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January 9, 2026

Serpent’s Catanzani confirmed for inaugural Nitro Party

Currently one of the fastest Nitro Onroad racers in the World, Serpent’s Andrea Catazani is the latest top international driver to be confirmed for the inaugural Nitro Party race in Foshan, China, later this month. The 20-year-old Italian, who was the Top Qualifier at both the IFMAR 1:8 Onroad and the 1:8 GT World Championships at the end of the last year, joins the already stacked entry in making the trip to the new Hongyu GDC facility for its first major nitro onroad event. The reigning Italian GT Champion, he joins compatriots Alessio Mazzeo, Natanaele Senesi, and Filippo Domanin for the first edition of what the 2026 ISTC World Championship host venue plans to build into a major annual event on the nitro racing calendar. Other confirmed entries for the January 24-25th race include Infinity’s Naoto Matsukura and Genius Racing’s Bernard-Alain Arnaldi.

Source: Hongyu GDC [Facebook]

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.

View conversion mounted here

January 9, 2026

Hong Nor iX5B 1:8 Electric Buggy

Having shown images of a prototype of its 1:8 electric buggy in November, Hong Nor has now released official images of the production version of the iX5B. The Taiwanese manufacturer, who returned to the competitive 1:8 Buggy market with the release of its all new XB5 last Summer, say the new electric kit represents a significant milestone in their return to buggy, with its innovation, performance, and durability. The IX5B is scheduled for official release in mid-February.

View Specs & more images here

January 9, 2026

RC Discharger Firmware Update Micro SD Card

Discharger specialist RC Discharger has introduced a new solution for updating charger firmware at the track without a Windows laptop. The RC Discharger Firmware Update Micro SD Card is a pre-loaded card that allows users to bypass Windows driver conflicts and PC connections entirely. It is the perfect solution for racers who need a quick update to the latest v1.17 firmware or for those running Mac/Linux systems who previously couldn’t run the update software. Key Features of the solution are the ability to do PC-Free Updates and perform critical firmware flashes directly on the charger via the built-in SD slot. Every card is formatted and tested to match iCharger’s specific file system requirements and the universal compatibility works with the 308DUO, 406DUO, 4010DUO, DX6, DX8, DX12, 456DUO, 458DUO, and 4512DUO.

Source: RC Discharger [rcdischarger.com]

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.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

January 8, 2026

Power HD sign German Champion Weigerding

Leading servo manufacturer Power HD has announced that current German 1:8 Onroad National Champion Marco Weigerding has joined its team driver line-up for 2026. The former Large Scale World Championship podium finisher, who now races 1:8 Onroad for Serpent with whom he has been a European Championship & ENS finalist, will now use Power HD servos as part of his race program. Joining the likes of Toni Gruber in representing the brand in 1:8 Onroad, on his new partnership Weigerding said, ‘I’m very happy and proud to be joining the Power HD team. I can’t wait to hit the track with my new power servos! I’m sure I will have the best servos in my car for the next time! See you all at the track.’

Source: PowerHD [chd.hk]

January 8, 2026

UpGrade RC Micro-B | T Big Bore Shocks

With micro scale RC cars proving very popular at the moment with many brands offering upgrades for popular models, Amain Hobbies owned brand UpGrade RC has released these front & rear Big Bore High Performance shocks for the 1:28 Losi Micro-B and Micro-T. Engineered in the USA, the new shocks come in pairs and are pre-assembled for easy installation – just add oil. Designed to significantly enhance suspension performance and vehicle control, they are built for drivers who want smoother handling and improved consistency. Featuring the largest bore size available for these platforms, they provide superior damping and impact absorption.

View shocks mounted here