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September 26, 2026

2nd Hobby Culture Festival China (HCFC)

Having attracted over 26,500 visitors to its first edition, Hobby Culture Festival China returns in 2026 with Hangzhou, one of the seven ancient capitals of China and the capital of the Zhejiang Province, the stage for this event that brings together model exhibitions, RC competitions, interactive experiences, and hobby culture activities under one roof. A three day exhibition that runs from October 30th to November 1st, HCFC is an important part of Hobby Expo China (HEC)’s strategic layout of ‘One South, One North; Spring
and Autumn Seasons’. However unlike the impressive HEC. which was held in Beijing back in April and focuses more on comprehensive trade activities, the Hangzhou festival places greater emphasis on immersive consumer experiences, digital creative culture and the model industry. Building on Hangzhou’s strong digital creative and hobby industry base, the festival will feature a 2,000-square-meter professional indoor flight zone and an indoor pool area, covering model vehicles and aircraft across land, sea, air and space, as well as figures, robots, AI and other categories. Additionally the Chinese National Championships for both Crawling and Drifting take place in the same venue, competitors and spectators getting opportunity to meet hobbyists and brands attending the Hobby Culture Festival. This will allow enthusiasts to experience the excitement of a national level championship up close, while providing participating brands and drivers with opportunities to interact directly with a large community of hobby consumers.

Source: Hobby Expo China [hobbyexpochina.com]

September 26, 2026

RC Pit Clock Android App for Nitro Racing

Many a nitro race has been lost in the pit lane due to refuelling timing and so the idea was born for RC Pit Clock, a new Android App that helps you plan your fuel strategy. Created by long time racer and professional software developer Lionel Hagege, the idea came from something he’d seen many times at races: managing fuel during a long race can become surprisingly difficult. You know your fuel runtime and your average lap time, but once the race starts, things change. A lap can be missed, a pit stop can happen a little earlier or later, and you have to keep recalculating everything while concentrating on the car and this is where RC Pit Clock is designed to help with that. Enter your fuel autonomy, average lap time and race duration and the app calculates the fuel stops and, during the race, shows how many laps are left before the next refuelling stop. If you pit earlier or later than planned, the remaining stops are recalculated. There is also a Garmin version, so the information can be displayed directly on the driver’s watch. The App also follows the race day and from the heat board posted at the club, it tells you when you run, when you marshal, and sounds an alarm before each of your runs.

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September 26, 2026

Custom Works Beast 2 Midget Dirt Oval Kit

North Carolina based oval kit manufacturer Custom Works has released the second iteration of its Dirt Oval 1:10 Midget class racer the Beast 2. This updated version includes the necessary options for racing on both high bite and loose dirt style surfaces that typically use 2.2 buggy styled rubber tyres. The Beast 2 also includes all the standard high quality parts as the original Beast plus several new or upgraded parts. Laydown and standup transmission options as well as adjustable offset features and servo locations in the chassis mean you only need one car for the different types of track surfaces you may encounter. With many of the parts utilised to meet the spec class requirements there are several other optional parts that can be used outside of the spec class rules for quicker and easier adjustments including optional Custom Works patented adjustable rear arms, and optional Gear Differential.

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September 26, 2026

DAS Speed 1:28 Modular Racing Rims

Swiss 1:28 specialists DAS Speed has released Modular Racing Rims that allow you to change your offset but keep your same tyre. With the tag line ‘Test the Offset – Not another Tyre’, each modular rims consisting of a 3-screw connection, an Anti-traction Roll Disc Assembled, a Molded Rim, a 0.5 mm tuning shim, and interchangeable hub. The DAS rims have been designed around the tyre with the rim compound having been purposefully selected for its excellent adhesion with CA glue, helping create a strong and reliable bond between the tyre and rim. From their testing and experience with molded 1:28 racing rims, this is the most concentric molded rim they have experienced to date – providing an exceptionally true and consistent foundation for the tyre. Integrated glue channels help CA flow and distribute across the tyre-to-rim contact surface. Three access openings on the inside of the rim allow the glue tip to reach deeper toward the centre of the tyre, helping achieve more complete and consistent adhesion across the full width of the tyre.

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September 26, 2026

Team Associated RC10 Custom Race Car 6×6

With box body artwork that hints at the iconic 6-wheel Tyrell F1 car, only the double wheels are at the wrong end, Team Associated has just dropped what it is calling the RC10 Custom Race Car 6×6. Clearly a variant of the previously released Custom Semitruck 6×6, this kit is definitely left field, and on announcing it AE describe this one as ‘a groundbreaking addition to our lineup that combines innovation with high-performance design.’ They add, ‘This comprehensive kit boasts a range of exceptional features, including durable gray plastic parts, a striking new 6×6 formula inspired body set, and a robust 6×6 plastic gearbox set.’ As part of the kit you also get a 6×6 diffuser set with body accessories, a sleek blue anodised aluminium chassis plate, and high-quality Factory Team ball end set. For enhanced control and precision, the kit features aluminium turnbuckles, blue anodised shocks, and a blue anodised motor plate. Completing the package are black wheels, adding both style and functionality.

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September 25, 2026

Serpent SRX8e Gen4 1:8 eBuggy

New from Serpent comes their latest 1:8 eBuggy with the release of the GEN4 SRX8-E. At the core of the GEN4 is an all-new Factory Lightweight Competition Chassis, precision machined from premium 7075-T6 aluminum and finished with a durable hard-anodized coating for exceptional strength and long-term wear resistance. Designed from the ground up with versatility in mind, the new chassis is far more than a lightweight component – it is the foundation of an adaptable competition platform. Strategic CNC machining removes unnecessary material while preserving the rigidity required for precise suspension performance, resulting in a chassis that delivers competition-ready performance straight from the box. Unlike optional lightweight upgrades, this premium competition chassis is included as standard equipment with every SRX8-E GEN4 kit. The innovative design also provides exceptional flexibility for racers and future development. The chassis is compatible with both traditional block battery layouts and modern saddle battery configurations, giving drivers the freedom to tailor the vehicle to their preferred setup or changing racing conditions.

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September 25, 2026

INOV8 Mi10 X-Lite Adjustable Hood Support

Australian aftermarket parts manufacturer INOV8 has added the option for the Schumacher Mi10 to its line-up of X-Lite Adjustable Hood Supports. The X-Lite adjustable Hood Support brings a new level of function, adjustability and style. The 7075 Aluminium and Carbon Fibre construction increases stiffness and removes flex from even the fastest tracks and lightest bodies. It features adjustable height by loosening or tightening the grub screw on the top of the unit. The plastic hood cap on top prevents scratching on the body and ruining that lovely paint work!

Source: Inov8 [inov8rc.com]

September 25, 2026

Team Associated RC10B84.1

Taking a break from retro kit releases, Team Associated has announced its latest version of its top flight 4WD race buggy with the RC10B84.1. Highlights of the B84.1 include a Wide Tongue Chassis for improved durability and V2 Steering Posts and Bellcranks to reduce vertical movement in the steering rack. Also up front you get Molded Front Shock Tower Cover for 73mm arm Shock Tower. Along the sides of the buggy, the kit gets V2 Side Rails to account for the Wide Tongue Chassis and a 102mm Center CVA Dog Bone is included in the kit. Upper and lower chassis bracing front and rear allow fine tuning of chassis flex characteristics, giving you the flexibility to adapt to each track you race on.

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