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December 5, 2025

Schumacher CAT 2000 ‘Classic’

Schumacher has announced the upcoming release of the CAT 2000 ‘Classic’. The CAT 2000 was Schumacher’s groundbreaking 4WD buggy introduced in 1993, evolving from the legendary CAT series that included the Bosscat and ProCat. Carrying forward this race winning pedigree, the CAT 2000 set new standards in performance, innovation, and handling. The CAT 2000 Classic brings this icon back to life, carefully re-created for today’s vintage racing and collecting scene. With its sleek composite chassis and distinctive period styling, the CAT 2000 Classic looks every bit as fast as it drives. Subtle updates improve durability and battery fitment, while keeping the authentic character that made the original such a success. Performance features include optimised 4WD suspension geometry and smooth, low friction ‘pro’ specification shocks for maximum grip and control. The CAT 2000 Classic is a striking addition to any collection and a genuine contender on the track, the perfect blend of heritage, style, and race winning potential. The kit will be available from January.

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December 4, 2025

XC-ESC GL8 FOC Brushless Crawler ESC

XC-ESC has announced it latest new speedo controller intended for crawlers, the GL8 FOC ESC. With a maximum continuous 140A it is intended for large 1:7 and 1:8 Crawlers. With a BEC range of 6~14A Max, it features advanced FOC high-speed current loop and microsecond-level current control for strong torque at low speed. Smart speed servo control means on the uphill it increases torque automatically to overcome obstacle. On downhill it gives steady speed to prevent rolling and drag force tuning means steady park without rolling. X.BUS precisely controls park-on-incline. Smart Cooling System give temperature control with the fan starting when it reaches preset value, saving power and low noise. These is a ‘Normally-On’ setting for the fan always on for steady top performance. Built-in Bluetooth Connectivity allows you to connect to mobile App for convenient ESC tuning, live data monitoring and firmware upgrade. Capable of data loggings you can view voltage, current, throttle volume, RPM and temperature reading both live or recorded. The GL8 is IP67 rated Waterproof for all weather conditions and is also Dustproof and impact-resistant.

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December 4, 2025

T-Works MP11 Hard Coated Alu Servo Saver Arm

One of the companies making our overage of this week’s IFMAR 1:8 Onroad World Championship possible, aftermarket parts manufacturer T-Works has released this 7075-T6 Hard Coated Aluminium Servo Saver Arm for the Kyosho MP11 1:8 Buggy. Machined from premium 7075-T6 alloy and finished with a black hard coated treatment, it delivers significantly enhanced hardness and wear resistance. Fully compatible with the original kit part for hassle-free installation, it features three types of threaded adjustment shims (B/C/D), which can meet the adjustment needs of different installation distances and have a wider range of applicable scenarios. The Type B threaded adjustment shim supports dual-position distance adjustment of 22.5mm and 21.5mm. The Type C threaded adjustment shim has a fixed adjustment distance of 22mm, suitable for precise matching requirements. The Type D threaded adjustment shim: Supports dual-position distance adjustment of 21mm and 23mm. Customers may also purchase Gasket A and Gasket E separately as needed. Gasket A (thread-adjustable) supports dual-position distance adjustment of 20.5mm and 23.5mm while Gasket E (thread-adjustable) supports dual-position distance adjustment of 20mm and 24mm.

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December 4, 2025

GRP expands Ai-TECH Offroad range with ‘Micro’ pattern

Having brought its brand new Ai-TECH 1:8 Buggy tyre range to market earlier this year, Italian tyre producer GRP has expanded the range with the introduction of a fifth pattern, the ‘Micro’. With the results for the new line very impressive, after many races and testing GRP saw they needed to add a new design to complete the line with a tyre for low/middle grip condition. Completely designed by Maurizio Gandini, who together with his wife Susan and daughter Sara have owned MRP since 2017, they worked on developing this new pattern and preparing the mould in very short time and now after many tests they present the new Micro. The big difference of the Micro compared to other similar products on market is the quality of the mould, the mould produced with special chromed steel, CNC machined and finished with new laser technology. The pins of the Micro tyre are very sharp, this guaranteeing maximum grip and long life. Feedback for the Ai-TECH range being their string performance, long life and very high quality for all components like the wheel, insert and tyre.

