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June 2, 2026

Johansson doubles at Swedish Nationals opener

Schumacher’s Elias Johansson completed the double at the opening round of the Swedish 1:10 Offroad National Championships hosted by MHF Skarpnäck. Racing on the blue astro surface track and in sunny conditions all weekend, Johansson would TQ the 33 car field of 2WD Buggies on Saturday taking his LD3 to the fastest time in all 4 qualifiers. In the finals his domination continued as he won the opening two A-Mains to secure maximum championship points, Winning A3 Team Associated’s Alexander Landén finished second with Edwin Angseryd completing the podium. In Sunday’s 4WD it was again Johansson who again claimed the TQ ahead of Landén, the latter managing a TQ run in Q1. Ludwig Albertz lined up P3 and that was the same order as they would step onto podium, Johansson able to sit out A3 afters win in A1 & 2.

Image: Elias Johansson [Facebook]

June 2, 2026

T-Works X5B Precision Front Geometry Adjustment Set

New for Hong Nor’s X5B 1:8 Buggy platform, T-works has released this Precision Front Geometry Adjustment Set. Consisting of an aluminium steering plate, carbon fibre front bumper plate, and centre positioning tool, it enables a one-stop upgrade of steering precision and front structure stability with no complex modification required The Aluminium Steering Plate is produced from 7075-T6 aluminium with black anodising and laser etching, and is pre-installed with precision roller bearings. Made of high-quality carbon fibre, the Graphite Upper Plate reduces vehicle weight and improves handling flexibility and is resistant to impact and deformation, stabilising the front structure. The Center Positioning Tool is designed for precise adjustment of front wheel camber balance. Insert the tool through the centre holes of the bumper plate and steering plate for positioning and fixing. Remove it after adjustment, quickly optimising steering accuracy.

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June 1, 2026

6MIK Joker 2 1:8 Buggy Tyre

French tyre brand 6MIK has released their new Joker 2 1:8 Buggy Tyre. Describing the new tyre as ‘high versatile’, 6MIK say the Joker 2 excels on hard dirt tracks with dusty sections. Its unique carcass gives it a different temperament compared to their Magma 2.0 or Scratch tyre. It’s recommended to use the Joker 2 with 6MIK own Mega rims and Black inserts.

Source: 6Mik [6mik-racing.com]

June 1, 2026

Sworkz S35-4/e EVO Alu Steering Bellcrank Plate

For the 2026 Summer racing season, Sworkz brings a new steering bell crank option for the S35-4/e EVO and T2/e EVO series in the form of this Alu Steering Bellcrank Plate. The CNC machined aluminium plate provides a more solid reinforcement for hard crashes and creates a smoother steering response. It also comes in new Samurai Black colour with diamond cuttings for a high quality look. Additionally Sworkz has also released a new 3D-Printed Low & High Downforce Front Wing Set. This includes two front wings (low & high downforce) to fine-tune your setup. and increase front grip and corner speed depending on track conditions. Another new release for the S35 platform is a Durable Carbon Centre Diff Plate with bigger bearings for the brake cams to increase durability and lifetime. Finally there are also a set of 4 Performance Carbon Rear Wheel Hub Easy Handling Adjustment Plates. Optimised the rear hub geometry, they deliver a more stable rear end while maintaining steering, resulting in a smoother and more consistent driving feel across several track conditions.

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June 1, 2026

Baruffolo wins 26th edition of Kyosho Masters

Italy’a Marco Barufollo has won the 26th edition of the Kyosho Masters which took place at the RC94 track in France over the weekend. In qualifying it was multiple European Champion Renaud Savoya who took the Nitro Buggy TQ ahead of 2025 Champion Riccardo Berton, both drivers posting two TQ runs each but Savoya getting it on the tie-break. Barufollo would claim 3rd ahead of German driver Tim Kraus and Sweden’s Jessica Palsson. With Berton and Barufollo winning the Semi Finals, Barufollo’s win ahead of Savoya the faster, the Top 3 on the grid for the 45-minute final would be the reverse of qualifying order. From the front and setting the fastest lap of the race Barufollo would take the win by half a lap from Berton despite rain making an appearance during the final. Savoya would gamble on changing tyres for the rain but it didn’t last and with the track drying quickly he struggled to eventually finish P4 behind British racer Olivier Nattress who completed the podium. In eBuggy it was Barufollo who took qualifying but retiring from the first of the four 10-minute finals, he would lose out to Berton on tie-nreak after the both counted two wins and 2nd each.

