Italian tyre manufacturer Hotrace has released an updated version of the its 1:10 Offroad Carpet tyre it brought to market at the beginning of 2025. The new V2 rear has the same carcass as the V1, but with an updated tread design that uses smaller, directional pin for improved performance especially on high grip track conditions. The Carpet V2 rear is available in soft, soft/medium, and medium compounds.
Source: Hotrace Tyres [hotracetyres.com]
Continuing to expand its range of products but best known for its tools, Hudy has unveiled a range of 1:10 Offroad Carpet Tyres known as 101. The Slovakian brand say the tyres are designed for modern carpet tracks and feature an optimised carcass & contact patch for consistent performance. Available as separate tyres or race-ready pre-glued versions the 101 range offer stable handling under high cornering loads with controlled sidewall flex reducing traction roll. With dedicated front & rear designs for optimal balance, they have balanced forward & side traction for strong acceleration with a special compound ensuring long-lasting traction. To compliment the 101 tyres Hudy also offer their own Carpet Foam inserts & Hudy wheels.
Now on its fourth edition, registration for the 2026 MIBO International Race on Feb 27th – Mar 1st is open. Created in 2023 off the back of the very successful Mibo Cup Race Series, MIBO International is a unique event that brings together both 1:10 electric onroad and offroad racing with the building of two tracks side by side inside the Sport V Hotel in Hrotovice, Czech Republic. Under the guidance of former international touring car racer Michal Bok, the race has attracted numerous World Champions and counts Bruno Coelho, Ronald Volker, Michal Orlowski, Joern Nuemann and Bartek Zaleswki among its winners over the previous 3 editions. One of the attractions of MIBO International is its condensed timetable of just two and a half days, the Mibosport promoted race getting underway on the Friday afternoon with practice allowing for travel Friday morning. Another popular aspect of the race is the venue, everything from the track, restaurant, bowling alley, and hotel rooms all under the one roof of the Sport V Hotel. You can find full details for the 2026 MIBO International Race and register to be on the grid via the Mibosport website by clicking here.
US company Klinik RC has released a new 1:8 Buggy Body with their Scrub K8 designed with the objective of a creating a high downforce stable body with airborne speed scrubbing capabilities. While on the ground the body has several pockets and spoilers to increase downforce, grip and stability, once airborne a quick and common tap of the brakes exposes 2 large side channels to grab air, slowing the car and directing it back to the ground. Allowing you to carry more closing speed up and over jumps then scrub speed in the air and get the tyres back on the ground as soon as possible, driving the car, and decreasing lap times. With buggy fitment including HB Racing D8/E8, Mugen MBX8/ECO, Associated RC8 B4.1, TLR 8X series, Kyosho MP11, Sparko F8/F8e, Agama, and Sworkz, each body is made in the USA using crystal clear polycarbonate. Offered in standard .040” and lightweight .030” options, it comes with protective spray film for overspray protection, window masks and official Klinik RC logo decals.
Team Associated’s option parts & accessories brand Factory Team has introduced these new -4 offset aluminium rear hubs. The hubs serve as a direct replacement for the plastic -4 rear hubs on the Team Associated RC10B7 1:10 2WD Buggy. For use on buggy platform they need to be paired with the appropriate 81mm arms, 71mm CVA bones, and B74 CVA axle. With the trucks you can simply install them because the appropriate CVA bones and axles come in the kit. The benefits of the aluminium hubs are the added rigidity and weight difference. The weight difference is a nice tuning option for those that want to change the amount of unsprung weight. The hubs are offered in both blue or black in your choice of standard or HRC geometry.
Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]
Reigning ROAR 1:10 2WD Modified Buggy Champion Brennan Schimmel has announced that his short stint with Xray has ended. One of a number of drivers left without a drive at the end of 2024 after Team Losi Racing cut its race team, the Virgina driver would end the 2024 season winning at the U.S. Carpet Offroad Championships with a borrowed car before being announced as part of Xray’s US Distributor RC America’s alongside new star signing Dakotah Phend, the pair going on to win both titles at the Dirt Nationals at at Hoosier RC Hobbyplex in May. The 23-year-old announced the end of his run with Xray posting on his social media, ‘A year goes by fast. 2025 was filled with lifelong memories. I came into this season with no real idea of what was ahead, and it turned into the best year I’ve had in Modified in the few years I’ve been running it. Becoming a National Modified Champion, along with a few wins and countless podiums, made this season unforgettable. More importantly, my goal going into 2025 was to come out a better person—not just on the track, but off it as well—and I truly believe I did just that. With that being said, my short time with XRAY has come to a close. I want to thank Drew Ellis, Brian, John and the rest of RCAmerica/Xray. Stay tuned for what’s ahead into 2026 and beyond!!’
Source: Brennan Schimmel [Facebook]
Italian tyre manufacturer Matrix has released their first 1:10 Offroad tyre with the introduction of this Dirt Slick. With the established onroad tyre maker entering the 1:8 Offroad tyre market in 2023 and becoming the reigning World Champions with Davide Ongaro, their first 1:10 tyre is offered as both a front and rear option. The slick comes in the three Clay compounds – Super Soft, Soft, and Medium.
Vintage racing accessories brand Moto-Obscura has released a new adjustable carbon fibre front brace for all Team Losi XX and XXT series models. This part features a modular design with a replaceable front plastic clevis, a swappable carbon fiber plate, and high quality alloy steel hardware. The carbon fibre plate comes in three different lengths to allow for kickup angles of 30° (stock), 27.5°, and 25°. All components are proudly manufactured by our manufacturing partners in the USA and Canada.
