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May 11, 2026

Rubrix Racing Lazer ZX Race Pack Conversion Kit

Specialising in building and restoring replica RC car models for racers and collectors, Rubrix Racing Products has unveiled their all-new Kyosho Lazer ZX-RRP Race Pack Conversion Kit. The legendary Kyosho Lazer 1:10 Buggy returns with a modern-era transformation, reimagined through the unmistakable Rubrix Racing Products design philosophy. Combining originality with race-inspired innovation, the ZX-RRP platform delivers aggressive styling, and a performance-focused layout built to stand apart from the ordinary. Every detail has been carefully developed to enhance both form and function, creating a bold new vision for vintage RC racing. The conversion kit includes 8 precision-cut carbon fibre components with key features including its direct fit for the ZX & ZX-RR platforms. Optimised for Big Bore Shocks it also improves weight distribution: A center-rear LiPo mounting position allows adjustable battery placement forward or backward across the chassis for enhanced tuning flexibility and balanced handling characteristics.

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May 11, 2026

Xray GTXE’27 1:8 Electric GT

Xray has presented the latest edition of its European Championship winning 1:8 Electric GT, the GTXE’27. A title they will try to defend at the end of this month in Portugal, features of the new kit include an all-new flat 3mm aluminium chassis with increased battery cooling & completely flat profile, including side sections, eliminating front kick-up for lower CG. A new composite front bumper has been specifically designed for the flat chassis layout together with a new lightweight foam bumper for reduced weight. The car also gets new front bulkheads adapted to the flat chassis configuration while new rear bulkheads are designed to accommodate upper centre top deck mounting. A stronger, lowered motor mount has also been introduced for improved service access & reduced centre of gravity.

View the full GTXE’27 presentation here

May 11, 2026

3Racing Zero Cero Touring Car

3Racing has announced the upcoming release of its Zero Cero 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Opening pre-order for their latest kit, the Hong Kong manufacturer say it is 15 years in the making. Named after the legacy that started it all the Sakura (Zero) and Cero, this car is a complete reinvention. 95% all-new design and featuring an ultra-low centre of gravity architecture, 3Racing’s signature pink colour scheme also makes its return. Key features of the Zero Cero include the chassis front end shortened by 15mm for sharper cornering with the full-width 77mm narrow chassis reducing lean contact in corners. Ultra-short shock absorbers give an eye-to-eye of just 34.4mm eye-to-eye. The kit also includes a dual-bearing differential with gasket oil seal and front triple-joint driveshaft with dual-cup for steering stability. The carbon fibre chassis is short-cell battery compatible and some of the all-new parts also compatible with previous Gen Cero models As a first batch bonus, due to ship on May 22, every kit will come with a free SAK-Z104B 1.2mm Steel Chassis.

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May 10, 2026

RaceOpt FFV4S Dolphin 1:10 FWD Touring Car

With the release of their FFV4 Dolphin at the start of 2025 generating lots of interest at the time, Hong Kong brand RaceOpt has updated its Front Wheel Drive Touring Car with the release of the FFV4S. The S kit features a new dual rear long trailing arm independent suspension moving away from the single piece suspension set-up of the previous kit. Having previously offer a limited edition Rear Suspension Conversion Kit, the updated FFV4S kit standard design of using two separate carbon fibre trailing arms helps to keep rear the wheels vertical, maximising grip and stability.

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May 9, 2026

Serpent legend Salven joins Ielasi Tuned

Ielasi Tuned engines has welcomed veteran 1:8 Onroad racer & Serpent legend Michael Salven to its team. The announcement was made at this weekend’s opening round of the 2026 Euro Nitro Series at Minidrom Ettlingen in Germany. A World Championship Top Qualifier, a European Champion, and multiple German Champion, Salven has been both successful as a racer, since joining Serpent in 1980, and as chief designer of their cars over the last three decades. In joining Daniele Ielasi’s engine brand, a racer with whom he enjoyed many on track battles, Salven joins Serpent’s star driver Andrea Catanzani in representing the Italian company and running their Pista Team Edition engine.

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]

May 8, 2026

Awesomatix FFL-FXR Flex Links Set

New from Awesomatix comes this FFL – FXR Flex Links Set for their A800FXR FWD Touring Car. The set drastically increases the rear chassis flex which results in increased mid-corner rotation – particularly noticeable sharper turns. It also increases the agility while maintaining good rear-end stability, ensuring precise handling. Awesomatix advise that the 14 piece set can be only used with #2 and #4 wheelbase settings.

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May 7, 2026

Ielasi Tuned Terra Evo 2026 Buggy Engine

Italian engine tuner Ielasi Tuned has introduced their latest .21 Offroad engine, the Terra EVO 2026. They say every detail of the engine has been refined to give you the edge on the track with new features including a 7mm Short Venturi for sharper throttle response and optimised intake. An advanced backplate creates new internal “processing” for reduced friction and superior flow. The exhaust timing has also been refined and re-engineered for massive low-end grunt without sacrificing top-end rpm. The Terra EVO is finished with a fresh aesthetic new look for the carburetor and cooling head.

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May 7, 2026

Baird wins Irish Championship opener

Mugen Seiki driver Bradley Baird got his RCCAOI 1:8 Nitro Buggy Irish National Championship title defence off to a perfect start taking the win at the NIMCC hosted season opener. Round 1 of the 5 round new look championship took drivers to Ballymena in Northern Ireland and on the astro track it was Baird who dominated a rain effected qualifying. Topping all 5 rounds he would secured the TQ ahead of Dylan McBurney and Alan Scroggie. In the 45-minute final, Baird continued his form to win ahead of Andrew McClean, who started 4th, with McBurney completing the podium. Round 2 of the championship will see racers compete on dirt at the RCNI track in Bandbridge on June 20/21.

Source: RCCAOI [rccaoi.com]