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If you race 1/8 buggy at a UK outdoor dirt track, two Hot Race tyres regularly come up in conversation: the Bangkok v2 and the Amazzonia. Both work well on outdoor circuits, but they suit slightly different track conditions — and knowing which to reach for on race day can make a real difference.Here's what we've found works at two of the UK's popular outdoor venues: Shrewsbury (Hadnall) and Slough.The Key DifferenceThe Bangkok v2 has a more open, self-cleaning pin tread that handles loose and dusty surfaces very well. If the track is dry, dusty and the racing line is...

Hot Race now produce two high-traction 1/8 buggy tyres for oiled clay and high-grip outdoor circuits: the long-established Sahara, and the newer Napoli. Both share the same compound range, but the tread patterns differ. Here's what you need to know.The SaharaThe Sahara has been the leading oiled clay tyre in the UK since Hot Race launched it in 2017. Its connected bar-and-pin tread pattern generates massive forward bite and excellent steering response on oiled and clay surfaces. It's the benchmark — and the most popular 1/8 buggy tyre at UK outdoor oiled clay venues like Herts and Brookthorpe.Shop the Hot...

If you race 1/8 off-road buggy on a UK outdoor oiled clay surface, choosing the right tyre makes a genuine difference to your lap times. This guide covers the best options currently available, based on what's actually working at UK club level.What Makes an Oiled Clay Tyre?Outdoor oiled clay tracks like Herts and Brookthorpe have very high grip levels due to the prepared surface. You want a tyre with a connected tread pattern — one that generates bite through surface contact rather than pin penetration. Tyres designed for outdoor loose dirt can actually be too aggressive on a prepared oiled...

The Hot Race Sahara is the most popular 1/8 buggy tyre in the UK — and for good reason. But with six different compounds available, choosing the right one can be confusing. This guide explains exactly which Sahara compound to use at UK club tracks, based on temperature and track surface.The Six Sahara CompoundsHot Race produce the Sahara in six rubber compounds, each optimised for a specific range of conditions: Super Soft (SS) — Extreme cold, very high-traction oiled surfaces Soft — Cold to mild (10–18°C), oiled clay and high-grip outdoor Medium — Moderate (18–24°C), oiled outdoor clay and packed...