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February 25, 2026

O.S. Engines announces Kaerup signing

Iconic Japanese engine manufacturer O.S. Engines has announced that electric offroad World Champion Marcus Kaerup has joined its official factory team. With 2026 a World Championship year for Nitro Buggy, the reigning 1:8 eBuggy and 1:10 4WD World Champion joins defending Nitro Buggy World Champion & Team Associated team-mate Davide Ongaro in using O.S. engines to power his nitro programme. The Danish teenager had been running Ruddog Racing branded engines and his new deal with O.S. is a significant one ahead of the 20th running of the IFMAR 1:8 Nitro Buggy World Championships which will be hosted by Thornhill Racing Circuit in Texas and run from September 26th to October 3rd.

Source: O.S. Engines [oos-engines.co.jp]

February 25, 2026

MXLR Fan Booster

New from German electric onroad brand MXLR comes this Fan Booster. Housed in a lightweight alloy case and weighing 4.5 grams, this small device transforms the 6V of your receiver to 8V output, which will increase the speed of your fan and by this the cooling ability. This leads to less fading, more consistency and by this more speed over run time. Measuring 24,20mm long / 13,20mm wide / 6,2mm high, to install simply connect the Fan Booster via the JR Servo Plug with your receiver, plug your Fan into the booster.

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February 25, 2026

Power HD adds young British Offroad racer Grindley

Leading servo manufacturer Power HD has announced the addition of young British 1:8 Buggy racer Billy Grindley to their team for 2026. The European B Championship finalist, who represents WIRC/Reds Racing, enjoyed a strong 2025 season with results including being a British Nationals finalist, finishing runner-up in the Junior Nationals, and winning both the HNMC GP and the Slough GP. The teenager, whose 2026 season will include racing at the Neoland, a revival of the Neo Race over the Easter weekend, will use Power HD upgraded servo S35V2 for the coming season, which are more energy-efficient and less prone to overheating, make it perfectly suited for 1:8 Buggy. On the announcement, Grindley said, ‘I am Excited for my new adventure with PowerHD for the following season. I can’t wait to try them out for the first time on track, thank you to everyone at PowerHD for the opportunity.’

Source: PowerHD [chd.hk]

February 25, 2026

Boost RC IF14 Speciale 1.5mm Spring Steel Chassis

New from Italy’s Boost RC comes this Spring Steel Chassis for the Infinity IF14 Speciale 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Engineered from high-grade 1.5mm spring steel and developed through extensive CAD design and track testing the chassis plate is designed to enhance stability, consistency and corner speed in medium to high grip conditions. Compared to the standard carbon fibre chassis, the spring steel version provides a smoother and more linear handling response. Overall traction is increased, rotation becomes more progressive, and snap reactions typically generated by chassis flex during rapid direction changes are significantly reduced. The result is a car that feels calmer, more predictable and easier to drive at the limit. Suitable for both carpet and asphalt racing, the steel chassis lowers the centre of gravity and optimises weight distribution, allowing the car to carry more speed through technical sections while maintaining excellent balance. The chassis is supplied with custom Torx T10 screws, provided in a quantity greater than required to include spare replacements. Track testing delivered particularly impressive results. During outdoor asphalt sessions on a short 11-second lap layout, the Boost RC spring steel chassis achieved a best lap time improvement of three tenths over the standard carbon configuration. On a track of this length, a 0.3s gain is substantial. The evaluation was conducted using a 13.5 EFRA motor to provide controlled and comparable performance data. Boost RC state, ‘Using 1.5mm spring steel gives us complete control over the torsional characteristics. It allows us to fine-tune the flex profile exactly the way we want. We’ve seen certain details we introduced, such as Torx screws and the black finish, become a source of inspiration within the market… and perhaps the thickness will be next.’

