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May 4, 2026

Nicholson wins NSW State Title

The New South Wales State Titles for 1:10 Electric Touring Car took place over the weekend with Schumacher’s Simon Nicholson taking the Modified title. Racing at the Australia’s most famous onroad track as host of two World Championships, 68 drivers made the trip to the John Grant International Raceway just outside Sydney. With 3 from 5 rounds of qualifying to count, it was 2024 National Champion Nicholson who secured the TQ topping two rounds. Behind him it was RC Maker’s Jeff Hamon who secured P2, the previous NSW Champion fastest in Q5. Also racing for RC Maker, young Lincoln Codd took the opening qualifier on his step up to Modified to completed the Top 3 on the grid. In the finals, Nicholson would win A1 & A2 to lock in the title. Qualifying P4, RC Maker’s Jeffrey Mackie would win A3 to finish runner up with team-mate Hamon completing the podium from Codd on tie break. In 13.5 Touring Car, ARC driver Marcus Askell took the title ahead of the Xray of Top Qualifier & National Champion Michael Stone. Awesomatix driver Tim Hilyear completed the podium.

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May 4, 2026

Double success for Wood at British 1:8 Onroad Nationals

Shepherd’s Tim Wood completed a double win at the latest BRCA 1:8 Onroad British National Championship, Brookland Raceway hosting a double header weekend of the BRCA Championship. After a tough opening race to the season at Halifax last month, that race was won by defending champion Alex Thurston, the World Championship finalist took the Round 2 TQ and win ahead of team-mate David Spashett with Craig Hook completing the podium. Resetting for Round 3, again it was Wood who was the benchmark this time taking the TQ ahead of the similar package of Andrew Hastings. In the half hour final, Spashett unfortunately an early retirement, Wood completed the perfect weekend to claim maximum championship points that put him top of the standings and giving an absent Thurston work to do over over the rest of the season. Craig Hook and Neil Driver completed the Round 3 podium. Round 4 of the championship takes drivers to the Cotswold track on June 6/7.

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May 4, 2026

Lee wins Malaysia ISTC 2026

Xray team driver Nicholas Lee made the trip across the border from Singapore to neighbouring Malaysia to contest the Malaysia ISTC 2026 and come away with the Modified win. Attracting over 100 drivers, the SACC RC Park hosted race would face some rain disruptions, but over the four rounds of qualifying it was Lee who set the pace to secure the TQ ahead of the Axon of fellow Singaporean Zaccheus Lam. The Xray of Sean Lee completed the Top 3. In the double finals, Lee won the opening encounter from Malaysian Mugen Seiki racer Shahrin and a repeat win in A2 over Lam gave him the overall win. Lam and Shahrin completed the podium. In Stock 13.5, well known Asian race announcer Daryl Thong made a successful return to racing to take the TQ and win ahead of Faric Au and local racer Yozo for an all Xray podium.

Image: SACC RC Park [Facebook]

May 4, 2026

The RC Racer TT-02F Front Wheel Drive Conversion Kit

Well known Tamiya website The RC Racer has realised a dream of combining their love of Tamiya and having an accessible entry into the FWD 1:10 Touring Car class with the creation of this conversion kit for the hugely popular TT02. The kit transforms the popular entry level Tamiya into a club spec front wheel drive chassis and takes the unique concept of making the rear of the conventional chassis the front. This provides the car with the front weight bias that is essential for good traction in the popular Frontie class. The concersation is availablr as a free to download 3D print file. In total, there are just three new parts in the conversion – Servo Plate, Front Shock Tower (One for the Standard kit, and one for the TYPE-S chassis), and a Bumper (optional).

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May 4, 2026

Paloschi wins Round 2 of Italian GT Championship

Gabriele Paloschi has won the second round of the AMSCI 1:8 GT Italian National Championship, the Capricorn driver taking the win ahead of Top Qualifier and defending Champion Andrea Catanzani. Hosted by the Stradivari Miniautodromo in Cremona, Northern Italy, qualifying saw the Serpent of Round 1 winner Catanzani secure the top spot as he went fastest in 2 of the four rounds. Fastest in final qualifier, Senesi GT International GP winner Paloschi would secure P2 ahead of the Nova Engines backed Raptor of Turkish Championship regular Burak Kilic who topped Q3. In the 45-minute final, with Kilic retiring after just 15-minutes, up front Catanzani looked set to go 2 from 2 in the championship as he lapped the field and posted the fastest lap of the race. With just minutes left on the clock however the leader suffered a tyre failure allowing Paloschi through to the lead as the World Championship Top Qualifier visited the pits. Paloschi would hold on to take the win by just under 3-seconds from Catanzani for an Ielasi Tuned engines 1-2. Multiple Irish National Champion, and another of the championship’s regular international visitors, Clive Connolly completed the podium. Behind the Schepis Model’s driver, reigning European Champion Filippo Beretta claimed 4th. Beretta will try to defend his title later this month when drivers travel to Portugal for the 2026 EFRA European GT Championships at Vila Real.

Image: Gabriele Paloschi [Facebook]

May 1, 2026

Infinity IF14 Speciale 1.6mm Soft One-Piece Top Deck

Infinity has introduced this a new 1.6 mm “soft” one-piece top deck for its IF14 Speciale Electric Touring Car which is designed to further expand chassis torsion adjustability. This option part has been developed to provide drivers with a wider setup window, allowing more precise adaptation to varying track conditions and driving styles. The reduced torsional stiffness helps improve overall traction, particularly on low-grip surfaces or in conditions where increased stability is required. The new top deck offers an effective solution for drivers looking to maximise the versatility of the IF14 Speciale while maintaining a high level of performance and consistency. The deck features an integrated access hole for pinion gear mounting screws to improve ease of maintenance and is compatible with pinion gears up to 49 teeth (64-pitch) and 36 teeth (48-pitch).

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April 30, 2026

Schumacher Mi10 Touring Car

Schumacher has unveiled its latest competition electric touring car announcing their new Mi10 platform. A car that won this year’s iconic TITC in the hands of Michal Orlowski, it is based on an all new chassis design, developed to provide maximum performance across all track conditions. Now available in a special 1.2mm spring steel material for lower centre of gravity and increased stability. The new profile also offers improved and more consistent flex control and therefore a predictable car capable of great lap times. The Mi10 also gets an updated transmission housings and shock mounts to further improve the centre of gravity by allowing for a new inboard shock design, whilst maintaining the proven suspension geometry on the successful Mi9. Furthermore, the improved polar moment of inertia provides more rotation and improved flexibility and adjustment solutions for greater performance. High diff positions are now included as kit spec.

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April 30, 2026

Boost for US Nitro Onroad scene as Groove R/C Raceway nears completion

In a major boost for Nitro Onroad Racing in the United States and in particular the Mid West, The Groove R/C Raceway in Sheridan, Illinois, took a significant step towards completion with the layout of its final asphalt surface. Located approximately an hour southwest of Chicago, the brand new track first broke ground last October. In April the drivers stand was lifted into position alongside the ribbon style track layout foundations and its raised pit lane. With ribbon style tracks less common in the US, the development of The Groove R/C Raceway is significant. A recent convert to 1:8 Nitro Onroad, the F1 of RC racing, famed race announcer Scotty Ernst summed up the importance of the asphalt being laid by posting ‘Well it is truly happening. A World class ribbon style track in the Midwest. Asphalt went down today so the dream is becoming a reality’. The track has already announced it’s first major event with the hosting of the inaugural United States Grand Prix on June 10-14.

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