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June 15, 2026

Morganti wins USGP at new Groove R/C Raceway

The new Groove R/C Raceway track in Sheridan, Illinois, officially opened over the weekend with the hosting of the United States Grand Prix Presented By Ulti Tires and it was Mugen Seiki’s Diego Morganti who took the big win. Set to host the ROAR 2026 Fuel On-Road Nationals at the end of July, the USGP attracted 80 entries and in qualifying it was 2010 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Champion Ralph Birch who took the TQ honours with his Mugen Seiki ahead of Xray’s Max Kuenning with Morganti completing the Top 3. Leading away the 10 car 40-minute final unfortunately Birch would come to a stop after just a minute and a half of racing. That promoted Kuenning to the lead but only for a lap as he ran off the track as he came under pressure from Morganti. Once in front he would lead the race to the finish. Dropping to the back of the field, Birch would get restarted and rejoin, and setting the fastest lap of the race would recover to P2 ahead of Kuenning. In Nitro Touring Car it was Kuenning who took the TQ and win with Blake Bell and Andrew Quesenberry joining him on the podium.

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June 15, 2026

Nagashima becomes new Japanese 1:12 Champion

CRC’s Yugo Nagashima is the new JMRCA Japanese 1:12 National Champion. Hosted for the previous two years at the Tsukuba RC Park, this year the championship was staged at World Jam Racing track in the Gunma Prefecture. Four rounds of qualifying would see factory Roche driver Hayato Ishioka secure the Open Class TQ, the 2024 Champion fastest in all rounds. Behind it was Kazuki Yamashita who would start 2nd with Nagashima lining up P3 ahead of Yanagisawa Yoshiyasu with defending Champion Shota Watanabe completing the Top 5. In the finals Ishioka looked to continue his dominant form but on the final lap of A1 he would loose his lead with Nagashima getting through for the win along with Yamashita taking 2nd. A2 would see another Ishioka lead for half the race but again in the closing laps it was Nagashima who came through for the win at the Japanese title. Holding on to win A3, Ishioka would finish 2nd overall with Roche team-mate Watanabe completing the podium. In the Sports Class it was Toyoki Yamada who took the TQ and the title.

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June 15, 2026

T-Works XB8 Front Hub Weight System

Continuing to roll out Front Hub Weight Systems, T-works’ latest version is for the XB8 1:8 Buggy platform from Xray. The set consists of 2 piece aluminium mounting plates and anodised precision balancing brass weights in both 5 and 10 gram options. The plate is mounted to each steering hub which in turn becomes a fixing point for the weights. These can be switched between four height options to adjust the front weight distribution to the sensitivity required.

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June 15, 2026

SMJ 117T Heavy Duty Drive Belt

Well known for its niche and convenience products and accessories, Japan’s SMJ has released this universal heavy duty belt for use in 1:10 Electric Touring Car. The high-performance 3mm wide/117 teeth belt is ideal for use in high-power, high-speed racing such as the Modified and Open Brushless Class of EP Touring.

Source: SMJ [smj-rc.com]

June 15, 2026

MXLR extends Slow-Mo Damping Grease range

Reigning 1:12 Spec World Champion Max Machler’s brand MXLR has extended its range of Slow-Mo Damping Greases for KingPin front ends of 1:12 PanCars, Pro10 or F1. Originally offering 10K, 15K, 20K, 25K and 30K colour coded options, after a very position response to the grease that boasts no fade, no separation, for a super smooth and ultra stable viscosity, the range has now been extensively expanded. Starting now from 3k and going to 80k, 8 new viscosities have been added. MXLR recommend thicker grease to slow down steering response and overall easier handling while thinner grease for a more aggressive handling with more response. Suitable for a wide range of applications and fields they can be applied to KingPin Frontends, Side Tubes, Friction Dampers, Differentials. Slow-Mo Damping Grease comes in a clear 15g. container which keeps the grease clean and in perfect condition during storage in your RC bags.

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June 12, 2026

T-Works X5B Alu Steering Arms

Expanding its offering of option parts for the Hong Nor X5B 1:8 Buggy, aftermarket parts manufacturer T-works has released these Aluminium Steering Arms. Made from premium 7075-T6 high-strength aluminium alloy they have a durable black anodised finish for a refined texture and enhanced wear resistance. Significantly boosting structural rigidity, deformation resistance, and impact strength, they deliver reliable performance even under the most demanding track conditions.

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June 12, 2026

VP-Pro Shock Wave Evo 1:8 Buggy Tyre

Following its recent release of the Shock Wave Evo Truggy tyre, VP Pro has now released it as a 1:8 buggy tyre. Produced from high quality rubber, its square and curve arranged pins are designed for longer life and directional capability. It ensures a smooth, consistent feel with excellent grip, and meets the demands of most track surfaces ranging from carpet and wet, to loamy, indoor clay, hard packed and blue groove. Coming with the durable closed cell insert, it is available in 5 compounds, M1,M2,M3,M4 and MC. Available in glued and unglued options, wheel colours include Yellow/White/Pink/Green/Orange.

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June 11, 2026

RC Maker Optional LF-LW Driveshaft Upgrades

RC Maker has introduced an upgraded Low Friction Light Weight Driveshaft System for their SP1 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Designed to improve drivetrain efficiency, the new LF/LW system features oversized ball bearings in the differential cups, increasing the bearing surface area while reducing movement and friction throughout the assembly. At the same time, the complete assembly is lighter than the original SP1 components, reducing rotating mass and allows the driveshafts to move with less bind in the cup. This results in less rotating mass, reduced bind, improved efficiency, and increased durability.
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