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July 7, 2026

IFMAR Large Scale World C/ships Stage 2 Report

Set to kick off IFMAR’s 2026 World Championship season, the world governing body has published the Stage 2 report for Large Scale World Championships which take place in Switzerland later this month. The first running of the World title race since 2022 after the 2024 hosting of the championship in Australia was cancelled, the 12th running of the Worlds looks set to be close to capacity with 145 drivers registers over the two categories – 100 for the Open/Mod class and 45 drivers for the restricted sportsman class. With the MRTM Lostallo track the home of Large Scale racing in Europe, reigning World Champion Markus Feldmann from Germany heads the entry and will chase his 3rd World title having won his first Worlds at the iconic track when it last hosted the race in 2013. With driver registration on July 26th, the first of IFMAR’s 4 World Championship events this year officially run from July 27th to August 1st.

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July 7, 2026

Takashima D-13 B7.1 2WD Buggy Spring Steel Chassis

Following the success of their spring steel chassis in the touring car category, Takashima D-13 has ventured into the offroad market with the release of a 1.2mm Spring Steel Chassis for the hugely popular Team Associated RC10B7.1 2WD Buggy. Having delivered an ultra-low centre of gravity, increased corner speed, and a unique driving feel in touring car they are keen to bring this technology to the buggy category. Designed especially for high-grip carpet and clay tracks, the Takashima D-13 B7.1 Spring Steel Chassis offers drivers a completely different driving experience compared to a traditional aluminium chassis. Manufactured from premium spring steel and weighing 166 grams, the chassis combines excellent torsional flexibility with outstanding longitudinal rigidity, allowing the suspension to work more effectively while maintaining stability under acceleration and braking. Compared to a conventional aluminium chassis, the spring steel version provides improved mechanical grip, smoother weight transfer, increased corner speed, and more consistent handling on high-traction surfaces. With its lower centre of gravity and distinctive flex characteristics, the chassis gives the car a more planted and predictable feel, making it easier to carry speed through corners while maintaining excellent stability. Just like our touring car chassis, the B7.1 chassis is designed to use 120-degree countersunk screws throughout. Racers can choose between Hex or Torx T7 Grade 12.9 hardened carbon steel screw sets, depending on their preference.

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July 7, 2026

NG LAP RC Model Invitational Race 2026 – Race Report

Hosted by Chinese Xray factory driver Vening Zhuo, the 2026 NG LAP RC Model Invitational Race 2026, attracted nearly 70 competitors with the 13.5T Pro Stock and 17.5T SuperGT classes seeing exceptionally fierce competition and they attracted most top-tier drivers from central China. The lineup featured national champions Rocket Zhang and Vening Zhuo, rising star Harry Zhu, national youth champions Eric Fang, Jamie Zhou, and Mao Yideng, among others. Free practice kicked off on Friday. As more cars hit the track, track traction kept rising, reaching an extremely high grip level that nearly sent vehicles sliding out of control. Saturday’s original schedule consisted of split-group practice plus two controlled practice rounds, which was disrupted by sudden thunderstorms. The event organisers rescheduled one controlled practice session to start at 7AM Sunday, making for a tight yet thrilling race timetable.

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July 7, 2026

T-Work’s Multi-function Tool Storage Bag

Adding to its offering of storage solutions for racers, T-Works has introduced this Multi-function Tool Storage Bag. Measuring 26 (W) x 21 (D) x 14 (T) cm, this lightweight, waterproof & durable bag features upper compartment for wrenches and tools. Below this their is a general storage with flexible dividers to make it suit your specific needs.

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July 6, 2026

PR Racing PRB10R Alu Rear Hub Carriers

Taiwanese buggy manufacturer PR Racing has released these optional Aluminium Rear Hub Carriers for their PRB10R 1:10 2WD Buggy. Premium quality for maximum strength and performance, they are precision CNC machined from high grade 7075-T6 Aluminium. Intended for competition use, they feature a robust design to withstand severe impacts.

