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March 17, 2026

PNWC 2026 – Announcement

PN Racing has announced that the annual PNWC will take place in the Netherlands in 2026 with Mini-zshop.nl in Munnekeburen hosting the World Cup for 1:28 from November 5-8th. With the 2025 PNWC hosted by 5280 Raceway in Colorado, USA, the classes most prestigious race returns to Europe for the 20th edition having previously been staged in France in 2024. At Mini-zshop.nl drivers can expect a world-class track layout designed to test every driver’s precision, speed, and setup at one of the premier facilities in the country. Registration open date will be announced soon via the Mini-zshop.nl and official PN Racing social channels.

Source: PN Racing [pnracing.com]

March 17, 2026

Ruddog Racing RR2 LiPo Battery Series

Developed in cooperation with their race team and leading offroad racer Joona Haatanen, Germany’s Ruddog Racing has introduced their new RR2 Lipo battery series. Featuring cutting-edge cell technology in the form of Silicon-Graphene cells this ensures minimal internal resistance and maximum power delivery. Specifically optimised cells for Stock classes ensure an extremely stable voltage curve throughout your entire run. LiHV Technology give more punch and higher top speeds thanks to the 7.6V nominal voltage of their LiHV models. The new range highlights are the 1:12 high-capacity 1S packs (8100mAh & 8700mAh), a massive selection of LCG shorties in 18.5mm, 20mm, and 22mm heights, and Onroad/Stick packs that are super low profile at just 17.5mm and their brand-new 10,000mAh capacity king. All batteries are EFRA and BRCA approved.

Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]

March 17, 2026

Hudy Alu Dual Motor Fan Mount | Carbon Side Fan Extension

Hudy has released this new 42mm Aluminium Dual Motor Fan Mount for 1:8 motors and a Carbon Dual Side Fan Extension. CNC-machined from Premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium, the fan mount delivers an optimal balance of low weight, rigidity, and durability. The rigid construction ensures secure fan mounting and consistent performance even under high vibration, making it ideal for competitive racing use. The Dual Side Fan Extension is designed to support two 40 mm fans, delivering increased airflow directly to the motor for consistent temperatures during long runs. Manufactured from high-grade carbon material made in USA, the extension is super lightweight while maintaining excellent rigidity and precise fitment. The low-profile design integrates seamlessly with the aluminium mount and ensures clean, professional installation. The mount allows installation of up to two motor cooling fans and supports flexible configurations with 30 mm fans, 40 mm fans, or a combination of one 30 mm and one 40 mm fan, providing excellent cooling adaptability for different setups.

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March 17, 2026

Serpent SRX8GT | GTE Alu Bulkheads

Serpent has introduced these front and rear aluminium bulkheads for their World Championship Top Qualifying SRX8GT. Designed to maximise performance and durability, the increased stiffness of the bulkheads results in a more efficient drivetrain, improved acceleration, and lower operating temperatures thanks to reduced drivetrain flex and heat buildup. Each bulkhead is CNCmachined from highgrade aluminum and engineered for perfect fitment. The design is left/right compatible, simplifying installation and reducing the need for
extra parts.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

March 16, 2026

flowRMX A800RR Conversion Kit

Coming from new French start-up flowRMX comes this conversion kit for the Awesomatix A800R and A800RR Electric Touring Cars. Designed by Alexis Banderier, the kit came out of his frustration after switching from his A800MMX to the R. While the A800R is one of the fastest touring cars on the market, drivers coming from the A800MMX found it tail-happy and difficult to trust Based on this Banderier went back to the basics he knew and redesigned the suspension geometry. He altered pickup points, lower arm lengths and lower arm front and back length difference (Front vs Rear) to bring back a car that’s genuinely stable without killing its rotation. The kit includes a custom stainless steel chassis, 4x flowRMX geometry carbon lower arms, and a full special screw set for Steel Chassis .

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March 16, 2026

Infinity IF15-2 Aluminium Rear Diff Cover

Reigning 1:10 Nitro Touring Car manufacturer Infinity has released this Aluminium Rear Diff Cover for its title winning IF15-2. Using the aluminium rear differential case cover provides a secure fit, enhances the differential case’s sealing properties and improves consistency during oil changes. Infinity say that when changing oil viscosity, the difference will be more clearly noticeable in the driving feel. The rear end appearance also gets a major upgrade.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

March 16, 2026

Catanzani opens Italian GT title defence with Naxos win

Serpent’s Andrea Catanzani opened his AMSCI 1:8 GT Italian National Championship title defence with the perfect weekend winning the opening race of 2026 with victory. Racing at Naxos World in Sicily, the home track of 1:8 GT World Champion Alessio Mazzeo, Catazani took the TQ honours with three TQ runs. Returning to the championship again in 2026, Nova Engines backed Turkish offroad ace Burak Kilic qualified P2 on his debut running a Raptor, with Raptor team driver Mazzeo completing the Top 3. Round 1 of the 3 round championship, setting the only 26-lap of the 30-minute final Catanzani took the win by 9-seconds over Mazzeo with Kilic completing the podium ahead of the Genius of reigning European Champion Filippo Beretta.

Image: Andrea Catanzani [Facebook]

March 16, 2026

DNC double for Tekno’s Van Dalen

Tekno’s Seth VanDalen completed the classic double at the Dirt Nitro Challenge over the weekend winning both Nitro Buggy and Nitro Truggy as the Joey Christensen signature event. The 27th edition of US race, it was the second year in a row the now California based event has been a happy hunting group for the US manufacturer, Ryan Maifield (Nitro Buggy) and VanDalen (Nitro Truggy) last year’s winners. With a 755 entries over all classes this year, in qualifying it was the Xray of Dakotah Phend who secured the Nitro Buggy TQ after three rounds of qualifying ahead of Sworkz’s Juan Carlos Canas and Team Associated’s Spencer Rivkin with VanDalen securing P4. In Truggy it was Maifield who took the TQ from team-mates VanDalen and Spencer Heckert. In Saturday’s Truggy final, Maifield led the way until he crashed and took a wheel off his Tekno just before the 2/3rd mark of the 45-minute encounter allowing VanDalen to take over the lead and successfully defend his title. The Sworkz of Silver State Indoor Champion Mason Fuller and Kyosho’s Ryan Lutz completed the podium. In the main event, Nitro Buggy final bringing racing at The Dirt at Peris track to a conclusion, it was Phend who led away from pole for more than half the race until a mistake. Winning the B Final to book 15th spot on the A-Main grid, Maifield would work his way into contention running second within 5-seconds of Phend, but at the 28-minute mark he flamed out and his race was done. After Phend’s error it was VanDalen who was out front where he wold stay to complete the DNC double. In eBuggy it was Sworkz’s Camden Lime would took the TQ and win, winning the 10-minute final from Canas and Phend.

Image: Tekno [Facebook]