August 14, 2026

Schumacher Cougar LD3 Optional Steel Chassis

Schumacher has announced the upcoming release of an optional Steel Chassis for their 2WD Buggy World Championship winning Cougar LD3.  This steel chassis conversion provides a lower centre-of-gravity build with increased chassis flex, making it particularly well suited to medium-grip, bumpy Astro through to high-bite Astro and carpet conditions.  The conversion features a 1.2mm steel chassis, carbon fibre side pod stiffeners and front alloy 3D-printed stiffeners.  These stiffeners increase steering response and can be removed to provide an additional tuning option, allowing the handling characteristics of the chassis to be adjusted to suit track conditions.  Schumacher say that in testing, the team has found the Steel chassis to excel in bumpy Astro conditions with medium to high grip, as well as on carpet tracks.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

August 13, 2026

Team Associated RC10 Factory Team Blue Edition Kit

If on the release of the RC10 Factory Team Kit earlier this year you didn’t find the gold colour to your taste, Team Associated has you covered with the announcement of the RC10 Factory Team Blue Edition Kit.  Offering a full blown ‘factory blue’ version of the 1:10 2WD buggy, the kits includes a new blue anodised chassis, noseplate and motorplate.  On pre-order, the latest kit also includes a new rear shock tower that lowers the shock mounting position by 3.5mm. This update is designed to achieve better clearance and provides a larger tuning window when using big bore shocks.

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August 13, 2026

Revolution Design Aluminium Centering Screws

New from Revolution Design comes these weigh reducing Aluminium Centering Screws intended to upgrade the look of your Team Associated build.  Machined from premium 7075 aluminium and finished in a matching dark AE blue, these screws are a clean, lightweight alternative to standard steel hardware and a perfect visual match across Team Associated vehicles.  Available in 6mm, 8mm, 10mm and 12mm, beyond the weight and styling benefits, the screws feature a 1.5 mm unthreaded section.  This centering section helps guide parts into position, improving alignment and ensuring a more precise fit during assembly.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]

August 10, 2026

Hall brothers double at British Buggy Nationals Round 5

The fifth round of the British 1:10 Offroad National Championships saw the Hall brothers do the double, Jamie taking the win in Saturday’s 2WD action and Tommy the winner of 4WD on the Sunday.  Hosted by Bury Metro Radio Car Club, the event would see Schumacher’s Ben Smith taking the 2WD TQ with two TQ runs ahead of the Team Associated siblings, Jamie securing P2 ahead of Tommy.  In the finals it was Jamie Hall who took A1 from Smith.  With Smith winning A2, it all came down to A3 in which the Halls took a 1-2 as Smith dropped to P3.  Overall this gave Jamei the win from Smith with Tommy, winner of the previous round in Southport completing the podium.  In 4WD, Tommy would secure the TQ ahead Thomas Phipps with Round 4 winner Josh Holdsworth completing the Top 3.  In the finals, after a P5 in A1 which was won by Phipps from Xray’s Lee Martin, the Top Qualifier & defending National Champion would defend his No.1 starting position to win A2 & 3 to secure his first 4WD win of the season.  He was joined on the podium by Phipps and Holdsworth.  The overall championships will be decided at the season finale later this month as Batley Buggy Club hosts Round 6 on August 29/30th.

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August 7, 2026

VP-Pro XB8’26 Front Bumper

VP-Pro has updated its range of Front Bumpers to include the latest version of the Xray XB8 1:8 Buggy.  Made from high-quality durable material and redesigned to better protect the front and chassis, this new version bumper is a more compact shape to allow direct access to the differential.  A direct replacement fit, the bumper comes packaged as 2-pieces.

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]

August 7, 2026

TZO 1:10 ‘Fast Line’ Aero Performance Wing

California based tyre brand TZO has introduced their ‘Fast Line’ Aero Performance Wing for 1:10 Buggy under its TZO Performance range.  They say the new rear wing is engineered from the ground up to deliver the rear grip, stability, and consistency needed by today’s competitive racers.  It features a 7″ wide aero platform for increased rear stability with the aggressive extended gurney generating more downforce and rear grip.  Its Long Chord Design improves aerodynamic efficiency while reinforced ribbing delivers durability without sacrificing flexibility.  The wing has integrated trim lines for quick tuning to match changing track conditions.

Source: TZO Tires [tzorires.com]

August 5, 2026

Agama N2e 1:8 Electric Buggy

Agama has released its latest 1:8 Electric Buggy contender, the N2e.  On officially unveiling the buggy, Nemo Racing say that after years of development and refinement their lowest COG design concept is enhanced even further with the production of the Agama N2.  The platforms unique suspension creates an incredibly low centre of gravity while their engineering teams years of experience has pushed them to ensure that not only is it fast, but it’s the easiest car to work on in its class.  Lower COG makes the N2 more consistent to drive while being able to hold higher corner speeds than your average 1/8th buggy.  Agama say it is not just in the corners where the N2 excels, through bumps it stays very flat with less tendency to want to flip over and in the air the N2 flies very low and stable as its unique clean aerodynamics have a tremendous effect, working the rear wing to maximum efficiency.  The unique, lay-down shock system on the N2 enables a non-resistant stroke through the full suspension travel of the vehicle.  With little side load going through the shock shaft, you are treated to the benefit of an ultra consistent suspension feel that won’t change during long finals.

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