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August 26, 2026

RC Xpress Pixel Z1 – More Images

Having revealed its first entry into the 1:28 competition market yesterday with a single rolling chassis image, RC Xpress has sent us more images of how a completed Pixel Z1 will look. Opening pre-orders for the kit, the Hong Kong manufacturer say the kit combines race bred design features and a economical price point. They added, stability and ease of assembly was put as a top priority whilst designing the Pixel Z1. Explain the car in more detail, the narrowed chassis plate is intended to create less scrub on bumpy RCP surfaces for more consistent handling. On the car, the extra long suspension arms allow for easier control in corners by slowing down the camber change. Caster is adjustable by adjusting the shims on the upper arm mount, move the shims towards the front or back to adjust. An easy to build 64p gear differential offers consistent performance on high grip RCP tracks and you get two different pinions to choose from according to what speed motor you are running. The kit includes a direct steering servo horn for the fastest and most direct steering response. Ackermann and bump steer can be adjusted through adding shims under the ballstuds. Grease filled side dampers ensure a more consistent handling car, change to thicker or thinner greases for a different setup according to track conditions. Adjusting pod droop is made via the adjustment nut in the centre damper, which is on a threaded shaft for easy fine tuning through tightening or loosening. The battery compartment is designed for medium sized hard pack LiPo’s out of the box with the included O-ring allowing easy and secure battery mounting. The Pizel Z1’s body mounts follow traditional mounting pattern allowing you install hard plastic bodies without modification.

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August 26, 2026

Moto Obscura RC10B2 | B3 | T3 Alu Steering Bellcranks

New from vintage racing parts brand Moto Obscura come these Aluminium Steering Bellcranks for Team Associated’s 1990 era RC10B2 and B3 1:10 2WD Buggies, and T3 Stadium Truck. This upgrade replaces the kit plastic bellcranks and eliminates the servo saver. Included bearings ensure a silky smooth install while the included shims give perfect fitment. The Bellcranks are available in either deep blue or sleek black finish.

Source: Moto-Obscura [moto-obscura.com]

August 25, 2026

Ruddog 1:10 Offroad ‘Medium’ Inserts

Ruddog Products is expanding its tyre accessory line with four new 1:10 offroad tyre inserts that are developed to maximise the performance of buggies and stadium trucks. Available in the versatile “Medium” compound, these inserts provide a perfect balance of cornering speed, dampening, and forward traction. The new line-up includes insert options specifically sized for narrow 2WD front tyres (approx. 18mm width), standard width buggy front tyres (approx. 30mm width), rear 2WD/4WD tyres (approx. 40mm width), and Stadium trucks tyres (approx. 55mm width). Each option of inserts come in convenient 4-piece sets, equipping two complete pairs of tyres.

Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]

August 25, 2026

Chinese Champion Fong joins Xray

Newly crowned 2026 Chinese Touring Car National Champion Kenrick Fong has joined Team Xray. The international racer who has travelled to European this year to race in the ETS and is a TITC Open Brushless and eSIC (Electric Singapore International Challenge) finalist, joins the Slovakian manufacturer having previously represented Mugen Seiki. On the announcement the Hong Kong based driver posted, ‘Thrilled to officially join Team Xray! Huge thanks to Martin and Nic for giving me this amazing opportunity — I truly appreciate your trust. I’ll give my very best and push hard for success. The journey starts now… let’s go!’

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

August 25, 2026

RC Xpress enters 1:28 market with Pixel Z1

Having teased its latest car kit release over the past two weeks, its name getting most followers on the right track, RC Xpress has unveiled the first complete image of their new entry into the 1:28 competition market, the Pixel Z1. Another boost for the category which will stage its biggest race of the year, the PN World Cup, in November in the Netherlands, the Hong Kong manufacturer has released just one image for now of the Pixel Z1 stating, ‘This is what the kit will look like built out of the box, with upgrades available shortly after!.’ The 98mm wheelbase car’s feature list includes a narrow main chassis, extra long upper suspension arms, droop adjustable centre damper, grease filled side dampers, bevel gear diff, and a direct servo horn steering system.

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August 24, 2026

Kuenning wins 1:8 Open at Great Lakes Challenge

The 26th anniversary of the annual Great Lakes Challenge nitro onroad race took place at the TSRCAR track in Lebanon Ohio, where it was Xray’s Max Kuenning who took the win in 1:8 Open. In qualifying Kuenning would do a TQ double at the iconic US race, securing pole in both 1:8 and 1:10 Nitro Touring Car after 5 rounds of qualifying. With the event attracting just shy of 100 entries, in 1:8 Ron Atomic and David Dunn completed the Top 3 with Dunn claiming P2 in Sedan ahead of Chris Tossolini. In Sedan Kuenning’s race would last only 4-minutes allowing Dunn who took an early lead from the Top Qualifier to cruise to victory in the 40-minute final. Scott Fisher and Chris Doseck completed the podium. In 1:8 Open, the concluding race of the 2026 Great Lakes Challenge, Kuenning would have an early battle with Tossolini before the latter retired at the 16-minute mark. Holding on to his lead, the former ROAR National Champion would take the win from the Mugen Seiki of Sal Difazio and Infinity of Scotty Ernst. In 1:8 Nitro GT Claude Netune Jr. took his Serpent to the win.

Image: Max Kuenning [Facebook]

August 24, 2026

Berkan Kilic takes German 1:8 eBuggy National Title

A week after his brother Burak won a round of the Belgian eBuggy Nationals, Mugen Seiki’s Berkan Kilic has won the DMC German National title in the category. Racing at the predominantly astro surface Offroad Heiligenstadt track, the title race attracted 75 entries with Kilic taking his LRP powered MBX8R to the fastest time in all five qualifying rounds. Behind it was the Xray of Aaron Waltz who qualified second with Aaron Schwarz completing the Top 3. Winning his Semi Final, Waltz winning the other, Kilic would start the triple finals on pole. Winning the first of the 10-minute encounters by 8-seconds, a repeat win in A2 gave Kilic the title. With Walt winning A3, he would finish Runner-up with the Team Associated of 2024 National Nitro Champion Aaron Rönick completing the podium ahead of the Infinity of Thomas Tekaat.

Image: Berkan Kilic [Facebook]

August 24, 2026

Klinik RC Ultimate 1:8 Buggy & Truggy Tyre Glue Jig

American racing upgrade parts producer Klinik RC has released what they claim is the world’s first all in one 1:8 tyre glue jig. The Klinik RC Ultimate 1:8 Tyre Jig spins on a heavy duty ball bearing turn table to eliminate the stress of pulling the tyre bead open evenly. Simply install the top piece and twist, the bead opens evenly and perfectly in just a few seconds, equal pressure around the bead allowing glue to applied exactly where you need it. Release the cap, equal release eliminates the chance of the bead lifting or warping giving uneven side walls. After removing the cap, pull the tyre out and install a tyre band around the bead applying pressure and allow the glue to cure. After dozens of models and countless refinements, the Klinik RC Ultimate 1:8 Tyre Glue Jig is now ready to make your tyre gluing experience effortless and perfect every time. The jig stows away super compact and is completely self-contained.

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