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September 26, 2026

Custom Works Beast 2 Midget Dirt Oval Kit

North Carolina based oval kit manufacturer Custom Works has released the second iteration of its Dirt Oval 1:10 Midget class racer the Beast 2. This updated version includes the necessary options for racing on both high bite and loose dirt style surfaces that typically use 2.2 buggy styled rubber tyres. The Beast 2 also includes all the standard high quality parts as the original Beast plus several new or upgraded parts. Laydown and standup transmission options as well as adjustable offset features and servo locations in the chassis mean you only need one car for the different types of track surfaces you may encounter. With many of the parts utilised to meet the spec class requirements there are several other optional parts that can be used outside of the spec class rules for quicker and easier adjustments including optional Custom Works patented adjustable rear arms, and optional Gear Differential.

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September 26, 2026

DAS Speed 1:28 Modular Racing Rims

Swiss 1:28 specialists DAS Speed has released Modular Racing Rims that allow you to change your offset but keep your same tyre. With the tag line ‘Test the Offset – Not another Tyre’, each modular rims consisting of a 3-screw connection, an Anti-traction Roll Disc Assembled, a Molded Rim, a 0.5 mm tuning shim, and interchangeable hub. The DAS rims have been designed around the tyre with the rim compound having been purposefully selected for its excellent adhesion with CA glue, helping create a strong and reliable bond between the tyre and rim. From their testing and experience with molded 1:28 racing rims, this is the most concentric molded rim they have experienced to date – providing an exceptionally true and consistent foundation for the tyre. Integrated glue channels help CA flow and distribute across the tyre-to-rim contact surface. Three access openings on the inside of the rim allow the glue tip to reach deeper toward the centre of the tyre, helping achieve more complete and consistent adhesion across the full width of the tyre.

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September 26, 2026

Team Associated RC10 Custom Race Car 6×6

With box body artwork that hints at the iconic 6-wheel Tyrell F1 car, only the double wheels are at the wrong end, Team Associated has just dropped what it is calling the RC10 Custom Race Car 6×6. Clearly a variant of the previously released Custom Semitruck 6×6, this kit is definitely left field, and on announcing it AE describe this one as ‘a groundbreaking addition to our lineup that combines innovation with high-performance design.’ They add, ‘This comprehensive kit boasts a range of exceptional features, including durable gray plastic parts, a striking new 6×6 formula inspired body set, and a robust 6×6 plastic gearbox set.’ As part of the kit you also get a 6×6 diffuser set with body accessories, a sleek blue anodised aluminium chassis plate, and high-quality Factory Team ball end set. For enhanced control and precision, the kit features aluminium turnbuckles, blue anodised shocks, and a blue anodised motor plate. Completing the package are black wheels, adding both style and functionality.

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September 25, 2026

Serpent SRX8e Gen4 1:8 eBuggy

New from Serpent comes their latest 1:8 eBuggy with the release of the GEN4 SRX8-E. At the core of the GEN4 is an all-new Factory Lightweight Competition Chassis, precision machined from premium 7075-T6 aluminum and finished with a durable hard-anodized coating for exceptional strength and long-term wear resistance. Designed from the ground up with versatility in mind, the new chassis is far more than a lightweight component – it is the foundation of an adaptable competition platform. Strategic CNC machining removes unnecessary material while preserving the rigidity required for precise suspension performance, resulting in a chassis that delivers competition-ready performance straight from the box. Unlike optional lightweight upgrades, this premium competition chassis is included as standard equipment with every SRX8-E GEN4 kit. The innovative design also provides exceptional flexibility for racers and future development. The chassis is compatible with both traditional block battery layouts and modern saddle battery configurations, giving drivers the freedom to tailor the vehicle to their preferred setup or changing racing conditions.

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September 25, 2026

INOV8 Mi10 X-Lite Adjustable Hood Support

Australian aftermarket parts manufacturer INOV8 has added the option for the Schumacher Mi10 to its line-up of X-Lite Adjustable Hood Supports. The X-Lite adjustable Hood Support brings a new level of function, adjustability and style. The 7075 Aluminium and Carbon Fibre construction increases stiffness and removes flex from even the fastest tracks and lightest bodies. It features adjustable height by loosening or tightening the grub screw on the top of the unit. The plastic hood cap on top prevents scratching on the body and ruining that lovely paint work!

Source: Inov8 [inov8rc.com]

September 25, 2026

Team Associated RC10B84.1

Taking a break from retro kit releases, Team Associated has announced its latest version of its top flight 4WD race buggy with the RC10B84.1. Highlights of the B84.1 include a Wide Tongue Chassis for improved durability and V2 Steering Posts and Bellcranks to reduce vertical movement in the steering rack. Also up front you get Molded Front Shock Tower Cover for 73mm arm Shock Tower. Along the sides of the buggy, the kit gets V2 Side Rails to account for the Wide Tongue Chassis and a 102mm Center CVA Dog Bone is included in the kit. Upper and lower chassis bracing front and rear allow fine tuning of chassis flex characteristics, giving you the flexibility to adapt to each track you race on.

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September 24, 2026

Another reigning World Champ for Singapore Nitro GP as Coelho confirmed

The Singapore International Nitro GP will celebrate its 20th Anniversary in style with the announcement of its 3rd reigning World Champion as Bruno Coelho is confirmed for the October 10-11 event. The 3-time back to back IFMAR 1:10 Electric Touring Car World Champion made his SINGP last year, returning to his roots to race nitro onroad, the category in which the Portuguese star learned his trade before his break through moment at the 2014 ISTC Worlds in the USA. With Mugen Seiki’s 1:8 Onroad World Champion Shoki Takahata and Infinity’s newly crowned 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Champion Naoto Matsukura already confirmed, Coelho might just need a few extra laps to settle into the newly resurfaced Radio Control Modellers’ Club’s track as he will come straight from having just raced for a week at the IFMAR 1:8 Nitro Buggy World Championship in Texas which gets underway in just a few days.

Source: RCMC Singapore [Facebook]

September 24, 2026

JConcepts BK Design 13mm Shock Pistons

A project from Brian Kimwald himself, BK Design Shock Pistons are now available as an option for 13mm shocks through JConcepts. The BK piston, machined in low friction Delrin material has opened a can of goodness racers have only heard about, until now. The prototype slotted piston, machined by BK using equipment purchased exclusively for the master of all RC trades, was for sure a late-night project. During 2016, finding grip with newly released mid-motor vehicles was a vicious hunt for low-traction dirt conditions. As track conditions advanced, finding grip wasn’t necessarily as high a priority, hence the delay in the BK piston introduction. However, as the hands of time move forward, vehicles are once again looking for an edge in grip handling due to their advanced corning abilities. The all-precision machined item has the makings of the latest winner from the JConcepts Speed Laboratory and can be tuned by the user. The latest BK pistons arrive with plenty of pre-drilled combinations. Test drivers have reported increased vehicle grip while utilising the exclusive design. The BK channel in the piston increases the volume of oil in the shock body acting as another chamber in the shock body to add consistency to the mechanism. During compression and rebound, a lot of disturbance is created inside the working area of the shock. The action of a traditional piston is very top to bottom with pass-through only allowed through dedicated holes and around the perimeter due to blow-by. With this design, the piston is passing fluid through 2 separate channeled sections while the entire disturbance area rests in oil which helps compartmentalise all activity.

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