is approx. 43mm long and ends in a small black male JR connector. An extension wire of approx. 128mm is included in the set, so you can reach whatever mounting position your chassis layout asks for.
A decade after Gubbio hosted the IFMAR 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Championship, the category was back in the world capital of nitro onroad racing with the return to Italy creating a real resurgence of interest in these 2.1cc powered cars. With 114 drivers from 20 countries turning laps of the Miniautodromo Internazionale M.Rosati, six car manufacturers were represented at the 11th edition of the Worlds with Infinity the best represented with 39% of the entry and Shepherd the smallest with just 4 drivers. In the 11 car Main final, we would see 5 x Capricorn, 3 x Infinity, an Xray, a Serpent and a Mugen Seiki make up the grid. During our race coverage, which was made possible thanks to the support of LensBodies, Energy Fuel, Gimar Engines, and PowerHD Servos, we managed to photograph cars from all 6 manufacturers including the winning car of Naoto Matsukura. In case you missed any of these we have compiled all 7 cars in our latest Chassis Focus Index.