Source: PR Racing [pr-rc.com]

July 6, 2026

Nova Engines X3B JTP Edition

Italian engine manufacturer Nova Engines has introduce the X3B JTP Edition, a 3-port offroad engine developed in collaboration with famed US offroad star Jared Tebo. Nova Engines say this is not just a special edition but Tebo’s racing experience translated into Nova engineering. Built for racers who demand more than just power, every detail is there for a reason with the engine featuring sharper responsem smoother rotation, lower friction and better flow for more more consistency. With a ⁠15.94 mm bore and⁠ ⁠17.50 mm stroke, the⁠ ⁠3-port layout has a 4-booster exhaust design. With a⁠ ⁠DLC-coated crankshaft, it is fitted with front and rear ceramic bearings. With a lightweight conrod and piston it gets an⁠ ⁠Aerolite Turbo Backplate. With double low profile venturi included, the X3B JTP Edition is finished with a JTP personalised cooling head and carb ring.

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July 6, 2026

Fire outbreak halts PRO10 European Cup 2026

Having amassed a very impressive field of Pro10 cars for the annual PRO10 European Cup, the organisers were dealt a seriously unlucky situation when a fire outbreak at a nearby tyre recycling plant forced the evacuate of the track. Having attracted over 100 entries for the Mini Racing Team Essonne hosted race, whose track is located 25 kilometres southeast of central Paris in France, the fire would halt the event after 3 rounds of qualifying. With 2018 1:12 World Champion Alexander Hagberg heading the entry, the Xray driver was the benchmark having set the TQ pace ahead of Britain’s Ollie Payne before the evacuation and doing so with a new track record and new track lap record. Afterwards on social media the Swede was full of phrase for the event calling it ‘one of the most memorable weeks of racing in my career’. Having not previously met about 80% of the drivers he added, ‘The Pro 10 group of guys are super cool and friendly. There is a very open atmosphere, not brand/clique oriented as it is at TC events (sadly) these days. It was very cool and refreshing to take part in this whole experience.’ The PRO10 Series posted that while feeling ‘immense disappointment’ at not being able to complete the event the days of racing had been a ‘truly unforgettable moment’ and vowing to ‘promise you one thing: the next PRO10 European Cup will be even bigger, even better and even more unforgettable.’ As part of the event there was a parade of all cars driving around the track at once with some carrying smoke flares – view here

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July 6, 2026

Kurzbuch wins Dutch ENS Encounter

Mugen Seiki’s Simon Kurzbuch has won the second round of the Euro Nitro Series, the Swiss driver getting the better of Round 1 winner Dario Balestri at the Rucphen track in the Netherlands. As at the season opening in Germany, it was Kurzbuch who secured the overall TQ honours as he took his Ielasi Tuned powered MRX-7 to the fastest time in 2 of the 4 rounds. Fastest in Q1, it was the Infinity of multiple World Champion Balestri who lined up P2, ahead of ARC’s Silvio Hächler and Dutch Serpent Jesse Keller who posted a TQ run in Q3. In the 45-minute main, the two World Champions would pull clear of the field and battle it out from the front for the win. While Balestri set the fastest lap of the race and led a number ocassions at the end it was Kurzbuch who took the win by 6.4-seconds over the Italian. While Hächler strong qualifying came to nothing in the final as he suffered an engine failure, it would be Infinity’s Francesco Tironi from P7 in the grid who completed the podium ahead of the Serpent of Marco Weigerding. In 1:10 200mm reigning World Champion Jilles Groskamp took the home win to make it two from two having won the season opener. The infinity driver was joined on the podium by team-mate Carmine Raiola and French Capricorn driver Quentin Leroux while having qualified P2 reigning champion Jakub Rozycki finished P4 for Capricorn ahead of Melvin Diekmann.

Image: Ielasi Tuned [Facebook]