February 2, 2026

Matrix ‘Xtreme’ 1:8 Onroad Foam Tyres

Italian tyre manufacturer Matrix has introduced a brand new line-up of foam tyres for 1:8 Onroad racing called ‘Xtreme’.  The latest tyres from Christian Boni’s brand come after more than one year of intensive testing with all our Matrix Tires Official Team drivers, across different 1:8 Onroad circuits worldwide.  Developed through continuous track testing, the Xtreme range features a special high-performance compound, extremely technical and engineered to deliver exceptional grip, consistency and control in the most demanding racing conditions.  While using their most popular wheels and maintaining the same external look as the rest of the Matrix range, Xtreme Tires hide a completely different core: a compound designed for drivers who push for maximum performance.  To clearly identify this new range they are released in a dedicated packaging.

Source: Matrix [matrixtires.it]

January 14, 2026

Haatanen completes ’26 program with Matrix tyres

Having switched electronics for 2026 from Reedy to Ruddog Racing, long time Team Associated team driver Joona Haatanen has been announced as part of the Matrix Tires offroad team.  The 2025 European 2WD Buggy podium finisher and German National Champion makes the switch between Italian tyre manufacturers finalising his 2026 race package with the move to Matrix from Hotrace.  On the announcement, the popular Finn, who now lives in Germany, posted, ‘Last announcement for program of 2026!  Joining Matrix Racing Tires/Xtreme Aerodynamics and will be using their products on my Team Associated 1/8 and 1/10 buggies!  Thanks to Christian and rest of the team for this opportunity, let’s see what we can achieve together.’

Source: Joona Haatanen [Facebook]

December 31, 2025

Phend confirms switch to Matrix Tires

Having announced that he was leaving JConcepts after 6 seasons with the US tyre brand, Dakotah Phend has been confirmed at Matrix for 2026.  The Xray driver joins reigning 1:8 Offroad World Champion Davide Ongaro in running the Italian manufacturer’s tyres. On sharing the announcement Phend posted, ‘With time comes change and with change comes opportunity and I’m extremely excited for what the future holds. Cristian, the owner of Matrix, has been great to work with and I can’t wait to help the brand grow and flourish over here in the states. First race up will be Clash with the newly announced Matrix slick tires!’

Source: Dakotah Phend [Facebook]

October 3, 2025

1:8 Onroad Worlds announce Matrix as official tyre

Italian tyre manufacturer Matrix has been announced as the official tyre supplier for the upcoming IFMAR 1:8 Onroad World Championship which takes place in Santiago, Chile from November 27 to December 7th.  The 24th running of the sport’s original World Championship category, drivers will race at the impressive Club de Aeromodelos de Chile (CACH) track using a Matrix combo of 32-35 Shore, 69-76 Diameter tyres on its lightweight wheels.  Having just successfully hosted the 1:8 GT World Championships, Raptor’s Alessio Mazzeo doing the double, the club received a boost with 2015 World Champion Simon Kurzbuch confirming on social media his trip to South America.  The Mugen Seiki driver is set to go up against another confirmed entry Toni Gruber, the former 1:8 GT World Champion looking to add the 1:8 World title with Capricorn.  Just announcing his switch to Ielasi Tuned engines, Andrea Catanzani will lead the Serpent charge.  As with the GT Worlds, Italian fuel manufacturer Energy will power all the cars as the official fuel supplier.

Source: IFMAR Worlds Chile 2025 [ifmarworlds2025.com] 

March 13, 2025

Bayer joins Matrix Tires

Matrix Tires has announced former European Offroad Champion Martin Bayer has joined its offroad team line-up for the 2025 season.  A racer who transitioned from team driver to the role of head designer for Xray’s offroad chassis offerings, on the news of joining the Italian manufacturer the Czech driver posted, ”Thank you for your trust and welcome me to the team’.

Source: Matrix [matrixtires.it]

November 22, 2024

Matrix Red Giant 1:8 Offroad tyre

Italy’s Matrix Racing Tires has announced the release of their new Red Giant offroad tyre for 1:8 Buggy.  Announcing its entry into the offroad market at the beginning of 2023, the reigning World Champion tyre manufacturer is describing the newest addition to its 1:8 Offroad line-up as ‘a new Game Changer’ with the Red Giant the result of hours of development by their R&D department.  Claiming the IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championship in Spain in September with Davide Ongaro, Matrix don’t go into an specific details on the tyres pattern or the types of conditions the new Red Giant is best suited for.

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October 30, 2024

Berton to run Matrix Tires

Kyosho bound Riccardo Berton will run Martix tyres as part of his new race program, the Italian manufacturer announcing the 1:8 Offroad World finalist would be joining World Champion Davide Ongaro as one of its team drivers for 2025.  Winner of this year’s Montepellier GP, the Italian had been running OGO tyres as part of his program with Infinity in 2024 and commenting on his announcement at Matrix he posted, ‘Really happy to join Matrix Racing Tires for 2025, thank you very much to Cristian and all the team! Looking forward to the start of the season!’

Source: Matrix [matrixtires.it]

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