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June 2, 2026

T-Works X5B Precision Front Geometry Adjustment Set

New for Hong Nor’s X5B 1:8 Buggy platform, T-works has released this Precision Front Geometry Adjustment Set. Consisting of an aluminium steering plate, carbon fibre front bumper plate, and centre positioning tool, it enables a one-stop upgrade of steering precision and front structure stability with no complex modification required The Aluminium Steering Plate is produced from 7075-T6 aluminium with black anodising and laser etching, and is pre-installed with precision roller bearings. Made of high-quality carbon fibre, the Graphite Upper Plate reduces vehicle weight and improves handling flexibility and is resistant to impact and deformation, stabilising the front structure. The Center Positioning Tool is designed for precise adjustment of front wheel camber balance. Insert the tool through the centre holes of the bumper plate and steering plate for positioning and fixing. Remove it after adjustment, quickly optimising steering accuracy.

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June 1, 2026

British Buggy Nationals R3 wins for Holdsworth & Smith

It was a double success for Schumacher at Round 3 of the British 1:10 Offroad National Championships with Josh Holdsworth and Ben Smith taking the wins at the Robin Hood Raceway hosted event. In 2WD on Saturday it was Team Associated’s defending BRCA Champion Tommy Hall who secured the TQ ahead of Smith, winner of the opening two rounds, Holdsworth and the Xray of Lee Martin. While Hall opened the finals by winning A1, it was Smith who took A2 forcing the overall battle for the win to go to A3. This was duly won by Holdsworth and with a winning time just 0.024 of a second faster than that of Smith, this gave Holdsworth the overall win on tie break from Smith and Hall, all three drivers recording a win, a 2nd and a 3rd. In 4WD, Smith took the TQ after topping 3 of the 4 rounds with Scottish Team Associated racer Daniel Pole taking P2 after setting the fastest time in Q4. In the finals Smith led home 3rd place qualifier Hall as Pole dropped to the back of the field after a mid race mistake. Pole made up for his error in A2 with a brilliant last lap pass on Smith to take the win. In A3 Smith would keep Pole at bay to claim his first 4WD win of the 2026 season with Hall completing the podium. Round 4 of the BRCA Championship takes place at Southport on June 20/21st.

Image: Schumacher [Facebook]

June 1, 2026

Sparko F8SE Special Edition

Following 3 years of successful high-level competition racing in the hands of team drivers like Noha Ben Mohamed and Adrian Pariente, Sparko has just released a Special Edition of its F8 Buggy which it is calling the F8SE. The Taiwanese manufacturer claim the F8SE bringing together a Lightweight Race platform with reduced overall weight, sharper response, improved agility, and enhanced acceleration. Key features include new Lightweight Shock Towers with optimised front and rear geometry delivering improved steering precision, traction, and stability. An Adjustable Wheelbase Chassis (±2mm) allows you to fine-tune handling balance for different track layouts and grip conditions. Adjustable chassis stiffness system gives Dynamic Flex Tuning of the chassis and adapts from low-grip rough tracks to high-grip conditions. Standard 20° Steering C-Hubs give smoother, more linear steering with greater mid-corner stability and confidence on power. The Drivetrain Layout has also been revised with the centrally positioned differential improving balance, drivetrain efficiency, and throttle response. +3mm Long Shock Bodies enhance bump absorption and rough-track performance for superior control.
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June 1, 2026

6MIK Joker 2 1:8 Buggy Tyre

French tyre brand 6MIK has released their new Joker 2 1:8 Buggy Tyre. Describing the new tyre as ‘high versatile’, 6MIK say the Joker 2 excels on hard dirt tracks with dusty sections. Its unique carcass gives it a different temperament compared to their Magma 2.0 or Scratch tyre. It’s recommended to use the Joker 2 with 6MIK own Mega rims and Black inserts.

