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May 26, 2026

Ben Mohamed again at 3rd round of French Nationals

Noha Ben Mohamed took another win in the FFVRC French National 1:8 Nitro Buggy Championship, the Sparko driver winning the third round hosted by Limousin Mini Racing Car over the weekend in Limoges. After the five rounds of qualifying it was the Round 2 winner Ben Mohamed who took the TQ honours with three fastest runs ahead of Hugo Tavernon who was fastest in Q1. Behind Remy Bermudez would end up 3rd ahead of Rayan Medjoubi with reigning Champion Clement Boda completing the Top 5. Winning his Semi from Boda, Ben Mohamed would start on pole for the 13 car/45-minute final. With some big mistakes from Boda, winner of the season opener, early on while the Team Associated driver but in a charge to chase down Ben Mohamed setting the fastest lap of the race he took the win albeit just by 8/10th of a second. Also finishing on the lead lap, Bermudez completed the podium for Xray.

Image: Noha Ben Mohamed [Facebook]

May 26, 2026

Vision Racing 22X Aluminium Bulkhead

Oregon based offroad aftermarket parts producer Vision Racing has released this Aluminium Bulkhead for the TLR 22X which features all three stock camber link mounting holes for maximum tuning flexibility. The design also incorporates a bearing-supported sway bar system when used with the VR sway bar bearing collars, helping deliver smoother and more consistent sway bar operation. Despite the added strength and features, the bulkhead adds only 9 grams over the stock components.

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May 26, 2026

Boost RC Lightweight Motor Cooling Ducts

Italian brand Boost RC has introduced a new line of lightweight motor cooling ducts, developed to maximise airflow efficiency and improve motor cooling performance in demanding racing conditions. Designed specifically for 30mm and 40mm cooling fans, the new ducts feature a compact and functional shape engineered to direct airflow precisely toward the motor while maintaining an extremely low overall weight. Manufactured using high-quality 3D printing technology and carbon fibre reinforced material, the ducts combine excellent rigidity, heat resistance and durability with a clean and professional finish. To further optimise weight, the design uses only two mounting screws for the fan installation. The 30mm version weighs only 3.7 grams and the 40mm version just 4.5 grams, making them ideal for racers looking to improve cooling performance without adding unnecessary mass to the car. To complete the package, Boost RC is also offering matching high-speed waterproof cooling fans, available in both 30mm (25,000 RPM @ 8.4 V) and 40mm (16,000 RPM @ 8.4 V) sizes.

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May 26, 2026

Reflex Racing MF-1 ABS Plastic Body Set

Texas based 1:28 Specialists Reflex Racing has unveiled its all new MF-1 ABS Plastic body set. The result of many years of experience in Aero and Chassis design, when setting out to create this body they wanted to have a highly detailed, scale model that was easy to drive fast. They say that his has been achieved by making the body super low CG, with low overhangs and subtle aerodynamic design elements to make transitions fast, rotation hard and high speeds with lots of stability. They have blended that with adjust-ability, versatility and lots of inside and wheel arch clearance so that you can fine tune the body to the chassis and class of your choice. Weighing 33 grams (with side clips), the body measures 98mm wheelbase, 81.5mm front width, and 82mm rear width.

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May 26, 2026

T-Works X5B | iX5B Alu Centre Diff Blocks

T-works has released new Aluminium Centre Diff blocks for both the nitro and the electric versions of the X5B 1:8 Buggy platform from Hong Nor. Made from 7075 T6 aluminium alloy and featuring a blackened flanged design, the blocks feature high torsion resistance, firmly locks the differential and CVD drive shafts for more precise power transmission.

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May 25, 2026

First French National win for Baranger

Shepherd driver Fabien Baranger claimed his first Elite Class National win over the weekend with victory at Round 3 of the FFVRC 1:8 Onroad National Championship. Having finished P2 behind reigning Champion Maxime Ripoll last month in Châteaubourg, young Baranger would go one better at the RSMA track near Paris. In qualifying it was Mugen Seiki’s Christophe Louis, podium finisher at Rounds 1 & 2, who secured the TQ ahead of Ripoll’s Xray with Baptiste Jimenez third and Baranger fourth. With Baranger winning his Semi Final he would bump up a spot to start P3 for the 45-minute final. With Louis leading early on, the race would see dramas for many racers including the leader, Ripoll and Baranger who suffered a flame out while in the lead. In the end strong pace, only himself & Ripoll posting 16-second lap times, would allow Baranger recover to take the win and end Ripoll run of race wins, the World Championship finalist recovering from his issues to finish 2nd. Louis would not be able to keep his run of 2026 podium finish going finishing fourth as Simon Bergoin, who initially took over the lead from Louis, claimed the final step on the podium.

Image: Shepherd Micro Racing [Facebook]

May 25, 2026

Moto Obscura Lazer ZX Alu Front Bulkhead

Moto Obscura has released this all-new aluminium front bulkhead for the Kyosho Lazer ZX buggy platform. Designed to reinforce one of the platform’s most common weak points, it is built to dramatically improve front-end durability and strengthen the shock tower mounting points. Available in anodized blue, and as part of a new collaborative relationship a black anodised version will be offered by Rubrix Racing Products to complement their new Lazer ZX-RRP Chassis Conversion Kit. Pre-orders are open now, with shipments expected in early June.

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May 25, 2026

Matsukura takes Japanese 1:8 Onroad title

Naoto Matsukura is the new 2026 JMRCA 1:8 Onroad National Champion, the Infinity driver taking the title from reigning World Champion Shouki Takahata. Racing at 2023 World Championship host circuit Infinity International RC Speedway in Suzuka, the annual stand alone championship event would be effected by rain on Saturday causing the action to be cancelled. Managing to resume racing on Sunday, qualifying would be reduced to two rounds with Takaaki Shimo’s Infinity securing the TQ with his time from Q1. Topping Q2 ahead of Matsukura, Takahata’s Mugen Seiki claimed P2 with Matsukura ending up third. Having to come through from the Semi Finals Matsukura woould win his ahead of 2 time World Champion Tadahiko Sahashi. The other Semi final was won by the other half of the famous Japanese siblings Yuya Sahashi. In the 45-minute Main, 2024 Champion Shimo led from the front for the first 84-laps before Takahata took over at the front but he wouldn’t be able to repeat his 2025 win, as Matsukura found his way to the front where he would stay to win by just 4/10ths of a second. Setting the fastest lap of the race Shimo completed the podium on the same lap with Yuya Sahashi finishing P4.

Image: Infinity [Facebook]