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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]

July 6, 2026

GRP Prime 1:8 Buggy Tyre

After the strong results achieved during the latest testing at the recent European Championship in Madrid, Italian tyre manufacturer GRP has officially introduced their new Prime 1:8 Buggy tyre. The latest addition to their 1:8 Buggy tyre lineup, the Prime pattern is designed to deliver maximum performance on high-grip, clean tracks. A tyre that was developed with input from team drivers including multiple European Champion Elliot Boots, GRP claim the Prime offers outstanding traction, exceptional lateral grip with smooth and predictable handling, high steering precision, and consistent performance and long-lasting durability.

Source: GRP [grpgandini.it]

July 6, 2026

Xbility 1:28 Setup Station XB-F1 Expansion Kit

1:28 World Champion manufacturer Xbility is now offering this XB-F1 Expansion Kit for its Setup Station. Releasing the XB-F1 at the end of last year, the XB-F1 Expansion Kit is designed for customers who already own the X-ST Setup Station and want to expand its functionality to the XB-F1. The kit includes all the additional components required to use the X-ST Setup Station with both the XB1 and the XB-F1, providing the same level of precision and repeatability without the need to purchase a second complete setup station

Source: Xbility [xbilityrc.com]

July 6, 2026

Team Zombie 1.2mm PVD-Coated Spring Steel Chassis

Team Zombie has introduced a range of 1.2mm PVD-Coated Spring Steel Chassis for 1:10 Electric Touring Cars. Available for the Mugen Seiki MTC3, Awesomatix A800R, Axon TC10/4, Xray X4, and RC Maker SP1, with included 12.9 grade steel screw set, each chassis is manufactured from ultra-high-strength hardened spring steel. Featuring precision CNC machining and exceptional flatness, the super-hard PVD coating provides an extremely low-friction surface, reducing drag between the chassis and the track to improve steering response and overall handling. It also offers excellent resistance to wear and corrosion, helping extend the life of the chassis. Carefully tuned flex characteristics optimise both rotation and stability, delivering a balanced and predictable feel across a wide range of track conditions.

Source: Team Zombie [team-zombie.com]

July 6, 2026

Bittydesign A3-M 1:10 M-Chassis Body

Italian body shell producer Bittydesign has expanded its offer of 1:10 M Chassis body shells with the release of the A3-M. Inspired by the shapes of a real TCR car, they have adapted the proportions and measurements necessary for use with the most common M-chassis models on the market. The body is universal and fits all 1:10 M-chassis cars with 210-225mm wheelbase. It can be mounted on the 4WD chassis as well as front wheel drive (2WD) cars. Made with high quality and genuine polycarbonate Lexan and produced only in a Light Weight 0,75mm version, it comes with realistic wing plastic mounts complete with a set of screw, nuts and large plastic washers to fix properly the rear wing.

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July 3, 2026

Mugen Seiki MBX8R ECO +4mm Chassis

Having previously released the option of a +4mm chassis for its latest Nitro Buggy, Mugen Seiki is now offering the option for their electric MBX8R ECO buggy. The longer chassis enhances stability and makes handling easier compared to the standard chassis. It also provides smoother steering response off-power. Switching to the +4mm chassis requires the Mugen Seiki’s 119mm Center Drive Shaft.

Source: Mugen Seiki [mugenseiki.com]

July 3, 2026

Awesomatix A800FXR 1.5mm Top Deck Long

New from Awesomatix for its A800FXR FWD Touring Car is this 1.5mm Top Deck Long. Machined from high-quality 1.5mm carbon fibre, the reduced thickness adds overall chassis flex, which translates into significantly more mid-corner rotation, especially in slow, tight corners. This makes it the go-to choice for technical tracks where the car tends to understeer and where extra rotation comes in handy. For larger, faster tracks, it pairs well with stiffer chassis options such as the kit aluminium chassis. Awesomatix say the new 1.5mm Top Deck is not suitable for A800FX and A800FX Evo.

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July 3, 2026

Takashima D-13 Mi10 Front Bulkhead Reinforcement Plate

Takashima D-13 has introduced this carbon fibre front bulkhead reinforcement plate for the Schumacher Mi10 Touring Car. Available in three thickness options, 0.5mm, 0.8mm and 1.0mm, it is designed to significantly increase front-end chassis rigidity, reducing bulkhead flex under cornering and braking loads, and helping to maintain more consistent left-right suspension geometry. The chassis benefits from a more direct steering response, improved steering precision, and enhanced high-speed stability, with a more consistent front-end behaviour during braking into corners. On the other hand, the increase in front-end stiffness reduces overall chassis flex, which may slightly decrease mechanical front grip. On high-grip surfaces, this typically results in a more stable and easier-to-drive platform, while on low-grip conditions, suspension setup adjustments may be required to recover optimal front-end bite. Overall, the bulkhead reinforcement plate is primarily aimed at improving front-end structural stability, delivering more precise steering, greater consistency, and a more predictable overall handling balance.

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