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September 3, 2026

Serpent Medius X26 Alu Chassis

Serpent has announced it is to offer the option of an aluminium chassis for its Medius x26 1:10 Electric Touring Car which went on release at the end of June. The aluminium chassis is approximately 70 grams lighter than the steel chassis, giving racer more room to fine-tune the weight balance of the car, especially in stock racing where bigger and heavier batteries are commonly used. The overall flex is slightly softer than the steel chassis and provides more rotation, making it also better suited for stock racing.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

September 3, 2026

Drivers full of praise for track at Asian Buggy C/ships Finale

With free practice for the season finale of the Asian Buggy Championships complete, drivers have been heaping praise on Adrian Wicaksono for his track layout for the season finale here in Jakarta, Indonesia. After the race was cancelled last year, West Side Raceway returns to the Season 4 calendar after it previously proved a huge hit with driver as the concluding round of the 2024 championship. With many of this weekend’s race favourites making their first visit to the Southeast Asian country for Round 4, they are all relishing a weekend of racing on the ‘proper dirt track’ which over the previous edition takes things up a notch by being a lot more technical. One of the drivers expected to be in the mix for a podium in the main Nitro Buggy class this weekend, on his track design Wicaksono explained, ‘basically the previous year it was more like an open layout, fast with big sweeping corners. This year I wanted to make the track more technical but still have enough space for passing.’

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September 3, 2026

T-Works RC8B4.2 Alu Gear Box Diff Insert Set

T-Works has added this Aluminium Gear Box Diff Insert Set for the Team Associated RC8B4,2 1:8 Buggy platform. Produced from 7075‑T6 aluminium with a black anodised finish they are direct replacements for stock nylon part. The inserts precisely lock the differential position to maintain stable gear mesh for sharp throttle response and prevents gearbox housing hole enlargement and slop. Offered as set of four, they are also available in pairs of Insert A +1 and Insert B 0/+2.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

September 3, 2026

SkyRC T120 Pico Dual Balance Charger

New from SkyRC comes the new T120 Pico, a compact dual-channel AC charger designed for everyday RC charging at home, on the workbench, or at the track. Despite its small footprint, the T120 Pico delivers up to 120W of total AC charging power, with two independent channels capable of up to 60W and 6A each. Both channels can charge simultaneously with independent settings, while broad battery compatibility makes the charger suitable for a wide range of RC applications. Combining straightforward operation, efficient charging, and a travel-friendly form factor, the T120 Pico brings serious dual-channel charging capability to a remarkably small package.

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September 2, 2026

Sworkz S35-5 1:8 Buggy Kit

Sworkz has released details of the 5 generation of their competition 1:8 Buggy platform, the S35-5 and S35-5e. The next evolution in 1:8 Buggy racing builds on the proven success of the S35-4 EVO platform, with the well-known and successful geometry of that predecessor having been carefully optimized in key areas for the S35-5. This delivers higher cornering speeds, increased traction, and a more forgiving driving feel-without changing the fundamental driving character. Sworkz say this result is a buggy that remains predictable and easy to control, while offering increased consistency and confidence across a wide variety of track conditions. The S35-5 is built around a lightened T7075 hard-anodised aluminium chassis, based on the proven wheelbase layout of the S35-4 EVO, which has been extensively used by their factory drivers. In addition, an optional +3 mm extended chassis will once again be available.. This longer version is ideal for fast, high-grip tracks, providing improved stability and easier handling at high speeds. The buggy gets a redesigned radio tray that offers multiple receiver battery mounting options, flexible receiver positioning, is compatibility with various switch types, and has two transponder mounting locations. This all ensures clean installation and easy setup customisation. The S35-5 is equipped with LCD (Large Caster Design) front upper arms, which were already available as an option on the S35-4 EVO and have proven their performance and durability over several years of racing. To improve durability and cleanliness, plastic covers for the front and rear lower suspension arms are included. These covers provide effective protection against dirt and debris while also giving the buggy a cleaner and more aggressive appearance. The shock system of the S35-5 has been completely updated, with new high-quality X-rings for smoother shock action and improved sealing. The kit also gets new double-line shock towers, the Upper line based on the proven S35-4 EVO design and the Lower line optimised for high-grip tracks, offering a lower center of gravity and more precise handling. All-new Samurai Competition spring line has been developed specifically for improved balance and consistency.

