December 17, 2025

2026 MIBO International Race – Registration Open

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.

Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]

December 17, 2025

Klinik RC Scrub K8 1:8 Buggy Body

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.

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December 15, 2025

Factory Team RC10B7 -4 Offset Alu Rear Hubs

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]

December 15, 2025

US Champion Schimmel departs Xray

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] 

December 12, 2025

Moto-Obscura Losi XX Series Carbon Front Brace

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.

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December 12, 2025

Neoland 2026 – Announcement

In an age when 1:8 Offroad had just a select number of high profile races that every driver & manufacturer wanted to win, the Neo Race being one of those, the race’s spiritual home Harper Adams in the UK is set to echo to the sound of nitro engines once again with Neoland.  Well known track builder and Buggyland race promoter Miguelo Izquierdo Rodriguez is bringing the race back after a decade, with the agricultural indoor hall hosting the race on Neo’s traditional Easter date, which in 2026 is April 3-6.  In announcing the race, the original Neo Race the brainchild of Philip Mortstedt and earning itself the unofficial title of the ‘Indoor World Championships’, Izquierdo Rodriguez said, ‘After almost a decade, we have decided to revive one of the most incredible races in the world. With great enthusiasm, we are thrilled to announce the return of Neoland.’

Source: Neoland

December 12, 2025

Sugiura crowned Japanese 1:8 Buggy Champion

Last weekend saw the running of the 2025 JMRCA Japanese National Championship for 1:8 Nitro Buggy where it was the Mugen Seiki of Yusuke Sugiura who took the win ahead of the defending champion Kouki Kato.  Held once again at Futaba Buggy Track located in Ichihara, Chiba, with three rounds of qualifying it was Sugiura topping two rounds, who took the TQ ahead of Kato’s Infinity which was fastest in Q2.  With the Top 2 progressing directly to main, with the rest of the  10 car grid having to come through the Semi Finals, after the 1-hour Main Sugiura, setting the fastest lap of the race, would take the win by half a lap over 2025 Asian Buggy Championships Champion Kato.  In third Semi final winner Juriya Kajiwara would completed the podium for Kyosho just ahead of Ayashi Tsuruta and Youwei Huiye, the 3-waty battle covered by just 1.5-seconds.

Source: O.S. Engine [Facebook]

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