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December 8, 2025

Orlowski adds Asia title to 1:12 CV

Reigning World Champion and a 2-time European Champion, Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski has added the Asia Championship title to his CV after winning what is Asia top prize in racing and was formerly known as the FEMCA Championships. Racing at 2o26 World Championship venue Hongyu GDC, in Foshan, China, Orlowski dominated proceedings on the enclosed carpet track. A race that attracted 52 entries, the Polish driver topped four of the 5 qualifiers to secure the TQ ahead of the CRC of Japan’s Yugo Nagashima, who took Q4, with Xray’s Jan Ratheisky completing the Top 3. In the finals the order for the podium would stay as they started with Orlowski winning all three Mains. Second in A1 & 2 ahead of Shota Watanabe, Nagashima claimed second while a P2 in A3 was enough to give Ratheisky the third step on the podium on tie break with Watanabe. In 1:12 Spec, Xray’s Adam Izsay produced a clean sweep with the TQ and win ahead of Takashi Kato and Antonia Hung. This coming weekend the impressive Hongyu GDC track will host the Touring Car Asia Championships and Red RC are travelling straight from the IFMAR 1:8 Onroad Worlds in Chile to cover the action.

Image: Hongyu GDC

December 5, 2025

Schumacher CAT 2000 ‘Classic’

Schumacher has announced the upcoming release of the CAT 2000 ‘Classic’. The CAT 2000 was Schumacher’s groundbreaking 4WD buggy introduced in 1993, evolving from the legendary CAT series that included the Bosscat and ProCat. Carrying forward this race winning pedigree, the CAT 2000 set new standards in performance, innovation, and handling. The CAT 2000 Classic brings this icon back to life, carefully re-created for today’s vintage racing and collecting scene. With its sleek composite chassis and distinctive period styling, the CAT 2000 Classic looks every bit as fast as it drives. Subtle updates improve durability and battery fitment, while keeping the authentic character that made the original such a success. Performance features include optimised 4WD suspension geometry and smooth, low friction ‘pro’ specification shocks for maximum grip and control. The CAT 2000 Classic is a striking addition to any collection and a genuine contender on the track, the perfect blend of heritage, style, and race winning potential. The kit will be available from January.

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December 2, 2025

2025/26 RugRacers Round 2 – Report

The second round of the 2025/26 RugRacers took place over the weekend and in Modified defending champion and championship leader Elliott Harper showed no signs of wanting to let either slip. Producing a clean sweep in qualifying taking all 4 rounds ahead of Stefan Chodzynski & Matthieu Dambrine, the finals didn’t show any sign of letting up either. The Scumacher driver stormed to the win in both legs with all the action on track taking place behind him, Stefan holding onto 2nd by a few tenths from Matthieu, Leg 2 shuffled the order a little with Chris Grainger taking 2nd ahead of Liam Tyrrell in 3rd. With the action taking a break for a while, the final round will be held on the 1st March 2026, only 1 champion is left to be crowned in FWD, but expect Zak & Elliott to be looking towards keeping a clean sweep for the shortened series this season.

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November 27, 2025

Aerox V3 Elite Series Lipos

Aerox, the accessories brand from British manufacturer Schumacher, has added new V3 LiPos packs to its Elite Series range in the form of super low profile 2S Stick packs and a 2S shorty pack. Used by some leading UK drivers to achieve excellent results on track, the latest Aerox batteries have been selected for High C rating and low internal resistance which makes them especially good for Stock Racing but equally at home with the high power demands of Modified Racing. The new V3 packs are available now and legal for use at BRCA or EFRA events from April 1st 2026.

