The first round of the Dutch 1/8th off-road nationals took place at the Mach One track in Hellmond on a redesigned astroturf track. The circuit bit sports high speed chicanes and very technical and bumpy sections meaning loads of set-up work to do for the drives in Saturday’s practice sessions. Sunday saw an early start […]

Avid announce new option parts for the Team Associated B44.2 and B44.1 buggy. Available soon is a 2.5mm machined aluminium chassis kit for the B44.2 buggy that adds 55g of weight while making for a lower centre of gravity at the same time. It is cut from 7075 aluminium, comes hard anodised and laser-etched with […]

CML Distribution announce the release of the Centro RC8.2 EU Conversion kit. The limited edition kit was successfully tested by Worlds Finalist Yannick Aigoin and is moving the engine into a more forward position on the  RC8.2 buggy for more versatility as well as more forward traction. In addition modified rear arms and new rear […]

Serpent introduce new carbon fibre option parts for their recently released S977 1/8th on-road car. Available now are front and rear inner rim covers, a transponder mount, steering block levers and shock extension brackets. Starting with the rim covers the parts are designed to attach directly to the front and rear hubs and improve aerodynamics […]

Vampire Racing introduce the Type AB+ V2 line of electric brushless motors. Based on the experience gained with the original Type AB+ motors the new V2 offers easier maintenance, increased performance and a cool new look. Designed to meet current IFMAR, EFRA and ROAR rules the Type AB+ V2 is of a fully rebuildable design […]

Modelix is happy to announce that Italian driver Riccardo Perin will be running the Ultimate Racing products, Nitrolux fuel and ProCircuit tyres from now on. Welcome to the Modelix family Riccardo and congratulations for your recent paternity! Perin had the following to say: “I want to say thanks to Marc Ibars and all his staff to […]

Telford Model Car Club is holding a two day event at this year’s Weston Park Model Air Show! The dates are Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June with 2wd, 4wd and SC being run across both days. Entries are £10 per class per day, £5 for an additional class. Camping is £20 per pitch. For […]

San Diego RC Raceway played host to the Jimmy Babcock Racing League Round 2 this past weekend. A brand new track layout was put in which made the race an even playing field for all and Tekno RC made their presence known. In the 1/8 buggy class, the Tekno RC EB48 swept the podium and […]

Arrowmax is pleased to announce the release of their new lightweight Honeycomb tool set which is ideal for travelling and racing. The set includes the following: Allen 1.5mm, 2.0mm , 2.5mm, 3.0mm , Ball Driver 2.0mm , 2.5mm , 3.0mm , Flat head 3.0mm , 5.8mm , Philips 3.5mm , 5.8mm and Nut spinner 5.0mm […]

Serpent started shipping the brand-new  Serpent Cobra E-Buggy 2.0  last week.   Kits should be available from yr LHS  in this or latest next week.