Image: Marco Barufollo [Facebook]

May 31, 2026

Coelho wins ETS season opener

Fresh from getting married last week, Infinity’s Bruno Coelho has won the opening round of the 2026/27 ETS at Apeldoorn in the Netherlands. The World Champion would secure the overall TQ honours ahead defending series champion Michal Orlowski with two TQ runs compared to the Schumacher driver’s single TQ run in the fourth & final round. Fastest in Q3, Awesomatix’s Simon Lauter completed the Top 3 on the grid ahead of Serpent’s Dominic Greiner and Mugen Seiki’s Ronald Volker. Making his high profile debut for Xray at the Dutch race, Marc Rheinard would line up 7th on the grid. In the opening A-Main on Saturday evening it was Orlowski who came out the winner. Having got by Coelho on lap 1 when the pole sitter lost the rear of his car coming onto the straight, Orkowski would then run wide on the final lap. With Coelho going for the pass as Orlowski came back across to try get the line for the next corner the pair made contact. With Lauter in third, this should have played into his favour but as Coelho’s car landed the German made contact and was out with a broken car – Orlowski getting through for the win ahead of Volker with Coelho in third. Sunday’s morning’s A2 saw a dominant win by Coelho which he again repeated in A3 to take the overall ahead of Orlowski with Volker, winner of the previous ETS’s season finale, completing the podium ahead of Lauter, Greiner and Rheinard. In Pro Stock Olivier Bultynck got his title defence off to the perfect start, the Awesomatix driver securing the TQ and win ahead of the Xray of Jan Ratheisky and Dutch Awesomatix driver Timon Coenen.

Image: Bruno Coelho [Facebook]

May 29, 2026

Xray NT1’27 Nitro Touring Car

With the 11th running of the IFMAR Nitro Touring Car World Championship just 3-months away in Gubbio, Italy, Xray has unveiled its latest 1:10 20mm contender the NT1 ’27. The latest kit from the World Champion manufacturer comes 4-years after the latest kit release, the NT1’23, the Slovakian manufacturer last releasing a 2026 Conversion Set at the end of 2025. New features of the ’27 kit include a solid carbon front shock tower and lowered rear carbon shock tower which allows wider shock mounting positions for improved stability. New front & rear shortened shocks with aluminium shock bodies & shortened shock shafts are standard. Front c4.o springs give increased mid-corner steering while c3.5 rear springs increase traction. A new radio plate offers multi-flex adjustment via adjustable bushings. Up front there is also a new carbon reinforcement brace for body post support allowing front chassis flex adjustment. The car also gets rear CVD driveshaft set for easier driveshaft setup adjustment.

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May 29, 2026

Takashima D-13 Mi10 High-Strength 3D Printed Bumper

New from Takashima D-13 comes this high-strength 3D composite printed front bumper designed specifically for Schumacher’s new Mi10 and previous Mi9 touring car platforms. The bumper features an innovative dual-durometer composite structure engineered for maximum protection and performance. The outer perimeter is printed using a high-strength premium material to provide superior overall rigidity and resistance to deformation. This ensures the bumper maintains its structural integrity during high-speed impacts while evenly distributing forces across the chassis. In contrast, the inner energy-absorbing core utilises a flexible TPU honeycomb matrix. This design delivers a progressive compression effect upon impact, effectively absorbing and dampening crash energy to protect critical components such as the main chassis, front shock tower, and bulkheads. Compared to traditional solid composite bumpers, this dual-material design offers vastly superior crash protection while weighing in at a lightweight 10.2 grams. Additionally, its rapid rebound characteristics minimise car bounce and disruption immediately following a deflection, significantly improving on-track stability and long-term durability.

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