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March 31, 2025

Ben Mohamed wins opening French eBuggy encounter

Joining Sparko for the 2025 season, up & coming French teenage offroad talent Noha Ben Mohamed got his National Championship campaign off to the best possible start with victory at Round 1 of the French 1:8 eBuggy Nationals. Racing at the Mini Bolid’ Club Pertuisien track in Pertuis in the Southeast of the country, after three rounds of qualifying it was Ben Mohamed who secured the TQ ahead of defending Champion Clément Boda and HB Racing’s Theo Lemaire, each of the trio having posted a TQ run. In the triple 10-minute finals, A1 saw Ben Mohamed see of Lemaire as Boda had a DNF. Rejoining Team Associated for 2025, Boda bounced back in A2 to take the win from Ben Mohamed and Lemaire and it was all on the line in A3. With the Top 3 finishing as the started that was how they would like up on the podium, Ben Mohamed coming away with maximum points from Boda and Lemaire.

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March 29, 2025

ProStar RC Tekno ceramic coated Magnesium Bulkheads

American based ProStar RC has released these Ceramic Coated Blue Magnesium Front & Rear Bulkheads intended for Tekno 1:10 Offroad platforms. Suitable for use on the SC410SL, ET410, EB410 & .2, and the SC2410T Short Course Conversion by ProStar RC, these latest bulkheads are the next generation upgrade to their successful 7075 Gold Anodized Aluminium Bulkheads. Magnesium Alloy offer comparable strength to 7075-T6 but is 30% lighter. Feature an ultra-lightweight design they are just 28 grams which is 15 grams lighter than V1 aluminium and 35 grams lighter than stock. The Signature Blue Ceramic Coating is heat-resistant, and corrosion-proof and they are finished with Laser-engraved ProStar Logo.

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March 28, 2025

XB2 Willspeed 13mm Spring Cup Set

1:10 Offroad conversion kit and after market parts specialists Willspeed has released this 13mm Spring Cup Set for utilising their own 13mm Spring range on the Xray XB2’25 1:10 2WD Buggy. These are designed to a custom offset to allow for lower ride heights on the XB2’25 model with using Willspeed 13mm or AE 13mm springs. Manufactured by MJF in PA12 Nylon, they are completed in a black polyshot finish with Willspeed text logo around base with a set including 2 front spring cups and 2 rear spring cups.

Source: Willspeed [willspeed.co.uk]

March 28, 2025

Maxima RC Racing Fuel for Coelho

Multiple World Championship wining fuel producer Maxima has announced the signing of multiple World Champion and new Infinity signing Bruno Coelho. The Thailand based company which relaunched its RC racing fuel in 2022, has been gathering momentum ever since and in 2022 was the controlled fuel supplier to the 1:10 Nitro Onroad World Championship where Naoto Matsukura took the TQ and Sahashi Tadahiko the win. In 2023, 67% of drivers chose Maxima with Simon Kurznuch using it to secure the TQ and Dario Balestri using it to power him to the title in Japan. Last year Teemu Leino used Maxima RC Racing Fuel to secure the TQ at the 1:10 Nitro Onroad Worlds in Bangkok before Jilles Groskamp took a hugely popular with using it. On the announcement of their partnership with Coelho, Maxima’s Sichart Ratanarat said, ‘We sincerely hope that this partnership will help us gather more momentum in sales and
promotion of the Maxima brand.’

Source: Maxima Rc Racing Fuel

March 27, 2025

Team Corally SBX-825 1:8 Competition eBuggy

Belgium company Team Corally, once known for their competition level onroad kits, has just released a new competition spec 1:8 eBuggy called the SBX-825. Designed in Belgium, they say the SBX-825 represents the pinnacle of European engineering and innovation. Tested rigorously by French racer Thomas Musso, the SBX-825 claims to offer the first time ever the option to choose between two chassis options: the revolutionary molded carbon chassis, the first of its kind on the market, or the durable and proven standard aluminium chassis. Both options are tailored to meet the needs of elite racers. The carbon fiber option is a first in 1:8 scale racing, featuring angled kickups in the front and sides for improved aerodynamics and precision handling. Lightweight yet incredibly rigid, it excels on technical tracks where agility and responsiveness are key. Another feature of the SBX-825 is the robust Flex Bracing System designed for both stability and adaptability. It includes two sturdy aluminium braces at the front and rear, providing a solid foundation for precise handling and durability. Additionally, extra carbon fibre flat chassis braces enhance overall rigidity, ensuring the buggy maintains structural integrity on demanding tracks. For racers seeking increased flexibility, the system allows easy adjustment by simply removing specific screws, enabling greater chassis flex to suit different racing conditions and driving styles.

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March 27, 2025

Xray XB4 Extra High Roll Center Rear Suspension Holders

Xray has released new optional Extra High Roll Center Rear Suspension Holders for its XB4 1:10 4WD Buggy. The set includes C a D holder with extra higher positions to help to make rear of the car more free in high traction conditions and makes car less squat under hard acceleration. Machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium and black coated, the suspension holders allow to use both the long or standard suspension arm configurations. To reach extra low ride height Xray recommend the use of extra low shock collar 368027.

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March 27, 2025

2025 Asian Buggy Championships Rd 1, New Zealand – Chassis Focus Index

Last weekend New Zealand played host to the opening round of the Cayote backed Asian Buggy Championships. Now in its third season, the 2025 four round championship kicked off at the Counties RC Car Club track in Pukekohe where almost 200 entries took part in the four day event. The weekend would prove a major break through for Mayako’s Jayden Edmunds as the talented 19-year-old who saw off the challenge of 2024 Asian Buggy Championship race winner Caleb Noble to secure the biggest win of his career to-date. In terms of manufacturer representation, the team photo session ahead of Day 1 of qualifying clearly showed HB Racing to be the most popular chassis of choice among the Kiwi’s thanks to efforts of Shane O’Connor, the same guy who was also instrumental in bringing Scotty Ernst’s Asian Buggy Championships to the country the last two years. Another standout was the variety of buggy brands with qualifying seeing buggies from 6 different manufacturers filling the top half of the 12 car grid. We got the chance to photograph 8 buggies from 6 different manufacturers including the podium finishers in both Nitro Buggy and eBuggy. In case you missed any of the Chassis Focus’ during our coverage of the race, we have compiled them all in our latest Chassis Focus index.

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March 27, 2025

Leadfinger MSB1 Retro-Mod Buggy Body

Southern Carolina based Offroad bodyshell manufacturer Leadfinger Racing has released its Retro-Mod Buggy Body for the Mugen Seiki MSB1 1:10 2WD Buggy. The Retro-Mod Buggy Body is a nostalgic throwback that pays homage to the golden era of RC racing with its design capturing the essence of classic RC aesthetics while incorporating modern engineering and performance enhancements. Perfect for enthusiasts and collectors alike, the Retro-Mod Buggy Body brings back the iconic style of yesteryears. The body is sold clear and ready for paint with included window masks and LFR logo stickers.

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