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December 2, 2025

VP-Pro MP11 Front Bumper

Following the release of a number of front bumpers, VP-Pro’s latest addition is a new front bumper specially designed for the Kyosho MP11 1:8 Buggy. Made from high-quality material with strong durability, it is specially designed to protect your chassis in the event of knocks and crashes by minimising contact with the track on jump landings. It is easy to install not requiring extra tools and it comes packed as 2 pieces in one bag.

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]

December 1, 2025

Pariente wins Spanish finale on Sparko debut

Adrian Pariente got his new deal with Sparko off to the dream start as just days after officially being announced as joining the manufacturer for the 2026 season he won the final round of the ultra competitive Spanish 1:8 Nitro Buggy National Championship. Racing at Circuito RC Silla on the outskirts of Valencia, the event attracted over 70 drivers and in the F1 category it was Spanish international offroad legend Robert Batlle who took his Sworkz to the overall TQ honours ahead of team-mate Juan Carlos Canas. Young Team Associated driver Erik Becerril Rodriguez, who learned his craft at RC Silla, completed the Top 3 ahead of 2024 Euro B Champion David Todd while Pariente ended the five rounds of qualifying in 5th. In the semi Finals their where wins for Tekno’s new crowned Korean National Champion Daniel Pariente and Canas with the 2024 World Championship Top Qualifier getting to lead away the 11-car field at the start of the 45-minute Main but starting from 3rd it would be Adrian who would come out the race winner by 10-seconds ahead of Canas in second which was enough for him to successfully defend his National title. The podium was completed by Rodriguez ahead of the Batlle brothers, the younger Dani very pleased with securing P4 from 10th on the grid as a disappointed Robert finished 5th having lost his qualifying pace come the finals.

Image : Dani Batlle [Facebook]

November 28, 2025

Sparko announces Adrian Pariente signing

1:8 Offroad chassis manufacturer Sparko has announced the signing of Spanish racer Adrian Pariente for the 2026 season. Having signed for Tekno alongside his younger brother Daniel at the beginning of the 2024 season, the multiple European Finalist has raced recently without direct manufacturer support instead flying the flag for French tyre brand 6Mik. Having signed promising French talent Noha Ben Mohamed to its team line-up at the start of 2025, the teenager rewarding them by putting his Sparko F8e into the A-Main at the inaugural 1:8 eBuggy World Championship in Portugal, on making their latest signing the Asian brand posted, ‘Sparko believes & invests in young talent, and Adrian is exactly the kind of driver who will climb to the top with us!’ On the announcement Pariente, who will make his Sparko debut at the final round of the Spanish Nationals, posted, ‘I can finally announce my new brand for the 2026 and 2027 season!!! I am super happy and motivated to be able to start this new project!! I want to thank Bernard Durand and of course the entire Sparko Racing team for the trust they have placed in me!! First race this weekend the last test of the CTO of Spain in Silla!!

Source: Sparko Racing [sparkoracing.com]

November 27, 2025

Sworkz S14-4 Series Factory Edition High Rigidity Chassis Conversion Kit

Sworkz has Introduced for its S14-4 Series 1:10 4WD Buggy this Factory Edition High Rigidity Chassis Conversion Kit. Used at the recent Florida Carpet Championship, helping factiry driver Micha Widmaier secure an A-Main finish, the new chassis is engineered for maximum rigidity, better balance, and superior handling on high and low-grip conditions. As a prototype version, the conversation kit dominated the season with multiple National titles and achieved P7 at the European Championship. The conversion kit includes the Chassis, Carbon T-Bares, Driveshafts, Diff/Slipper Mount, and Steering Link.

Source: Sworkz [sworkz.com]