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June 29, 2026

Canas reclaims European title as Spanish legend Batlle bids farewell

Sworkz’s Juan Carlos Canas has reclaimed his title as EFRA 1:8 Nitro Buggy Champion on home soil, the 44th running of the championships also marking the 20th & final European Championship appearance of Spanish Offroad legend Robert Batlle. Racing at the Fuencarral in Madrid, where last October Canas took the win at track builder Miguelo Izquierdo’s Buggyland race, qualifying would see 4 different drivers top the times over the 5 rounds. With rain causing a 3-delay during the qualifiers, it was Canas who opened proceedings with the fastest time in Q1. World Champion Davide Ongaro went to the top in Q2 before Batlle marked his final event with a TQ performance in Q3. Fastest in Q4 and again in Q5, it was Italian Mattia Polito who was the Top Qualifier ahead of his Sworlz team-mate Canas, Ongaro, Sparko’s Adrian Pariente, and Batlle, with defending Champion David Ronnefalk qualifying his Xray in P9. Unfortunately for Polito his event would go downhill after qualifying. Problems in the Semi final put him in the LCQ race from which he would retire, Mayako’s Pekko Iivonen getting that win to line-up 13th in the main event. Winning his Semi in a fractionally faster time than Ongaro’s win of the other Semi, it was Canas on pole for the 45-minute encounter with Mugen Seiki’s Berkan Kilic lining up 3rd in front of Adrian Pariente. While Ongaro would find a way to the front early in the final, Canas got the spot back with Pariente, who set the fastest lap of the final, making it a Spanish one-two 6.9-seconds back as they crossed the finish line. First to congratulate an emotional Canas on his win was Batlle, the 2012 World Champion & 3-time European Champion signing off with an 11th place after a tyre issue. Ongaro would complete the podium, the European title once again eluding the 3-time World Champion, while Ronnefalk took claimed 4th ahead of Burak Kilic, his brother Berkan retiring from the race just before the half hour mark.

Inage: Sworkz [sworkz.com]

June 29, 2026

R1 Wurks R1B Rear Carbon Chassis Brace

Becoming a full buggy kit manufacturer earlier this year with the release of their 2WD R1B, California based aftermarket buggy parts producer R1 Wurks has released this Rear Carbon Chassis Brace for its own buggy. This option can be used to tune the rear chassis flex of the R1B with two options offered – Medium-Soft, and Medium. The brace slot just under the kit-standard aluminium brace in terms of flexibility. However, they provide a different feel compared to the aluminium brace, as these braces have more spring due to their material and isotropic layup construction, which delivers exceptional and consistent flex characteristics. For weight comparison, the Aluminium version is 9.85 grams while the Carbon, Medium is 6.48 grams and Carbon, Medium-Soft is just 5.10 grams.

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June 26, 2026

JConcepts Silent Rage, Kosmos, Frizzy, and X-Bite 1:10 Buggy Tyres

JConcepts is wrapping up the final full week of June with a big drop of new tyres for 1:10 Buggy releasing the Silent Rage, Kosmos, Frizzy, and X-Bite. The Silent Rage was originally designed for the 2023 IFMAR World Championships at Hobby Action Raceway in Arizona. During the build-up to the world championships, the team felt the open front tire could leave an option to create an advantage for its team drivers and the new tire was specifically designed to have 2 different sidewall heights and depending on conditions, the user could alter the direction for gains. As it happened, the indoor circuit did not mature as rapidly as thought and the new Silent Rage were never removed from hiding. This did not stop the development, JConcepts doubled down and created a rear tire in the same fashion. Throughout 2024-2026 the team has tested this concept at tracks across the country with great results on off-road and dirt oval track competition. The composition of the tyre body makes it ideal for high-bite surfaces. A racer can place the low-profile sidewall toward the inside or outside depending on conditions or stagger for dirt oval or banked conditions.

