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August 20, 2026

Yokomo RS2.0 Touring Car Kit with Alu Short Shock Conversion

Originally launched as their first entry level 1:10 Electric Touring car back in 2023, Yokomo is now offering the latest RS2.0 of its Rookie Speed platform with with an Aluminium Short Shock Conversion. The Japanese manufacturer has added this light tune-up edition pre-equipped with front and rear 3.5mm-thick graphite shock towers and the aluminium short shock conversion. Compared to standard plastic shocks, high-precision aluminium cylinders absorb both sudden inputs and fine vibrations to maximise tire grip. This gives smoother, more stable cornering and prevents traction loss during heavy braking or tight turns. The 3.5mm-thick graphite shock towers securely hold the shock absorbers in place, maximising spring and damper performance to give you precise, responsive handling. Powered by a responsive dual-belt drive system, the latest RS2.0 chassis caters to everyone from touring car beginners stepping up their game to seasoned experts looking for a race-ready setup.

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August 19, 2026

Leadfinger Racing ‘MaxSpec-20’ Vortex Touring Car Wing

Best known for their offroad bodies, US body shell producer Leadfinger Racing has announced the release of the all-new ‘MaxSpec-20’ High-Downforce Compliance Wing engineered specifically for the Avalon Vortex 1:10 Touring Car body. They developed the wing to unlock the full performance potential of the Avalon Vortex body without risking a tech failure. Instead of forcing racers to trim away performance, the MaxSpec-20 utilises a custom-engineered lowered pocket geometry which drops the baseline mounting plane 6mm lower on the body’s pedestals, neutralising the tilt and pulling the trailing edge safely below the roofline. Extended Pocket Reach mean the mounting channels are lengthened to 20mm–22mm, cleanly clearing internal body reinforcement ribs for a flush, rigid fit. Maximum allowable downforce is achieved by lowering the baseline deck height, racers can run a true ’20mm tall chord profile’ while remaining 100% compliant with roofline height restrictions. 100% ROAR/ IFMAR compliant, the ‘MaxSpec-20’ comes as set of two wings.

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August 19, 2026

Futura ‘Yellow’ Tyre Additive

Having previously announced its new range of tyre additives, Italian Mikimodel owned brand Futura has now released their Yellow formula. Futura Yellow is an extremely versatile additive, designed to perform consistently across a very wide range of track conditions, from low-grip to high-grip situations. Futura claim its greatest strength is its impressive consistency, providing a predictable and stable feeling throughout the run while maintaining excellent drivability.

Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]

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 18, 2026

Wood closes on BRCA title with Wombwell win

After a disappointing Round 5 at Adur and European Championship in France, Shepherd’s Tim Wood bounced back to take the Round 6 win of the BRCA British National 1:8 Onroad Championship at Wombwell over the weekend. In qualifying, 25-drivers making up the 1:8 Nitro class, it was Wood who would secure the TQ being the only one to manage a 15-lap run around the 50-year-old track over the 4 rounds of qualifying. Behind him Andrew Hasting would secured second on the grid ahead of David Spashett and Karl Dransfield. In the half hour final, setting the fastest lap Wood would dominate from the front to claim his 4 win of the season. Spashett and Round 5 winner Craig Hook would complete the all Shepherd podium with Hastings dropping to fourth. The penultimate round of the 8 round championship will see racers return to Halifax on September 5/6th where it was reigning Champion Alex Thurston who won the the season opener.

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August 18, 2026

Hudy 1:10 Pan Car Alu Tweak Set-Up Wheels

Adding to its world famous set-up system range, Hudy has introduced these Aluminium set-up wheels designed for precise and repeatable tweak adjustment on 1:10 Pan Car chassis. The rigid aluminium construction eliminates inaccuracies caused by rubber or foam tires, allowing accurate chassis balance checks. Foam tyres used on pan cars can vary significantly in diameter after each run, making reliable tweak measurement difficult. Aluminium set-up wheels eliminate these inconsistencies and allow precise chassis balance checks. With a 61.7mm diameter and featuring a machined in wheel weight, each wheel is CNC-machined to exact tolerances and perfectly matched within the set for maximum setup precision.

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August 18, 2026

Ielasi Tuned GT | Pista Team Editions

New from Ielasi Tuned come these Team Editions of its GT and Pista .21 engines. The Pista Team is an upgrade from the previous version while the Gran Turismo Team comes fresh after its European title win in Portugal with Andrea Catanzani. The Gran Turismo Team is a new addition to the range as there was no Team version of this engine until now and will join to the standard Gran Turismo currently on sale. The engine will also feature a HD-treated crankcase, a new crankcase cap, Ielasi Tuned top needle, WIB ceramic bearing, a 7mm Short Venturi, a new exclusive Ielasi Tuned underhead, and a new cooling head with more heat dissipation material and one more fin than the standard version. The new Pista Team differs from the previous version mainly in the HD-treated crankcase, the new crankcase cap, and the different exhaust timing using a shim under the cylinder already included. Being the top-of-the-range version, the engine will always include the WIB ceramic main bearing, the Ielasi Tuned’s reinforced connecting rod, and Short 9mm V2 venturi. Pre-orders for the new engines are open with both units due to go on sale from September 14th.

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August 17, 2026

Mugen Seiki 1:10 Touring Car Program – Statement

Following speculation on the future of Mugen Seiki’s 1:10 Electric Touring Car Program following the mid season departure of star driver Ronald Volker last week to RC Maker and designer Robert Piesch at the end of the 2025 season, the Japanese manufacturer has issued a statement to clarify it has no intentions of ‘discontinuing or downsizing’ the project. On the Mugen Seiki Europe Facebook page they posted, ‘Following the recent announcement regarding Ronald Völker’s departure, we have received a number of questions and speculations concerning the future of Mugen Seiki’s 1/10 touring car program. We would therefore like to make our position clear: Mugen Seiki has absolutely no intention of discontinuing or downsizing its 1/10 touring car program. Team changes among professional drivers are a common occurrence in this sport and are not unusual. The MTC3 platform continues to be developed by the team, and our commitment to the project remains unchanged. While we wish Ronald every success in the next chapter of his career, we will remain fully committed to the continued development and success of the MTC3 platform. We sincerely appreciate the continued support and trust of our customers, partners, and racing community.

Source: Mugen Seiki Europe [Facebook]