Infinity has released this new Low Friction Pulley Set for their IF18-3 1:8 Onroad car. Manufactured with a newly developed material, it significantly reduces friction with the drive belt compared to conventional pulleys while minimising wear to the utmost extent. This results in a smoother drivetrain, improved efficiency, and more consistent performance on track.
Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]
1:28 specialists Reflex Racing has released a number of new Raised bumper sets. These are beneficial when the track is bumpy or it has long sweeping corners where you may drag the corners. The extra clearance provides more predictable handling and they weigh slightly less than the TPU lined bumpers previously offered. The new raised bumper system uses an aluminium attachment at the nose in order to raise the CF Bumper.
Awesomatix has announced that former iRacing World Champion & TITC Open Brushless Finalist Jordan Caruso as the latest addition to it 2026 team line-up. Coming from Sim racing, the Australian has already proven his ability to perform under pressure on the biggest virtual stage and now he is transferring that precision, focus, and racecraft into RC racing – the results already showing with him also the winner of the 2026 TRTF Masters in 13.5. For the upcoming season, Caruso will focus on the ultra-competitive 13.5 class in Australia, competing at the National Championship as well as the QLD, VIC, and NSW State Titles. On the announcement he said he was, ‘Really keen and very grateful for the opportunity to join Team Awesomatix! Looking forward to trying to compete and represent the brand at the highest level.’
While he announced last month on his own social media that he had switched to their popular Noble Pro Plus transmitter, Chinese radio manufacturer FlySky has just official announced that IFMAR 1:10 2WD World Champion Broc Champlin is the latest high profile driver to join its team. The factory Schumacher driver joins fellow US racers Dakotah Phend and Ryan Maifield in representing the brand Stateside and on his switch to FlySky he said, ‘I’m proud to announce my radio sponsor for the year of 2026 and beyond, Flysky RC. I first tried this radio in April of 2025 and was instantly sold. Due to the 2025 World Championships, I chose to stay with what I was most familiar with but after the Florida Carpet Championships, I began the switch. Whether they would end up as my sponsor or not, I chose this radio because it has all of the features I like best. I’m ecstatic to be apart of the fastest growing radio brand in competitive RC racing. I can’t wait to see all of my personal improvements and help the team provide a more quality and refined product for our community of racers. See you all at the races!’
Source: Flysky [flysky-cn.com]
Team Associated is offering a limited run of this White Chassis Set for its line of vintage RC10 kits. If you’re looking to infuse your Vintage build with some quintessential 80’s and 90’s flair, the set includes the chassis, nose and motor plates, all expertly powder coated in white, in sunny So Cal with each chassis sporting an “AE Genuine Part” decal to set it apart. It is compatible with the RC10CC, Classic 40th Anniversary, Jay Halsey Edition, 40th Anniversary Green Edition, Team Car Gold Edition, Graphite Kit, Metallic Edition, and the Brian Kinwald Edition.
Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]
Having recently announced 2016 World Champion Ronald Volker had joined to assist with brand development and product performance testing, aftermarket onroad parts & accessories manufacturer Takashima D-13 has announced the signing of top US touring car talent Jacob Cruz. One of the stars of the 2024 IFMAR ISTC World Championships at Finishline RC Raceway in California, where he made the A-Main on his Worlds debut, the 17 year-old Mugen Seiki driver is a major signing for Takashima D-13 who just recently announced Randy Caster’s 1up Racing as its exclusive US distributor. Cruz is already working closely with 1up Racing who sell ‘Cruz Missile’ branded Tyre Additive and Grip Activator.
Source: Target RC [targetrc.com]
Team Losi Racing has released two new option parts for it 22X 1:10 Electric Buggy Platform in the form of HRC Rear Hubs and a ‘D’ Camber Mount, Caster Block Set. Also compatible with the 22X-T option parts the new tuning options are intended for high traction conditions. The HRC Rear Hubs allow for increased roll centre and 3 raised height options over the stock hubs. The Alu ‘D’ Camber Mount, Caster Blocks allow for longer camber link over ‘C’ option.
View ‘D’ Camber Mount, Caster Blocks here
Mon-tech Racing has announced its new BM-H, the Italian bodies producer’s latest model for completing in the LMH classes in both 1:10 and 1:12. Based on the BMW Hypercar race program, this new RC project represents the perfect combination of realistic aesthetics, high build quality, and aerodynamic performance, confirming the company’s ongoing commitment to developing innovative solutions for RC racing enthusiasts. The BM-H is available in two versions to suit the main racing categories. The 1:10 shell is 190 mm, ideal for Touring models, while the 1:12 option is specifically designed for Pan Car models Manufactured from high-quality polycarbonate, the body shell is supplied as a complete kit, including rear wing mounting hardware, decal sheet for graphics, window masks, plus decals for headlights and grilles.
