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October 13, 2026

Team GFRP 2027 Weapon Midget Car Kit

New from Dirt oval specialists Team GFRP comes the 2027 Weapon Midget which takes the base of their 2025 Weapon and the upgrades of the 2026 RCCB winning Midget to create a cutting edge stock racing platform. The 27 Weapon has kept the dual bell crank steering platform, but has updated to 70mm molded arms and a new style caster block to allow a better steering response. Adjustability through the rear end has broadened completely. The rear shock tower has doubled its options for mounting the rear shocks to allow for more tuning. The 2025 Layback transmission with its 39T idler gear appropriates less wear and more smooth power delivery. The diff height adjusters pair with the new plunge rear axles to change the geometry of the dog bones. The transmission changes are integrated with new 0/3 toe blocks, a wider outer rear 75mm long molded arm, and a lighter rear camber link mount to adjust for more track conditions. The kit also features the big bore springs and lowered spring cups to enable a better baseline for the car.

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October 13, 2026

Isaacs to defend MonTech NYGP titles

Awesomatix’s Sam Isaacs is to defend both his titles at this weekend’s MonTech New York Grand Prix at 360v2 RC Raceway in New Rochelle, the multiple champion a late entry for the 8th edition of one of the highlights on the annual US onroad racing calendar. Taking both the 1:12 Modified and Modified Touring Car wins on his return to the event last year, after missing the 2024 event, Isaacs will go up against a host of former race champions. Winner in 2024, 1:12 World Championship Top Qualifier Kemp Anderson returns to the NYGP. The Awesomatix driver has contested every running of the Donny Lia promoted race with this being one of the reigning ROAR Carpet National Champion’s favourite races of the year. Also back for more is Xray’s Keven Hebert, the Canadian again making the trip south where he will be joined by Xray’s US Team Manager Drew Ellis. Joining Excelerate RC just after his 1:12 Super Stock class TQ & win at last year’s NYGP, British racer Ollie Payne is another regular returning to race on 105 X 48 feet carpet track. Expanded to 10 classes for 2026, Red RC is excited to be again making the trip across the Atlantic to cover this year’s NYGP action.

Source: Fordham 360 Hobbies & Raceway [Facebook]

October 13, 2026

Cayote Crest 8 EVO Firmware Update

Cayote has just released a firmware update for their Crest 8 EVO speed controller. With the 1:8 Electric Buggy & Truggy optimised Crest 8 EVO launched this time last year, the new V2.0.1 firmware gives improved sensored-to-sensorless commutation transitions in Hybrid Mode with optimised Hall sensor signal detection. It also includes Protection Updates. Momentary Power-Loss Protection means gradual power reduction at low voltage, with continued operation if voltage recovers within 2 seconds. Sensored Mode Fault Detection adds Hall sensor failure filtering in Full Sensored Mode, with alternating red and green LED flashes upon failure. The firmware update is available via the Cayote Team App.

Source: Team Cayote [cayote.com]

October 13, 2026

Harper wins 2026/27 EWS season opener – Report

The opening round of the 2026/27 Essex Winter Series took place over the weekend with Schumacher’s Elliott Harper getting his title defence off to the perfect start with victory in the LRP Modified class. The fifteenth season of the EWS, entries were as popular as ever, leading to a fully booked race and a stacked field in all the classes. In qualifying it was the Mugen Seiki of Alex Thurston who topped the opening qualifier ahead of ToniSport’s Kyle Branson, with Harper in third. Harper then however found the groove and took the top spot in the remaining three qualifiers to secure pole position, ahead of Thurston, Branson, the Awesomatix of series returnee Olly Jefferies and Xray’s Harley Eldridge. Thurston initially stayed close to Harper at the start of the final, but by the half-distance point had dropped around 2 seconds behind. Meanwhile, Jefferies hounded Branson, the two former champions putting on a great display of close racing throughout. As Thurston’s pace began to fade, this pair closed in, and the final half-minute saw a three way battle to be “best of the rest”. But Thurston held his composure to cross the line in second place, with Branson and Jefferies right behind him but still in the order they qualified. Out front, Harper secured maximum points with a perfect drive to take the win.

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October 12, 2026

Reflex Racing ‘Aderenza’ 1:28 Tyres

New from 1:28 specialists Reflex Racing comes their all new Aderenza tyre. Made from molded Italian rubber and developed for 1:28 competition, the compound is engineered for higher forward bite, giving you stronger drive out of corners without the usual trade-off in wear. Across testing, the Aderenza delivers increased average life versus the other tyres with comparable performance. With three compound options to choose, Soft is for peak bite when traction is limited, Medium is for everyday balance of grip and durability, or Hard when you need longevity and stability on high-bite or abrasive surfaces

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October 12, 2026

Gens ace power for French offroad talent Ben Mohamed

Global Chinese battery manufacturer Gens ace will support French talent Noha Ben Mohamed, providing battery power for the 17-year-old’s offroad race programs. A team driver for Sparko in 1:8, making last year’s eBuggy World Championship final in Portugal, and Schumacher in 1:10, with whom he won the 2025 4WD French National title, he is the latest driver to be supported by industry leading battery producer which is owned by Shenzhen headquartered Grepow Battery corporation. Continuing to climb the ladder in terms of his profile, in August Ben Mohamed was announced as a Factory Team driver with Italian engine tuner Reds Racing.

Source: KE Distribution [Facebook]

October 12, 2026

Beat One MOTOEP1SP limited Edition ‘Leather Suit Hang-On Racer’

Japanese RC bike manufacturer Beat One has released this Limited Edition ‘Leather Suit Hang-On Racer’ Version of it MOTOEP1SP 1:5 Scale EP Motorcycle. Limited to 300 units, and painted in this striking Suzuki livery for displace purpose only with the kit and rider figure supplied unpainted., the concept behind this model is the fusion of an RC motorcycle and a static display model. To enhance the sense of realism, the rider figure features a sewn leather suit, with every detail meticulously recreated. This model comes upgraded with an aluminium main frame, aluminium steering support, aluminium rear swingarm, and a gold-anodised rear sprocket. The MOTOEP1SP is sold as a semi-assembled kit so the unit you receive will be pre-assembled by Beat Onr. Since the steering damper is a critical component for RC motorcycles, they handle the assembly up to the semi-finished stage. Purchasers also receive free access to download the 3D printer data files.

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October 12, 2026

Hotrace Tokyo 1:8 Buggy Tyre

New World Champion tyre manufacturer Hotrace Tyres Factory has officially released the new Tokyo pattern that took them to victory with David Ronnefalk at the IFMAR 1:8 Nitro Buggy World Championships just over a week ago in Texas, USA. The Italian company’s latest tyre was developed for smooth, clean tracks with little to no dust with the, the Tokyo an evolution of their very popular Sahara, taking the concept even further with a new balance between traction, control and durability. It was developed together with their team drivers, whose valuable feedback and input helped them define the tread pattern and achieve the best possible performance on the track. Compared to the Sahara, Tokyo offers 30%+ longer lifespan, more traction, and is less edgy with more predictable handling.

Source: Hotrace Tyres [hotracetyres.com]