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April 30, 2025

IFMAR drops Superpole from IC World C/ship format

IFMAR, the World governing body of RC racing, has announced that for all IC track classes the decision has been taken to retire Superpole from the race format and return to 4 direct qualifiers. The format, in which the participating 4 drivers can book a direct spot in the final alongside the Top Qualifier, had both its fans and its detractors and had its controversies too such as at the 2019 200mm Worlds in Miami. They have also announced for IC Onroad Worlds the introduction of a ‘Last Chance’ final for an 11th spot on the main final grid which is already a feature of the 1:8 Nitro Buggy World Championship race format. In its latest website update, IFMAR have also published updated rules for the upcoming inaugural 1:8 Electric Buggy World Championships set to take place in Portugal from August 26-30 and the 1:8 GT World Championships in Chile which will happen from September 14-20th. Drivers can familiarise themselves with the rules for 1:8 eBuggy here and 1:8 GT here.

Source: IFMAR [ifmar.org]

April 29, 2025

Power HD welcomes Chinese rising star Chau

Leading servo manufacturer Power HD has announced the signing of rising Chinese offroad racer Eric Chau. With a decade of hard-charging experience in the Asian offroad buggy racing scene he is a multiple A-main racer at regional and national events as well as the International SIGP held in Xiamen in December. For 2025 the young ace will race both domestic and international races including the upcoming Philippine Masters, armed with high-torque GTS-6 and S32-V2 servos. On the news he will officially join Team PowerHD, the Sparko driver said, “I’m stoked to join the PowerHD family! Huge thanks to Mr. Ye and Team Power HD for putting their trust in me. The rock-solid performance of PowerHD servos gives me complete confidence. I’m ready to demonstrate our hard-core strength on tracks around the world—let the new chapter begin!”

Source: PowerHD [chd.hk]

April 29, 2025

Team Associated RC8B4.1 Davide Ongaro Kit

He’s a driver who needs no introduction and now his chassis sponsors Team Associated is offering a Davide Ongaro kit of their RC8B4.1 1:8 Nitro Buggy. Ongaro won a third consecutive IFMAR 1:8 Buggy World Championship in Redovan, Spain, last year and the new kit features a number of the Italian’s favourite option parts include some from his own ONG range. These are all based on the new RC8B4.1 FWB chassis and side guards with tapered chassis design for increased stiffness. A limited edition release, it is exclusively sold from Team Associated directly.

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April 28, 2025

Aerox 1:8 Polycarbonate Wings

Aerox, the accessories brand from Schumacher, has released this range of lightweight polycarbonate 1:8 Buggy wings. Robust and durable, these new 2 piece wings are highly tuneable with multiple cut lines and positioning options. Featuring accurate equally spaced dimples for airflow tuning there is also centre line marking for various chassis wing mounts options. Available in 1.2mm or 1.5mm thickness for ultra lightweight or more robustness, coming Pre-Cut make it super easy to mount and use. Available in clear with overspray film or Carbon Fibre look, the 1.2mm wings weighs 37grams while the 1.5mm is 44grams.

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April 28, 2025

Revolution Design XB2’25 Ultra Battery Mount Set

Another new Xray XB2’25 buggy part upgrade from Revolution Design comes this Ultra Battery Mount. Designed as a direct replacement for the standard plastic battery holder, this set combines improved durability, smart functionality, and a clean, high-end look using premium materials and precision machining. Machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium with a black anodised finish and silver chamfered edges, the mount delivers both strength and style. Lightweight carbon fibre battery tabs keep your shorty LiPo batteries firmly in place, preventing movement under acceleration or after landings. The set includes different washer heights and screw lengths, allowing you to easily adjust the mount to fit batteries of various sizes.

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April 28, 2025

Fuller hits the big time with clean sweep at Silver State

Sworkz’s Mason Fuller hit the big time as he completed a clean sweep at the 2025 Silver State Indoor Championships, the young American talent taking his first major win in style to come away from the Las Vegas event with four winners trophies. With latest edition of the Joey Christensen event attracting just over 700 entries, qualifying saw Muller lay down his intentions as he took two of the three qualifiers to secure the TQ for the blue ribbon Nitro Buggy final. Behind him, team-mate Juan Carlos Canas was fastest in Q2 to secure the P2 starting position for the defence of the title the Spaniard won last year. Kyosho’s young talent Phi-Long Nguyen qualified P3 ahead of Tekno’s Dirt Nitro Challenging winning duo Seth VanDalen and Ryan Maifield. In the final, having already taken the wins in Nitro Truggy, Electric Truggy, and eBuggy, Muller delivered the big one to win the 45-minute encounter by 23-seconds from Canas. FEMCA Champion Nguyen took the final step on the podium ahead of Team Associated pairing Spencer Rivkin and Brandon Rose.

Image: TheDirt Racing [Facebook]

April 28, 2025

First win for Todd at Spanish Championship opener

Mugen Seiki’s David Todd took his first National race victory as the Spanish 1:8 Nitro Buggy Championship kicked off in Albacete over the weekend. With defending Champion Juan Carlos Canas racing in Las Vegas, the current European Champion finishing on the podium at the Silverstate, reigning European B Champion Todd made the most of the opportunity to claim his first win of the highly competitive National Championship. Another driver to come through the ranks with the support of Modelix, Todd qualified P3 but winning his Semi final secured pole for the final. From the front, he pulled clear to take the win ahead of the Xray of Bryan Baldo. Todd’s team-mate Josemi Sánchez, who started P2 completed the podium ahead of Oscar Baldo’s Xray.

Image: David Todd [Facebook]

April 24, 2025

MSE MBX8R CFRP Option Parts

MSE Performance Parts in Germany have released new optional CFRP parts for the Mugen Seiki MBX8R 1:8 Buggy. All tested by Mugen Seiki team drivers Burak & Berkan Kilic, the range of parts includes an Upper Rear Wing Reinforcement Plate (CFRP), a Rear Wing Frame Reinforcement Plate (CFRP), a Rear Wing Mount Support (CFRP) and a Rear Upright Link Plate +5mm.

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