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 VolkerMichal 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

Inov8 3DX Carbon Steering Wheel for Sanwa | FlySky

New from Ryan Maker’s Inov8 brand comes their 3DX Carbon Steering Wheels for FlySky and Sanwa radios.  Constructed with the Australian company’s signature 3DX Carbon Encapsulated Technology, this wheel looks absolutely awesome whilst being lightweight and perfectly sized.  Suitable for the Noble and Noble PRO, for FlySky users the wheel is sized very similar to the smaller standard wheel with the original foam fit seamlessly onto this wheel.  Fitting the M17/MT44/MT5, the Sanwa version is slightly larger than the M17 Wheel, this wheel feels great in the hand and offers premium control over your car.  Available with a Metallic Bronze or Silver ring, these provide a great accent against the Carbon with the stacked INOV8 Logo engraved!  The wheel is finished off by a black and bronze or silver screw washer which perfectly fits the standard FlySky | Sanwa screw.

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December 17, 2025

Core RC Super Heavy Diff Oils

Under its Core RC brand, Schumacher has released these new Super Heavy Diff Oils for extreme circumstances.  The high grade 100% pure silicone diff oils are offered in 750K, 1 & 2 Million cSt.  Extremely temperature resistant in both warm and cold conditions, they are supplied in large capacity 50ml fully sealed tubs ensuring safe transport without leakage.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]


December 17, 2025

Jones joins WIRC

US Offroad racer Tyler Jones has joined Italian manufacturer WIRC for the 2026 season.  The former Silver State Pro eBuggy winner who made his international race debut this year when he travelled to Australia, for Round 3 of the Team Cayote Asian Buggy Championships finishing 3rd overall in eBuggy and 5th in Nitro, had represented Sparko for the past three seasons being one of the first drivers in the US to run the F8 on its release.  Jones however found out recently that the Taiwanese manufacturer had terminated his contract when they removed him from the team chat group.  Quickly picked up by WIRC, their US distributor welcome him the team saying, ‘Jones brings a wealth of experience and knowledge from competing at the highest levels of RC racing.  Known for his professionalism both on and off the track, Tyler is a natural fit for the culture and vision we are building here at WIRC.  We are excited and ready for the 2026 season!’  Reacting to the deal Jones said, ‘I’m pumped to be joining the WIRC factory team for 2026.  The cars look awesome and I can’t wait to put the work in to show how good they really are.  Big thanks to Eddie and Franco for making this happen.  My first big event will be SIC. Can’t wait to get the year started!’

Source: WIRC USA [Facebook]


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 17, 2025

Hong Nor 2026 Team Wear

A manufacturer that appears to be making waves with its new XB5 1:8 Buggy, announcing recently AMain Hobbies as its new US distributor, Hong Nor has unveiled their new official team wear for the 2026 season.  The 2023 1:8 GT World Champions, the Taiwanese company’s black hoodie and light blue t-shirt feature Hong Hor branding on the front with the HN logo on the rear.  Both items will be available in the usual range of sizes and will go in release in January.

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December 17, 2025

SkyRC Tire Warmer neo (TWneo)

SkyRC has introduced their all-new professional tyre warmer system, the TWneo.  The set-up combines advanced tyre heating technology with a built-in 80W high-power discharger in a compact, race-ready unit.  TWneo offers Quick and 3-Stage Heating modes, independent heat control for each wheel, and high-precision temperature sensing for consistent grip from the very first lap.  The RC Gears App enables wireless control, real-time monitoring, and fine-tuning, while XT60 DC and Type-C PD dual input options ensure flexible power delivery at the track.  With multilingual UI support and robust safety features including adjustable safety timer and cutoff voltage, TWneo delivers a smarter, faster, and more intuitive tire-warming and energy-management solution for serious racers.

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December 16, 2025

GP3D Lucas Agitator 1:12 Replica Pan Car

Australia’s Grand Prix 3D (GP3D) has introduced this Lucas Agitator 1:12 replica pan car, a faithful recreation of one of the most distinctive and innovative 1:12 designs of the 1980’s.  The kit captures the original Agitator’s unique design and engineering approach, while being recreated with modern materials, techniques and manufacturing accuracy. The chassis features a carbon fibre main plate, unique actuator suspension geometry, and a rear pod design true to the original car’s character, making it equally suited to vintage display or driving if desired.  GP3D’s approach focuses on authenticity over reinterpretation, with parts designed to reflect the original components as closely as possible while maintaining reliability and ease of assembly for today’s racers and collectors.  The Lucas Agitator replica is a very limited release – with only 7 kits available! You must be quick to get this unique collectors item before they are gone.  Shipping will commences early January.

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