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January 22, 2026

Hudy 1:8 Offroad Tyre Gluing Jig

After entered the 1:10 offroad tyre market in 2025, tool manufacturer Hudy has added this Tyre Gluing Jig for 1:8 Offroad to its accessories range. Facilitating the gluing of rubber tyres to wheels in a quick & secure way, the CNC machined Jig is designed for portability and comes completed with its own Hudy Hardcase, making it easy to transport and store. The included large tire bands are used to compress the tyre against the wheel while the CA is drying for the best possible adhesion. The Jig fits all 1:8 Offroad Buggy tyre brands.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

January 21, 2026

Mikimodel MS2.0 Arm Conversion Kit

Italian Yokomo distributor Mikimodel has released this Arm Conversion Kit for the Japanese manufacturer’s MS2.0 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Under its Mikimodel Special Parts and after months of development the long and painstaking project has resulted in the new arms with adjustable camber and caster. The arms were chosen to provide greater stability than traditional tie rods. Mikimodel say the classic tie rod system causes a continuous change in caster throughout the ride, resulting in a loss of feeling when riding. However, this way everything remains much more stable and the ride is much, much safer! The project took so long precisely because they wanted to be sure that the system could be robust and reliable. The arms are very strong, durable, and flex-free, allowing for much more precise and stable handling on the run. Camber can be adjusted with a simple 1.5 mm wrench, while caster requires replacing a simple carbon plate. Caster comes standard with 4 degrees of front and 2 degrees of rear. Optionally, they can be adjusted to 3.5 degrees at the rear and 5 degrees at the front.

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January 21, 2026

Salemi announced at Serpent Factory team

Serpent has announced the addition of experienced Italian nitro racer Mirko Salemi to their factory team. The 1:8 Onroad stalwart moves to Serpent following a stint with Capricorn with who he became an Euro Nitro Series race winner at the end of the 2023 season. Joining compatriot & recent World Championship Top Qualifier Andrea Catanzani in campaigning the Viper 990R in 2026, on the announcement Salemi said, ‘I’m very happy to join this team, so rich in history and so many successes. We have big goals and hope to achieve great results together. I thank the entire team for their trust and look forward to 2026, which is already ready to begin.’

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

January 21, 2026

Avid 13mm Precision Carpet ‘Batch 2’ Springs

New from Avid Racing Concepts comes their 13mm Precision ‘Batch 2’ Springs. These new additions will be used on high grip office carpet, or heavier vehicles like stadium trucks. The Avid Springs are specifically designed for carpet racing by having stiffer rates and shorter lengths – this allowing you to get to your low ride heights easily. The springs are left raw so the spring rate and action of the spring is not compromised from any extra chemical processes, just like Avid’s famous springs that they released in 2013!

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January 21, 2026

Xray X4 ’26 1.2mm Spring Steel Chassis

Xray has released for its X4 ’26 1:10 Electric Touring Car this 1.2mm thick steel chassis made from world-renowned Hudy Spring Steel material. Creating unique handling characteristics and outstanding durability, it is suitable for medium to high traction carpet & high traction asphalt tracks. The increased weight makes for an ultra-low CG, which improves stability and consistency in all conditions. The car will be especially stable over curbs and dots with traction rolling tendencies significantly decreased. The narrow chassis is 84mm wide with tapered bottom edge of the chassis to reduce contact between the chassis and the ground during cornering to improve speed.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 21, 2026

INOV8 3DX Carbon Aero Bumper

Australian aftermarket parts manufacturer INOV8 has released their own 3DX Carbon Aero Bumper. With 3D Printer TPU Bumpers becoming more mainstream, the Ryan Maker run brand set out to make the best version they could, doing things different. With their signature encapsulation technology, they tested a range of options, and eventually settled on what was the best combination of light weight and strength. The 3DX Carbon Aero Bumper is available for Yokomo, Awesomatix, Xray, Mugen Seiki, Schumacher and RC Maker touring cars. In addition to the bumper INOV8 have also released the X-Lite Adjustable Hood Support. Something that has become a necessity in professional EP On road Racing,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 the paint work. Fitment options include the Axon TC10/4, Yokomo MS2.0, Xray X4”25/’26, Awesomatix A800R/RR, RC Maker SP1, Xpress XQ11R/RR, Infinity IF14 Speciale, Mugen Seiki MTC3, Schumacher Mi9, and ARC A10.

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January 20, 2026

LRP Star WorksTeam Zip Hoodie

To kick off the new season, electronics brand LRP has released a new Star WorksTeam Zip Hoodie. The hoodie brings one of the most legendary design elements in LRP history into a modern, everyday-ready look. Built on the heritage of the Star WorksTeam Shirts, it represents the perfect fusion of tradition, evolution and racing identity. Finished in the distinctive deep LRP Signature Rich Blue, the hoodie immediately stands out as a true LRP statement. The classic Star design continues its evolution, staying true to its roots while delivering a clean and contemporary appearance. The contrasting white zipper adds a strong visual accent and underlines the premium, race-inspired look. The high-quality zip hoodie is made from 42% cotton, 53% polyester, and 5% other fibers, it offers a balanced combination of comfort, durability, and shape retention. The full-length zipper adds flexibility and makes the hoodie easy to wear open or fully closed, adapting instantly to changing conditions.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

January 20, 2026

Urbain wins 2026 ‘Charity Race’

The biggest winner is always the charities the race continues to raise money for each year, but the 2026 records will show Awesomatix’s Lucas Urbain took victory at the 15th running of the annual Charity Race in Scandiano, Italy. The French driver would secure the TQ honours on tie break with Xray’s Filippo Domanin as they each recorded two TQ runs over the four qualifiers. Multiple 1:8 Onroad World Champion Dario Balestri completed the Top 3 on the grid for Infinity ahead of Luca Romagnoli and Alessio Menicucci. Urbain would go on to take the overall win with victories in A1 & 2 while A3 victory would secure Balestri second on the podium ahead of Domanin. In 17.5 Stock Nico Catelani took the TQ and win for Infinity.

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