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February 3, 2026

SkyRC Omni XT90 Power Distribution Hub

To compliment their extensive range of chargers and power supplies, SkyRC has introduced the Omni XT90 Power Distribution Hub, a compact high-power expansion solution designed for RC workbench and portable setups. Built around an XT90 input, the hub supports up to 2000W of stable power distribution when paired with the SkyRC eFUEL PSU2000, allowing multiple RC devices and digital accessories to be powered at the same time. Outputs include one XT90 and two XT60 ports rated up to 55A, dual 4mm banana outputs up to 20A, and 65W USB-C and USB-A fast-charging ports for everyday devices. Featuring a power-strip–style design, the Omni XT90 offers a clean and efficient way to expand a single high-power input into multiple outputs for both bench and field use.

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February 3, 2026

MyRCM Race Timing App

So Dialed Racetech, a California company dedicated to helping RC enthusiasts through innovative mobile apps, has released the official mobile app for well known worldwide timing platform MyRCM. The app was created in partnership with RC-Timing, the Swiss based company founded by Felix Romer, and which is leading provider of RC, through MyRCM, and Kart race timing software in Europe. MyRCM by So Dialed allows drivers and spectators to effortlessly track the European RC racing scene in real-time. Key features include a comprehensive event view in which drivers can easily view events happening now, check upcoming events, and review completed events from around the world, and they can filter by country, race type, and track type so they only see the races they care about. You can also view detailed results and participation. Live Race Tracking supports live scoring with drivers able to see real-time results and follow race standings and lap times as they happen. MyRCM by So Dialed is available for download on Android and iOS devices:

Source: So Dialed Racetech [sodialed.com]

February 3, 2026

Donathen RC Heated Lipo Sleeve

US based RC wiring and cables specialists Donathen RC has released a new Version 4 of their Heated Lipo Sleeve. Heating battery reduces the internal resistance giving more punch, and flattens the discharge curve for less fade. The latest Sleeve features several updates over the previous version. Powered off of any USB Type C port, but also available for Type A USB, it has a built in temperature probe, is button pressed on, and has 3 new optimised temperatures with 1 heating element on each side of the battery. Supplied with a 36″ USB C power wire, it measures 120mm (L) x 45mm (W) x 25mm (H) but is expandable to a height of 55mm meaning it can fit two 2S batteries.

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February 3, 2026

T-Works 1:10 Touring Car Droop Gauge & Wheel Set V2

T-Works has released an updated version of its Droop Gauge & Wheel Set intended for 1:10 Touring Car use. With the V2 set, the measuring wheel and lock nut adopt an integrated design featuring brass inserts and a ball bearing. The brass insert provide a built-in gravity self-suspension function that keeps the weight downward during rolling, making measurement is easier and the height reading clearer and more intuitive. The wheel diameter has also been increased from 18.5mm to 20mm. While giving a slight difference in reference data it does not affect normal measurement. Combining multiple measuring tools, the set provides a comprehensive measurement solution to help you easily adjust the parameters of the car. The droop gauge can measure the height of wheel axle from 20mm to 25mm, with a 0.2mm difference each step.

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February 2, 2026

Phend wins Southern Indoor Championship

A year on from claiming victory on his Nitro Buggy debut for Xray at the race, Dakotah Phend was again the big winner at the RaceTime Entertainment organised Southern Indoor Championship in Alabama. With many of his 2024 rivals competing at the TNR Fuels A-Main Challenge on the opposite side of the country, Phend would after the three rounds of qualifying end up P2 as 2024 SIC Champion Brandon Rose secured the TQ for Team Associated with two TQ runs. The Tekno of Cole Kasten completed the Top 3 with 2023 1:10 2WD World Champion Tater Sontag securing P4 on the grid. With Rose leading away the 30-minute final, Phend, who had just made the first of his 10-minutes fuel stops, would go to the front when Rose and Sontag made contact as the trio ran together. At the end Phend would have a 20-second winning margin over Sontag with Kasten completing the podium ahead of Rose. In eBuggy while Phend took the TQ and lead for 9 of the 10-minutes a coming together with his team-mate on the straight after a bobble meant it was Sontag who would made it a double win for Xray securing the win ahead of TLR driver Hunter King and the Team Associated of Julien Oliveras. Phend would DNF with a broken car.

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February 2, 2026

VP-Pro Poison Needle Evo 1:8 Buggy Tyre

Following the recent release of it Hyperdrive Evo tyres, VP-Pro expands its 1:8 Offroad tyre range further with the introduction of the new Poison Needle Evo. The tread pattern provides the great stability, long wear, and excellent performance on Loamy/Hard packed no dust/Blue groove/Wet/Indoor clay tracks/Carpet. The Poison Needle Evo is made from high quality rubber and durable closed cell insert. Available in M1,M2,M3,M4, and MC compounds, it is available pre-mounted on options of Yellow/White/Pink/Green/Orange wheels.

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February 2, 2026

Matrix ‘Xtreme’ 1:8 Onroad Foam Tyres

Italian tyre manufacturer Matrix has introduced a brand new line-up of foam tyres for 1:8 Onroad racing called ‘Xtreme’. The latest tyres from Christian Boni’s brand come after more than one year of intensive testing with all our Matrix Tires Official Team drivers, across different 1:8 Onroad circuits worldwide. Developed through continuous track testing, the Xtreme range features a special high-performance compound, extremely technical and engineered to deliver exceptional grip, consistency and control in the most demanding racing conditions. While using their most popular wheels and maintaining the same external look as the rest of the Matrix range, Xtreme Tires hide a completely different core: a compound designed for drivers who push for maximum performance. To clearly identify this new range they are released in a dedicated packaging.

Source: Matrix [matrixtires.it]

February 2, 2026

VanDalen wins TNR Fuels A-Main Challenge

Tekno RC’s Seth VanDalen was the big winner at the annual TNR Fuels A-Main Challenge held in Norco, California, over the weekend, as he took the win in 1:8 Nitro Buggy. With the 2026 edition attracting 761 entries over 21 classes!, two rounds of qualifying would result in VanDalen taking the TQ honours ahead of Sworkz’s Camden Lime as his Q1 time was faster than Lime’s Q2 topping pace. Making the trip over from Europe, Mugen Seiki’s Burak Kilic would start P3 followed by Kyosho’s Phi-Long Nguyen, the Tekno of last year’s Top Qualifier Ryan Maifield, while the Team Associated of 2025 winner Spencer Rivkin completed the Top 6. Over the half hour final, while Kilic would lead for a lengthy stint, it was Van Dalen who took a close win over the Turkish visitor with Nguyen, who took a turn at leading, completing the podium. Kilic wouldn’t go home empty handed however taking the Nitro Truggy win ahead 2025 winner Maifield with Van Dalen in third. In eBuggy, Nguyen would get the better of Top Qualifier VanDalen to come away with the win as Kilic rounded out the podium ahead of the Mayako of Ryan Cavalieri.

Image: JConcepts [Facebook]