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March 30, 2026

Adrian Pariente win Spanish eBuggy National opener

Sparko’s Adrian Pariente has opened the Spanish 1:8 eBuggy National Championship with victory, the winner of last year’s nitro buggy championship finale, taking the electric win at the RC Silla track near Valencia. A race that made headlines last week as a new registration ruling left National Nitro Champion Juan Carlos Canas and others without an entry, it was defending electric champion Daniel Pariente who opened the weekend at the top of the timing to Top Seeding ahead of his brother Adrian with Mugen Seiki’s David Todd Nieto P3. While Todd took Q1, fastest in Q3, 4 & 5, it was Adrian who secured the TQ from Todd while Daniel, fastest in Q2, secured third on the grid. In the triple wins wins the first two 10-minute encounters locked in the overall win, while Todd took A3 to secured second. Daniel completed the podium ahead of Sparko’s Hugo Ibáñez Ramirez and Xray’s Oscar Baldo. In eTruggy, Daniel took the win from his brother with Top Qualifier Todd finishing on the final step of the podium.

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March 30, 2026

Polito wins Italian Nationals Round 2 from Ongaro

Sworkz’s Mattia Polito took the win at the second round of the AMSCI 1:8 Nitro Buggy Italian National Championship reversing the result of the season opener as he beat defending Champion Davide Ongaro. Racing at the OspyTeam track in the north of the country, after the four rounds of qualifying it was Polito who secured the TQ ahead of the Team Associated of Ongaro, Mugen Seiki’s Burak Kilic and Kyosho’s Marco Baruffolo. Polito posted TQ runs in the opening three rounds with Ongaro topping the final round. With Ongaro winning his Semi in the faster time, the 10-time consecutive National Champion secured pole for the final ahead of the WIRC of 5th place qualifier Andrea Trevisan who won the other Semi ahead of Polito. In the 45-minute final, with the Top 3 quickly breaking away, on lap 3 a bobble from Trevisan allowed Polito to move into second. Approaching the 7-minute mark a mistake from Ongaro would see him clip a corner pipe and spin around handing Polito a lead he would hold and extend to win by almost 4-seconds from the World Champion. Half a lap back Trevisan completed the podium ahead of Kyosho’s Riccardo Berton and Xray’s Alex Zanchettin with Kilic completing the Top 6. In eBuggy, Ongaro would make it two from two with the Round 2 win ahead of Top Qualifier Polito with Trevisan enjoying a double podium weekend with P3.

Image: Ielasi Tuned [Facebook]

March 27, 2026

MonTech Racing LC2 1:12 Body Shell

Having released the LC2 as a 1:10 body shell last November, Italy’s Mon-Tech Racing now introduces the 1:12 LC2. Following the success of its ‘big sister’, the LC2 for 1:12 pan car gives motorsport enthusiasts the opportunity to dive back into the 80s and 90s. A car that fuelled the dreams of generations of drivers, it is now recreated for RC with obsessive attention to proportions and detail. 100% Made in Italy, it is entirely designed, developed, and produced at Mon-Tech’s facilities. Molded from high-quality polycarbonate it is available in both the Standard version and the ultra-performance “La Leggera” (Lightweight) variant with each kit including graphic decals.

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March 27, 2026

Xray X4 Uni Bulkheads Alu Adjustable Bearing Hubs

Continuing the roll out of option parts for their X4’26 Electric Touring Car, Xray has released these 7075 T6 aluminium adjustable bearing hubs. Direct replacements of the standard composite ones included in the kit, the black coated aluminium hubs reduce the friction and make the car to run more free with increased the drivetrain efficiency. They are suggested especially for stock class where super low friction drive train is important. The aluminium hubs are stronger and more reliable with increased life span.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 27, 2026

Team Powers Plutonium V4 Motor

Hong Kong based Team Powers has released their Plutonium V4 Brushless Motor. With Plutonium Series aimed at entry and intermediate level users, the V4 builds on the proven success of the previous V3. Featuring an optimised design, the precision-machined can reduces weight by 4–5% while giving a sleek, aggressive look. Enhanced airflow channels and specialised thermal epoxy coating on copper windings keep temperatures under control, even in the heat of competition. The V4 has boosted efficiency with lower internal resistance meaning smoother operation, higher output, and more consistent lap times. Upgraded magnetic materials in the rotor provide stronger torque and improved resistance to thermal fade. The Plutonium V4 Brushless Motor is available in 13.5T, 17.5T, and 21.5T variants.

Source: Team Powers [team-powers.com]

March 26, 2026

Team Associated RB10 Retro Kit

Another week, another new 1:10 2WD Buggy kit from Team Associated with the US manufacturer’s latest addition the RB10 Retro Kit. The RB10 Retro Kit blends classic offroad buggy styling with proven B5 engineering for a true old-school look backed by modern durability and adjustability. Featuring a rear-motor layout, the RB10 delivers familiar handling characteristics with updated materials and race-ready components. At its core is a Retro Blue anodised aluminium B5 tub chassis, paired with a matching Retro Blue aluminium front nose plate and exclusive grey molded plastics throughout for an unmistakable vintage appearance. An authentic retro Viper body and high-downforce 5.5” retro wing complete the classic silhouette, while 12mm hex dish wheels and high-grip off-road tires ensure confident performance on today’s tracks. Under the body, the RB10 is all business. Blue anodised 12mm big bore coil-over shocks, a B5 rear-motor Stealth transmission, rear CVA driveshafts, and a 2.6:1 sealed gear differential provide smooth, reliable power delivery. With an adjustable V2 slipper system drivers have the full the tuning range they expect from a modern Team Associated platform.

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March 26, 2026

RC-Project MBX8-R Steering Hub Weight Kit

Italian option parts brand RC-Project has released this new Steering Hub Weight Kit for the Mugen Seiki MBX8-R 1:8 Buggy. Their latest kit is designed to give you maximum flexibility in weight distribution, helping you fine-tune your buggy based on track conditions and driving style. With two mounting positions available, front, rear, or both, the kit comes with 5 gram weights with 7.5 gram options also available. The kit includes 2 x aluminium bases (L/R), 2 x aluminium mounting brackets (L/R), 2 x 5gram weights and 12 x hex screws. Since the bases are M3 threaded, proper installation requires drilling the hub with a Ø3/Ø3.2 mm drill bit to allow the M3x16 screws to pass through.

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March 26, 2026

Antonelli & Ocon enjoy RC at Japanese Grand Prix

Fresh from his first Grand Prix win, Mercedes F1 driver Kimi Antonelli and Haas F1’s Esteban Ocon built up to this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix with some RC action thanks to former 1:8 Buggy World Champion and legendary Kyosho chassis designer Yuichi Kanai. Bringing RC to the Suzuka circuit each year has become a bit of a tradition for Kanai with Ocon always happy to take Kyosho’s latest 1:8 Nitro Buggy for a few runs on the main straight. While last year he was joined by Oliver Bearman and Lewis Hamilton the year before, this year he was joined by Antonelli who is an RC fan and is regularly seen testing 1:8 Nitro Onroad alongside legend of the sport and 9-time World Champion Lamberto Collari at his track in Italy. In short videos of the F1 duo racing the MP11, the pair are seen fully enjoying the experience their laughs some of the best promote for the hobby and sport of RC racing with onlookers also enjoying the show of some donuts.

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