April 7, 2026

Canas wins ‘Neoland’ on iconic race’s return

Sworkz’s Juan Carlos Canas has won Neoland, the Spaniard taking the NitroBuggy win on the return of racing to Harper Adams in the UK over the Easter weekend.  The spiritual home of Philip Mortstedt’s Neo Race, a race that was widely referred to as the 1:8 Buggy Indoor World Championships, well known international track builder and Buggyland race promoter Miguelo Izquierdo Rodriguez resurrected the Neo event after a decade, and while he was somewhat under the radar for most of the weekend Canas came good when it counted most to win the 45-minute final.  In qualifying it was the Xray of David Ronnefalk who secured the TQ, topping 2 of the 3 rounds, ahead of Team Associated’s Davide Ongaro, fastest in Q3 and also taking the overall eBuggy TQ. The Sworkz’s Mattia Polito would line-up third ahead of Canas with Mugen Seiki’s Berkan Kilic and Team Associated’s Marcus Kaerup completing the Top 6 on the 15-car grid.  In the final Ronnefalk would lead the way for the first 20-minutes with Canas pushing him ever harder.  The pair would tangle but resume in the same order only for Canas to execute the pass he was trying to line up shortly after.  Once in front he took charge of the race to win by 3.5 seconds from Ongaro.  Making a wrong call on tyre compound, Ronnefalk would eventually drop to P6 with Ongaro taking second and the Sworkz of 7th place qualifier Elliott Boots completing the podium just ahead of Kilic.  In eBuggy, while Ongaro won A1 it was Ronnefalk who took the title with wins in A2 & 3.  Behind Ongaro in second, eBuggy World Champion Kaerup completed the podium from P10 on the grid with Kilic finishing fourth.

Image: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

April 7, 2026

Thailand, South Korea, and Australia in running for IFMAR Worlds as racers asked for feedback

Continuing its process to reschedule the 1:12 and ISTC World Championships which should have concluded over the Easter weekend, IFMAR has e-mailed all registered drivers for the cancelled Chinese event a questionnaire to seek their input on 3 new potential host venues.  Forced to cancel the originally planned back to back 1:12 and Touring Car Worlds just two weeks before it was due to start after the Hongyu GDC track failed to secure the necessary government approvals, the governing body are now in discussions with tracks in three countries in the FEMCA Bloc who have expressed interest in staging the championships.  GRC (Galerno Racing Circuit) in Seoul in South Korea has the option to host the ISTC on its outdoor track and 1:12 on its indoor facility.  HUGE RC in Bangkok, Thailand, which has hosted two Nitro Touring Car World Championships, can host both categories indoor, while John Grant International Raceway in Sydney Australia, hosts of both a 1:8 Onroad and 1:8 GT World Championship can run both events outdoor.   Racers have been asked to rate each venue as Preferred, Acceptable, or Undesirable.  In terms of timing racers have been asked to choose from periods of Early August 2026 – Late August 2026,  Mid October 2026 – Early November 2026, Mid November 2026 – Early December 2026, Late January 2027 – Early March 2027, or Mid March 2027 – Late April 2027.  Responses to the survey will be shared amongst the IFMAR Board of Directors and representatives from each of the four IFMAR member Blocs with racers having until the 20th April 2026 to contribute their input so IFMAR can progress with planning.

Source: IFMAR [Facebook]

April 6, 2026

Phend wins Psycho Nitro Blast

The 19th edition of the Tennessee based Psycho Nitro Blast took place over the Easter weekend where Xray’s Dakotah Phend took the win, completing a nitro double at the indoor race with the Buggy and Truggy victories.  With just two rounds of qualifying it was Team Associated’s Brandon Rose who topped the opening round of Nitro Buggy with Phend topping Q2 which proving faster who secure the latter the overall TQ.  Behind Sworkz’s Camden Lime secured P3 on the grid ahead of Tekno’s Spencer Heckert and Sworkz’s Silver State winner Mason Fuller with Xray’s Tater Sontag completing the Top 6.  Doing the double last year, a repeat of his 2024 result, Ryan Maifield who qualify P13 for the 18 car A-Main.  In the 30-minute final, Rose would take the early lead after a number of drivers executed their ‘Joker’ laps and who stay out front until the final minutes when Phend execute his shorter Joker lap to take the lead with 2-laps remaining.  He would take the win by 2.5 seconds from Rose with Dirt Nitro Challenge winner Seth Van Dalen completing the Top 3 ahead of Lime and Team Associated’s Spencer Rivkin who started P11.  In Nitro Truggy, having qualified P10 Phend took the win by 9-seconds from Top Qualifier Fuller with Maifield coming home 3rd.  In eBuggy, Rivkin took the win by just 0.081 from Rose with the Sparko of Top Qualifier Jonah Wilson 3rd at the end of the 10-minute encounter.

