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August 19, 2026

Futura ‘Yellow’ Tyre Additive

Having previously announced its new range of tyre additives, Italian Mikimodel owned brand Futura has now released their Yellow formula. Futura Yellow is an extremely versatile additive, designed to perform consistently across a very wide range of track conditions, from low-grip to high-grip situations. Futura claim its greatest strength is its impressive consistency, providing a predictable and stable feeling throughout the run while maintaining excellent drivability.

Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]

August 18, 2026

Xray GTX 1 Dot 3mm Carbon Steering Block Plates

Having updated their 1:8 GT platform in May for the first time since the 2024 model, Xray has added this 1 Dot 3mm Carbon Steering Block Plate as a tuning option for the GTX. The revised ackermann geometry allows maximum steering angle and is designed to increase steering angle of the outside wheel, generating increased overall steering. The more linear steering characteristic provides more aggressive steering and improved front-end response.

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August 18, 2026

Hudy 1:10 Pan Car Alu Tweak Set-Up Wheels

Adding to its world famous set-up system range, Hudy has introduced these Aluminium set-up wheels designed for precise and repeatable tweak adjustment on 1:10 Pan Car chassis. The rigid aluminium construction eliminates inaccuracies caused by rubber or foam tires, allowing accurate chassis balance checks. Foam tyres used on pan cars can vary significantly in diameter after each run, making reliable tweak measurement difficult. Aluminium set-up wheels eliminate these inconsistencies and allow precise chassis balance checks. With a 61.7mm diameter and featuring a machined in wheel weight, each wheel is CNC-machined to exact tolerances and perfectly matched within the set for maximum setup precision.

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August 18, 2026

Ielasi Tuned GT | Pista Team Editions

New from Ielasi Tuned come these Team Editions of its GT and Pista .21 engines. The Pista Team is an upgrade from the previous version while the Gran Turismo Team comes fresh after its European title win in Portugal with Andrea Catanzani. The Gran Turismo Team is a new addition to the range as there was no Team version of this engine until now and will join to the standard Gran Turismo currently on sale. The engine will also feature a HD-treated crankcase, a new crankcase cap, Ielasi Tuned top needle, WIB ceramic bearing, a 7mm Short Venturi, a new exclusive Ielasi Tuned underhead, and a new cooling head with more heat dissipation material and one more fin than the standard version. The new Pista Team differs from the previous version mainly in the HD-treated crankcase, the new crankcase cap, and the different exhaust timing using a shim under the cylinder already included. Being the top-of-the-range version, the engine will always include the WIB ceramic main bearing, the Ielasi Tuned’s reinforced connecting rod, and Short 9mm V2 venturi. Pre-orders for the new engines are open with both units due to go on sale from September 14th.

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August 13, 2026

PN Racing RC28 Titanium TC4 CVD Sets

1:28 racing specialists PN Racing, who also organise the category’s biggest annual race, the PNWC, has released these Titanium TC4 CVD Sets for the Team Associated TC28. With the TC28 originally only accepting specific proprietary wheels, leaving many racers unable to use their favourite tire compounds or styles, these CVDs allow racers to seamlessly convert the TC28 to use Mini-Z AWD wheels. Made from high-strength Titanium TC4 for maximum durability and weight savings, the precision-engineered CVD design ensures consistent power delivery and reduced vibration.

Source: PN Racing [pnracing.com]

August 12, 2026

Reflex Racing 1:28 2WD Set-Up Station Version 3

Texas based Reflex Racing, a leading manufacturer in the 1:28 competition market, has released a new Version 3 of their 2WD Set-Up Station. The Set-up station is designed to simulate either 22.8 or 22.5 mm tyre diameters for maximum accuracy of settings. The Version 3 of the station is improved so as not to have to remove your front bumper in most cases (unless using raised bumper) and now allows you to measure and set your steering angle. The Set-up Station comes complete with its own carry case.

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August 12, 2026

Xray NT1’26 Wave | Split Front Shock Towers

Ahead of the upcoming IFMAR 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Championship in Italy, Xray has released optional Wave and Split Front Shock Towers for its NT1’26. The CNC-machined shock towers are produced from top-grade 2.5mm thick carbon fibre and include multiple shock upper mounting positions. The Split design provides ;Soft Flex’ while the Wave version gives ‘Medium Flex’ and is designed for more forgiving handling. The Wave tower is designed to fit aluminium bulkheads.

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August 11, 2026

GPZ 1:28 Rubber Tyres for RCP Tracks

New French brand GPZ has released a new range of high-performance 1:28 rubber tyres specially developed for optimal grip on RCP-type tracks. Made in France from exclusive compounds with strict hardness control for every production run, the tyres have been validated by some of the categories leading racers including World Champion José Péquito. Offer in three compounds, the Soft option is made from an ultra-soft compound for maximum grip in ideal conditions. The GPZ Medium tyre provides balance between grip and durability for all RCP tracks. The Hard is a long-lasting compound for extended sessions and abrasive surfaces. Each set of tyres comes in an airtight & reusable packaging designed as a genuine performance tool. With no air exchange & no external contamination, the compound remains stable, session after session.

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