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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.

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.

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January 8, 2026

Genius confirm Arnaldi for Nitro Party

Italian GT manufacturer Genius Racing has confirmed they are sending 2 time European GT Champion Bernard-Alain Arnaldi to the inaugural Nitro Party race which takes place later this month at the Hongyu GDC track in China. Travelling to the southern city of Foshan for the brand new Asian nitro onroad fixture, the French driver is the latest top international driver to be announced. Taking place over the weekend of January 24-25th, Arnaldi, who is also one of the World’s leading Large Scale racers, joins fellow Genius driver & Spanish Champion Raul Daras Anton on the strong entry list that will also see the Raptor of newly crowned IFMAR 1:8 GT World Champion Alessio Mazzeo, Senesi Motorport’s 2024 European GT Champion Natanaele Senesi, Infinity’s multiple World Champion Naoto Matsukua, Xray’s Filippo Domanin, and Hotrace’s Nicola Marrone race at the multi track Hongyu GDC facility’s 80m X 43m asphalt circuit. Having ended our busy 2025 season coverage at the recent FEMCA Asia Electric Touring Car Championships at the track, Red RC is excited to be returning to this very impressive venue to cover the inaugural Nitro Party when it will echo to the sound of nitro engines.

Source: Hongyu GDC [Facebook]

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 8, 2026

T-Works V2 Compact Hard Case Parts Bag

New from T-Works comes this new V2 Compact Hard Case Parts Bag. Measuring 27 x 21 x 9cm, the exterior is made of black fabric, paired with striking red two-way zippers. The ergonomic handle fits comfortably in the palm, ensuring fatigue-free carrying for daily use. The thoughtfully designed interior space not only has a mesh zippered pocket for organising small tools and loose parts but also comes with removable dividers. These allows you to freely adjust the internal layout to keep all your items neat and tidy, no matter how many there are.

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January 7, 2026

SkyRC Type35N Charger

Battery charger manufacturer SkyRC kicks off the New Year with the addition of the Type35N, a NiMH/NiCd variant of its compact Type35 charger, designed for DC-powered field use. Supporting 6–8 cell packs, the Type35N offers three selectable charge currents (1A / 2A / 3A), allowing users to choose gentle charging for maintenance or faster charging when time is limited. Operation is kept deliberately simple with a single-button interface and clear LED status indicators — just plug in and charge. An intelligent thermal control system ensures stable and safe operation even at higher currents. Output connector options include Tamiya or T-plug, depending on the SKU.

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