Image: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

April 6, 2026

Takashima D-13 TC8 1.1mm | 1.2mm Spring Steel Chassis

Following growing recognition from factory drivers and racers, Takashima D-13 continues to expand its spring steel chassis plate lineup with the introduction of a new version for the Team Associated TC8 1:10 Electric Touring Car.  The chassis is available in two variants: a 1.1mm version for stock racing and a 1.2mm option for modified classes, both designed to offer increased flex characteristics combined with high overall strength.  In addition, the chassis features an extra locating pin hole.  When used with the Takashima D-13 servo mount, the mounting system is upgraded from the standard one pin and two screws to a more secure two pins and two screws configuration.  Compared to the kit standard setup, this significantly improves the rigidity of the TC8 servo mount, reducing the risk of movement or deformation.  The chassis remains fully compatible with the original servo mount, giving users greater flexibility in setup choices.

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April 6, 2026

’26 IFMAR 1:8 Nitro Offroad World C/ship Stage 1 Report

RC racing’s World governing body IFMAR has published the Stage 1 report for the 2026 1:8 Nitro Offroad World Championship which will be hosted by Thornhill Racing Circuit in the United States from the end of September.  The Texas track, which is situated on 13.9 acres complex and has the unique feature of its 120′ x 200′ dirt track being fully covered, will stage the 20th running of the World Championship for the category from September 27th to October 3rd.  2026 marks the 40th anniversary of the crowning of the inaugural champion Frederic Vesseyre in France in 1986 and a decade since David Ronnefalk won the last US staged Worlds with victory in Las Vegas in 2016.  As the current World Champion Team Associated’s Davide Ongaro will chase a record extending 4-in-row at Thornhill but the Italian will face strong opposition from US drivers as they look to become the first to win the sport’s biggest prize on home soil.  This will be only the 4th time the Worlds has been stage in the United States.

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April 3, 2026

Reedy Zappers SG7 Competition HV-LiPo Batteries

US electronics brand Reedy Power has launched their all-new Zappers SG7 Competition HV-LiPo battery line.  Purpose-built for the demands of hardcore competition, the SG7 features an all-new formulation that represents the latest evolution in Reedy’s Zappers HV-LiPo platform.  Heavy-duty internal construction, reduced IR, and an inherently flat discharge curve results in explosive acceleration, sustained top speed, and the reliability required to podium at club races, international competitions, and everything in between.  Zappers SG7 batteries are available in five configurations to suit variety of onroad and offroad applications.  A high quality, durable hard case helps prevent damage while embedded 5mm socket connectors keep power robbing resistance to a minimum.  The SG7 range options are a 8200mAh 140C 7.6V Stick, 6200mAh 140C 7.6V ULP Stick, 6600mAh 100C 7.6V Shorty, 4800mAh 100C 7.6V LP Shorty, 7800mAh 140C 7.6V 1:8 Shorty pack.

Source: Reedy [associatedelectrics.com]

April 3, 2026

SkyRC Tyre Sidewall Gluing Dock

SkyRC has introduced this new Tyre Sidewall Gluing Dock, a compact and practical pit tool designed to deliver smooth, controlled rotation for consistent & even tyre sidewall application.  Featuring a heavy-duty low-RPM motor with adjustable speed, the unit allows users to dial in the ideal pace for precise gluing without splatter or uneven coverage.  With dual-direction control, a stable mounting system, and anti-slip rubber feet, the dock ensures steady operation on any workbench or pit table.  Powered via a 6–12 V input with a built-in XT60 connector, it supports both LiPo battery and DC supply setups, while included 1:10 onroad and offroad hex adapters provide broad compatibility.  By reinforcing tyre sidewalls, the gluing dock helps reduce high-speed deformation and improve cornering consistency, making it a valuable addition for racers seeking more predictable performance on track.

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