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October 4, 2025

Kobbevik tops practice at 4WD Worlds

Daniel Kobbevik has topped free practice at the IFMAR 1:10 4WD World Championship, the Schumacher driver setting the fastest 3-consecutive laps in the fourth & final round of free practice in Sydney. Topping the third round of practice ahead of Dakotah Phend, that time wouldn’t better Davide Ongaro’s FP2 time but finding almost a full second in FP4 the Norwegian went to the top ahead of Ongaro, who failed to improve on his earlier time. Team Associated’s Marcus Kaerup also had his fastest time in FP4 to end up third quickest ahead of Burak Kilic, the Mugen Seiki driver finding a huge chunk of time to his improve his 3-laps by over 2-seconds to record fourth. With his FP3 time, Phend completed the Top 5 just ahead of Xray team-mate David Ronnefalk who was another who closed free practice with his best run.

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October 4, 2025

Ongaro fastest as 4WD gets underway in Australia

Defending World Champion Davide Ongaro has set the early pace as the 4WD action gets underway at the IFMAR 1:10 Offroad World Championships in Australia. Having just missed the A-Main cut in 2WD, after two rounds of 4WD free practice it was the Italian who leads the way from 2WD Top Qualifier & Team Associated team-mate Marcus Kaerup. With the first practice more a sighting run for the drivers on the freshly prepared track, racing now running in the anti-clockwise direction and the jump surfaces reworked for that change, the second round was more indicative of form and it was good to see Xray, after their struggles in 2WD, back in the mix. Dakotah Phend would post the 3rd fastest time based off 3-consecutive laps with team-mate David Ronnefalk managing 5th fastest. In between them, Daniel Kobbevik led the Schumacher team as team-mate & newly crowned 2WD World Champion Broc Champlin was brought back down to reality with only the 18th fastest time. Describing his opening two practice runs as ‘alright’, Champlin said they are ‘still trying to get the car into a better window’.

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October 3, 2025

Xray XB2’26 2WD Buggy

With the 1:10 Offroad World Championships taking place currently in Australia, Xray has unveiled their latest 1:10 2WD Buggy, the XB2‘26. The buggy, which is offered in a Carpet or Dirt kit options, features an all-new 2.5 mm chassis lineup with optimised flex with a mid-size for carpet, short-size for dirt. Reinforced and revised C-block improves durability in demanding race conditions while all-new rear D-block with optimised suspension geometry provides 1° toe for carpet and 3° toe for dirt. The buggy gets a stronger rear roll center holder for long-lasting reliability. In terms of weigh saving there are all-new ultra-light titanium turnbuckles on all suspension links, new lighter differential outdrives which reduce rotational mass for faster acceleration, sharper braking, and improved drivetrain efficiency. On the suspension side, all-new -1 mm shorter shock caps extend the up-travel range, new spring collars -6 mm allow a wider ride height adjustment window, and stiffer 4-dot front & rear springs included in the carpet kit for more consistent handling. An all-new 6-dot lower rear shock tower ensures consistent handling on carpet while new wider offset settings for carpet (rear 5-slot, front 2-slot) give maximum stability. The Dirt kit includes a wider, higher downforce rear wing for enhanced traction.

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October 2, 2025

Champlin on top of the World Down Under – Schumacher gets first 2WD World title

Broc Champlin is the new IFMAR 1:10 2WD Offroad World Champion, the American securing the biggest accolade in the sport by winning the opening two A-Mains in Sydney, Australia, and claiming Schumacher’s first 2WD World title. Kicking off finals day at the Hills RC Off Road track with a TQ run in the fifth & final qualifier to line up second behind Top Qualifier Marcus Kaerup this was to be a hint of what was to come. With Champlin all over the rear wing of Kaerup in A1 there would be contact on the penultimate lap, the pair touching mid air in the double double. With Kaerup’s Associated going tumbling, Champlin came out of it just in the lead after a drag race down the straight with World Finals debutant Davey Batta. 2-time World Champion Spencer Rivkin would come through from sixth to complete the Top 3 as Kaerup crossed the line in fifth. With a protest against Champlin proving unsuccessful for Kaerup, the Dane would lead away A2 again with Champlin applying the pressure and four laps in as he got his buggy on two wheels, Champlin didn’t need a second invitation to go through to the lead. It was to be a lead the 23-year-old would hold, a mistake from Kaerup putting an end to any potential come back, and crossing the he became the latest IFMAR World Champion on the 40th anniversary of the championships. With the new Champion locked in, Champlin becoming the 15th driver to join the 2WD roll of honour, A3 would decide the remaining podium places. With Kaerup finally convert his pole position into a win this would see him salvage a podium behind Batta, as he, Rivkin, and Daniel Kobbevik all finished on the same points.

