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

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

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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December 16, 2025

Team Yokomo announces new ‘ABC Driver System’

Japanese manufacturer Yokomo has announced a new driver development system it is calling its ‘ABC Driver System’.  The 2016 Touring Car World Champions, a title they won with Ronald Volker when 2026 host nation China last held racing’s most important title race, Yokomo say the are introducing the new system to form a team to maximise its brand presence.  Under the new hierarchy, the team pyramid structure will be headed by the Global Manager under which there will be the A level of drivers.  These ‘Factory Team Drivers’ will be race international winners and be directly included in product development feedback.  The B level will be formed of Regional Team Drivers with the objective of winning regional races and providing advice for local users.  The C level will be for ‘Grassroots Ambassador’ and is for Influencer on social media.  Having led the brand for the last number of years achieving a Worlds podium in Italian in 2022, Christopher Krapp will fill the role of Global Manager while the Factory Team drivers for 2026 will be Frederick Hovgaard, Antoni Caretti, Natanaele Senesi, and Fabian Luca Widmer.

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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]


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