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March 18, 2026

Mugen Seiki MBX8R +4mm Chassis

Mugen Seiki Racing, the US distributor for the Japanese manufacturer, has announced the release of a new +4mm chassis for the MBX8R 1:8 Nitro Buggy. The hard coated aluminium chassis makes for a longer wheelbase for added stability. In addition to the longer chassis option, they have also added a 119mm Rear Center Drive Shaft which is necessary to make the conversion. Sold as a set, it is also possible to by the chassis and shaft individually.

Source: Mugen Seiki Racing [mugenracing.com]

March 11, 2026

TZO T500 Truggy Tyre

California based tyre brand TZO has released a new 1:8 Truggy tyre, the T500. The big brother to the 500 buggy pattern, it is engineered for peak performance on high-bite, grooved-up TNR style tracks and East Coast–style tracks. Featuring a refined small-pin tread design, the T500 uses strategically placed pins to deliver enhanced cornering grip and stability while maintaining strong forward drive. The updated carcass design provides a stable sidewall with the optimal balance of lightweight feel, flex, and consistency.

Source: TZO Tires [tzorires.com]

March 10, 2026

Scale Speed 1:10 Buggy Titanium Skid Plates

Arizona based Scale Speed has released a range of titanium skid plates for 1:10 buggies from Xray, Losi, and Mugen Seiki. Having alreasy offered the skid plates for the Associated’s B7/SC7/T7, B84, RB10, and RC10 vintage models, at 1.5 mm thick, these Grade 5 titanium plates protect the chassis and add a high chance of throwing dazzling white sparks when your car scrapes the track or other hard surfaces. The new additions to their lineup include the Losi 22X DC, Mugen Seiki MSB1, and Xray XB2 and XB4.

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March 7, 2026

FEMCA requests postponement of World Championship

FEMCA, the bloc responsible for the hosting of this year’s 1:12 & ISTC World Championships in China has officially made a requested to IFMAR for the postponement of the back to back events given the current situation in the Middle East. The Far East Model Car Association (FEMCA), the governing body for RC racing that represents 15 nations in Asia and Australasia, in consultation with the race organiser Hongyu GDC made the following post on its social media, ‘FEMCA has been monitoring the situation developing in the middle east. After serious consideration to the potential safety risk that could impact drivers from the other parts of the world. The organizer and FEMCA looked at the financial impact and decided that the conscious path is to ensure that ALL racers will be able to arrive and return safely and peacefully was the better judgement. With that FEMCA and the Organizer has formally written to IFMAR requesting to postpone the upcoming 1/12 and ISTC World Championships which is scheduled to be held in Foshan, China at the end of March and first Week of April. Pending a decision from IFMAR on their approval for postponement a date will be proposed as an alternative shortly thereafter.’ With IFMAR having on posted yesterday that they planned to proceed with the events, but that they would continue to follow developments of the situation, the registered 1:12 and Touring Car racers now await a decision from IFMAR.

Source: FEMCA [Facebook]

March 6, 2026

Xbility XB-F1 Plastic Bumper

1:28 World Champion manufacturer Xbility has released a new plastic bumper for its XB-F1 1:28 Formula Car Kit which is designed to comply with the new PN Racing rules. The bumper is narrower, with a total width of 82mm, and therefore requires trimming the side sections of the original front Lexan wing during installation.

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March 5, 2026

Boost RC F1Ultra R5 Spring Steel Chassis

Boost RC has introduced its first chassis dedicated to the 1:10 Formula category, developed specifically for the Exotek F1Ultra R5. The project was conceived around one of the most unique cars in the modern Formula class. Compared to the standard carbon chassis, the 1.5mm spring steel plate delivers a smoother and more progressive handling characteristic, increasing overall traction while reducing the sudden reactions typically caused by chassis flex during rapid direction changes. Beyond the handling improvements, the steel construction also lowers the centre of gravity and provides a more planted feel, helping the car maintain speed through technical sections on both carpet and asphalt tracks. Due to the 1.5mm chassis thickness, Boost RC adopted custom 90-degree countersunk M3 screws with Torx T10 head across the entire chassis. This solution ensures perfect fitment while improving durability and screw engagement during assembly and maintenance. The original Exotek design uses an M4 screw for the front wing mount, which also acts as the front body post mounting point. To maintain compatibility with the new chassis design while keeping the use of M3 hardware, Boost RC developed a dedicated mounting system consisting of a rear mounting insert with a dedicated M3 nut pocket, a custom front body post with a 4mm insert, compatible with the standard front wing mounting hole used by most Formula wings, but designed for an M3 screw. A spacer plate installed between chassis and front wing to compensate for the 1.0mm thickness difference compared to the original 2.5mm carbon chassis.

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March 4, 2026

Titanium RC ‘The Engine Heater’

Titanium RC, the RC business of Dutch 1:8 Nitro Onroad stalwart John Ermen, has released an updated version of its engine heater, ‘The Engine Heater’ now also available in a Buggy/GT engine version. Key features of the Titanium RC heater are that it is designed to heat the engine to the correct start-up temperature, preventing issues with fuel evaporation in the fuel line, and the function is operated by a simple on/off switch. Another big advantage of the heater is that it is designed to only draw 150 watt of power compared to the draw of commonly used hair driers at 700w or paint strippers at 2000w. At big races like ENS, such heavy power consumption can cause power issues for tracks so the ‘The Engine Heater’ can alleviate such problems. With pre-heating of engines becoming more and more popular in offroad, due to demand Titanium RC has added an Offroad version to suit the different head type which has a 62mm diameter compared to the onroad’s 55mm diameter.

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March 4, 2026

Neumann joins XTR for accessories & fuel

Spanish brand XTR has announced that new WIRC signing Joern Neumann will use their accessories and Shoot fuel as part of his race program for the upcoming seasons. The highly accomplished offroad racer and former 1:8 GT World Champion, joined Italian manufacturer WIRC for 2026 after an 8-year stint with Taiwanese manufacturer Sworkz. Running Reds Racing engines, Neumann joins multiple time European Champions Elliott Boots and Reno Savoya in representing XTR and running Shoot fuel.

Source: XTR Racing [xtr-rc.com]