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October 2, 2025

Infinity IFB8 Front Wing | Upper Arm Flaps

Infinity has released two new aero aids for their IFB8 1:8 Buggy platform in the form of a Front Wing and Upper Arm Flaps. The front wing optimises front aerodynamics by replacing the nose section with streamlined airflow enhancing steering response for sharper handling. Made of polycarbonate, it is molded as two wings. The Front Upper Arm polycarbonate flaps enhance initial steering response and front traction and include dedicated resin mount for secure attachment to the upper arm. Mounting the flaps requires 2.5mm drilling on the front upper arm.

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October 2, 2025

Champlin TQ’s final qualifier to secure P2 for WC Final

Schumacher’s Broc Champlin has TQ’d the final round of 2WD qualifying at the IFMAR 1:10 Offroad World Championship, the result promoting the American driver to second on the grid behind Top Qualifier Marcus Kaerup. With the running order for Round 5 of qualifier at the Hills RC Off Road track in Sydney starting with the fastest heat up first this morning, it was Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski who topped that but with the track improving as things warmed up, the following heats proved faster. Seeding in the second fastest heat Champlin set the top pace ahead of Xray’s David Ronnefalk and Team Associated’s Joona Haatanen, Ronnefalk’s first Top 10 run coming too late to put him in the title deciding A-Main. Orlowski’s time would end up being good enough for 4th ahead of team-mate & Q4 winner Daniel Kobbevik, improving the Polish driver’s quali tally but keeping him P5 on the grid. Having wrapped up the overall TQ after 3 rounds, Kaerup again used the final qualifier to test something on his Associated, the Dane saying afterwards that the changes ‘didn’t work’.

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October 2, 2025

Team Associated RC10GB Nitro Buggy

On a day that a new 1:10 2WD Buggy World Champion will be crowned in Australia, it seems after all its retro RC10 kit releases Team Associated decided to go a slightly different route with its latest offering of the iconic buggy platform by sticking a nitro engine in it. The RC10GB is 2WD nitro buggy, combining the RC10GT’s gas-powered durability with the suspension and styling of the RC10 Team Car. Delivering vintage looks, modern performance, and true nitro excitement for collectors, racers, and off-road RC enthusiasts, the RC10GB pays tribute to two of the most iconic vehicles in RC history. In the release for the new buggy, the American manufacturer states, ‘For the first time ever, Team Associated has officially unveiled a nitro-powered buggy that blends the race-proven performance of the legendary RC10GT Gas Truck with the unmistakable looks and suspension geometry of the classic RC10 Team Car. This isn’t a reissue or a replica – it’s a brand-new creation that merges decades of innovation into a single, high-performance package. At its core, the RC10GB is built on the durable and battle-tested foundation of the RC10GT, a gas truck that dominated ROAR Nationals and club tracks throughout the 1990s. Known for its strength, speed, and reliability, the RC10GT serves as the perfect platform for this nitro-burning buggy. From the reinforced chassis to the tough drivetrain and stealth-inspired transmission, the RC10GB is ready to handle the rigors of high-speed off-road racing. What sets the RC10GB apart visually and functionally is its unmistakable buggy form. Borrowing its suspension layout, shock towers, and overall stance from the RC10 Team Car, it delivers the classic 2WD buggy feel with long-travel shocks and a low-profile design that’s perfect for loose dirt and high-traction surfaces alike. It’s a seamless blend of form and function, wrapped in a body that nods to Team Associated’s vintage golden era.’

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October 1, 2025

Kobbevik delivers TQ run in Q4

Having opened qualifying day at the IFMAR 1:10 Offroad World Championships with an impressive P3 run, Schumacher’s Daniel Kobbevik closed the day out with a TQ run in the penultimate round in Australia. With Marcus Kaerup dominating the first three rounds to secure the overall 2WD TQ, the Team Associated driver used Q4 as a test session, the front tyres he opted to try leaving him with ‘no steering’ and causing him to ‘drive like a wild animal’. This opened the door for us to see a new name at the top of the timing, and running in the second fastest heat it would be Kobbevik who took that honour. While unable to match the 12-lap TQ time set the previous round, the Norwegian managed 11 laps in 5:01.373 to finish ahead of Team Associated Aydin Horne on 5:03.814 and his Schumacher team-mate Michal Orlowski on 5:03.842. Clement Boda and Davey Batta completed the Top 5. Close to a TQ run in Q3, Spencer Rivkin couldn’t back that up, a mistake on his third last lap leaving the 2015 & 2019 World Champion with a P7 ahead of Broc Champlin.

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