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May 15, 2026

Serpent SRX8 Gen4 1:8 Nitro Buggy

Serpent has announced the release of their new SRX8 Gen4 1:8 Nitro Buggy. Designed by Billy Easton, the Gen4 introduces a newly designed chassis and side pods which by reducing the overall width of the platform lowers the total vehicle weight, while creating a more compact and centralised layout. This approach results in a near-perfect left-to-right balance, improving consistency and predictability of the vehicle during demanding race conditions. Serpent say the narrower profile contributes to improved agility and responsiveness on the track, allowing the vehicle to feel more nimble and precise during high-speed cornering and direction changes. A major engineering advancement of the Serpent SRX8 Gen4 is the completely redesigned centre differential assembly. This new system was developed to address several key areas including serviceability, Differential performance, overall weight distribution, and braking feel. Based on feedback from racers using the previous SRX8 Pro platform, the development team focused on simplifying maintenance while improving the overall functionality and efficiency of the drive-train. With the Gen4 Serpent introduces the new Geo-Matrix Suspension Geometry System — a precision insert platform designed to deliver unmatched setup flexibility and repeatability. An all-new suspension bracket platform is designed to deliver reduced weight, increase durability and unmatched setup precision. Completely redesigned from the ground up, the new brackets feature, 7075-T6 lightweight design and are finished in durable black anodising with distinctive machined silver edges for a premium look and exceptional strength.

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May 13, 2026

2026 1:8 Nitro Buggy European C/ship – Stage 2 Report

The organisers of this year’s EFRA 1:8 Nitro Buggy European Championship which will take place in Spain from June 23-27 has published its Stage 2 report for the event. Home to the annual Buggyland race, Club CARTT Fuencarral in Madrid will host the 44th running of the European Championship for the category with Xray’s David Ronnefalk heading the entry as the defending Champion. With the track prepared by Miguelo Izquierdo, the man who successfully brought back the Neo Race this year as Neoland, the race will be directed by Javier Garcia. View the full Stage 2 Report here.

Source: EFRA [efra.ws]

May 13, 2026

Revolution Design B84 DJ Front Driveshaft Set

New from Revolution Design comes this DJ Front Driveshaft Set specifically engineered for the Team Associated B8 and which is also offered in a lightweight option intend for Stock Class racing. The Double Joint (DJ) driveshafts eliminate front-end vibrations at full steering lock, providing a noticeably smoother and more consistent feel on the track. For Modified Class racing the shafts are built to handle the massive power of modern modified motors while maintaining a slim weight of just 23 grams per pair. The Lightweight Front Driveshaft Set complete with ‘Stock’ branding is specially optimised for 10.5T and 13.5T Stock Racing. Weighing in at only 21 grams per pair, 2 grams lighter than the standard version, these shafts further reduce rotating mass at the front axle. This results in snappier acceleration and maximum drivetrain efficiency.

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May 12, 2026

Rossing Designs B7 Series Waterfall Fan Mount

Texas based Rossing Design has introduced this Waterfall Fan Mount for the B7 Buggy series from Team Associated. Designed to move the fan directly over your motor, to provide maximum cooling, it provides 20+ degrees Fahrenheit cooler temperatures from the stock fan location. Made from proprietary extremely durable material, it fitting all b7.1, b7, t7, sc7 kits and is a non structural design meaning it won’t affect the flex.

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May 12, 2026

Koga-EL.FF 1:10 FWD Buggy

Interesting Japanese project the Koga-EL.FF, a front wheel drive 1:10 buggy with rear trailing arm, is close to becoming a very limited edition kit release. Very much a passion project with the emphasis on engineering rather than commercial success, its creator Kiyoshi Koga, a carpenter by trade, has spent 6 years researching and developing the buggy, incorporating the essence of the FWD buggy he built himself that won the Japanese National Championship back in 1992. With EL.FF standing for Electric Leader Frontmotor Frontdrive, only 50 kits will be released with each individually numbered from 1 to 50. Details on where to pre-order the Koga-EL.FF is expected to be announced shortly with shipping expected in July.

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May 12, 2026

Martin & Smith take Round 2 at British Buggy Nationals

Xray’s Lee Martin and Schumacher’s Ben Smith took the wins at the second round of the BRCA British 1:10 Offroad National Championships which took place at Bingham Model Raceway over the weekend. Opening with the 2WD action it was Round 1 4WD winner Smith who secured the TQ ahead of Xray’s Thomas Phipps with the winner of the season opener Josh Holdsworth qualifying P5. After a DNF in A1, Daniel Pole taking the win from P6, Smith would win A2 and 3 to overall and the lead of the championship. Defending Champion Tommy Hall and Pole would complete the podium. In Sunday’s 4WD action it was the Team Associated of Hall that took the TQ ahead of Martin and Smith. In the opening final Martin took the narrowest of wins ahead of Hall but the latter would deliver in A2 with himself and Martin again super close but a mistake a minute and a half into A3 by Hall handed Martin the lead and the veteran of 1:10 offroad stayed there to claim the overall win. Smith completed the podium. Round 3 of the championship will take racers to Robin Hood Raceway on May 30/31st.

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May 11, 2026

Ongaro wins Worlds Warm-up Race at Thornhill

With this year’s 13th annual The Dirt Lonestar Challenge doubling up as the official Warm-Up Race for the 1:8 Nitro Buggy World Championship later this year it was Team Associated’s Davide Ongaro who took the win. Racing at the covered Thornhill Racing Circuit in Texas, it would be an Italian 1-2 as Ongaro was followed home by Sworkz’s of Mattia Polito while American Ryan Maifield completed the podium for Tekno. In qualifying it was Ongaro who was fastest in the opening two qualifiers to secure the overall RQ ahead of Sworkz’s Mason Fuller who topped the third & final round. Polito would end qualifying P3 ahead of the Kyosho of recent Asian Buggy Championships Indonesia winner Phi-Long Nguyen with European Champion Juan Carlos Canas completing the Top 5. Winning his Semi final from Canas’ Sworkz, Ongaro would like up on pole for the 1-hour final ahead of the Spaniard, Polito and Brandon Rose winner of the first Semi. From the front Ongaro, who will chase a fourth consecutive World title in September, took control of the race to win by 2-laps. He would make it double winning weekend in Hutto, also taking the eBuggy win comfortably ahead of team-mate Spencer Rivkin and Fuller as Top Qualifier Nguyen dropped to fourth.

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May 11, 2026

Rubrix Racing Lazer ZX Race Pack Conversion Kit

Specialising in building and restoring replica RC car models for racers and collectors, Rubrix Racing Products has unveiled their all-new Kyosho Lazer ZX-RRP Race Pack Conversion Kit. The legendary Kyosho Lazer 1:10 Buggy returns with a modern-era transformation, reimagined through the unmistakable Rubrix Racing Products design philosophy. Combining originality with race-inspired innovation, the ZX-RRP platform delivers aggressive styling, and a performance-focused layout built to stand apart from the ordinary. Every detail has been carefully developed to enhance both form and function, creating a bold new vision for vintage RC racing. The conversion kit includes 8 precision-cut carbon fibre components with key features including its direct fit for the ZX & ZX-RR platforms. Optimised for Big Bore Shocks it also improves weight distribution: A center-rear LiPo mounting position allows adjustable battery placement forward or backward across the chassis for enhanced tuning flexibility and balanced handling characteristics.

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