Source: 6Mik [6mik-racing.com]

June 1, 2026

Sworkz S35-4/e EVO Alu Steering Bellcrank Plate

For the 2026 Summer racing season, Sworkz brings a new steering bell crank option for the S35-4/e EVO and T2/e EVO series in the form of this Alu Steering Bellcrank Plate. The CNC machined aluminium plate provides a more solid reinforcement for hard crashes and creates a smoother steering response. It also comes in new Samurai Black colour with diamond cuttings for a high quality look. Additionally Sworkz has also released a new 3D-Printed Low & High Downforce Front Wing Set. This includes two front wings (low & high downforce) to fine-tune your setup. and increase front grip and corner speed depending on track conditions. Another new release for the S35 platform is a Durable Carbon Centre Diff Plate with bigger bearings for the brake cams to increase durability and lifetime. Finally there are also a set of 4 Performance Carbon Rear Wheel Hub Easy Handling Adjustment Plates. Optimised the rear hub geometry, they deliver a more stable rear end while maintaining steering, resulting in a smoother and more consistent driving feel across several track conditions.

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June 1, 2026

Baruffolo wins 26th edition of Kyosho Masters

Italy’a Marco Barufollo has won the 26th edition of the Kyosho Masters which took place at the RC94 track in France over the weekend. In qualifying it was multiple European Champion Renaud Savoya who took the Nitro Buggy TQ ahead of 2025 Champion Riccardo Berton, both drivers posting two TQ runs each but Savoya getting it on the tie-break. Barufollo would claim 3rd ahead of German driver Tim Kraus and Sweden’s Jessica Palsson. With Berton and Barufollo winning the Semi Finals, Barufollo’s win ahead of Savoya the faster, the Top 3 on the grid for the 45-minute final would be the reverse of qualifying order. From the front and setting the fastest lap of the race Barufollo would take the win by half a lap from Berton despite rain making an appearance during the final. Savoya would gamble on changing tyres for the rain but it didn’t last and with the track drying quickly he struggled to eventually finish P4 behind British racer Olivier Nattress who completed the podium. In eBuggy it was Barufollo who took qualifying but retiring from the first of the four 10-minute finals, he would lose out to Berton on tie-nreak after the both counted two wins and 2nd each.

Image: Marco Barufollo [Facebook]

May 28, 2026

Jetko J-ONE 1:8 Truggy Race Tyre

Tyre manufacturer Jetko has released the 1:8 Truggy version of its J-One tyre. Originally released as a buggy tyre at the beginning of 2024, the J-One is engineered for maximum traction and stability in high-performance 1:8 Truggy racing. Its tread features tightly packed, stretched hexagonal pins that create a large, consistent contact patch for exceptional forward drive and corner speed on high-grip surfaces. The reinforced layout provides strong side bite and predictable handling under heavy Truggy loads. Flexible belt technology minimises tyre growth at high speeds, improving stability and consistency throughout a run. Jetko recommend the tyre for smooth, hard-packed, blue-groove, and carpet tracks.

Source: Jetko [jetkopower.com]

May 27, 2026

Philippines ‘True North RC Raceway’ track nearing completion

Having reported back in March on the ground preparation work for the new True North RC Raceway in the Philippines, track builder Edward Sio has now shared aerial images showing the track nearing completion. Built on the grounds of the El Masfino Hotel and Resort in San Rafael, which is around 50km north of the capital city, True North RC Raceway is a completely new build to replace the iconic Circulo Verde Race Track which has hosted Asia most famous offroad race the Philippine Masters, which was last held in 2025. On the latest work to the track, Sio, who is known for his 3D track builds, posted, ‘Track is almost ready! Initial surface treatment is done, driver stand is up, and next up are pipe layout and pit lane. Dogbone Hobby Shop is coming soon. Excited to get back into RC after more than a year away – back to being a NEWBIE again!’ We are excited to see the final build and look forward to an announcement on the return of a ‘new’ Philippine Masters and the Philippines once again being back on the Asian Buggy Championship, the Scotty Ernst promoted championship born out of the success of the original Philippine Masters.

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