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June 16, 2025

Serpent Mini Spider 1:24 RTR Short Course

Better known for their high end onroad competition cars, Serpent has released this ‘fun’ 1:24 Mini Spider SC RTR. Made of super elastic plastic, the 2WD chassis is powered by a coreless motor that takes the Short Course truck up to 20km/h. If this is too fast for you in the living room or children’s room, you can also reduce the speed thanks to a rotary control nub. Throttle/brake and steering commands are sensitively implemented in full proportion by the 2.4GHz remote control. The Mini Spider SC has built-in ‘Electronic Stability Program’ (ESP) which keeps the rear-drive vehicle always well on track even on smooth surfaces such as laminate or tiled floors. Thanks to a built-in ‘gyro’, the truck detects unnatural movements of the rear and steers automatically against it to prevent a breakaway (to a certain extent).

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June 14, 2025

WIRC Racing SBX4 1:8 Buggy

Italian manufacturer WIRC Racing has officially unveiled their new 1:8 Competition Buggy contender the SBX4. Having just added Fabrizio Teghesi to its team driver line-up, the new buggy they will race features a new rear suspension system and reinforced front hubs. The upgraded front bumper and stone guards provide maximum protection from impacts and debris, while the refined chassis layout enhances rigidity and weight distribution. Additionally, the rear wing stay and anti-roll bar mount have been improved to ensure optimal downforce and precise cornering.

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June 13, 2025

7075.it MBX8 R ECO Conversion Kit

Italian after market parts producer 7075.it has released a new conversion kit for the Mugen Seiki MBX8 R ECO 1:8 Buggy. The 7075 SPC Kit is based on a completely redesigned alu chassis with hard black anodising. The design gives better weight balance and rotates the motor 180° and moves it more forward wit the saddle-pack batteries moved to the rear. A new type of central transmission is perfectly aligned with the central differential which is moved to the centre of the chassis for greater efficiency of rotating parts and improved smoothness. There is a new battery trays for 2S shorty batteries with two mounting positions on the chassis: one forward for more aggressive cornering, and one rearward for greater stability. A new receiver/ESC/servo mounting plate made from a single 3D-printed plastic piece for weight balance and easy maintenance. The new 3mm thick servo saver brace is machined from a solid 6mm block. The design allows mounting on both the 7075 SPC kit and the original kit by simply moving the front reinforcement brace anchor point.

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June 12, 2025

TLR 22X-T 2WD Stadium Truck

Having released their all new 22X 1:10 2WD Race Buggy last month, Team Losi Racing has now announced their new Stadium Truck based on the same platform. Key improvements include a hard-anodized 2mm 7075-T6 aluminium chassis that’s lengthened and optimized for today’s higher grip tracks, plus adjustable body mounts and all-new front and rear arms. The buggy-length shocks and lower towers produce a lower CG, while larger, 13mm big-bore shocks with 13mm springs contribute to plush landings and quick cornering. Two front caster block and spindle options let you tune the steering feel with options for wide or narrow king pin locations available. The 22X-T also has a new laydown gearbox that offers easy access to the proven ball differential. You’ll be able to maintain the differential and idler gear quickly without disassembling the entire gear box – a big advantage given that the suspension uses the gearbox for all of its mounting positions. TLR includes many option items with the 22X-T to offer the maximum amount of tunability. It also has many parts in common with the 22X DC and 22X AC Race Buggy Kits for easy parts sharing.

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June 12, 2025

IFMAR confirm Thornhill as ’26 1:8 Offroad Worlds track

IFMAR, the World governing body of RC racing, has officially confirmed that the hosting of the 2026 IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championship will be hosted by the Thornhill Racing Circuit in Texas. Posting details of the 2026 calendar, IFMAR confirmed the widely expected news that the home of the annual ‘The Dirt’ Lonestar Challenge and this year’s ROAR Nationals will welcome the best drivers in the World to battle it our for the biggest prize in the sport from September 26th to October 3rd 2026. The Thornhill Racing Circuit complex is situated on 13.9 acres with the dirt track having the unique feature of being fully covered. Las Vegas was the venue on the World Championships last visit to the US when David Ronnefalk took the 2016 title.

