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August 1, 2026

Kobbevik finally becomes European Champion

Schumacher’s Daniel Kobbevik has finally turned years of raw speed into his first major international championship title, the Norwegian today becoming the 2026 EFRA 1:10 4WD Offroad European Champion at the ERT-Steyregg astro track in Austria. In qualifying, it was the Sworkz of Micha Widmaier who opened with a TQ run but rising to the top in Q2 & 3 it was Kobbevik who would be the Top Qualifier. Fastest in Q4, 2023 Champion Orlowski made it a 1-2 on the grid for the CAT PB followed by the Xray of Bartosz Zalewski who wrapped up qualifying with the fastest time in Q5. As the defending Champion, David Ronnefalk’s Xray would start P4 ahead of Widmaier with newly crowned 2WD Champion Marcus Kaerup finding himself P6 on the grid. In A1, the two Schumachers pulled clear and with 1-minute to go Orlowski got down the inside to go the front. A lap later however Kobbevik was back in front as he jumped over his team-mate but it still wasn’t decided. On the final lap the duo touched a number of times but with Kobbevik just running wide on the final run to the line it was enough for Orlowski to get through for an exciting win. In A2 Kobbevik was able to stay out front from start to finish, Orlowski shadowing him until a mistake in the final minute. With the decider going to A3, an early error from Orlowski lifted the pressure on Kobbevik. While a mistake on lap 3 allowed Zalewski to go to the front, it was short lived as the Pole landed on the track piping allowing Kobbevik back to the front to take his first title in style. Overall Orlowski would claim the runner-up spot with Ronnefalk completing the podium ahead of Zalewski, Widmaier, and Kaerup.

Image: RC Racing TV [rcracingtv.com]

July 29, 2026

Kaerup claims 2nd European 2WD title in Austria

Team Associated’s Marcus Kaerup has retaken the EFRA 1:10 2WD Offroad European Championship title, the reigning 4WD World Champion putting in a pretty dominant performance in Austria. In qualifying at the ERT-Steyregg astro track, it was 2023 Champion Kaerup who secured the overall TQ honours with 3 TQ runs from the 5 rounds. Having held the overnight TQ after going fastest in Q2, Sworkz’s Micha Widmaier secured second ahead of Team Associated Joona Hataanen who opened qualifying at the 36th running of the championships with the fastest run. 2024 Champion Michal Orlowski would line P4 with Schumacher team-mate Daniel Kobbevik completing the top half of the grid. With defending champion Martin Bayer finding himself in the D Final, the final would decide a new champion. In A1, Kaerup cruised to a massive 9-second win over Kobbevik, a number of early pile-ups behind the leader giving him an easy passage to the win. In A2, Kaerup again took control of the race but a mistake just coming up on the final minute allowed Widmaier back into the battle as the two drivers got jammed as Kaerup came back onto the track. While Widmaier pushed, he couldn’t find a way passed with the win securing Kaerup his 3rd 1:10 Offroad title. Winning A3, Hataanen made it a championship 1-2 for Associated with Kobbevik completing the podium. The attention now switches to 4WD for the rest of the week with the new Champion targeting the double and trying to reclaim the 4WD title which he previously held in 2022.

Image: Team Associated [Facebook]

July 29, 2026

Schumacher CAT 2000 Pro Slipper & FAB Conversion

Schumacher has released this Pro Slipper and FAB Conversion for its CAT 2000 Classic 1:10 4WD buggy. The Pro Slipper and FAB conversion allows you to have adjustable front wheel braking over the kit one way clicker (FAB) whilst retaining the modern Pro Slipper for smoothing power application. The British manufacturer claim this is a must have tuning option for vintage racing

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

July 29, 2026

Willspeed R1B PEEK Idler Gear

British 1:10 offroad specialist parts & conversion kit manufacturer Willspeed has released this machined 39T PEEK Idler Gear for the R1 Wurks R1B 1:10 2WD Buggy. An exciting buggy to enter the market this year, Willspeed has added what is one of their signature products for the US made buggy. PEEK, or Poly Etherether Ketone to give it is full name, is a premium high performance engineering plastic, and Willspeed’s gear range has gained a strong reputation for ultimate reliability and efficiency. The material boasts excellent mechanical strength, heat and wear resistance and bearing properties, the highest rated among plastics, and having offer idler gears for Associated, Schumacher, and Xray buggies they now have R1 Wurks covered.

Source: Willspeed [willspeed.co.uk]

July 29, 2026

R1 Wurks R1B Ultra Lightweight Titanium Rear CVA Axles

Adding to its option parts for their R1B 2WD Buggy, R1 Wurks has released this Ultra Lightweight Titanium Rear CVA Axles. Designed to reduce rotational mass and unsprung weight, these axles minimise inertial forces, allowing for quicker throttle response, improved acceleration, and enhanced handling. Machined in-house from Ti 6Al-4V grade 5 Titanium using Swiss machining, they weigh just 4.85 grams for the pair which makes them these CVA shafts 47.4% lighter than the standard steel axles.

Source: R1 Wurks [r1wurks.com]

July 28, 2026

Xray XB2 Wider Front Carbon Shock Tower

Xray has added the option of this Wider Carbon Front Shock Tower for its XB2 ’25 and ’26 1:10 2WD Buggy. Precision machined from high-quality USA made carbon fibre for maximum rigidity, durability & consistent suspension geometry, it features additional outer shock mounting positions for increased setup possibilities. The wider shock positions improve suspension performance on bumpy tracks, increase steering response & generate improved front-end traction and stability in rough conditions.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 28, 2026

Tekno NB48 Option Parts

Newly crowned European 1:8 eBuggy Champion manufacturer Tekno has released a number of new option parts for its NB48 1:8 Buggy platform including a CNC, hardened, Vented rake Disc, Centre Rear & Front Dog Bones, and a Team Spec Differential Gear Set. The new Vented Brake Discs delivers improved braking consistency, reduced rotating mass, and factory-quality performance. Manufactured from hardened steel and precision ground for a perfectly flat braking surface, these discs provide a smooth, consistent feel right out of the package. Featuring 24 cross-drilled vent holes, the discs help improve cooling while reducing weight. Rotating mass is reduced by 3.5 grams per pair, quickening drivetrain response, and possibly resulting in a slight fuel mileage improvement during longer mains.

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July 28, 2026

Sparko F8 Adjustable C-Hub System | Suspension Arm Upgrade

Taiwanese Buggy manufacturer Sparko has released new options for its successful F8 1:8 Buggy platform in the form of a new Adjustable C-Hub System and Suspension Arm Upgrade. The Aluminium Adjustable C-Hub System offers three caster options in one system giving racers greater tuning flexibility with interchangeable inserts that allow you to quickly change caster angles between 18°, 20°, and 22° to suit different track conditions and driving styles. The new upper and lower link mounting positions are engineered to complement Sparko’s 0°, 4°, and 7° KPI steering knuckle system. As caster and KPI settings are changed, the adjustable link positions help maintain the intended geometry, while expanding front-end tuning options.

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