April 22, 2026

RDRP B84 MonoCore 7075 Aluminum Chassis Set

Revolution Design Racing Products (RDRP) has released this MonoCore Chassis Set for the Team Associated B84 1:10 4WD Buggy.  It is the result of extensive development in collaboration with the RDRP race team who was given the goal to create a chassis that is not only faster, but significantly more durable than standard components.  Compared to the original, the chassis layout has been completely revised. The front and rear sections, where the gearboxes are mounted, have been widened.  This adjustment increases overall strength while also improving the flex characteristics of the car.  The result is more consistent handling and increased grip in critical sections of the track.  Special attention has been given to the critical front kick-up area.  While conventional designs often reach their limits here, RDRP introduces an innovative solution in the form of the included B suspension mount which is made from high-strength steel and is secured using a central screw combined with two precision locating pins.  This construction distributes forces more effectively, eliminates weak points, and ensures exceptional durability even under hard landings.  Another highlight is the integrated carbon ESC plate that allows you to remove or replace the ESC quickly and easily without having to scrape double-sided tape from the chassis.  Manufactured from high-grade 7075-T6 aluminium, the chassis delivers the perfect balance of weight and rigidity.  Visually, it stands out with the signature RDRP finish of deep black anodising combined with elegant silver chamfered edges.

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April 22, 2026

T-Works 1:8 Buggy PEEK Shock Shaft Guide Sets

New from T-Works comes these new PEEK Shock Shaft Guide sets for 1:8 Buggies from Mugen Seiki, Team Associated, Sworkz and Hong Nor.  Made from upgraded PEEK (Polyether ether ketone) material they offer heat-resistant, ultra-wear-resistant, high-strength, and longer service life.  They also comprehensively improve performance through creating a smoother more durable high precision suspension. Specific kits are available for the MBX8, RC8, S35.4 EVO, and X5B.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]


April 21, 2026

Nguyen to make Asian Buggy Champs debut at first Malaysian encounter

Young Kyosho star Phi-Long Nguyen will make his Asian Buggy Championships debut this weekend as Malaysia hosts the latest round of the Scotty Ernst promoted championship for the very first time.  Now in its fourth season, reigning back to back FEMCA Champion Nguyen will join ABC championship regulars at the impressive LAP Paradise RC Raceway for the second of the 4 round Team Cayote/VP Pro backed 1:8 Offroad Championship.  The American will be compete against Mayako’s Pekko Iivonen, Sworkz’s Caleb Noble, who dominated the season opener in New Zealand in March, team-mate Jayden Edmunds and Mayako’s Logan Toia.  On his Asian Buggy Championships debut the teenager said, ‘The series as I have seen in the past is amazingly organized and well run with Scotty behind the mic the world will be heard. Lap Paradise looks like a perfect track to improve on high traction and we can’t wait to visit Malaysia which is another beautiful Asian country.’

Source: Asian Buggy Championships [Facebook]


April 20, 2026

Pariente brothers 1-2 at Spanish Nationals Round 2

The Pariente brothers achieved a special 1-2 finish at the second round of the AECAR 1:8 Nitro Buggy Spanish National Championship, while Adrian took the TQ honours it was Daniel who took the win by 5-seconds over his sibling.   Racing at the Circuito CARTT Fuencarral in Madrid, host track of this year’s European Championships, qualifying would open with the Sworkz of Robert Batlle taking Q1 but fastest over the next three rounds it was Adrian’s Sparko that secure the overall TQ ahead Daniel’s Tekno.  Batlle would end up P3 ahead of Round 1 winner and defending Champion Juan Carlos Canas.  With no major dramas in the Semi Finals, in the 45-minute final the brothers executed a perfect race with a flawless drive from Daniel netting him the win from Adrian, who won last year’s season finale.  Finishing on the same lap as the brothers Canas couldn’t take the challenge to them but adds valuable championship points with a podium finish.  Mugen’s David Todd Nieto would finish P4.

