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October 29, 2026

Sparko F8SE Special Edition Power Pack

Taiwanese Buggy manufacturer Sparko Racing has released this Special Edition Power Pack for its F8SE 1:8 Buggy. This premium upgrade pack shatters the limits of standard setups by introducing an innovative adjustable chassis flex system, paired with precision-engineered 7075 aluminium components and a lightweight hard-anodised chassis. The chassis design features a 2mm micro-adjustable length option (short vs. long wheelbase) so you cam instantly adapt your wheelbase configuration to for technical switchbacks or high-speed straights. Whether you demand rock-solid rigidity for razor-sharp steering or precise suspension geometry for rough tracks, the Power Pack delivers unparalleled setup flexibility.

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October 29, 2026

FX Engines Carburetor Long Low-End Needle Conversion Set

New 1:8 Offroad World Champion engine manufacturer FX Engines has released this Carburetor Long Low-End Needle Conversion Set. The set includes a Long Low-End Needle and matching Mixture Control Needle that directly replace the standard carburetor needles. The updated needle design provides smoother and more linear throttle response, improved drivability, and reduced fuel consumption. For proper function and optimum performance, both needles must be installed and used together as a complete set.

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October 29, 2026

RM2 Mushroom Scuff Pads

JConcepts, under the RM2 brand of Ryan Maifield, has released Mushroom Scuff Pads to help racers with prepping their tyres for mounting and racing conditions. Racers have used moto-tools with sanding drums, sandpaper, flexible open-web pads, and highly abrasive items to scuff tyre beads prior to mounting, but now JConcepts has combined the handheld padded material into a cylindrical option fastened to a shank which allows racers to mount straight to a moto-tool. The RM2 mushroom scuff pad allows repeated use, quick and easy attachment, and scuffing results without a deep burn or penetration into tyre beads. Available in two different grit patterns, the green is more abrasive and should be used on tyres which have omitted a lot of surface bloom, cloud, or crud on the bead area. The red item produces a slightly lighter texture upon sanding and with its softer nature is ideal for clay compound tyres and beads that do not require as much cleaning or scuff to the bead. Each package contains 10 pieces to ensure a healthy selection for many tire mounting applications.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

October 28, 2026

VP-Pro expands 1:10 Rally Tyre Range

Having launched a new range of 1:10 Rally tyres in August, Chinese manufacturer VP-Pro expands the range by adding a fourth option in the form of the VP-1004. Made of durable rubber material and built for varied surfaces, they say its unique thread pattern and angled groove provides maximum bite and superior traction at the track. Providing long-lasting wear, they come pre-mounted on 16 spoked wheels which are available in White, Black, Grey, and Gold colour options. With a 12mm Hex they are perfect for most 1:10 rally cars and they come as a set of 4 complete tyre/wheels including inserts in one package.

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October 27, 2026

ROAR announces 2027 Nationals Calendar

ROAR, the sanctioning body for RC racing in the United States & Canada, has announced the tracks and schedule for its 2027 National Championships. Onroad will officially kick off the 2027 season with the Carpet Nationals which on March 3-7th returns to Apex Raceway in Tennessee after hosting the championships this year. Next up is the 1:10 Offroad Carpet Nationals which will be staged at PDX Underground in Oregon from April 14-18th. Moving outdoors on May 20-23rd, TSCAR in Ohio is the venue for Nitro Onroad to decided its National Champions. A month later it will be the turn of the electric onroad paved titles, the 2026 Champions just decided over the weekend in Florida, with racers travelling to The Groove in Illinos on June 17-20th. With 7 National Championship events & one IFMAR World Championship to run, the second half of the season starts with the Canadian 1:8 Offroad Nationals which will be held at BEGO Racing RC Raceway in Quebec. Offroad racers are then in for a busy month of July with the 1:10 Dirt Nationals taking place from June 30th to July 4th followed shortly afterwords by the 1:8 Offroad Nationals at Coyote Hobbies & Raceway in California from July 15-18th. ROAR wraps up its 2027 season with the hosting of the IFMAR eBuggy World Championship at Gateway RC Park at Lake City in Florida from September 29th to October 3rd.

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October 24, 2026

LAP Paradise Int. Buggy Party 2026 – Entries Open

Malaysian track LAP Paradise RC Raceway has opened entries for its annual International Buggy Party Race which takes place December 11-13th. A track that underwent huge development works in preparations for its first hosting of an Asian Buggy Championships round earlier this year, its large 3D layout and sealed surface 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 a 1-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 all 1:8 Offroad racers.

Source: LAP Paradise RC Raceway [Facebook]

October 22, 2026

Hara doubles at Nitro Shock 2026 – Report

Organised by Rickside Design and held at RC Land Taki in Japan, Nitro Shock 2026 took place over the weekend where Team Cayote’s Atsushi Hara won the newly introduced eBuggy category before doing the double with the Nitro win. Hara together with Team Mugen’s Kenji Tsuruta and Team Kyosho’s Juliya Kajiwara and Itaru Kawamoto headed the entry for the event which selected the Hurricane EVO tyre from VP PRO as the official control tyres for the race. In the eBuggy class, it was the Kyosho of Kawamoto who secured the TQ, and the top four engaged in a great battle from the very start of the final. Leader Tsuruta made a mistake, allowing Cayote powered Sworkz S354e of Hara to take the lead and go on to win the race. In the Nitro Buggy Open class, the Mugen of Tsuruta secured the TQ, and in the final, the top six drivers engaged in a close battle for the lead from the start through the middle of the race. As the drivers made mistakes one by one, Hara driving a O.S. powered HB D819RS took the lead in the latter half of the race, set a new fastest lap time, pulled away from the pack, and claimed the victory.

Source: Atsushi Hara [Facebook]

October 21, 2026

IFMAR announces 2027 World Championship dates, no 1:12 details

IFMAR has published dates for four of the five World Championships that the World governing body of RC racing will stage in 2027 with no details for 1:12 listed. After the cancellation of their World Championships in China earlier this year, 1:12 is widely expected to be hosted at the end of 2027 however no official details have been confirmed yet by IFMAR. The first World Champion of 2027 will be crowned in 1:8 GT which travels to Lostallo in Switzerland from July 25-27th, the reigning World Champion being Raptor’s Alessio Mazzeo who did the double in Chile. Then it is the turn of 1:10 Offroad to crown two World Champions as it returns to the Hudy Arena in Slovakia from August 24th to September 4th. In 2025 it was Schumacher’s Broc Champlin and Team Associated’s Marcus Kaerup who took the titles Down-under at the brilliantly presented & executed Worlds at the Hills RC Off Road track in Sydney. While the 4WD Champion is being crowned in Slovakia, over in Italy the sport’s original category will be beginning a marathon long event with the 25th running of the 1:8 Onroad WC at Fiorano. Despite years of complaints from both manufacturers and drivers on its duration, this event is still scheduled for 10-days. Mugen Seiki’s Shoki Takahata became a multiple World Champion in Chile as he won the title for a second time. A new addition to the World Championship calendar in 2025 with Kaerup taking the inaugural title in Portugal, 1:8 eBuggy travels across the Atlantic to Florida for its 2nd edition to the new Gateway RC Track from September 29th to October 3rd.

View 2027 Calendar here