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May 9, 2026

Serpent legend Salven joins Ielasi Tuned

Ielasi Tuned engines has welcomed veteran 1:8 Onroad racer & Serpent legend Michael Salven to its team. The announcement was made at this weekend’s opening round of the 2026 Euro Nitro Series at Minidrom Ettlingen in Germany. A World Championship Top Qualifier, a European Champion, and multiple German Champion, Salven has been both successful as a racer, since joining Serpent in 1980, and as chief designer of their cars over the last three decades. In joining Daniele Ielasi’s engine brand, a racer with whom he enjoyed many on track battles, Salven joins Serpent’s star driver Andrea Catanzani in representing the Italian company and running their Pista Team Edition engine.

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]

May 8, 2026

Awesomatix FFL-FXR Flex Links Set

New from Awesomatix comes this FFL – FXR Flex Links Set for their A800FXR FWD Touring Car. The set drastically increases the rear chassis flex which results in increased mid-corner rotation – particularly noticeable sharper turns. It also increases the agility while maintaining good rear-end stability, ensuring precise handling. Awesomatix advise that the 14 piece set can be only used with #2 and #4 wheelbase settings.

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May 7, 2026

Ielasi Tuned Terra Evo 2026 Buggy Engine

Italian engine tuner Ielasi Tuned has introduced their latest .21 Offroad engine, the Terra EVO 2026. They say every detail of the engine has been refined to give you the edge on the track with new features including a 7mm Short Venturi for sharper throttle response and optimised intake. An advanced backplate creates new internal “processing” for reduced friction and superior flow. The exhaust timing has also been refined and re-engineered for massive low-end grunt without sacrificing top-end rpm. The Terra EVO is finished with a fresh aesthetic new look for the carburetor and cooling head.

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May 7, 2026

Baird wins Irish Championship opener

Mugen Seiki driver Bradley Baird got his RCCAOI 1:8 Nitro Buggy Irish National Championship title defence off to a perfect start taking the win at the NIMCC hosted season opener. Round 1 of the 5 round new look championship took drivers to Ballymena in Northern Ireland and on the astro track it was Baird who dominated a rain effected qualifying. Topping all 5 rounds he would secured the TQ ahead of Dylan McBurney and Alan Scroggie. In the 45-minute final, Baird continued his form to win ahead of Andrew McClean, who started 4th, with McBurney completing the podium. Round 2 of the championship will see racers compete on dirt at the RCNI track in Bandbridge on June 20/21.

Source: RCCAOI [rccaoi.com]

May 7, 2026

LAP Paradise Int. Buggy Party 2026 – Announcement

With its track going viral on the internet when the world tuned in for its hosting of the Asian Buggy Championships two weeks ago, Malaysian track LAP Paradise RC Raceway has announced details of its annual International Buggy Party Race which takes place December 11-13th. With the track undergoing huge development works in preparations for its first hosting of an Asian Buggy Championships round, its large 3D layout and sealed surface, contrasted by its blue infield, was a huge hit with visiting racers including young Kyosho star Phi-Long Nguyen who took the double win and his main rival & Top Qualifier Mayako’s Pekko Iivonen. Situated in the south of the country in Johor Bahru, LAP Paradise RC Raceway is only an hour drive from major international hub airport Singapore Changi Airport. The amazing Malaysian hospitality also makes LAP Paradise RC Raceway a must visit race destination for 1:8 Offroad racers.

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May 7, 2026

Aerox Cloud 1:10 Offroad Rear Tyre Insert

Aerox, the accessories brand from British manufacturer Schumacher, has introduced their new Cloud 1:10 Offroad Rear Tyre Insert. The new insert provides extra support and stability to the tyre, creating a more comfortable feeling in all conditions. The soft material soaks up the bumps to increase consistency lap to lap. Sold as a part, the Cloud is best suited to low grip bumpy conditions.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

May 7, 2026

Moto Obscura RC10 B2, B3, & T3 Alu Parts

Vintage racing accessories brand Moto Obscura has recently announced a new line of aftermarket parts for the Team Associated B2, B3, and T3 2WD buggies and stadium trucks. The item of the new product line is the front bulkhead which is machined from 7075 Aluminium alloy, and finished in either smooth black or deep blue anodising. It retains the unique shape that defines the front of the chassis, while adding additional features like hinge pin set screws, and a pocket on the bottom for weight to be added. The Rear arm mounts bring the same strength and style to the rear of the chassis. This unique single piece design features 3 degrees of toe and 3 degrees of Anti Squat. Like the front bulkhead, it is machined from 7075 Aluminium alloy, and finished in black or blue. Available with 4-40 mounting holes for the RC10 B2, or 5-40 mounting holes for the B3 and T3. An aluminium transmission brace rounds out the new products for the B2 / B3 / T3 platform and adds some elegance right where it is most visible.

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May 6, 2026

Club Race Hero CRH28 ‘Double Wishbone’ 1:28 chassis

Scott Jakes, the man behind Club Race Hero , the website that allows you to download, print, and race a 1:28 car, has revealed a new Double Wishbone version of the CRH28. Jakes made headlines when he competed at the 2023 ROAR Electric On-Road Carpet Nationals with a 3D printed 1:12 car. Shortly after, Jakes launched the Club Race Hero website to allow fellow racers download and print their own car. After the 1:12 followed a 1:28 race chassis, 2025 a huge year for the 1:28 category, and the PN Racing approved CRH28 was added site for download in December. Building on that platform now comes Scott’s latest work the CRH28 ‘Double Wishbone’ which is suit to created plenty of excitement for racers with 3D printers. The car features 1:12 style steering and a long arm frontend. It also gets a an updated rear pod and long pivot ball rear linkage. The key element of the new file is the 8 degree reactive caster Double Wishbone. 22.6mm built in disc front wheels are also included.

Source: Club Race Hero [clubracehero.com]