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January 12, 2026

Blitz GT7 1:8 GT Bodyshell

Body shell producer Blitz has released it latest 1:8 GT body shell the GT7. With 2024 European Champion Natanaele Senesi involved in the development of the GT7, it is designed to cope with the new rubber Sweep D Tyres as well as slicks from GRP and PMT, with the body length has also been increased by 10mm compared to the GT6. It also has enlarged front and rear wheel arch areas and two pre-set wheel arch lines. When using the PMT tyres, it is recommended to use the front tangent for the best stability, while the rear arch line can be used when using Sweep tyres. There is a total of 9mm of space between the front and rear arch line for adjusting the car’s steering characteristics. Available in standard 1.0mm thickness option, this weighs 287 grams, while the lightweight 0.7mm thickness option weighs 198 gram. The body included Type S rear wing and dedicated wing screws, combined with the new rear centre wing which provides better overall balance and dedicated wing screws. Also shipped with the headlights and window masking decals, the body design follows IFMAR GT rule and is pending EFRA Approval.

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January 9, 2026

Schumacher Neon MTC Alloy Link Mount Conversion

Schumacher has released this Alloy Link Mount Conversion for its Neon Mini Touring Car. The alloy link mount conversion lowers the centre of gravity of the car, therefore improving it’s handling. The number of components within the conversion is reduced compared to kit specification, making the car easier to maintain and giving improved access to the diff and spool.

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January 8, 2026

Team Powers Lightweight Car Stand with Tool Kit

Team Powers has unveiled its upcoming Lightweight Car Stand with Tool Kit. They have taken their classic stand and made it 35% lighter without sacrificing performance with them describing the new stand as a complete Pit Management System. Made from a Graphite-Plastic Hybrid, the premium materials make for a pro-level look and feel. In addition to being a stand it features is an All-In-One Toolkit with an Embedded Ride Height, Droop, Turnbuckle, and Camber gauges. It also has a deep part tray design with dedicated slots for shocks and gear diffs. An Integrated 70mm ruler and 115mm ISTC body height gauge help racers with ensuring they are race compliant.

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January 8, 2026

Infinity IF18-3 Optional Shock Shaft

As their first optional release of 2026, Infinity are introducing a new shock shaft design developed to further enhance the performance of their IF18-3 1:8 Onroad car. This technical update eliminates the traditional E-clips normally used to retain the piston on the shaft and replaces them with a screw-type fixing system. The concept has already been successfully adopted for their IF14-2 1:10 Nitro Touring Car, and now they have now extended it to their flagship 1:8 platform. By adopting a new structure that provides 3 mm of top clearance, the system increases stroke capacity while optimising oil flow. At the front, initial response is improved, and at the rear, traction and “kick-out” feel under throttle are enhanced, boosting overall grip performance. Furthermore, by switching the shock piston fastening method to a threaded design, the shock shaft length is shortened and optimised by 3 mm for both the front and rear, delivering a more stable driving feel.

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January 8, 2026

Mikimodel MS2.0 ‘Exoskeleton’

More Yokomo option parts from Mikimodel, the Italian distributor for the Japanese brand releasing this ‘Exoskeleton’ for the MS2.0 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Machined from 1mm carbon fibre, the structure goes under all motor mounts, front mounts, rear mounts, and control arms. This raises the roll centre by 1mm everywhere to increase the car’s roll. Mikimodel tried various solutions and found a truly significant improvement with a roll centre different from the standard. This ‘Exoskeleton’ can be used on both the standard carbon and the optional steel chassis.

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January 5, 2026

Takashima D-13 X4 | Speciale 1.2mm Spring Steel Chassis

In its latest release of 1.2mm spring steel chassis for electric touring cars, Takashima D-13 has now expanded their offering with chassis designed for the Xray X4 and the Infinity IF14 Speciale after completing sample testing. With excellent feedback from that testing, all the chassis offerings in the range are produced from a specially selected steel that offers an optimal balance of strength and durability. The chassis features ultra-flat precision grinding with nanometer-level accuracy and a mirror-finish surface treatment for exceptional performance and consistency. Designed to be used with 120-degree flat head screws, this greatly improving cost efficiency and ease of availability, Takashima D-13’s own customised 120-degree, 12.9 grade carbon steel screws work perfectly with their chassis.

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January 2, 2026

Hong Nor X3GTS’26 1:8 GT

World Champion manufacturer Hong Nor has released images of their latest 1:8 Nitro GT kit the X3GTS’26. Due for release at the end of January, the ’26 is an evolution of the WC edition which was released after Toni Gruber’s 2023 World title win in Australia. The most significant upgrades are increased rigidity from the new 4mm 7075-T6 chassis. The kit also features a new radio tray design, Carbon Top Deck, and CNC Machined Chassis Brace Mount, with the combined overall result of the new parts being improved corner speed. Running a 13/44T Spiral Bevel Gear, the’26 also gets a new fuel tank that has been fitted with a fuel pick up that can also function should the car flip.

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December 31, 2025

Genius XR5.26 1:5 Touring Car

Italian Large Scale and 1:8 GT chassis manufacturer Genius has unveiled its latest 1:5 Touring Car, the XR5.26. They say the XR5.26 represents the most advanced evolution of their 1:5 platform developed through over two years of design, simulation, and intensive on-track testing under real race conditions. The project was developed from a blank sheet, with the goal of creating a dynamically more efficient car, capable of delivering consistent performance, ease of setup, and a high level of control for the driver. Featuring a completely new, it is designed to operate with controlled and uniform flex along its entire length. The introduction of the new centralised engine mounting system, developed specifically for the Diablo R engine, allows for optimal mass centralisation and a significant lowering of the centre of gravity. The new chassis architecture enabled a complete redesign of the suspension geometry, with particular focus on the management of the front and rear roll centres. The steering assembly has been redesigned with new Ackermann angles and optimised linkages making the steering response more direct yet more predictable.

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