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January 16, 2026

Radtec Mini-Z 7075 Alu Axle | Steel T-plate Holder

Radtec RC, the Kyosho Mini-Z option parts division of Roche Products, has released a new optional Alu Main Axles and a Steel T-plate holder for the MR-03/04. Intended for the Mini-Z LM & MM gear differential, the hard coated 7075 aluminium axles are 150% lighter in weight than kit steel main axle and contributes to increased acceleration and more direct steering. The steel T-plate holder puts more weight under main chassis, increasing corner speed, giving higher mechanical grip, and more direct steering.

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January 16, 2026

Team Cayote adds Bayer to team line-up

Team Cayote has added reigning European 2WD Buggy Champion Martin Bayer to its team line-up. A driver who has played a key role in the launch of successful Czech ESC manufacturer Elceram, the head of offroad car design at Xray will use motors and batteries from the Cayote having previously represent Sunpadow batteries. On the announcement, the Czech driver said, ‘I’m proud to officially join Team Cayote as a team driver! In my cars, I will be using Cayote motors and batteries, and I must say their performance and quality truly impressed me. Reliability, consistency, and power — exactly what is needed at the highest racing level. I’m honored to represent Cayote products at races and I’m really looking forward to this new chapter and upcoming challenges on track. Thank you for the trust and support!’

Source: Team Cayote [cayote.com]

January 16, 2026

Xray X4’26 1.6mm Carbon Upper Decks

New for its latest 1:10 Electric Touring Car, the X4 ’26, Xray has released these 1.6mm front and rear Carbon Upper Decks. Made from premium carbon, they are thinner than the kit standard decks and are intended for use when racing in lower traction conditions. Fitted to the car, this split deck set-up helps improve steering & traction.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 16, 2026

Revive RC Cougar LD3 ‘Hunter’ Low Profile body

With Schumacher Racing adding body shell producer Revive RC to its product line, they have shared images of the special Low Profile ‘Hunter’ body for its Cougar LD3 1:10 2WD buggy. Key Design Features of the body include a low, smooth profile which is designed to keep the centre of gravity down while allowing space around the motor for additional fans and electronics. The final design is over 2 grams lighter than the stock body. A sculpted section behind the cab creates a rear airflow deflector that channels air upward onto the wing, improving stability. At the rear of the deflector are also three optional 5mm diameter cut-outs to help vent residual motor heat rather than side air intakes. With a purpose-built rear wing that measures 160mm wide, 65mm chord, 40mm high, the front centre follows the LD3 shock tower’s “V” profile to capture airflow that normally passes through. Multiple 5mm incremental cut lines at the rear providing tuning options.

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January 15, 2026

HPI Racing Nano 1:64 1987 BMW M3 Warsteiner

Having grown up as huge fans of DTM and the World Touring Car Championship, we had to give a shoutout to HPI Racing on the release of its latest Nano Table Top Racer in the legendary BMW Warsteiner livery. The Nano-TTR is a 1:64 scale in-house, custom-built and designed chassis, fully assembled and ready to roll in the smallest of spaces. Offer in a Ford Mustang and BMW variants, they featuring a detailed, fully licensed hard-bodyies. Each kit includes a full-size 2.4GHz control system with all the usual adjustment settings, offering smooth handling and responsiveness. You also get fully working LED lights – headlights, tail lights, reverse lights, and turn signals – all controllable directly from the transmitter. A high-capacity LiPo battery provides an impressive 45 minutes of runtime.

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January 15, 2026

Gens ace power for Shin Sawada

Battery manufacturer Gens ace has announced that it is to power the race progamme of newly crowned Spec Class FEMCA Asia Champion Shin Sawada. The Japanese driver & 2024 World Championship finalists completes his 2026 package with the deal, the Xray driver having already announced his new electronics deal with ORCA. The younger of the Sawada brothers, Jin announcing his move to Team EAM this week, on the news Shin said, ‘As I will continue to focus on stock racing over the next few years, having reliable power is essential. I have tested most of the batteries available and found that Gens ace performs the best. Thank you, Gens ace, for the opportunity to join the team.’

Source: Gens Ace [gensace.de]

January 15, 2026

PN Racing V5 2500KV Brushless 1:28 Motor

With 2025 a huge year for the 1:28 racing scene, PN Racing, who are responsible for the category’s most prestigious race the PN World Cup, kick off 2026 with the release of the V5 version of the 2500KV motor. With the new 175525 V5, they have focused on the highest levels of quality control to ensure every motor reaches its peak potential and knowing that KV consistency across motors depends heavily on the quality of mechanical timing. Key Features of the V5 include a refined mechanical timing. They have elevated production standards to ensure that the mechanical timing is perfectly set, guaranteeing that your motor performs at its absolute best right out of the box. The enhanced assembly precision results in significantly reduced cogging, offering a more stable and predictable feel at low speeds. Through meticulous alignment and timing optimisation, PN Racing have achieved the smoothest, most linear throttle response they have ever produced.

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January 15, 2026

Smith & Stafford win at EssexCarpetClash Rd4

The fourth encounter of the 6 round EssexCarpetClash took place last weekend in the UK where Round 3 double winner Ben Smith & his Schumacher took the 2WD while the Team Associated of Ellis Stafford took the 4WD honours. For many it was the first race of the year, with a few looking forward to trying their new equipment they had received from Christmas, with the organisers creating a flowing track with a double jump section and dog leg table top would challenge the drivers. In 2WD it seemed to be a battle between Smith and Harley Eldridge for the entire day. Both managed to top the qualifying sheets twice so it came down to the fastest time which was Smith. Next to line up on the grid for third and fourth would be a fight between Aaron Nash and Oliver Nattress, again joint on points with Nash having the faster time. Alfie Castle would get to grips with the track after round one putting in some decent times with Billy Fletcher having a very consistent day. The finals would be a continuation of qualifying and would be a fight on track between Smith and Eldridge. Smith was able to wrap up the day with two leg wins with Eldridge consistently finishing in the top three. Aaron Nash was able to secure the bottom step of the podium with two decent leg finishes.

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