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February 24, 2026

1up Racing UltraLite Front Bumpers

Randy Caster’s 1up Racing has as part of its UltraLite product range added UltraLite Front Bumpers for the Associated TC8, Awesomatix A800RR, Axon TC10/4, Mugen MTC3, Schumacher Mi9 XRAY X4 ’26 and Yokomo MS 2.0. The bumpers are engineered for modern 1:10 touring car racing, combining exceptional durability with extremely low weight to preserve steering response and front-end feel. Manufactured in the USA by Alera3D from premium European polymers, the UltraLite’s advanced internal geometry resists folding at high speed and provides consistent support for today’s low, aerodynamic bodies — even in heavy racing conditions. Smooth, rounded top and bottom edges reduce the chance of snagging on curbs, track features, or bodywork, while a subtly tapered leading edge allows the bumper to conform cleanly to common touring car body shapes for a precise, race-ready fit. The leading edge is finished with integrated 1up Racing logos, giving the bumper a clean, professional appearance that’s instantly recognisable at the track. More UltraLite Front Bumper fitments will be added soon.

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February 24, 2026

Avid Guardian & Sweeper Carpet Tyres

American upgrade parts producer Avid Racing Concepts has released two new 1:10 Buggy Carpet Tyres, the Guardian front and the Sweeper rear. The Guardian was designed to give predictable steering that stays consistent. After a single break-in run, Avid claim the tyre settles into its true performance window and holds it. Instead of chasing balance from run to run, you get a front end that stays planted, confident, and repeatable. For the rear, the Sweeper is designed around an aggressive arched chevron pin layout, it delivers strong forward drive and exceptional side bite without feeling edgy or unpredictable. Whether you’re carrying speed through long sweepers or getting on power out of the corner, they say the Sweeper keeps the rear planted so you can push with confidence lap after lap. Both tyres are offered in two compounds. A3 Medium Green is best suited for high-bite surfaces such as office carpet, tracks that allow traction compound, or extended practice sessions where longevity is important. The A4 Soft Red is designed for lower-bite surfaces (CRC, Beach, and EOS) style carpets and where traction compound is not allowed. It delivers maximum forward and steering grip when you are willing to trade a bit of wear for performance.

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February 24, 2026

Sester wins Buggy & Truggy at Motorama

Running as part of Motorama’s Custom Car, Truck and Bike Show and attracting just shy of 300 entries it was Sparko driver Lee Setser who was the big winner at the now all electric class event. The long running annual event which takes place in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and with 2025 winner Chase Lemieux not returning to defend his win, it was Setser who ruled proceedings taking all four rounds of 1:8 eBuggy qualifying and three of the four eTruggy rounds. Xray driver Ethan MacKanick setting the fastest time in the opening Truggy qualifier. From the TQ, Setser would win the first of the double A-Mains in Buggy but had to settle for second behind MacKanick in A2. Overall however it was Setser for the win ahead of MacKanick who had a bad A1. The Xray of Jacob Hardison completed the podium. In Truggy, Setser won both A-Mains with 5th place qualifier Ben Decker finishing run up ahead of Hardison. In the Buggy Masters class it was Xray’s Paul Ciccarello who took the TQ and win.

Image: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

February 24, 2026

SkyRC Digital RC Chassis Ride Height Gauge

SkyRC is teasing a new digital ride height gauge that aims to remove guesswork from one of the most critical setup steps in RC racing. Traditional RC height gauges rely on visual alignment and manual reading and while they work small variations in angle, eyesight, or setup position can lead to inconsistent results. A digital ride height gauge removes that uncertainty. Precise numeric readouts turn millimeters into clear data, making adjustments intentional, repeatable, and easy to verify—whether you’re setting up at the bench or making quick changes at the track. Featuring a slim carbon fibre measuring blade, a clear digital readout with 0.1 mm resolution across a 2–38 mm measuring range. Built-in guided calibration ensures accuracy from the start. Using the included calibration block, the device verifies measurements at 2 mm, 10 mm, and 20 mm, automatically stepping through each reference point for reliable, repeatable results. Setup doesn’t always happen from one direction so the gauge features a one press the rotates the display 180°, keeping readings clear from any angle.

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