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November 13, 2026

MIBO Race 2027 – Date Announcement

The date for the fifth edition of the MIBO Race has been locked in for 2027, with both onroad & offroad racing coming together for the weekend of February 19-21 in Hrotovice in the Czech Republic. An international event created by former international touring car racer Michal Bok back in 2023, the unique annual international event has been given a name update and will now simple be known as the MIBO Race. Combining side by side indoor onroad and offroad racing at the Sport V Hotel, which is stepped in RC racing history, the race also counts Ronald Volker, Michal Orlowski, Bruno Coelho, Joern Nuemann, Bartek Zaleswki and Marcus Kaerup among its previous winners. With everything from the track, a restaurant, a bowling alley and hotel rooms all under one roof, the Sport V Hotel venue is always popular with visiting racers. With a capped entry limit, the relaxed schedule means plenty of time in the evening to wind down and socialise over dinner after each day’s racing. The onroad track will host racing for Modified, 17.5 Stock, and FWD Touring Car plus Onroad Kids, while over on the offroad carpet track, 2WD and 4WD Buggy make up the schedule with additional classes still under consideration. The opening of registration for MIBO Race 2027 will be announced shortly. Having attended the inaugural MIBO Race in 2023 and each edition since, Red RC is looking forward to our annual trip to the Czech Republic for this unique 2-in-1 race.

Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]

November 12, 2026

Team Associated RC10T Model 24 Kit

For this week’s kit release from Team Associated they are offering the RC10T Model 24 kit, which they say is ‘a faithful, downsized tribute to one of the most iconic radio control trucks ever created.’ Designed as an exact replica of the legendary 1:10 RC10T, this 1:24 scale version captures the same unmistakable silhouette, proportions, and design details that defined a generation of RC racing. From the classic white wheels and gold-anodised aluminium tub, to the unmistakable suspension layout, every element reflects the heritage of the original championship winning truck. Despite its compact size, the RC10T Model 24 delivers an authentic RC experience. This model is perfect for collectors, longtime RC enthusiasts, and newcomers alike who want to experience RC10T history in a smaller, more accessible format. Long-throw, fluid-filled racing shocks deliver smooth, controlled damping, while the lightweight yet rugged suspension provides real adjustability just like larger counterpart race buggies. The A-arm design allows precise tuning of camber, ride height, and spring rates, and an adjustable gear differential ensures balanced power delivery. With excellent ground clearance and a low center of gravity, the RC10T Model 24 delivers impressive balance and performance across a variety of surfaces.

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November 12, 2026

Xray XB8 Worlds Suspension Upgrade Package

Newly crowned IFMAR 1:8 Nitro Buggy World Champion manufacturer Xray has released this Worlds Suspension Upgrade Package for their XB8. It includes key suspension performance upgrades developed by their Factory Team at the 2026 Worlds in Texas, where David Ronnefalk claimed the title. The suspension upgrade package brings advanced suspension technology to the XB8 and XB8E, providing improved steering precision, rear stability, handling consistency and additional set-up possibilities. The package includes extra-low composite rear uprights for improved rear stability and more predictable handling, short rear suspension arms with 3 shock mounting positions for additional suspension tuning, and front steering blocks with adjustable kingpin inclination (KPI) to fine-tune steering characteristics. Extended-thread upper pivot balls and dedicated adjustment shims provide additional front suspension geometry adjustments and allow precise camber settings.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

November 10, 2026

R1 Wurks R1B Reduced Ackermann Steering Plates

Adding to the tunability of their R1B 2WD Buggy, R1 Wurks has released #2 Reduced Ackermann Steering Plates. Providing a slightly reduced Ackermann setting, they offer an additional setup option to experiment with and fine-tune your steering characteristics. Precision CNC-routed from premium carbon fibre, they deliver a smoother steering feel that may be particularly well suited to high-grip surfaces.

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November 9, 2026

Zalewski does the double at Florida Carpet C/ships

Xray’s Bartek Zalewski has completed the double at the annual JConcepts Florida Carpet Championships at Beachline Raceway in Orlando. In qualifying, 2WD would see Schumacher’s Daniel Kobbevik secured the TQ as the Norwegian topped 2 of the 4 rounds. Behind Zalewski claimed P2 ahead of the Schumacher of defending Champion Broc Champlin and Team Associated’s Marcus Kaerup. In 4WD, defending Champion Michal Orlowski absent due to the Touring Car Worlds taking place this week in Thailand, it was Zalewski who would become the Top Qualifier with the fastest time in three rounds. Taking Q1, Kobbevik lined up P2 wth Champlin again securing 3rd ahead of Brennan Schimmel and Kaerup. In the finals, Zalewski wrapped up 2WD after A2 winning both encounters while Kaerup took A3 to secure second with Top Qualifier Kobbevik completing the podium. In 4WD, Kobbevik would force the racing to go the distance as he won A2 while A1 winner Zalewski dropped to sixth. In the decider however Zalewski lead from start to finish to win by 1-second from Kobbevik to compete the double and be declared the overall JConcepts Florida Carpet Championships winner, a title that was held by Champlin for the past two years.

Image: Bartek Zalewski [Facebook]

November 6, 2026

Takashima D-13 B7.1 Short Spring Steel Chassis

Following the release of its original 1.2mm Spring Steel Chassis for the Associated B7.1, Takashima D-13 has now introduced a shorter version, featuring a chassis length reduced by 4mm. The revised design offers a different flex characteristic and handling balance, with a more agile response and improved rotation through corners. The shorter chassis is particularly suited to medium and low-grip conditions, as well as tighter, more technical tracks where quick direction changes and improved corner rotation can make a difference. It provides drivers with an alternative setup option, helping the car feel more responsive and easier to position through technical sections.

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November 5, 2026

T-Work’s MP10 Alu Multi-link Steering Arms

T-Works has added these Aluminium Multi-link Steering Arms to its range of option parts for the Kyosho MP1 1:8 Buggy platform. Machined from 7075-T6 high-strength aluminium alloy with black anodisation, they offer two options. The single-row option has horizontal adjustment slots for concentrated steering travel for linear, stable handling while the dual-row version supports multiple Ackerman and kingpin inclination geometry settings, with a wider tuning range for fine tuning set-up for various track conditions.

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November 4, 2026

Xray XB4’27 1:10 4WD Buggy

Following the release of its latest 1:10 2WD buggy last week, Xray has now unveiled the 2027 edition of its XB4 4WD Buggy. As is now industry standard, the kit is offered in both Carpet and Dirt versions with the new Dual Shock Mounting Concept the big feature of the 2027 version. The XB4’27 introduces the completely new dual shock mounting concept that offers two alternatives shock positions of ‘Standard’ and ‘Laydown’ both for the front and rear suspension. This expanded suspension concept lets you select the shock layout that best suits the track surface, traction level and driving conditions. The Standard shock position maintains the proven traditional XB4 suspension layout, while the new Laydown configuration provides an additional geometry option to further expand the buggy’s set-up range. Other new features of the platform include countersunk aluminium components for easier installation of the optional steel chassis while graphite ball joints reduce friction and ensure smoother operation under load. Both the XB4C’27 and XB4D’27 now include the Epsilon body.

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