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February 8, 2026

Clean sweep for Zalewski at MKGP

Having taken the 4WD win last year, Xray’s Bartek Zalewski has completed a clean sweep of this year’s MKGP winning both 2WD and 4WD at the British Radio Car Association promoted event. The annual 1:10 carpet track event takes place in the Centre:MK shopping centre in Milton Keynes and showcases RC racing in front of weekend shoppers. In 2WD qualifying it would be Schumacher’s Daniel Kobbevik who took the opening round but it would be Zalewski who would go on to secure the TQ before dominating the remainder of the event. Winning the 2WD final ahead of Kobbevik, with Schumacher’s Ben Smith completing the podium, in 4WD the young Polish talent was untouchable. Topping all four rounds of qualifying, he would again start on pole ahead of Kobbevik, Smith, Sw0rkz’s Micha Widmaier and the Team Associated’s Joona Haatanen and World Champion Marcus Kaerup. In the triple finals, Zalewski wrapped up the perfect weekend with wins in a A1 and A2. Winning A3 ahead of Kaerup, Kobbevik claimed second with the Dane completing the podium.

Image: Bartek Zalewski [Facebook]

February 8, 2026

Canas wins Montpellier GP after Ongaro error

Sworkz Juan Carlos Canas has opened the European 1:8 Nitro Buggy season with victory at the Montpellier Grand Prix, his second consecutive win of the famous French classic coming after a mistake from weekend dominator Davide Ongaro saw the Team Associated driver eventually finish P3. With rain effecting proceedings at Circuit du MBM, qualifying for the 20th edition of the race would after the completion of 3 rounds see Ongaro take the TQ honours ahead of Mugen Seiki’s 2025 Montpellier GP race leader & podium finisher Berkan Kilic. Canas would complete the Top 3 ahead Sworkz team-mate Mattio Polito, the Mugen Seiki of last year’s Top Qualifier Burak Kilic, and Tekno’s Joao Figueiredo. Winning their respective Semi-Finals, it was Ongaro and fellow Italian Polito who lead away the field for the shortened 45-minute main. Last winner of the Montpellier GP in 2023, Ongaro looked on target for the win having built up a huge lead however a high speed mistake resulted in contact with a fencing post which gifted his rivals the race as he struggled with buggy after the impact. With the Top 3 finishing on the same lap, Canas’s took the win by 9-seconds from an impressive Polito with Ongaro a further 7-seconds back. Behind, Figueiredo, Sparko’s Adrian Pariente, and Sworkz’s Elliott Boots completed the Top 6.

Image: RC Project [Facebook]

February 6, 2026

T-Works RC10 B84 Front Chassis Skid Protector

T-Works has added a Front Chassis Skid Protector option for use on the new Team Associated RC10 B84/B84D 1:10 4WD Buggy chassis. Made from stainless steel, the front plate compliments the previously released rear plate, and is designed to provide protection for the buggy’s chassis against scratches which are part of the wear & tear that comes with racing offroad. The Chassis Skid Protector comes supplied as two plates.

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February 5, 2026

Ultimate Racing MBX8R Front Hub Carrier Arm Mounts

New from Spanish Modelix Racing brand Ultimate Racing comes these new Front Hub Carrier Arm Mounts for the Mugen Seiki MBX8R 1:8 Buggy. Designed and rigorously tested by the Kilic brothers, they offer a performance overhaul for your buggy or truggy. By allowing a 4mm reduction in bumpsteer, these mounts provide a more linear steering feel whether you’re pinned on the throttle or heavy on the brakes. Made from 7075 Aluminium with a high-resistance anodised finish in sleek grey, key benefits of the mounts are better response through increased steering under braking (compression). Custom tuning is achieved via 3 link positions to replace and outperform Mugen E2153 & E2168. In terms of tuning the inner position gives maximum turn-in for low-grip tracks while the outer position tames the car for high-grip, high-speed tracks.

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February 5, 2026

Team EAM batteries for Eldridge

Top international female electric racer Harley Eldridge has joined US battery brand Team EAM. The accomplished British racer who represents Xray both in onroad and offroad, has a 2026 programme that will include travelling to China to contest both the IFMAR Modified Touring Car and 1:12 World Championships at Hongyu GDC in Foshan. Also with a packed UK race calendar that includes 2WD and 4WD Offroad action, on the announcement Harley said, ‘I would like to say a massive thank you to Eric for letting me join Team EAM! I’m looking forward to promoting the brand further in the UK and across the many different classes I race.’

Source: Team EAM [teameamotorsports.com]

February 5, 2026

Team Associated YZ-10 Classic Kit

Team Associated brings another Classic kit to market, the YZ-10 Classic their take what was originally the legendary 870c 1:10 4WD Buggy that was designed and released by Japanese brand Yokomo in 1988.. The YZ-10 Classic is an updated version of the previously released YZ-10, originally introduced in the late 1980s and re-released again this past year, carrying forward the same performance-focused features that made it a champion on the track. This classic RC buggy retains all the hallmarks that made the YZ-10 famous, including its competition-ready design, off-road capability, and precision handling, while incorporating the iconic white and gold color scheme inspired by the original Team Associated RC10 buggy. The result is a perfect blend of vintage RC nostalgia and modern RC performance.

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February 4, 2026

Schumacher LD3 5-Gear Transmission

Schumacher has release a new five gear transmission for its successful Cougar LD3 1:10 2WD Buggy. The 5-gear sett-up provides the LD3 with more rotation and gives a different feel to the cars handling. It is especially good on high grip carpet surfaces as highlighted by the team’s recently us of it to win the EOS in Daun and Florida Carpet Championships. Manufactured from 3D printed aluminium, utilising cutting edge design software, this advanced approach allowing for a lightweight but strong design, the five gear transmission enables you to run a car which has more mechanical grip, (Rear Toe, Camber Change etc) while still enabling good rotation at high speed on fast open tracks. Installation of the gearbox parts is simple due to the singular casing which has minimal fastenings to secure them.

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February 4, 2026

Factory Team RC10T7 | SC7 Chassis Protectors

Factory Team, the option parts & accessories brand of Team Associated, has introduced chassis protectors for the RC10T7 Stadium Truck and RC10SC7 Short Course Truck. These protectors are precisely cut to fit the main chassis and have a design very similar to other Team Associated RC10 chassis protectors. The protector ensures minimal damage going over rough terrain and also has the benefit of keeping your screw heads clean.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]