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July 14, 2026

Hirosaka KSC Classic 24 1:24 Training Car

Following on from the very well received announcement of its electronic collaboration with ORCA, Hirosaka Racing Products has sent us details of the Hirosaka KSC Classic 24 – The Reborn 1:24 Training Car. Over nearly ten months, working closely with Masaaki Hirosaka, they have recreated the 1:24 RC car he originally used to train Masami Hirosaka – the very car that, through countless trials and refinements, set his son on the road to world championship glory. As they mark this milestone 50th anniversary with the recreation of this pioneering spirit, in describing the Hirosaka KSC Classic 24 they state, ‘legends do not always begin on the world’s grandest stages; sometimes, they unfold in a quiet parking lot alongside a single, handmade machine.’ The origins of this machine lie in the very birth of 1:24 RC racing. It was a class pioneered by Masaaki himself, born from the ingenious idea of designing cars by skilfully repurposing bodies from plastic models and slot cars. That small spark eventually gave rise to the legendary ABC Hobby “Royal Chassis” and ignited a nationwide craze. For over two decades, the 1:24 car served as Masami’s most faithful practice vehicle, laying the foundation for the driving prowess that would conquer the world. Limited to 100 kits, this product will be supported on an ongoing basis with spare parts, replacements, and upgrade option parts, so enthusiasts can enjoy it for years to come.

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July 14, 2026

WIRC SBX4 Alu Center Diff Support

Italian manufacturer WIRC Racing is now offering the option of this Aluminium Center Diff Support for its flagship SBX4 1:8 Nitro Competition Buggy. Made from 7075 T6 aluminium, it is a direct replacement for the plastic kit mounts and provides greater rigidity.

Source: WIRC Racing [wirc-racing.com]

July 14, 2026

Xray GTX8 Composite Front Lower Suspension Arm

Xray has added this new graphite Front Lower Suspension arm for its 1:8 GT platform the GTX8. Molded from harder graphite composite material its generates increased corner speed, improved steering precision & more stable handling characteristics in high-traction conditions. The stiffer material reduces arm flex, generating a less reactive and more precise driving feel while improving consistency at high speed. Integrated mounting holes allow installation of carbon arm stiffeners for additional flex tuning possibilities.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 14, 2026

R1 Wurks R1B Inline Carbon Battery Mount

Continuing to roll out option parts for their own R1B, California based manufacturer R1 Wurks has released this Inline Carbon Fibre Battery Mount for the 1:10 2WD buggy. Precision CNC-machined from high-strength high quality carbon fibre material these lightweight carbon components provide a more rigid battery mounting option. The kit includes one Left and one right Battery Mount plus two carbon Battery latch Spacers.

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July 14, 2026

Hook claims first National win at BRCA Round 5

Craig Hook claimed his first British National win over the weekend, the Shepherd driver taking victory at the 5th round of the BRCA 1:8 Onroad National Championship which took place at a sunny Adur track. In qualifying it was team-mate Tim Wood who secured the TQ, the multiple champion chasing his 4th consecutive win of the season. Behind Andrew Hastings secured P2 ahead of Hook, David Spashett, and Karl Dransfield, Shepherd locking out the top half of the A-Main grid. In the 30-minute final, it looked like Wood was on target to taking step closer to taking back the National title and setting the fastest lap of the race until he hit problems that would see him retire from the action. Despite having found himself on his roof after a hectic opening lap, Hook was able to work his way back into contention and with good pit work together with stretching his fuel & tyre management, meant he was able to take the win by half a second over Spashett. Hastings would complete the podium. An 8 round championship, Round 6 will take racers to Wombwell on August 15-16.

Image: Shepherd Micro Racing [Facebook]

July 13, 2026

Boots takes British Championship Round 4 win

Sworkz/Reds Racing/GRP factory driver Elliott Boots came away with the win at the fourth & penultimate round of the BRCA 1:8 Nitro Buggy Championship held at Brookthorpe track over the weekend. Winner of the season opener at Herts, the defending British Champion claimed his second win of the season after starting on pole having won his Semi Final in the fastest time. In Qualifying it was Xray’s Jonathan Skidmore, winner of the Round 2 of the Championship, who secured the overall TQ, with Boots securing P2 ahead of the Agama of Round 3 winner Erik Lykke. In the 45-minute final, with Skidmore lining up P2, Boots lead from start to finish as Skidmore suffered a steering issue that cost him 5-laps to fix and left him with a P9. At the end it was Lykke who claimed second to lead the championship standings with WIRC’s Jack Willets completing the podium. The final round of the 2026 championship takes place at Shrewsbury on August 15/16.

Image: Elliott Boots [Facebook]

July 13, 2026

Kilic wins Italian Nationals Round 3 from Polito

Mugen Seiki’s Burak Kilic became the third different winner in as many rounds of the highly competitive AMSCI 1:8 Nitro Buggy Italian National Championship, the Turkish driver winning Round 3 at the NitroBuggy track in Genzone just ahead of Round 2 winner Mattia Polito. In qualifying it was Kilic who took the TQ honours, the championship regular topping two of the four rounds. Fastest in Q3, Kyosho’s Marco Baruffolo would secure 2nd at his home track ahead of reigning Champion & Round 1 winner Davide Ongaro with Polito ending up 4th. In the 45-minute final after plenty of closing racing it was Kilic’s Nova Engines powered MBX-8R that came out the winner just 6/10ths of a second ahead of a hard charging Polito who set the fastest lap of the race with his Sworkz. Baruffolo completed the podium with Ongaro’s Team Associated finishing 4th on the same lap from P11 on the grid after problems in his Semi. With one round remaining in the championship, it is Polito who leads the standings from Ongaro with Kilic moving up into 3rd. The fourth & final round doesn’t take place until November.

Image: Nova Engines [Facebook]

July 13, 2026

ORCA x Hirosaka 1:28 ESC, Motor & Lipo Battery

Masaaki Hirosaka, father of RC racing legend Masami, has announced a collaboration with Electronics brand ORCA, with the ORCA x Hirosaka ESC, Motors, and Lipo battery range intended for 1:28 use as well as 1:24. Developed through the championship-winning collaboration between ORCA Racing and Hirosaka Racing Products, this complete product line is purpose-built to meet the demands of winning in both onroad and offroad class competition racing. The brushless speedo is rated 30A while the motor range has 2500, 3500, and 4500Kv options. The Lipo pack has a 60C rating and 420mAh capacity.

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