T-Works has released four new top decks for the popular X4 touring car platform from Xray. Produced from 1.6mm carbon fibre, the front and rear decks are each offered in V1 and V2 versions. Their ultra-lightweight design enhances stability and the two different cuts give the option to precise control of flex and to adapt the car set-up to various track conditions.
Italian Yokomo distributor Mikimodel has released this Body Stopper V3 for the MS1 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Also compatible with the previous BD12/BD11/BD10 kits, this 3rd version is adjustable with an upper screw so that the front part of the body does not crush due to the aerodynamic load, giving great front stability to the model.
Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]
Round 2 of the 2025 1up Cup Series was held at BWS Raceway in Perris, California, a unique, high-grip covered asphalt track on the grounds of world-famous “The Dirt” nitro offroad track. In the premiere Mod TC class, Round 1 Winner Jacob Cruz (Mugen) ran into some bad luck in both Q1 and Q2, relegating him to the B-Main. Serpent’s Bryce Butterfield took advantage to grab the TQ Spot, which he converted into the overall win after some great battles with Ryan Cavalieri (1up) and Lex Tyler (Awesomatix). Spec Touring Car was the Lex Tyler (Awesomatix) show all weekend long. He dominated all rounds of qualifying and swept the mains ahead of the Schumacher’s of Erik Steenhoven and Charlie Albrecht. In USGT, Oliver Clipper made some sweet passes to take the overall win over Ken Gerberding (ARC) and Carlos Duarte (Tamiya). FWD saw Gary Tsai (Xray) take a popular win at his home track, ahead of Joey Abbica (Frankencar) and Ken Gerberding (ARC). F1 was an entertaining display by Mike Rydwell (Exotek, duh), who missed most of qualifying but put on a driving clinic from the back of the pack to take the overall win. Kevin “Panda” Cole (Roche) and Round 1 winner Dave Constant (Exotex rounded out the podium. Nick “Candyman” Pantana took the win in with his Awesomatix ride in VTA ahead of Chris Krein (Yokomo) and Peter Carris (ARC). The “Candyman” doubled up with a 2nd win in SuperGT (Tamiya Tub Chassis Only), with 3 different winners in 3 mains! Jonah Gallant and Jose Navarro took 2nd and 3rd. Round 3 of the 1up Cup Series rolls off May 16-18 at CenCal Speedway in Fresno, CA
Source: 1up Racing [1upracing.com]
Not a regular RC10 kit you’d expect, Team Associated has introduced the RC10 American Custom Semitruck 6×6 Kit. Describing it as a groundbreaking addition to their lineup that combines innovation with high-performance design, the kit boasts a range of features including durable white plastic parts, a striking new 6×6 body set, and a robust 6×6 plastic gearbox set. It also includes a 6×6 diffuser set with body accessories, a gold aluminium chassis plate, and high-quality FT ball end set. The kit also features aluminium turnbuckles, gold shock bodies, and a gold motor plate. Completing the package are satin chrome wheels.
PN Racing has announced that the annual PNWC will take place in United Stated in 2025 with 5280 Raceway in Denver, Colorado, hosting the World Cup for 1:28 from November 6-9. The 2024 PNWC took place in France attracting 270 entries made up of 130 drivers from 19 counties where RC Atomic driver Jose Pequito from Portugal completed a title double to be crowned World Champion of 2WD Mod and Pan Open classes.
Source: PN Racing [pnracing.com]
Keven Hebert completed the double at the Canadian Nationals retaining the Mod Touring Car title for yet another year and taking the 1:12 Mod title which was last year won by his Xray team-mate Alexander Hagberg. Once again Rose City Speedway in Ontario hosted the event which attracted over 300 entries. In qualifying Hebert secured the Touring Car TQ with his time from the last of the four qualifiers ahead of Bryce Frechette and Barrett Morrow. In 1:12, Canada’s best known onroad racer also secured the TQ with his Q4 time ahead of Leonard Schinzano and Josh Cyrul. In the finals, single mains deciding the winners, Hebert took the win the podium order remaining unchanged as to how the line-up on the grid.
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Italian company Pirani RC has released these rubber covers for CVD driveshaft of all brands of 1:8 onroad cars. Made from strong and durable TPU, the rubber cover is extra light weight and helps maintain the grease inside the CVD caps. The result is a longer life for CVD pins, more lubrification in rotation parts and the car more clean in the CVD area. Sold as a pack of 2 covers, they covers are suitable for both front and rear axles.
Xray has unveiled its latest 1:8 Electric 4WD pan car, the X8’26. A category the Slovakian manufacturer only entered into in 2024, the latest kit features a revamped chassis design which positions the batteries directly on the chassis for the lowest centre of gravity. The car also has an extended wheelbase which improves the vehicle’s handling characteristics. It also gets updated independent front suspension with a system of bushings and rubber O-rings to adjust suspension flex. The rear suspension is also mounted to the chassis with adjustable flex for enhanced performance. The motor is positioned as far back as possible, just in front of the rear suspension. The kit comes with a new 35T Aluminium Pulley which allows for the use of larger front tires, enhancing traction on bumpy tracks and improving steering responsiveness. Another new part is the One-Way Front Axle which comes with a hard-coated one-way that improves performance.
View the full X8’26 presentation here