View 2026 IFMAR World Championship Calendar here

June 11, 2025

Team Associated RC10 B84 1:10 4WD Buggy

Six years on from bringing the B74 platform to the 1:10 4WD Offroad competition market, Team Associated has announced the reigning World Champion chassis’ successor, the B84. The latest kit from the iconic American manufacturer features Molded Height-Adjustable Gearboxes Front and Rear with Additional +2 Rear Gearbox for High-Grip Conditions. The all new buggy also has Long-Arm Suspension Geometry for improved grip and predictability in all conditions. An optimized Steering Bellcranks and Rack improves bumpsteer control at all ride heights. Chassis Bracing allows fine tune chassis flex characteristics with upper and lower chassis bracing front and rear. The kit comes with Standard and HRC (High Roll Center) Rear Hubs with insert adjustable caster block with 0, +/-1, and +/-2 degree inserts. Forward and Back Motor Positions are used for further weight bias adjustment with a Highly Adjustable Battery Holder with Thumb Tabs giving more fine tuning of weight bias. A 2.5mm Thick Tapered 7075-T6 Aluminium Chassis has 10 Degrees of Kickup and Improved Departure Angle. Other elements of the new kit include a Decoupled Slipper Clutch, Aluminium Center-Mounted Servo Mount, Low-Profile Body, Shock Tower Covers Front and Rear, 3.5mm Turnbuckles and Ballcups and 13mm Big-Bore Shocks. The kit is also available as a RC10 B84D kit intended specifically for Dirt track racing.

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June 10, 2025

Ultimate Racing COMPAK 4 Pro B10 Alu 1:8 Clutch

New from Spanish brand Ultimate Racing is their COMPAK 4 Pro B10 Aluminium Clutch for 1:8 Offroad use. The 4-shoe adjustable clutch redefines the concept of tunable clutches by introducing a unique adjustment system to the market. This system allows you to change the clutch stiffness with the engine mounted and the car fully ready to run. To adjust simply flip the buggy, lock the flywheel, and move the regulator to the desired position. You can choose between three levels of stiffness (I, II, III), laser-engraved directly on the flywheel. This innovation minimises clutch adjustment time. “I” is the softest setting or mounting position, and “III” is the hardest. To check the current setting, just see which number aligns with the adjustment hole on the regulator. The 33 mm flywheel has been carefully designed to ensure compatibility with most brands on the market. In addition, the set is precisely designed to fit Ultimate clutch bells.

Source: Modelix [modelixracing.com]

June 9, 2025

Champlin doubles at INS15 Mid Summer encounter

Round 3 of the 15th season of the JConcepts Indoor National Series, the Mid-Summer Carpet Indoor Nationals, took place at Island Speedway in Iowa, over the weekend where Schumacher’s Broc Champlin completed the double. Attracting almost 300 entries, qualifying would consist of three round with Champlin topping them all in 2WD to TQ ahead of Team Associated pairing Spencer Rivkin and Aydin Horne with Schumacher’s Tom Rinderknecht fourth. Winning A1 & 2 Champlin added his first 2WD win of the 2025 series as the Top 3 line-up on the podium as how they started. In 4WD, it was Rivkin who took the TQ from Champlin with Brennan Schimmel’s Xray third, each driver having posted a TQ run each. While Rivkin opened the finals with a win as Champlin dropped to 4th, Champlin took A2 forcing things to be decided in A3. With Rivkin leading for the first 2-minutes, Champlin forced his way into lead where ge stayed to take the win and with it his second 4WD win of the INS15 season having won at the season opener back in February at Trackside Hobbies in Wisconsin. With Rivkin A3 ending down in P5, it was Schimmel (2nd) and Rinderknecht would completed the podium.

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