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September 24, 2026

Another reigning World Champ for Singapore Nitro GP as Coelho confirmed

The Singapore International Nitro GP will celebrate its 20th Anniversary in style with the announcement of its 3rd reigning World Champion as Bruno Coelho is confirmed for the October 10-11 event. The 3-time back to back IFMAR 1:10 Electric Touring Car World Champion made his SINGP last year, returning to his roots to race nitro onroad, the category in which the Portuguese star learned his trade before his break through moment at the 2014 ISTC Worlds in the USA. With Mugen Seiki’s 1:8 Onroad World Champion Shoki Takahata and Infinity’s newly crowned 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Champion Naoto Matsukura already confirmed, Coelho might just need a few extra laps to settle into the newly resurfaced Radio Control Modellers’ Club’s track as he will come straight from having just raced for a week at the IFMAR 1:8 Nitro Buggy World Championship in Texas which gets underway in just a few days.

Source: RCMC Singapore [Facebook]

September 24, 2026

JConcepts BK Design 13mm Shock Pistons

A project from Brian Kimwald himself, BK Design Shock Pistons are now available as an option for 13mm shocks through JConcepts. The BK piston, machined in low friction Delrin material has opened a can of goodness racers have only heard about, until now. The prototype slotted piston, machined by BK using equipment purchased exclusively for the master of all RC trades, was for sure a late-night project. During 2016, finding grip with newly released mid-motor vehicles was a vicious hunt for low-traction dirt conditions. As track conditions advanced, finding grip wasn’t necessarily as high a priority, hence the delay in the BK piston introduction. However, as the hands of time move forward, vehicles are once again looking for an edge in grip handling due to their advanced corning abilities. The all-precision machined item has the makings of the latest winner from the JConcepts Speed Laboratory and can be tuned by the user. The latest BK pistons arrive with plenty of pre-drilled combinations. Test drivers have reported increased vehicle grip while utilising the exclusive design. The BK channel in the piston increases the volume of oil in the shock body acting as another chamber in the shock body to add consistency to the mechanism. During compression and rebound, a lot of disturbance is created inside the working area of the shock. The action of a traditional piston is very top to bottom with pass-through only allowed through dedicated holes and around the perimeter due to blow-by. With this design, the piston is passing fluid through 2 separate channeled sections while the entire disturbance area rests in oil which helps compartmentalise all activity.

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September 24, 2026

BattCave JOK3R+ 1:12 Mini Kits

UK specialists in the design of performance RC parts and kits, BattCave has just introduced their new JOK3R+ . The next evolution of their proven JOK3R platform, bringing together our latest developments and improvements, the new JOK3R+ is offered in three different chassis options, GRP, Carbon Surface and T-7075 alloy. Each kit also features new Short A-Arms & front ride-height shims, new JOK3R+ V2 Pod Bobbins, improved plastics throughout, revised TPU front bumper & steering bump stop, Aqua Silicone Side Bands as standard, and a 2mm Long Top Decks as standard. 100% Mini Construction Rule compliant, for the first time, the JOK3R+ is available as a full self-build kit, complete with our comprehensive hard copy user manual. On the chassis material options, the 3mm Black GRP is their proven and versatile JOK3R chassis. The 3mm Carbon Surface GRP (CSGRP) has a premium carbon surface finish with a wider flex tuning window and solid-profile design. The 2mm Black T-7075 Alloy version offers increased rigidity and a significantly lower centre of gravity, particularly effective in medium to high traction conditions. Most JOK3R-R parts remain cross-compatible with the JOK3R+, allowing existing owners to continue using many of their current spares and tuning parts.

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September 23, 2026

Corsatec engines for Kobbevik

Corsatec, the engine brand headed by Adrien Bertin, has announced the signing of Norwegian Offroad talent Daniel Kobbevik ahead of the upcoming IFMAR 1:8 Nitro Buggy World Championship in Texas. The factory Schumacher driver, who finally claimed his first European title when he became the EFRA 1:10 4WD Offroad European Champion in Austria during the Summer, has had a limited nitro program but has travelled to France to get some finally mileage in ahead of the trip to the Thornhill Racing Circuit. Announcing their newest team member on social media, Corsatec posted, ‘A new chapter begins. We’re proud to welcome Daniel Kobbevik to the Corsatec family, joining us for his new challenge in Nitro. And there’s no better place to start: Daniel will make his first race with Corsatec at the World Championship. A new driver. A new challenge. And the biggest stage to begin. Welcome to Corsatec, Daniel. Let’s get to work. switch to nitro getting some pre race test.’

