December 15, 2025

Factory Team RC10B7 -4 Offset Alu Rear Hubs

Team Associated’s option parts & accessories brand Factory Team has introduced these new -4 offset aluminium rear hubs.   The hubs serve as a direct replacement for the plastic -4 rear hubs on the Team Associated RC10B7 1:10 2WD Buggy.  For use on buggy platform they need to be paired with the appropriate 81mm arms, 71mm CVA bones, and B74 CVA axle.  With the trucks you can simply install them because the appropriate CVA bones and axles come in the kit.  The benefits of the aluminium hubs are the added rigidity and weight difference.  The weight difference is a nice tuning option for those that want to change the amount of unsprung weight.  The hubs are offered in both blue or black in your choice of standard or HRC geometry.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

December 15, 2025

US Champion Schimmel departs Xray

Reigning ROAR 1:10 2WD Modified Buggy Champion Brennan Schimmel has announced that his short stint with Xray has ended.  One of a number of drivers left without a drive at the end of 2024 after Team Losi Racing cut its race team, the Virgina driver would end the 2024 season winning at the U.S. Carpet Offroad Championships with a borrowed car before being announced as part of Xray’s US Distributor RC America’s alongside new star signing Dakotah Phend, the pair going on to win both titles at the Dirt Nationals at at Hoosier RC Hobbyplex in May.  The 23-year-old announced the end of his run with Xray posting on his social media, ‘A year goes by fast.  2025 was filled with lifelong memories.  I came into this season with no real idea of what was ahead, and it turned into the best year I’ve had in Modified in the few years I’ve been running it.  Becoming a National Modified Champion, along with a few wins and countless podiums, made this season unforgettable. More importantly, my goal going into 2025 was to come out a better person—not just on the track, but off it as well—and I truly believe I did just that.  With that being said, my short time with XRAY has come to a close.  I want to thank Drew Ellis, Brian, John and the rest of RCAmerica/Xray.  Stay tuned for what’s ahead into 2026 and beyond!!’

Source: Brennan Schimmel [Facebook] 

December 12, 2025

Moto-Obscura Losi XX Series Carbon Front Brace

Vintage racing accessories brand Moto-Obscura has released a new adjustable carbon fibre front brace for all Team Losi XX and XXT series models.  This part features a modular design with a replaceable front plastic clevis, a swappable carbon fiber plate, and high quality alloy steel hardware.  The carbon fibre plate comes in three different lengths to allow for kickup angles of 30° (stock), 27.5°, and 25°.  All components are proudly manufactured by our manufacturing partners in the USA and Canada.

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December 12, 2025

Neoland 2026 – Announcement

In an age when 1:8 Offroad had just a select number of high profile races that every driver & manufacturer wanted to win, the Neo Race being one of those, the race’s spiritual home Harper Adams in the UK is set to echo to the sound of nitro engines once again with Neoland.  Well known track builder and Buggyland race promoter Miguelo Izquierdo Rodriguez is bringing the race back after a decade, with the agricultural indoor hall hosting the race on Neo’s traditional Easter date, which in 2026 is April 3-6.  In announcing the race, the original Neo Race the brainchild of Philip Mortstedt and earning itself the unofficial title of the ‘Indoor World Championships’, Izquierdo Rodriguez said, ‘After almost a decade, we have decided to revive one of the most incredible races in the world. With great enthusiasm, we are thrilled to announce the return of Neoland.’

Source: Neoland

December 12, 2025

Sugiura crowned Japanese 1:8 Buggy Champion

Last weekend saw the running of the 2025 JMRCA Japanese National Championship for 1:8 Nitro Buggy where it was the Mugen Seiki of Yusuke Sugiura who took the win ahead of the defending champion Kouki Kato.  Held once again at Futaba Buggy Track located in Ichihara, Chiba, with three rounds of qualifying it was Sugiura topping two rounds, who took the TQ ahead of Kato’s Infinity which was fastest in Q2.  With the Top 2 progressing directly to main, with the rest of the  10 car grid having to come through the Semi Finals, after the 1-hour Main Sugiura, setting the fastest lap of the race, would take the win by half a lap over 2025 Asian Buggy Championships Champion Kato.  In third Semi final winner Juriya Kajiwara would completed the podium for Kyosho just ahead of Ayashi Tsuruta and Youwei Huiye, the 3-waty battle covered by just 1.5-seconds.

Source: O.S. Engine [Facebook]

December 11, 2025

EssexCarpetClash Round 3 – Report

The recent third round of the EssexCarpetClash would be perfect for Schumacher’s Ben Smith as he took the win in both 2WD and 4WD.  With many drivers excited for the next round of Essex Carpet Clash, drivers entered to a track initially looking simple and flowing to race on.  After a round of heated practice it turned out that this was a very demanding track to get right and needed a lot of concentration to get the perfect lap.  4WD would see Smith entering this round and dominating each qualifying run at the top of the timing sheets.  Steve Biscoe would have great results with his x-ray car and would line up second on the grid for the three leg finals. Also having consistent runs in the final were Ellis Stafford Steve Brown a head of Alfie castle and Ben Elliott.  The finals was more of a fight for who would be on the podium. Ben Smith won each leg showing how fast he truly is on a tyre combination and surface he’s not raised on before.  Steve Biscoe again would be second best for the day in all finals and finished second on the podium a head of Ellis Stafford managing third.

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December 10, 2025

Hong Nor X5B M0.8 Steel Spur Gear & Clutch Bell

1:8 GT World Champion manufacturer Hong Nor has introduced this new M0.8 Steel Spur Gear & Clutch Bell for its X5B 1:8 Nitro Buggy.  The Taiwanese manufacturer brought the 0.8M gear from the GT to the X5B Nitro Buggy and using 60/17T gear ratio the result is smoother power and quicker acceleration during cornering.

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