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August 4, 2026

Ielasi Tuned power for World Champion Groskamp

Italian engine tuner Ielasi Tuned has announced that reigning 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Champion Jilles Groskamp has joined its factory team for the coming seasons. The veteran Dutch racer, who this year celebrates a decade as an Infinity team driver having joined them in 2016, will defend the title he won for the Japanese manufacturer 2-years ago in Thailand later this year in Gubbio, Italy, with Ielasi Tuned’s latest Corsa Engine. On the announcement Groskamp said, ‘I’m excited and very happy to join Ielasi Tuned engines for my Infinity nitro cars. With the 200mm nitro Worlds this year I was looking for the best engine and support. Daniele is with no doubt one of the nicest and hard working guys in the industry and I’m sure we can have a great teamwork together to achieve maximum results! I like to thank Sabrina and Daniele for this opportunity and I can’t wait to hit the track next week at the ENS Aigen with my new engines.’

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]

August 4, 2026

Xray XB8/GT Carbon Rear Arm Plates

Xray has introduced new set-up options for both their XB8 1:8 Buggy and 1:8 GT platforms with the release of new lower and uppoer carbon inserts for the rear arms. The lower arm plate is designed to increase rear suspension stiffness for improved stability and precision in high-traction conditions. The plate is easily mounted or removed from the rear suspension arms using four screws, allowing quick adjustment of rear suspension stiffness to suit different track conditions and handling requirements. Recommended for medium to high traction conditions where the increased rear suspension stiffness improves corner speed, stability, and overall driving precision while making the car easier to drive. Carbon upper reinforcement plate combined with the lower carbon stiffener creates maximum arm rigidity for high-traction conditions. Reduced arm flex generates a freer rear suspension feel, improving corner speed while maintaining stable handling characteristics. Recommended for medium to high-traction tracks. Both inserts are machined from thicker premium-quality USA made carbon fibre material to provide increased stiffness compared to the thinner version.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

August 4, 2026

JConcepts Cat PB S15LP | Striker Bodies

JConcepts has released its new S15LP and Striker bodies for the Schumacher CAT PB 1:10 4WD Buggy. By request from IFMAR World Champion Broc Champlin, the JConcepts team made changes to the S15 for high-speed racing creating the LP version. It has lowered roof height and appropriately adjusted sidepods and surrounding features to balance the look, fit, and finish of the new shell. In prototype form, Champlin went on to win the 2026 ROAR 1:10 Offroad Carpet Nationals. The Striker body, inspired by one of the fastest closed-wheel racing vehicles in the world, the LMP, has the standout feature of its wrap-around cab with sunglass style window treatment, just looks Striking in appearance. The untrimmed Striker for the CAT PB fits nicely around the chassis, through the front shock tower and hugs the chassis like a glove. Both body shells include the famed carpet | turf | dirt wing in the popular and speedy 6.5” optimised width.

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August 4, 2026

GT World Champion Mazzeo joins Xray for 1:10 & 1:8 Onroad

Xray has announced that reigning IFMAR 1:8 GT World Champion Alessio Mazzeo is to represented the brand in 1:10 and 1:8 Nitro Onroad. Winner of both the Nitro and Electric GT World Championships in Chile last year, the Italian is the lead driver for GT manufacturer Raptor and G-mar Engines and now returns to the Slovakian manufacturer in this 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Championship year. The last time the Gubbio track hosted the Worlds for the category in 2016, Mazzeo claimed a podium finish then racing for Serpent. On the announcement Mazzeo posted, ‘Together again. Some stories are meant to continue. Thank you, Team Xray for making this possible. Coming back feels special for many reasons, and sharing this journey once again with people who have always believed in me makes it even more meaningful. I’m excited for what’s ahead.’

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

August 4, 2026

Infinity IF14 Speciale Front ECS EVO & Rear CVD Driveshafts

Infinity has released new upgrades for its IF14 Speciale 1:10 Electric Touring Car with the release of Front ECS EVO and Rear CVD Driveshafts. This new Front ECS Driveshaft has been developed to deliver the ideal balance of drive efficiency, durability, and ease of maintenance. Its precision design ensures exceptionally smooth operation, providing more consistent handling, increased cornering speed, and enhanced traction for greater confidence on the track. A 42.5mm Short Front Driveshaft is available for the ECS set. 1.5 mm shorter than the standard 44 mm version it is particularly well suited to high traction track conditions, helping to improve overall balance and driver confidence. The new Rear CVD Driveshaft features a lightweight aluminium driveshaft with a special wear-resistant coating, it offers outstanding durability while reducing rotating mass for improved performance. The optimised design enhances throttle response, allowing higher cornering speeds, increased traction, and more consistent power delivery. Both driveshafts require separate hex wheel hubs. These are available on -0.5, 0, and +0.5mm options. Along with the driveshaft sets, Infinity has also released a Universal Joint Nut Tool. Machined from aluminium it allows for more efficient maintenance of the Front ECS EVO driveshaft. Not only does it ensure the universal joint nut is securely tightened, it also holds the universal joint ring in place, making it easy to remove the universal joint nut.

