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August 5, 2025

Procircuit ‘Stinger’ | ‘Grasshopper’ 1:8 Buggy Astro Tyres

Spain’s Modelix Racing has introduced under its Procircuit tyre brand two new 1:8 Buggy patterns intended for high grip astro tracks, the Stinger and the Grasshopper. Featuring a completely redesigned V4 carcass, they are developed to maximise performance on astro surfaces. With a reinforced sidewall for increased lateral stability, they also have a lower profile to reduce sidewall flex and sliding. A Smaller diameter, contributes to more precise and predictable steering. Available pre-glued or unglued, they are exclusively offering in the A2 compound (Gold Dot). The Stinger pattern is designed with a high-density layout of long, spaced centre pins, and angled side blocks. This configuration provides direct forward traction, reduces lateral grip at high speeds, and improves cornering. Ideal for the front axle or for setups seeking easy, forgiving handling. The Grasshopper features a uniform distribution of long pins across the entire surface, offering maximum lateral grip and strong traction. Recommended for the rear axle or setups prioritising overall grip and sharp steering response.

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August 5, 2025

R1 Wurks B84 Lightweight 30mm Rear Fan Shroud

New from California based R1 Wurks comes this Lightweight 30mm Rear Fan Shroud for the Team Associated RC10 B84 1:10 4WD Buggy platform. Made with premium carbon fibre material and high-resolution 3D printing, it is engineered for optimal airflow efficiency. The fan shroud significantly enhances the cooling efficiency of the motor fan by directing airflow more effectively onto the motor’s larger surface areas and ventilation openings.

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August 5, 2025

Sworkz S12-3 Prototype 2WD Buggy Images

With a number of manufacturers running prototype buggies at the recent EFRA 1:10 Offroad European Championships, Sworkz has published images of their prototype 2WD buggy which was raced in the title decider by Joern Neumann. The former champion would qualify the buggy P5 at the Hudy Arena but ended up 10th after some rough finals. Team-mate Micha Widmaier also ran the car but just missed the Main event ending up as the BQ! While Sworkz don’t go into any specific details about what’s new on the buggy they stated, ‘The S12-3 prototype already showed his speed and potential, even if it is still a prototype. Final adjustments will be done and production is about to start. We are looking forward to share production details with you soon and release the car for the indoor season this autumn – stay tuned.’

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August 4, 2025

Malaysia to host 2026 Asia 1:8 Offroad Championship

Malaysia will host the 2026 Asia 1:8 Offroad Championship, with FEMCA announcing the Putrajaya Offroad RC Park track located south of the capital city of Kuala Lumpur as the venue. Recent hosts of the Round 2 of the 2025 Malaysia National League, the track is scheduled to host the Asia Championship on August 27-30th, 2026. Formerly known as the FEMCA Championship, and the biggest title on offer to the 15 nations in Asia and Australasia that make up the FEMCA Bloc, the previous two 1:8 Offroad titles were decided in Vietnam with young Kyosho star Phi-Long Nguyen successfully defending his title this year at Huỳnh Vĩ ‘s L.A track. With new FEMCA President Leonard Kee announcing a rebranding of the FEMCA Championship to the more relatable title of Asia Championship in April, the new title will be awarded for the first time later this year. Due to officially open in September, the brand new Hongyu GDC facility in Foshan hosts the 1:12 & Touring Car Asia Championships this December which are also the official Warm-up race for next March’s IFMAR 1:12 & ISTC World Championships.

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August 4, 2025

Another double for Champlin at INS15 Late Summer Race

Hobbytown Hobbyplex in Omaha, Nebraska, played host to the JConcepts Late-Summer Dirt Indoor Nationals over the weekend where once again it was Schumacher’s Broc Champlin who again did the double. The 15th season of the JConcepts Indoor National Series, Champlin was the big winner at the previous encounter, the Mid-Summer Carpet Indoor Nationals held at Island Speedway in Iowa, and carried that form across to the dirt for the penultimate INS15 encounter. Securing the TQ for both 2WD and 4WD Modified Buggy ahead of Team Associated’s Aydin Horne, with whom he shared buggy wins at the season opening Winter Dirt Indoor Nationals at Trackside Hobbies in Wisconsin back in February, Champlin managed to wrap up both overall wins in A2. In 2WD Horne would win A3 ahead of 3rd place qualifier Davey Batta, a result that would see the Team Associated pairing completed the overall podium. In 4WD, the No.5 Xray of Brennan Schimmel took the win ahead of Horne to knock team-mate & 3rd place qualifier Chase Lemieux off the podium behind Champlin and Horne. The 2025 INS concludes with the Indoor Nationals Finals on October 17-19 at Hoosier RC Hobbyplex in New Albany, Indiana.

