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March 4, 2026

The Direct Drive Experiment by Jilles Groskamp

This has the potential to break the internet as touring car racers dissect every aspect of his creation but credit to Jilles Groskamp for this super interesting build he has called ‘The Direct Drive Experiment’. A driver renowned for his technical knowledge and attention to detail in developing car set-ups, having been a kingpin in the glory days of the Tamiya Racing Factory team, the IFMAR World Champion has created a very special Infinity IF14 Speciale that no longer features a drivetrain! Instead the Cayote electronics sponsored driver has fitted the car with four in-wheel drone 1400Kv motors with independent control of each using a micro controllers. Putting the car through its paces at his home track the MACH in the Netherlands, where he won his 2012 ISTC World Championship, could the reigning Nitro Touring Car World Champion be onto something and have just created the future direction for electric touring car design? Watch his video of the experiment here.

Source: Jilles Groskamp [Facebook]

March 4, 2026

MR33 Pan Car Body Stiffener Set

New from MR33, the brand of multiple electric onroad World Champion Marc Rheinard, comes this Pan Car Body Stiffener Set. Consisting of rear body stiffeners for 1:12 pan cars, they allows you to stiffen the rear of a pan car body, particularly at the wheel arches and rear end, making it better suited for track action. The 3D-printed ring reinforces the side bodywork around the wheel arches, ensuring it remains in the correct position. Especially if you’re running a very wide rear axle and the tires protrude beyond the body, this reinforcement allows you to precisely adjust the rearmost area so the wheels run neatly within the bodywork. One big advantage: You don’t have to cut out the rear wheel arch unnecessarily large. Weighing only 1.5 gram for the set, they can be easily attached either with body adhesive or double-sided adhesive tape.

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March 3, 2026

Milansport Tire Gripper for Matrix F1 Wheels

New from Polish brand Milansport comes the Tire Gripper, a tool to make your additive application easier on F1 tires from Matrix Racing Tires. It was designed to fit into the rim providing an easier way to rotate the wheel during additive application, keeping your hands clean. The Tire Gripper has an integrated wheel hex if you would like to use a electric screw driver to rotate the wheel.

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March 3, 2026

Awesomatix A800 1.6mm Top Decks

Awesomatix has released new options of Top Decks for its A800 1:10 Electric Touring Car platform for use with its AM177 motor mounts. The two special versions of top decks are made from 1.6mm carbon material and are recommended for lower grip conditions to enhance more overall grip. The C127SR version includes a bulkhead brace which increases rear end grip. Awesomatix recommend the use of ST24S ball studs to secure the rear toe links to ensure adequate clearance between top deck screws and toe links ball studs. Alternatively, the kit’s ST24 ball studs can be shortened/sanded down to provide the required clearance. For its 1:12 platform, Awesomatix has also released new Arm Ball Caps, the latest version features an enlarged top opening to ensure proper clearance for the upper keyhole on AT21 models. In addition, it includes a small recess on the top lip to allow easier removal of optional Suspension Arm O-Rings.

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February 27, 2026

Team Associated RC10DS with Rally Body Kit

Having re-released the kit in 2024, it originally released in 1996, Team Associated has announced the RC10DS will now be offered complete with a Rally Body Kit. The RC10 Dual Sport was engineered to deliver real racing action and performance to the type of less-than-ideal track conditions RC drivers frequently encounter. Fully independent suspension and the World Champion Stealth transmission have been mated to the classic RC10 aluminium alloy tub with the latest iteration finished with a Porsche styled rally body shell.

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February 26, 2026

Infinity IF18-3 Low Friction Pulley Set

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]

February 26, 2026

Reflex Racing Raised Bumper Sets

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.

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February 25, 2026

MonTech Racing BM-H LMH bodies

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.

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