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May 28, 2026

Jetko J-ONE 1:8 Truggy Race Tyre

Tyre manufacturer Jetko has released the 1:8 Truggy version of its J-One tyre. Originally released as a buggy tyre at the beginning of 2024, the J-One is engineered for maximum traction and stability in high-performance 1:8 Truggy racing. Its tread features tightly packed, stretched hexagonal pins that create a large, consistent contact patch for exceptional forward drive and corner speed on high-grip surfaces. The reinforced layout provides strong side bite and predictable handling under heavy Truggy loads. Flexible belt technology minimises tyre growth at high speeds, improving stability and consistency throughout a run. Jetko recommend the tyre for smooth, hard-packed, blue-groove, and carpet tracks.

Source: Jetko [jetkopower.com]

May 27, 2026

Philippines ‘True North RC Raceway’ track nearing completion

Having reported back in March on the ground preparation work for the new True North RC Raceway in the Philippines, track builder Edward Sio has now shared aerial images showing the track nearing completion. Built on the grounds of the El Masfino Hotel and Resort in San Rafael, which is around 50km north of the capital city, True North RC Raceway is a completely new build to replace the iconic Circulo Verde Race Track which has hosted Asia most famous offroad race the Philippine Masters, which was last held in 2025. On the latest work to the track, Sio, who is known for his 3D track builds, posted, ‘Track is almost ready! Initial surface treatment is done, driver stand is up, and next up are pipe layout and pit lane. Dogbone Hobby Shop is coming soon. Excited to get back into RC after more than a year away – back to being a NEWBIE again!’ We are excited to see the final build and look forward to an announcement on the return of a ‘new’ Philippine Masters and the Philippines once again being back on the Asian Buggy Championship, the Scotty Ernst promoted championship born out of the success of the original Philippine Masters.

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May 27, 2026

VP-Pro Atomic Evo 1:10 2WD Truck Front Tyre

VP-Pro has added to its tyre range with the release of their new Atomic Evo 1:10 2WD Truck front tyre. Designed for a variety dirt tracks and perfect for loose surfaces, the ribbed pattern provides excellent grip. Offering the ultimate in control and direction at the same time, it is available in two compounds, M3 and M4, and comes as a pair of tyres and inserts with the option of yellow or white wheels.

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May 26, 2026

Team Associated RC8B4.2 Team Kit

Team Associated has announced its latest 1:8 Buggy Kit offering with the release of the RC8B4.2 platform. Offered as an RC8B4.2 Team Kit for low-traction and rough bumpy tracks, the RC8B4.2 Euro Kit for high-grip sweeping race surfaces, and the RC8B4.2e eBuggy electric kit, they each get a number of new updates. Features include a new molded height-adjustable gearboxes front and rear, new offset hubs and updated rear suspension arms to accommodate new hub geometry and a new V2 FWB chassis, the B4.2 getting the RWB/FWB adjustable weight bias chassis. The kits also get a new high-volume centre differential, new long chassis brace options and a new high-downforce wing. The buggy also now includes FT hard-anodised aluminium shock bushings, updated brake pad material and brake spring, soft blend material suspension arms and 8-degree KPI steering blocks included.

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May 26, 2026

Ongaro wraps up Italian eBuggy title with 3rd win

Team Associated’s Davide Ongaro has wrapped up the AMSCI Italian eBuggy Championship with Round 3 victory at the Buggylandia track in Montopoli over the weekend. With the Mayako team of Pekko Iivonen and Joseph Quagraine joining the race, qualifying would see Ongaro top all four rounds to secure the TQ ahead of Iivonen. Having topped seeding Kyosho’s Marco Baruffolo completed the Top 3 ahead of Sworkz’s Mattia Polito. While Iivonen would win A1 ahead of Ongaro and Polito, Ongaro would win A2 & 3 to claim his third win of the season and the overall title. Despite dropping down the order in the next two Mains and ending up equal on points with Barufollo and Polito, it would be Iivonen who took second with Baruffolo completing the podium.

Image: Pekko Iivonen [Facebook]

May 26, 2026

Kobbevik doubles at 1:10 Euros Warm-up in Austria

Schumacher’s Daniel Kobbevik completed the double at the Warm-up Race for this Summer’s upcoming EFRA 1:10 Offroad European Championships in Austria. Racing at the ERT-Steyregg astro track, qualifying would see Kobbevik secure the TQ in both 2WD and 4WD as the Norwegian topped 3 of the 4 rounds in each. Behind him in both would be fellow Scandinavian Joona Haatanen, the Finnish Team Associated driver managing a TQ run in the second round of 4WD and the final round of 2WD. 2022 European Champion Tommy Hall completed the 2WD Top 3 with his Team Associated while the Xray of Bartek Zalewski completed the 4WD Top 3. In the finals, Kobbevik wrapped up both overall wins in A2 before going on to complete the perfect weekend with clean sweeps in A3. The 2WD podium would see him joined by Haatanen and Sworkz’s Micha Widmaier while 4WD it was a repeat of the Top 2 with Mugen Seiki’s Burak Kilic claiming the final step. Reigning 2WD Champion Martin Bayer would finish the Warm-up Race in 18th position while 4WD champion David Ronnefalk was 5th in the category having finished 10th in 2WD. The EFRA European Championship take place from July 27 to August 1st.

Image: Daniel Kobbevik [Facebook]

May 26, 2026

Ben Mohamed again at 3rd round of French Nationals

Noha Ben Mohamed took another win in the FFVRC French National 1:8 Nitro Buggy Championship, the Sparko driver winning the third round hosted by Limousin Mini Racing Car over the weekend in Limoges. After the five rounds of qualifying it was the Round 2 winner Ben Mohamed who took the TQ honours with three fastest runs ahead of Hugo Tavernon who was fastest in Q1. Behind Remy Bermudez would end up 3rd ahead of Rayan Medjoubi with reigning Champion Clement Boda completing the Top 5. Winning his Semi from Boda, Ben Mohamed would start on pole for the 13 car/45-minute final. With some big mistakes from Boda, winner of the season opener, early on while the Team Associated driver but in a charge to chase down Ben Mohamed setting the fastest lap of the race he took the win albeit just by 8/10th of a second. Also finishing on the lead lap, Bermudez completed the podium for Xray.

Image: Noha Ben Mohamed [Facebook]

May 26, 2026

Vision Racing 22X Aluminium Bulkhead

Oregon based offroad aftermarket parts producer Vision Racing has released this Aluminium Bulkhead for the TLR 22X which features all three stock camber link mounting holes for maximum tuning flexibility. The design also incorporates a bearing-supported sway bar system when used with the VR sway bar bearing collars, helping deliver smoother and more consistent sway bar operation. Despite the added strength and features, the bulkhead adds only 9 grams over the stock components.

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