Source: Corsatec [Facebook]

September 23, 2026

Excelerate RC Prodigy F1 Ball Diff

US electric onroad kit manufacturer Excelerate RC has a new Ball Differential offering for its Prodigy F1 kit. After the release of its full size F1 inspire gear diff last year, the new version of the more conventional ball diff features a lightweight carbon fibre axle. Finished with precision machined aluminium components the updated diff provides the perfect base off which to dial in your Prodigy F1.

Source: Exceleraterc [exceleraterc.com]

September 23, 2026

Canberra, Australia to open 2027 Asian Buggy C/ships season

With the latest season of the Asian Buggy Championships have just concluded recently in Indonesia, the high profile 1:8 Offroad Championship has announced a brand new host venue for the opening race of Season #5 which takes racers to Canberra, Australia. Kicking off the four round championship on February 10-14, Canberra Off-Road Model Car Club (CORMCC) is located in Australia’s capital, and is one of the country’s best, longest running venues, renowned for its natural dirt surface that grooves up beautifully. CORMCC has played host to many National Championship events, including the 2026 edition, and will be an ideal venue to open ABC ’27. The addition of Canberra and the new True North facility in the Philippines marks a new look for the series next year. In making this announcement and confirming new venues, ABC paid tribute to the Pine Hills and Counties RC teams that have hosted ABC races in recent years. After the season opener Round 2 will take races to the new Philippine Masters from Mar 31-Apr 4 before return to new for 2026 track Lap Paradise in Malaysia from May 26-30. Details for the fourth & final round of 2027 will be announced shortly.

Source: Asian Buggy Championships [asianbuggychamps.com]

September 23, 2026

SkyRC S65neo AC Smart Balance Charger

SkyRC has expanded its offering of RC chargers with the introduction of the new S65neo, a compact AC smart charger. Measuring just 84 × 84 × 45mm, despite its palm-sized footprint, the S65neo delivers up to 65W of charging power and a maximum 10A charge current, with balance charging for a wide range of RC batteries. The main output and balance port work together to provide up to 10W of discharge power, while built-in internal resistance measurement offers a quick way to check battery condition. Beyond charging, S65neo can also serve as an adjustable digital DC power supply, offering 6–17V output and 0.5–9A current. A high-efficiency synchronous rectification design, intelligent temperature-controlled cooling fan and multilingual interface round out the package, making S65neo a versatile charging solution for the workbench, pit area or travel bag.

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September 23, 2026

3rd consecutive Italian title for Collina – Report

Schumacher’s Mattia Collina has secured his third consecutive Italian National crown in the premier Modified Touring Car class. ‘Le Caselle’ track in Arezzo hosted the 2026 Italian RC Touring Car Championship, the pinnacle event of the national season held under the sanction of ACI Sport, the Italian Motorsport Federation. The three-day competition brought together the country’s top drivers to challenge for four official national titles, combining high-speed action, technical precision, and relentless consistency. Making Collina victory this year even more significant, his brother Federico Collina finished second to seal a 1-2 at the top of the podium. The Xray of Orlando Fenili completed the top three ahead of Infinity’s Alessio Menicucci and Federico Randi. The remaining classes delivered equally compelling storylines. In Touring Stock, Luigi Ciavolino put an end to years of near-misses, claiming a deeply emotional first Italian title ahead of Flavio Paladin and Andrea Efficace. The LM +40 Masters category saw Alessandro Rampini complete a brilliant championship hat-trick, taking his third straight title in an increasingly competitive field ahead of Andrea Giusti and Alessandro Vanni. Meanwhile, Luca Tramelli captured the FWD national title, sharing the podium with runner-up Simone De Lorenzo and young talent Leo Marka in third. Beyond the senior honours, the weekend put a strong focus on the future of the sport. Supported by ACI Arezzo, ten Under-16 drivers were awarded the “Young Prospects” distinction, celebrating the dedication of the rising generation and the essential support of their families in advancing Italian RC motorsport.

Source: ACI Sport [acisport.it]