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July 15, 2026

R1 Wurks R1B Alu Rear Hub Set

Another new option part from R1 Wurks for its R1B 2WD Buggy come these optional aluminium rear hubs in two versions. A perfect upgrade for racers looking for a more direct handling feel. The increased stiffness and added hub weight help provide a more stable rear end on high-grip surfaces while reducing flex. Precision CNC-machined from high-strength 7075 T6 aluminium they are a direct fit with stock or HRC geometry. Featuring a durable matte black anodised finish with laser-etched R1 branding, the Stock version weights 6.6 grams while the HRC version comes in at 8.15 grams with both compatible with R1 Wurks bolt-on hub tuning weights.

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July 15, 2026

Mon-tech Racing Civic-M 1:10 M-Chassis Body

Following the success of the 1:10 version in the FWD category, Italy’s Mon-tech Racing has announced the release of an all-new Civic-M body shell dedicated to the M-Chassis class. Fully conceived, designed, and manufactured in-house to guarantee un-compromised quality standards the body offers optimal lightweight performance for razor-sharp handling. Designed for a 225mm wheelbase, the body will be available from early August and comes compete with window masks, highly detailed headlight and grille decals, and the mounting screws for the rear wing.

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July 14, 2026

Xray GTX8 Composite Front Lower Suspension Arm

Xray has added this new graphite Front Lower Suspension arm for its 1:8 GT platform the GTX8. Molded from harder graphite composite material its generates increased corner speed, improved steering precision & more stable handling characteristics in high-traction conditions. The stiffer material reduces arm flex, generating a less reactive and more precise driving feel while improving consistency at high speed. Integrated mounting holes allow installation of carbon arm stiffeners for additional flex tuning possibilities.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 14, 2026

R1 Wurks R1B Inline Carbon Battery Mount

Continuing to roll out option parts for their own R1B, California based manufacturer R1 Wurks has released this Inline Carbon Fibre Battery Mount for the 1:10 2WD buggy. Precision CNC-machined from high-strength high quality carbon fibre material these lightweight carbon components provide a more rigid battery mounting option. The kit includes one Left and one right Battery Mount plus two carbon Battery latch Spacers.

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July 14, 2026

Hook claims first National win at BRCA Round 5

Craig Hook claimed his first British National win over the weekend, the Shepherd driver taking victory at the 5th round of the BRCA 1:8 Onroad National Championship which took place at a sunny Adur track. In qualifying it was team-mate Tim Wood who secured the TQ, the multiple champion chasing his 4th consecutive win of the season. Behind Andrew Hastings secured P2 ahead of Hook, David Spashett, and Karl Dransfield, Shepherd locking out the top half of the A-Main grid. In the 30-minute final, it looked like Wood was on target to taking step closer to taking back the National title and setting the fastest lap of the race until he hit problems that would see him retire from the action. Despite having found himself on his roof after a hectic opening lap, Hook was able to work his way back into contention and with good pit work together with stretching his fuel & tyre management, meant he was able to take the win by half a second over Spashett. Hastings would complete the podium. An 8 round championship, Round 6 will take racers to Wombwell on August 15-16.

Image: Shepherd Micro Racing [Facebook]

July 13, 2026

Boots takes British Championship Round 4 win

Sworkz/Reds Racing/GRP factory driver Elliott Boots came away with the win at the fourth & penultimate round of the BRCA 1:8 Nitro Buggy Championship held at Brookthorpe track over the weekend. Winner of the season opener at Herts, the defending British Champion claimed his second win of the season after starting on pole having won his Semi Final in the fastest time. In Qualifying it was Xray’s Jonathan Skidmore, winner of the Round 2 of the Championship, who secured the overall TQ, with Boots securing P2 ahead of the Agama of Round 3 winner Erik Lykke. In the 45-minute final, with Skidmore lining up P2, Boots lead from start to finish as Skidmore suffered a steering issue that cost him 5-laps to fix and left him with a P9. At the end it was Lykke who claimed second to lead the championship standings with WIRC’s Jack Willets completing the podium. The final round of the 2026 championship takes place at Shrewsbury on August 15/16.

Image: Elliott Boots [Facebook]

July 13, 2026

Kilic wins Italian Nationals Round 3 from Polito

Mugen Seiki’s Burak Kilic became the third different winner in as many rounds of the highly competitive AMSCI 1:8 Nitro Buggy Italian National Championship, the Turkish driver winning Round 3 at the NitroBuggy track in Genzone just ahead of Round 2 winner Mattia Polito. In qualifying it was Kilic who took the TQ honours, the championship regular topping two of the four rounds. Fastest in Q3, Kyosho’s Marco Baruffolo would secure 2nd at his home track ahead of reigning Champion & Round 1 winner Davide Ongaro with Polito ending up 4th. In the 45-minute final after plenty of closing racing it was Kilic’s Nova Engines powered MBX-8R that came out the winner just 6/10ths of a second ahead of a hard charging Polito who set the fastest lap of the race with his Sworkz. Baruffolo completed the podium with Ongaro’s Team Associated finishing 4th on the same lap from P11 on the grid after problems in his Semi. With one round remaining in the championship, it is Polito who leads the standings from Ongaro with Kilic moving up into 3rd. The fourth & final round doesn’t take place until November.

Image: Nova Engines [Facebook]

July 13, 2026

ORCA x Hirosaka 1:28 ESC, Motor & Lipo Battery

Masaaki Hirosaka, father of RC racing legend Masami, has announced a collaboration with Electronics brand ORCA, with the ORCA x Hirosaka ESC, Motors, and Lipo battery range intended for 1:28 use as well as 1:24. Developed through the championship-winning collaboration between ORCA Racing and Hirosaka Racing Products, this complete product line is purpose-built to meet the demands of winning in both onroad and offroad class competition racing. The brushless speedo is rated 30A while the motor range has 2500, 3500, and 4500Kv options. The Lipo pack has a 60C rating and 420mAh capacity.

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