April 13, 2026

Kurzbuch wins Ielasi Tuned Trophy

Mugen Seiki’s Simon Kurzbuch enjoyed another win on Italian soil, the Swiss racer backing up his recent win of the Pepe Group International Race with victory at the annual Ielasi Tuned Trophy.  A race first hosted by former World Champion Daniele Ielasi in 2015, the annual Ielasi Tuned Trophy again attracted some big names to the Northern Italian Leno track.  While last year’s winner Dario Balestri was absent from this year’s line-up, qualifying for the 7th edition would see Kurzbuch secure the 1:8 TQ ahead of Capricorn’s Toni Gruber, Infinity’s Francesco Tironi and Serpent’s Mirko Salemi while World Championship Top Qualifier Andrea Catanzani ended up P6.  While Gruber would post the fastest lap of the 45-minute final, the German could do anything about Kuzbuch taking the win, his margin 9.5-seconds at the finish.  Kurzbuch’s father assisted in pit lane for the final by US racer Paolo Morganti who nlw heads up Ielasi Tuned USA.  Salemi would just hold off Simone Lotti for the final podium pacing.  Catanzani would finish P5 ahead of Tironi who hit problems late in the first half of the race but rejoined after losing over a minute.  In 1:10, Mario Spiniello took the TQ but retired from the final with Australian stalwart Gerhard Kandelhart, last year’s Top Qualifier but hitting trouble in the final, taking the win.

Images: Ielasi Tuned [Facebook]

April 13, 2026

Kaerup wins Savox Grand Prix in Taiwan

World Champion Marcus Kaerup took the wins at the annual Savox 1:8 Offroad Grand Prix which was staged at the RC66 track in Taoyuan, Taiwan.  The servo manufacturer invited a number of their international team drivers to the event with Kaerup also joined by Korean Team Associated team-mate Jung Hyunkyu, Infinity’s Kouki Kato, and Xray’s Max Gotzl.  With a total of 121 entries, racing on the unique track which is located under a highway bridge and was host of the 2023 FEMCA Championships,  it was Kaerup who took the TQ in both Nitro and Electric ahead of recent Sunpadow Grand Prix winner Kato and the Chinese race’s runner up Hyunkyu.  In the 50-minute final, Kaerup would hand the lead to Kato after a big error early on.  The Asian Buggy Championships Champion would stay out front until lap 70 with the Japanese driver eventually having to settle for second 8-seconds back on the Dane.  With Hyunkyu having a tough final and running last of the 14 starters for a time before eventually finishing P9 it was the 王 浩 who completed the podium ahead.  In eBuggy, while Kato won A1, Kaerup took A2 & 3 for the overall ahead of Kato with Gotzl on the final step of the podium.

Image: Marcus Kaerup [Facebook]

April 10, 2026

KO Propo Digital Ride Height Gauge

Having originally unveiled it at the 2025 Tokyo Hobby Show, Japanese radio and servo manufacturer KO Propo has finally announced the release of its Digital Ride Height Gauge specifically designed for RC cars and enabling precise measurements in 0.1mm increments.  Shipping from April 24th, to use simply insert the probe under the vehicle to instantly measure the vehicle height with a large numerical display on the LCD screen providing significantly improved visibility compared to conventional scale-type gauges.  Covering a wide measurement range
from 2mm to 38mm, this single device can handle everything from on-road cars to off-road buggies.  A battery level notification LCD is easy to see at a glance,
changing the colour of the frame displayed from “green (normal)” to “red (low),” notifying you in advance that it’s time to replace the battery.  This prevents sudden battery depletion during use.  The auto-sleep function automatically turns off the LCD after 1 minute of inactivity, saving battery power.  Furthermore, it features a power switch that completely disconnects the battery when stored.  Equipped with a function to correct slight errors caused by attaching and detaching the probe, calibration (zero point adjustment) can be easily completed using the included calibration gauge and the button on the main unit.  The exterior parts of this gauge are produced using a 3D printer and due to this manufacturing process, layer lines and unevenness may be visible on the surface, but this does not affect the quality or function.

View additional images here

April 10, 2026

Schumacher Cougar LD3 Worlds Option Parts

Schumacher has released two new optional parts for its Cougar LD3 which last October team driver Broc Champlin used to take the buggy to the IFMAR 1:10 2WD World Championship title in Australia.  First of the new options is the Worlds Alloy Lower Plate that offers the ability to lower the centre of gravity of the front end by moving the servo down into a flat (horizontal) position, as well as further back.  This results in more stability through the corners and calms down the steering aggression.  Also offering increased stiffness, it can only be used with the flat (horizontal) servo position, and the new Worlds centre track rod.  The Worlds centre track rod features optional steering geometry to adjust the aggression of the steering through the corner.  This new inner hole position will help more with mid to exit steering.

View New Alloy Suspension Straps here

April 10, 2026

Hudy Strike 1:8 Offroad Coloured Wings

A wing that they originally released last October in a black version, Hudy is now offering their Strike 1:8 offroad wing in a range colours.  Adding white, orange, yellow, and green colours, this competition-level wing is engineered for maximum stability, durability, and performance. Made from an ultra-lightweight plastic, it keeps the weight as low as possible to deliver handling characteristics close to a lexan wing, while offering increased durability. Its modern, ultra-low profile design with large side dams improves cornering control and overall stability. Reinforced with distinctive fang-shaped brackets, the wing combines strength with minimum weight. Pre-marked cutting holes allow quick and easy downforce adjustments for any track condition. Fully IFMAR-legal and compatible with all popular 1:8 buggies and truggies.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

April 10, 2026

Infinity IF18-3 Super Light Weight Clutch Bell Guide

Infinity has introduced this Super Light Weight Clutch Bell Guide intended for its IF18-3 1:8 Nitro Onroad kit.  This optional clutch bell guide is made from lightweight, high-rigidity A7075-T6 aluminium alloy and finished with a special hard coating.  Use of this guide enhances engine pickup.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

April 10, 2026

T-Works XB8’26 Steel Chassis Skid Protectors

T-Works have added these stainless steel chassis skid protector plates for the XB8’26 1:8 Buggy from Xray.  Offered in both a front and rear plate, with each option supplied as 2 pieces, they are made from high-quality stainless steel material for durability and corrosion resistance.  The skid plates provide additional chassis protection in the front and rear of the car, something that comes in handy especially when running on highly abrasive surfaces or on track with large jumps.

View rear plate here

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