Image: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

August 2, 2025

Ronnefalk crowned European 4WD Buggy Champion

David Ronnefalk is the new EFRA European 1:10 4WD Buggy Champion, the Xray driver taking the title for a third time after an exciting finals at the Hudy Arena in Slovakia. Starting from fourth on the grid, the back to back 2018/2019 Champion claimed his first electric European title since moving to Xray with victory over Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski and Xray’s 18-year-old young charger Bartek Zalewski. Fresh from winning the 2WD European title earlier in the week, it was Xray’s Martin Bayer who would again secured the overall TQ honours ahead of Orlowski, Zalewski, Ronnefalk and Team Associated’s Joona Haatanen. In A1, an early mistake from Bayer handed Orlowski the lead which he held to the end despite pressure from Zalewski who in turn was under pressure from Ronnefalk. A2 would see Bayer lead tone to tone shadowed by Orlowski until the 2023 Champion made a mistake with just 50-seconds on the clock allowing Ronnefalk through for second. All coming down to A3, it was the third encounter that provided the real excitement. After one & a half minutes of the drivers running in order, Orlowski executed a pass on Bayer, the Czech driver trying to come back at him until he rolled his Xray at the end of the straight at mid distance ending his chance of a European title double. This gave Orlowski a commanding lead as Zalewski came under pressure from Haatanen and Ronnefalk. With a minute to go Zalewski however was all over the prototype of Orlowski but a double pass from Haatanen and Ronnefalk suddenly dropped him to fourth. Then on the penultimate lap a mistake from Orlowski turned the race on its head. Haatanen briefly led before Ronnefalk forced a pass with further contact from Zalewski dropping him to third. Out front Ronnefalk lead the final lap to come home the winner from Zalewski with Daniel Kobbevik third from Haatanen, the win giving the Swede the overall title to go along with the 1:8 Nitro Buggy European title he won last month in Portugal. Orlowski with a 1 & 3 took second while a pair of seconds gave Zalewski the final step on the podium ahead of Bayer and Haatanen.

Image: Schumacher [Facebook]

July 31, 2025

1up Racing B7 CF1 -2mm Shock Towers

New from American option parts & accessories brand 1up Racing come these CF1 -2mm Shock Towers for the Team Associated B7 1:10 2WD Buggy. Engineered for high-grip tracks, they lower the shock mounting position by 2mm resulting in a lower centre of gravity that results in a noticeably quicker steering response and improved corner speed. CNC-machined in the United States from 4mm thick carbon fibre, the towers feature tri-level styling for a sleek, aggressive look. The towers are finished with a stylish engraved 1up logo and -2 marking.

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July 31, 2025

EBRC S35 Front Hub Weight System

New from EBRC, the brand of newly crowned 9-time British 1:8 Nitro Buggy National Champion Elliott Boots, comes this Front Hub Weight System for the Sworkz S35 1:8 Buggy platform. Engineered to optimise steering response during acceleration phases that occur while decelerating, the system includes a carbon fibre plate that securely holds the steering hubs in position, enhancing overall stability and steering precision. Anodised Brass Weights, 2 x 5gram and 2 x 10gram, allow fine-tuning of the front-end weight distribution based on driving needs. The modular weight system improves steering sensitivity during deceleration-induced acceleration, providing better control and responsiveness. Also new from EBRC for the S35 are Hard Coated 7075-T6 Aluminium Front & Rear Shock Standoffs which feature enhanced surface hardness for superior wear and corrosion resistance. They provide the structural integrity required to support the shock absorbers while maintaining a lightweight profile to optimise overall performance. The front and rear shock standoff set ensures precise alignment and coordination between the suspension systems, resulting in improved handling, stability, and overall performance of the buggy.

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