Image: Adrian Pariente [Facebook]


April 20, 2026

Zalewski dominates EOS finale, Orlowski double series Champion

Having taken the 2WD win on Friday, Xray’s Bartek Zalewski made it a dominant weekend at the second & final round of the Euro Offroad Series by also taking the 4WD TQ and win.  Claiming his first ever EOS win in 2WD, the switch to 4WD at the Hudy Arena hosted event saw the young Polish racer continue his form as he took 3 of the 5 qualifiers to secure pole position.  Lining up behind him, having topped two rounds, would be EOS Daun double winner Michal Orlowski with his Schumacher team-mate Daniel Kobbevik completing the Top 3.  In the finals on the long 30-second lap times polished dirt track, A1 would see Zalewski win from Kobbevik who got ahead of his team-mate.  With both Zalewski and Orlowski dipping into the 29-seconds with their fastest laps in A2, the latter couldn’t do anything to deny his countryman the double as he again took the win.  Orlowski would win A3 from Kobbevik and this was the order they would join Zalweski on the podium.  Overall, it was Orlowski who became the overall series Champion of both 2WD and 4WD.

Image: Michal Orlowski [Facebook]


April 20, 2026

Champlin & Lemieux win ROAR Carpet Offroad Nationals

Schumacher’s Broc Champlin and Xray’s Chase Lemieux are the 2026 ROAR Carpet Offroad National Champions, Champlin defending his 4WD title while Lemieux becomes the new 2WD Champion.  Racing at Maximus R/C Raceway in Seabrook, New Hampshire, it was Champlin who came into the event as the double back tp back defending Champion and qualifying would see the 2WD World Champion line-up P3 for both classes.  In 2WD it was Phend who took the TQ over the four qualifiers ahead of team-mate Lemieux.  In 4WD, it was Schumacher’s Brennan Schimmel who took the TQ on tiebreak with Lemieux, them both recording two TQ runs each.  In 2WD it was Lemieux who took the A1 win ahead of Champlin as Phend dropped to P4 and again getting to the front to win A2, this time aheads of Phend, Lemieux locked in his first National title.  With Phend second, Schimmel completed the podium.  In 4WD Schimmel converted TQ into an A1 but winning A2 & tasking a later A3 win it was Champlin who tok the overall to retain his title.  Despite a rough A2, Schimmel fnished runner-up with Phend taking the final step on the podium.

Image: ROAR Racing [Facebook]


April 17, 2026

Zalewski takes first EOS win in Slovakia

Xray’s Bartek Zalewski has taken his first Euro Offroad Series win, the Polish driver securing the 2WD victory today at the Hudy Arena in Slovakia.  The back to back 2026 MIBO International 2WD Champion and MKGP double winner, would secure the overall TQ for the second of the 2 races that make up the 2026 EOS.  Behind him it was the Schumacher of Round 1 double winner Michal Orlowski with Martin Bayer who became the reigning European 2WD Champion at Xray’s home track completing the Top 3 from Team Associated’s Joona Haatanen.  In the finals, the pack could do nothing about Zalewski pace on the polish indoor dirt and he took A1 convincingly.  He repeated in A2 to finally secure a win he had been edging closer & closer to.  Winning A3 Orlowski made it a Polish 1-2 while second in the closing 2WD encounter allowed Haatanen to complete the podium ahead of David Ronnefalk and Bayer.

Image: EOS [eos.racing]


April 17, 2026

Schumacher CAT PB Front Bearing Driveshaft Conversion

Schumacher has introduced this new Front Bearing Driveshaft Conversion for its CAT PB 1:10 4WD Buggy.  The conversion allows the car to roll more when the transmission is loaded.  Normally a pinned dog bone on a normal output will have more support/bind which keeps the chassis flatter in the corner in turn giving the car more forward drive.  With the ball bearing system you should gain more front end movement from the suspension, allowing the steering and suspension to be less affected by throttle input.  The team have found these give more steering and the front/nose tucks into the corner more resulting in faster pivoting in the corners.  They found the best effects on medium and high grip surfaces.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]


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