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June 25, 2026

Alpha Plus 2026 Alpha Black Falcon .21 Buggy Engine

Taiwanese engine manufacturer Alpha Plus has released its 2026 Alpha Black Falcon .21 Buggy engine. The Pre-run in 3-port racing engine is ready to perform from its first run nd features a hand matched piston & sleeve and is precision‑machined for maximum efficiency, smoother operation, and long‑life performance. A DLC‑coated crankshaft ensures ultra‑low friction, extreme durability, and improved rotational balance. Another improvement on the 2026 Alpha Black Falcon is all‑new carburetor which Alpha Plus claim gives sharper throttle response, cleaner tuning, and improved fuel delivery.

Source: Alpha Plus [alpha-rc.com]

June 24, 2026

Edmunds joins Sparko

Having been without a 1:8 Buggy sponsor since his departure from the Mayako Youth Mentoring Program last year, Australian offroad talent Jayden Edmunds has been announced as Sparko Racing’s latest team recruit. The 20-year-old from Adelaide native has already proved himself as a formidable competitors and brings a wealth of experience and an impressive list of achievements to the Taiwanese manufacturer. A winner and multiple podium finisher in the Asia Buggy Championships, on the announced Edmunds, who represents Schumacher in 1:10 Offroad, said, ‘Super happy for this to be announced! A massive thank you to Jaden Power for the opportunity to be apart of the team for a long term partnership, I’ll be with the team for the rest of 2026 and 2027. Lots of time and thought went into this decision and I’m confident I made the right one for a long term home.’

Source: Sparko Racing [sparkoracing.com]

June 23, 2026

Revolution Design B84 Lightweight Ring Gear Set

Revolution Design has released a Lightweight Ring Gear Set for the Team Associated B84 1:10 4WD Buggy. The innovative 2-piece design offers massive weight savings with the reduction in rotating mass leading to a more agile and faster buggy. With the Lightweight Ring Gear Set, you can take your drivetrain efficiency to the next level – perfect for both highly competitive Stock racing and high-powered Modified classes. The original factory part features a heavy, one-piece steel gear design that weighs in at 13.4 grams. Revolution Design (RDRP) completely re-engineered this component by utilising a smart 2-piece construction. The RDRP set features a hard-anodized aluminium differential cover paired with a separate steel ring gear and weighs an incredibly light 7.3 grams. This significantly reduces the rotational mass at a critical point in the drivetrain. Since the B84 uses two differentials, this upgrade provides a total weight reduction of 12 grams per car.

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June 23, 2026

T-Works IFB8 Peek Shock Shaft Guides Maintenance Set

T-Works has added its Peek Shock Shaft Guides Maintenance Set for the Infinity IFB8 1:8 Buggy. Made from upgraded PEEK (Polyether ether ketone) material they offer heat-resistant, ultra-wear-resistant, high-strength, and longer service life. Compared with POM (Polyoxymethylene) they also comprehensively improve performance through creating a smoother more durable high precision suspension.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

June 18, 2026

Team Associated RC10 Retro 80’s Ultra Fox Kit

While we are experiencing a quite period in terms of RC product news, Team Associated continue their roll our of RC10 iterations present the RC10 Retro 80’s Ultra Fox Kit. AE say the RC10 Ultra Fox isn’t just a tribute; it’s a high-performance celebration of engineering that defined a decade. Combining the iconic aesthetics of the 1980s with modern Team Associated precision, the RC10 Ultra Fox is built for those who remember the thrill of the first dirt jump and those ready to experience it for the first time. At the heart of the RC10 Ultra Fox is the legendary front mono-shock suspension. This unique design captures the authentic look and feel of the era’s most innovative race cars and provides a nostalgic driving experience. The Ultra Fox gets signature Gold Aluminium Shocks. These race-proven, oil-filled gold anodised shocks offer buttery-smooth damping and that unmistakable ‘Team Associated’ factory look. With fully independent front and rear suspension geometry, the RC10 Ultra Fox soaks up bumps. From the aggressive stance to the sleek, period-correct body lines, every inch of the Ultra Fox is designed to stir up memories of backyard battles and local track glory.

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