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June 8, 2026

Bernsten wins Oslo Open

Adrian Bernsten claimed the TQ & win at this year’s annual Oslo Open 1:8 Nitro Onroad race, the Norwegian taking victory ahead of Denmark’s Martin Lissau at Hverven Raceway located south of the Norwegian Capital. In qualifying it was former international touring car ace Bernsten who secured the TQ honours at his home track ahead of the Infinity of 2024 Oslo Open winner Francesco Tironi, Alexander Andersson and last year’s Top Qualifier Lissau. Topping all four qualifiers, and despite setting the fastest lap of the race Bernsten would still have to work for the win as he came under pressure from Tironi in the 45-minute final. Unfortunately while holding a second spot & battling for the lead a crash on the main straight with a lapped car would put an end to the Italian visitor’s race at the half hour mark. This promoted former 1:5 World Champion Lissau to second for an Infinity 1-2 with Swedish racer Dennis Jonsson completing the podium. In the Masters Class, it was Denmark’s Peter Harder who took the TQ & win with Scotty Ernst coming through for second while Björn Ohlson took the final podium step.

Image: Francesco Tironi [Facebook]

June 8, 2026

Hong Nor X5B Suspension Mount Inserts

Hong Nor has announced the upcoming release of these new Suspension Bracket Inserts for its X5B 1:8 Buggy platform. Also compatible with the previous X3 buggy, in addition to the two new colour options the latest molding now features an additional 2.75° rear toe-in setting, giving drivers another setup option to choose from.

Source: Hong Nor [hongnor-racing.com]

June 8, 2026

Polito wins ‘The Italian Race’ ahead of Ongaro

Sworkz’s Mattia Polito was the Nitro Buggy winner at the annual ‘The Italian Race’ hosted by the Ospyteam Offroad track in Gussago in the north of the country. In qualifying it was Team Associated’s Davide Ongaro who secured the TQ ahead of Polito, WIRC’s Andrea Trevisan and Mugen Seiki’s Kilic brothers, Berkan securing P4 ahead of Burak. Qualifying in P6 but winning his Semi Final in the fastest time, it would be Kyosho’s Riccardo Berton who started the final on pole ahead of Berkan, Polito and Ongaro, the latter the winner of the other Semi final. Over the 45-minute final Berton led early on before Berkan took a stint at the front but it was to be Polito and Ongari that would battle it out for the win. Despite the World Champion’s best efforts over the closing laps he couldn’t deny Polito the win. Behind it was Berton who completed the podium. In eBuggy it was Polito who secured the TQ ahead of Ongaro and the Sworkz of Elliott Boots and Berton. Using the traditional Nitro format of Semi Finals, it was to be Ongaro who after winning his 10-minute Semi secured pole for the final ahead of Polito, winner of the other Semi, Trevisan, Boots and Kyosho’s Marco Baruffolo. With a single 10-minute A-Main, it would be Baruffolo after taking the lead from Ongaro on lap 6 who took the win. Boots completed the podium.

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June 8, 2026

T-Works S35.4 EVO Front Hub Weight System

T-works has added to its range of Front Hub Weight Systems with the release of this set for the Sworkz S35.4 EVO 1:8 Buggy. The set consists of aluminium mounting plates and anodised precision balancing brass weights in both 5 and 10 gram options. The plate is mounted to each steering hub which in turn becomes a fixing point for the weights. These can be switched between four height options to adjust the front weight distribution to the sensitivity required.

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June 5, 2026

Revive RC Cougar LD3 ‘Apex-Pro’ body

Having brought out the Hunter body shell at the start of the year, body producer Revive RC has now released its second body for the Cougar LD3 1:10 2WD buggy from Schumacher, called the Apex-Pro. A brand that is stocked by the UK car manufacturer, the Apex-Pro has been developed with a focus on sharp styling, clean lines and a modern race-inspired appearance. The body set contains the Apex-Pro Body produced from 0.75mm Lexan, a 1.0mm Lexan Rear Wing, and Window Masks.

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June 5, 2026

Avid B84 | T7 Forged Carbon Shock Towers

Avid has released a new line-up of Forged Carbon Shock Towers for the B84 and T7 from Team Associated. For the B84 they are available in standard height for dirt, and -4mm for carpet. The Rear Shock Tower in standard height for dirt, and the carpet version is -2mm, features Avid’s dual purpose 2n1 system that allows you to run the kit camber link holes or the optional vertical mounts. They have removed the top kit camber link holes because they are never used in order to maintain the vertical mount geometry. Made from 4mm forged carbon fibre, large chamfered edges to help prevent splitting, with the tower also featuring pocket lightening, cross member supports, and AV machined logo, and maintains the kit profile so the stock shock guards still work. The front is -4mm on the carpet version and not -2mm because it was found the B84 to have too much front uptravel. The T7 Forged Carbon Front Shock Tower Conversion, made of 4mm material, allows you to run your Avid or AE buggy shocks on your truck to lower CG.

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June 4, 2026

Team Associated RC10T Factory Team

After a slightly quiet period of kit releases by their recent standards, Team Associated has released a new 1:10 Truck, the RC10T Factory Team Kit. The latest kit from the American manufacturer is the work of the AREA 51 Factory Team at creating the ultimate RC10T for today’s tracks. AE say the features in this kit are exactly how their Factory Team drivers setup their RC10T’s for modern racing. With big bore shocks, captured hinge pins, 12mm wheel hex’s, exclusive chassis colour, and more, AE claim this is ‘an RC10T like never before’.

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June 4, 2026

Tekno RC EB410 Revised Chassis & Front Bulkhead

Tekno RC has introduced a number of new items including a revised chassis for their EB410 and ET410 1:8 electric platforms. Manufactured from high-quality 7075 aluminium and fully machined for precision and consistency, the updated chassis features a durable hard anodized finish and a 3mm thickness designed to deliver an ideal balance of strength, durability, and handling characteristics. Strategic lightening cutouts have been incorporated to reduce weight while maintaining structural integrity in critical areas. The revised TKR6501C chassis is fully compatible with all EB410, ET410, EB410.2, and ET410.2 platforms, providing racers with an easy upgrade path to the newest chassis design without requiring a complete vehicle update. Also new from the US manufacturer is a revised Front Bulkhead for the EB/ET410 line of vehicles. The updated TKR6519C design features additional material in key stress areas to improve strength and impact resistance. Screw engagement depth has also been increased in multiple locations, improving hardware retention and long-term durability. Also new are 5mm Hinge Pin Inserts for all Tekno RC adjustable suspension blocks. The new inserts allow racers to run Tekno’s 5mm hinge pins without the need for sleeves, simplifying assembly while increasing durability in high-load applications.

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