May 26, 2026

Kobbevik doubles at 1:10 Euros Warm-up in Austria

Schumacher’s Daniel Kobbevik completed the double at the Warm-up Race for this Summer’s upcoming EFRA 1:10 Offroad European Championships in Austria.  Racing at the ERT-Steyregg astro track, qualifying would see Kobbevik secure the TQ in both 2WD and 4WD as the Norwegian topped 3 of the 4 rounds in each.  Behind him in both would be fellow Scandinavian Joona Haatanen, the Finnish Team Associated driver managing a TQ run in the second round of 4WD and the final round of 2WD.  2022 European Champion Tommy Hall completed the 2WD Top 3 with his Team Associated while the Xray of Bartek Zalewski  completed the 4WD Top 3.  In the finals, Kobbevik wrapped up both overall wins in A2 before going on to complete the perfect weekend with clean sweeps in A3.  The 2WD podium would see him joined by Haatanen and Sworkz’s Micha Widmaier while 4WD it was a repeat of the Top 2 with Mugen Seiki’s Burak Kilic claiming the final step.  Reigning 2WD Champion Martin Bayer would finish the Warm-up Race in 18th position while 4WD champion David Ronnefalk was 5th in the category having finished 10th in 2WD.  The EFRA European Championship take place from July 27 to August 1st.

Image: Daniel Kobbevik [Facebook]


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

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

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 21, 2026

Reds Racing 521 Competizione .21 Competition Buggy Engine

Reds Racing has introduced its new 521 Competizione .21 Offroad S Line Competition engine, designed for 1:8 buggy and truggy racers in search of a balance of performance, reliability, and value.  The new 521 Competizione is based on the Italian engine tuners latest 5-port competition technology and features important technical updates developed to improve tuning stability, fuel efficiency, and overall drivability while maintaining the performance expected from a true racing engine.  The new 521 Competizione is available in two different configurations to suit every driver’s needs.  The standard version features a steel crankshaft and steel rear bearing for maximum durability and excellent value while the 521 Competizione Plus, identified by its red colour cooling head, is the premium version featuring steel crankshaft, high-performance ceramic rear bearing, and DLC-coated backplate for reduced friction, improved smoothness, and enhanced performance consistency.  Main Features of the New 521 Competizione.  A high-quality aluminium 3-Needle Carburetor is the same as used on REDS 721 series engines, designed to guarantee maximum reliability and tuning consistency.

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May 21, 2026

Team Associated 70, 72, & 73mm HD CVA Bones

Team Associated has released a number of new length options of its HD CVA bones for its 1:10 Buggy platforms.  Available in 70, 72, and 73mm, they are intended to fill the void in times when the bone you are using has become too short or too long for the setup you desire.  These CVA bones do not require any additional hardware to replace your current HD CVA bones.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]


May 20, 2026

JConcepts RC10 1989 Stealth Alu Steering Bellcrank

Tested and debuted by Ryan Maifeld at the Team Associated Off-Road Championships in Las Vegas, JConcepts has released this Aluminium Steering Bellcrank set for the RC10 1989 Stealth.  Looking for more durable design, JConcepts evaluated the options and built an all-aluminium design bringing the driving bell-crank into a one-piece and solid design, increasing steering response and feel.  The idler bellcrank sports a beefy and similar design giving the vehicle a symmetrical feel.  The parts are available in blue or black anodising and feature silver chamfered edged highlighting and laser-etched JC logo for brand authenticity.  The bellcranks are bearing supported with heavy-duty flanged bearings and include threaded standoffs.  The threaded standoffs attach to the chassis first utilising the included JConcepts 8/32” x 1/4” titanium screws and the rest of the assembly install and secure over the standoffs.  An aluminium washer is included to secure the top end of the assembly with 4-40 x 5/16” FHCS.  Also included are 5.5 x 4mm titanium ball-studs for each location on the alu steering hole locations.

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