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September 2, 2026

Asia Nitro Party 2027 – Announcement

Having kicked off the 2026 season with the successful staging of the inaugural Asia Nitro Party, the Hongyu GDC track in Foshan, China, has announced that it has now locked in the weekend of January 15-17, 2027, as the date for the 2nd edition of the international nitro onroad race. Expanding to a 3-day event, the organisers have also confirmed the event will see racing for nitro onroad’s three main categories – 1:8 Onroad, 1:8 GT, and 1:10 Onroad, the latter set for one of its biggest World Championship entries next week in Italy. Attracting high quality entry for the first edition, with the multi circuit facility making a major impression on those visitors, it was Infinity’s Naoto Matsukura who took the 1:8 Onorad win from Italian Xray driver Filippo Domanin and Serpent’s Andrea Catanzani. In 1:8 GT, Frenchman Bernard-Alain Arnaldi took the win for Genius ahead of the Raptors of World Champion Alessio Mazzeo and Natanaele Senesi. With Southern China experiencing mild weather in January, the timing of the Asian Nitro Party is the perfect opportunity for European nitro racers to break-up the traditional Winter off-season and compete at an event that has already made a mark on establishing itself as a major annual event on the international nitro onroad race calendar. China also offers visa-free entry to most European passport holders, and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) is one of the country’s main international airports making attending the race very accessible.

Source: Hongyu GDC [Facebook]

September 2, 2026

Reckward-Tuning MBX8R Flat Lying Shock Conversion Kit

Coming from RMV Deutschland’s Reckward-Tuning brand is this Flat Lying Shock Conversion Kit for the Mugen Seiki MBX8R 1:8 Buggy. The kit was developed in close cooperation with the team at RMV Deutschland and Paul Eckmann, and has been extensively tested in close cooperation with Burak, Berkan and Abdullah Kilic. They are currently using the conversion kit on their buggies in both Nitro and Electric configurations. What makes it particularly interesting is that they did not simply focus on changing the shock position, but on solving the mechanical details around the conversion properly. A major focus during development was durability and material protection. The suspension-arm mounting uses high-strength screws combined with a special nylon locking system to prevent vibration-related loosening. At the same time, the inserts feature a precisely designed groove on the front side to reduce clamping pressure on the sensitive seam of the plastic suspension arm and minimise the risk of cracking. Another detail is the lower shock mounting. Instead of using conventional through-bolts with lock nuts, RMV Deutschland developed an asymmetric wing-style mounting solution. One side features a precise through-hole, while the opposite side is reinforced and threaded. This creates a very rigid and play-free connection while allowing the steel ball to work correctly and reducing wear and thread damage during repeated maintenance. The kit supplied as a complete F/R solution, rather than requiring racers to source individual components or purchase separate conversion parts for each axle. The idea was to provide a properly matched system that can be installed directly and gives the MBX8R a consistent front-to-rear setup.

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September 2, 2026

Hudy Balkan Series Round 2 Bulgaria – Report

The second round of the 2026 Hudy Balkan Series took place recently at the Slivnitsa RC Track in Bulgaria where it would be Xray’s Christian Kostadinov who pulled off the doubled on a weekend that saw every Top Qualifier converted to race wins. Located around 30km outside Sofia, the event would attract 37 entries over four classes and qualifying counted for everything. The Elceram Modified class produced the closest qualifying with Kostadinov and Razvan Stroe both scoring a perfect 100 but the TQ went to Kostadinov on countback with Boyan Stamenov securing third. Come the finals, winner of Round 1 of the series back in June, Kostadinov took A1 and A2 for what would be his second win of the weekend, and Stroe’s A3 victory enough for second overall. Stamenov completed what would be his second podiums of the day.

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