April 30, 2026

Ronald Volker talks FlySky

We have followed Ronald Volker’s career for quite some time, first meeting him in person at the conclusion of the inaugural ETS season at Andernach, Germany, in 2008 when he raced for Hot Bodies and pushed Atsushi Hara the win.  Over the years we have tried to get the 2016 World Champion to ‘put pen to paper’ and give Red RC an insight into his racing.  While we kind of missed the boat at a time when Ronald was just a driver, during his Yokomo days he literally did no work on the cars, now his duties are far wider.  Not just racing for Mugen Seiki and being his own mechanic but also managing the Japanese manufacturer’s touring car race team.  A long time Sanwa user, Ronald would be one of the first major touring car drivers to join FlySky as a sponsored driver and with the Chinese manufacturer just after unveiling their new premium Noble Mix transmitter at Hobby Expo China, he has sent us this first attempt at a column in which he gives his experience with the radio since making the switch.  Take it away Ronald –  ‘Since joining Flysky and running the Noble Pro Series of Radios for around 2.5 years, I am still amazed of the quality and functions.  I visited Flysky and its office in late 2023 and could witness their dedication and motivation to become better and better and to be clearly seen as the top radio manufacturer.  Most importantly, I’ve had zero failures or issues wherever I used it in the World.  Everything is just simple and easy to use and manage – and there is even more to explore, the more you are willing to spend time with for.

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April 28, 2026

Niotek PTFE treated Spring Steel TC Chassis

Having just announced a partnership with Monaco RC, Chinese manufacturer Niotek has released a new generation of high-performance Spring Steel Chassis with integrated PTFE treatment.  Each chassis is made from 1.2 mm spring steel, a thickness chosen to deliver the optimal weight and help position mass at the lowest point of the car, improving weight distribution and overall vehicle handling.  A defining feature of this new line is its dual surface treatment, the upper side featuring a technical burnished finish, while the lower side integrates an anti-stick PTFE treatment, engineered to prevent dirt, rubber buildup, oils, and additive residue from adhering to the chassis surface.  It is the first chassis on the market to combine the performance of a spring steel chassis not only with a black finish, but with an integrated treatment capable of delivering a real and measurable advantage on track.  The PTFE anti-stick treatment keeps the underside of the chassis cleaner and smoother throughout the entire run, preventing track dirt and residue from slowing the car down and affecting performance consistency.  This approach also eliminates the need for additional PTFE protective films, a solution that is becoming increasingly common even among top drivers.  To complete the package, the new line also features special dedicated low-head screws, specifically developed for this chassis in order to ensure maximum technical consistency and a solution designed entirely around performance.  The line is currently available in dedicated versions for Mugen, Awesomatix, and Infinity Touring Cars.

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April 28, 2026

SuperRad SR-50 SuperKTX 1:28 GT Body

SuperRad Competition Bodyshells has doubled its offering of 1:28 GT Bodies with the addition of the SR-50 SuperKTX.  The Ohio based company say their latest body delivers crisp rotation while maintaining exceptional high‑speed stability.  Offered in Lite polycarbonate complete with rear wing it also includes window masks and a decal sheet for finishing.

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April 24, 2026

ZooRacing Apex 1:10 FWD TC Body

Germany’s ZooRacing has introduced a new 1:10 FWD Touring Car body which they are calling the Apex.  A whole new designed it delivers a more neutral and easy to drive handling for most modern tracks and grip levels.  Designed with attention to the details, the Apex features a sleeker, more aerodynamic structured roofline that optimises airflow to the larger rear wing, resulting in higher top speeds and enhanced stability on the track. The front end exudes modernity and sophistication, while the closer-fitting wheel arches minimise turbulence at the rear, enabling smoother cornering and improved overall handling.  With a longer rear section, the Apex offers unparalleled stability, allowing drivers to navigate tight corners with precision and confidence. Its increased wheelbase aligns seamlessly with current touring car chassis designs, ensuring optimal performance and compatibility. The Apex design also offers the option to move the body more forward from the neutral position to increase front grip, if needed.  While the Gorilla MAX was made for super sharp and agile cornering, the Apex loves big tracks, where neutral handling and maximum stability is needed. Because the improved aerodynamic efficiency the Apex flows faster through the corners, without losing speed, what is important for most low powered FWD racing classes.  The Apex 190mm FWD body shell comes moulded from high-quality 0.5mm and 0.7mm polycarbonate and uses ZooRacing‘s ZOOlite moulding process. Part of the package are window masks in a new more flexible and stickier quality, that will ensure window frames of pro quality. The body package is topped of by high-quality wing mounting hardware and a highly detailed sticker sheet including grill, head and tail lights.

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April 24, 2026

Blitz MK10 1:10 FWD Body

Body shell producer Blitz has a new FWD Touring Car body shell announcing the all-new MK10.  Compared to its predecessor the Blitz MK9, the new MK10 is shorter overall and adds four small straight wings.  These changes enhance the MK10’s performance, and the rear wing has two cut lines that allow drivers to adjust the vehicle’s stability.  The body will be offered in both a 0.7mm Standard version and a 0.5mm Light version with each including a decal sheet and and window masks.

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April 23, 2026

Xray X4 Lightweight Alu Steering Hubs

Xray has added these Lightweight Alu Steering Hubs to its optional parts list for their X4 Electric Touring Car platform. CNC-machined from premium lightweight T6 aluminium, their ultra-strong construction provides very long life and durability in even the most extreme racing conditions.  A direct replacement for the standard composite hubs, using the steering blocks in an aluminium material reduces flex, and improves consistency, and will free up the car, mainly for high grip conditions, and especially in spec racing classes.  The hubs allow full adjustability of the axle height to adapt the car to every condition.  The X4’s carbon front steering plates and rear ARS plates are easily mounted depending on the hub’s location.  The design of the hub is universal with the same part used at all four corners with corresponding extensions.  Due to its lower height compared to kit composite hubs, 2.0mm additional shimming must be used to achieve the same upper arm height above the hub.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


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