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August 3, 2026

Morganti adds ROAR 1:8 Onroad National title to CV

Diego Morganti is the new ROAR 1:8 Onroad National Champion, the new for 2026 Mugen Seiki signing adding the title to his CV at the new Groove R/C Raceway track in Sheridan, Illinois. Winner of the track’s opening race in June, the United States Grand Prix presented by Ulti Tires, qualifying would see the 21-year-old secure second as Michael Palazzola secured the overall TQ on the completion of the three rounds. RC legend Joel Johnson completed the Top 3 on the grid ahead of Christopher Tosolini, the Top 4 direct qualifiers, with the Xray of 2023 Champion Max Kuenning ending up P5. Unfortunately a stripped second gear prevented Kuenning from progressing from his Semi final, Ralph Birch winning that to start the Main P5. In the 45-minute final, Morganti would quickly go to the front with Palazzola unfortunately retiring from second spot after just 6-minutes. This promoted Tosolini to second, the World Championship finalist managing to run at the front in the second half of the race for 40-laps before Morganti re-took the lead with his Ielasi Tuned powered MRX7 to eventually win by almost 3-laps. Birch, a 32-time ROAR US National Champion, would make it an all Mugen Seiki podium. In 1:10 Nitro Touring it was also a Mugen Seiki success with Jacob Cerrato securing the win while the 1:8 GT title went to Serpent’s Jose Almonte.

Image: ROAR Racing [Facebook]

August 3, 2026

Hamon crowned inaugural FEMCA 1:8 GT Asia Champion

Jeff Hamon has become FEMCA’s inaugural 1:8 GT Asia Champion, the new Capricorn signing winning the title at England Park Raceway in Australia over the weekend. An event that the Asian governing body had originally awarded to Vietnam, the switch to the Brisbane track would see the city’s top international racer set the pace from the off. Fastest in seeding, the 1:8 GT and 1:8 Onroad World Championship finalist would secure the overall TQ after topping 3 of the 4 rounds. Topping Q2 as Hamon suffered a DNF, former 1:5 World Champion Russell Grenenger would secure P2 for Hong Nor with team-mate Rick Bartolozzi completing the Top 3 ahead of New Zealand’s Lockie Roachie. In the 45-minute final, Hamon controlled the race with his Ielasi Tuned powered GT2 setting the fastest lap of the race en route to a convincing victory. With Grenenger holding second for much of the race, unfortunately he would retire with 5-minutes to go promoting Roachie to second. Starting from 12th on the grid after fighting issues in qualifying, Serpent’s Anthony Wasson would work his way up through the field to complete the podium ahead of Bartolozzi.

Image: Jeff Hamon [Facebook]

August 3, 2026

Xbility XB-SF 1:28 Kit

Xbility RC, the 1:28 manufacturer headed by category World Champion Jose Pequito, has revealed its latest competition chassis the XB-SF. With countless hours of testing, development, and refinement, their goal was to achieve the target weight while maintaining the perfect amount of chassis flex. With every component carefully designed, tested, reviewed, and refined until they achieved the balance we were looking for the XB-SF combines innovative engineering with proven Xbility performance. A carbon fibre chassis with strategically placed brass weights, achieves the target weight while delivering the ideal weight distribution and the perfect balance between rigidity and chassis flex. A completely redesigned tweak plate, with optimised spring mounting points that allow the springs to work more effectively, delivers increased precision, improved rear-end rotation, and a more consistent feel on the track. Knuckles with internal O-rings transform the kingpin damping system into true miniature shock absorbers for smoother, more controlled, and more consistent front suspension movement. A Floating servo mount minimises interference with chassis flex and allowing the chassis to work exactly as intended. The car gets a completely redesigned motor pod, lowering the motor’s centre of gravity, while a brass pod on the opposite side provides the desired left-to-right weight balance. Xbility’s proven 3-point ball differential, engineered to virtually eliminate wheel play while delivering exceptionally smooth operation, more efficient power transfer, and outstanding consistency. The XB-SF is now available for pre-order.

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