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November 17, 2025

Champlin wins Florida Carpet Championships

In a repeat of last year’s result it was Schumacher pairing Broc Champlin and Michal Orlowski who took the wins at the annual JConcepts Florida Carpet Championship, Champlin however crowned overall Champion at at Beachline Raceway in Orlando. In 2WD Buggy it was the newly crowned World Champion Champlin who took the TQ with 3 TQ runs from 4 rounds ahead of Orlowski with new 4WD World Champion Marcus Kaerup’s Associated third ahead of team-mate Joona Haatanen, who topped Q3, and the Xray of Dakotah Phend. In 4WD, again Champlin set the pace this time ahead of his other Schumacher team-mate Daniel Kobbevik, the Norwegian the only other driver to manage a TQ run. Team Associated’s Aydin Horne would secure third ahead of Orlowski with Brennan Schimmel the best of the Xrays in P5. In the finals it was Orlowski who took the opening 2WD win ahead of Haatanen and Champlin who had a mistake while out front. Unfortunately contact at the start of A2 between Champlin and Orlowski ended the Polish drivers challenge as his buggy ended up on its roof while Champlin remained out front to win ahead of Haatanen and Phend. With another win in A3 Champlin was able to repeat his 2024 2WD victory. In 4WD Orlowski took the opener from Champlin after a mistake from the pole sitter and he would seal the 4WD victory with another win in A2 after Champlin again had a moment while in the lead just after the 1-minute mark. Champlin won A3 to finish runner-up in 4WD which together with his 2WD crowned his the overall JConcepts Florida Carpet Championships winner for the second year in a row.

Image: JConcepts [Facebook]

October 20, 2025

Champlin crowned double INS15 Champion with Finals clean sweep

Newly crowned 1:10 2WD Buggy World Champion Broc Champlin is the double Champion of the JConcept INS15, the Schumacher driver capping off the popular 1:10 Offroad series with a clean sweep at the season Final held at Hoosier RC Hobbyplex in Indiana over the weekend. While Champlin had already secured the 2WD title ahead of the fifth & final stop on the calendar, he was looking to replace his P5 from Round 1 of the series held at at Trackside Hobbies in Wisconsin. In 2WD qualifying it was Team Associated’s Davey Batta who took the opening round but the World Championship podium finisher who end up P2 on the grid as Champlin topped Q2 & 3. Xray’s Chase Lemieux and Dakotah Phend completed the Top 4. In 4WD it was again Champlin who secured the TQ over Batta with Brennan Schimmel third ahead of Aydin Horne. In the triple finals, Champlin would wrap up both victories as he went two from two in A2. Winning A3 of 2WD, Batta secured second as Phend completed the podium while in 4WD Phend took 2nd despite Horne winning A3, the Team Associated driver completed the podium.

Image: Broc Champlin [Facebook]

October 17, 2025

Schumacher Mi9 TITC Spec Top Deck

Schumacher has released this TITC Spec Top Deck for their Mi9 Electric Touring Car, the British manufacturer and Michal Orlowski dominating the 2025 edition of the legendary Thailand race. This 2mm one-piece top deck, is especially effective on high grip, high speed tracks with long corners. In general it can make your car stiffer overall. The rear bulkhead brace keeps the rear end stiff and locked in, providing a smooth, stable driving experience.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

October 14, 2025

Schumacher Winter Series Round 1 – Report

Back for its seventh season, the 2025/26 Schumacher Winter Series presented by UK Club Louth Radio Control Car Club kicked off over the weekend with Chris Lovely taking the win. With defending champion Tim Wood missing the opening round, there was an opportunity for his competitors to get a head-start. In qualifying it was Lovely who secured the TQ with his Xray, ahead of the Awesomatix of Andrew Twigger with the rest of the top six made of the Associated of Gareth Jaime, the Mugen Seiki of Jay Kay, the Schumacher of Matthew Heath and the second Mugen Seiki of Andrew Babb. Lovely remain in control for the final, taking a tone to flag victory to take home the maximum points. Twigger would come home 2nd having put on immense pressure all final, with the fight for the final podium position being the most intense on track action. Jay Kay, Heath and Jaines would be locked together most the race, and only in the latter stages would it become a two horse race decided in the remaining laps. With Jay Kay securing the final podium position, ahead of Heath, Jaines and Babb.

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