[{"id":687931621755,"handle":"get-ready-for-brookthorpe","updated_at":"2026-07-05T12:00:45+01:00","published_at":"2026-06-17T08:15:38+01:00","sort_order":"most-relevant","template_suffix":null,"published_scope":"web","title":"Get Ready for Brookthorpe","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eBrookthorpe is an oiled track, which favours Clay and N-compound tyres. Ahead of this national, look at GRP’s N25 Super Soft (Clay) and N35 Soft (Clay) compounds across the Flexy, Triky, and Micro range, Hot Race Sahara in Clay and White compound, VP Pro Hyperdrive EVO (Clay), and PBR ‘Barr’ in Clay Soft and Clay SS.\u003c\/p\u003e"},{"id":155691286666,"handle":"best-sellers","updated_at":"2026-07-05T12:00:45+01:00","published_at":"2019-11-11T10:53:18+00:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"HOT RIGHT NOW!","body_html":"Our most popular and in demand products","image":{"created_at":"2019-11-11T11:20:04+00:00","alt":null,"width":3963,"height":2070,"src":"\/\/rcpitbox.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/fbprofilepic.png?v=1622015350"}},{"id":426073864,"handle":"hotrace-tyres","title":"HOTRACE TYRES","updated_at":"2026-07-05T12:00:45+01:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eRC Pit Box has been the \u003cstrong\u003eofficial UK Hot Race distributor since 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e — the longest-standing Hot Race stockist in the UK. We carry the full 1\/8 buggy range including Sahara, Napoli, Amazzonia, Bangkok v2, Miami, Roma and Alaska in all compounds, alongside inserts, wheels and glue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHot Race tyres are made in Italy and used by top drivers at national and international level. Their compound range covers everything from cold winter oiled clay to hot summer outdoor circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich Tyre for Which Surface?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor oiled clay (Herts, Brookthorpe):\u003c\/strong\u003e Sahara or Napoli — Clay compound for most conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor dirt (Shrewsbury, NWN, Slough):\u003c\/strong\u003e Amazzonia or Bangkok v2 — compound depends on temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot sure which compound to choose? Use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/find-your-tyre\"\u003eFind Your Tyre wizard\u003c\/a\u003e — it checks the live Met Office forecast for your track and recommends the right tyre and compound automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll stock held in the UK. Next-day delivery available on orders placed before 2pm.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-04-11T16:44:00+01:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"HOTRACE"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2017-04-11T16:46:47+01:00","alt":"","width":400,"height":142,"src":"\/\/rcpitbox.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/hot-race_preload.png?v=1491925607"}}]
The Hot Race Sahara is the definitive high-traction 1/8 buggy tyre for indoor clay, carpet and oiled outdoor circuits. Its connected bar-and-pin tread pattern delivers massive forward bite, making it the compound of choice at UK venues including Herts, Brookthorpe, Slough and similar high-grip tracks.
RC Pit Box has been the official UK Hot Race distributor since 2017 — all stock held in the UK for fast next-day delivery.
Compound Guide
Super Soft (SS): Ultra-cold conditions, very high traction indoor tracks, heated venues
Soft: Cold to mild temperatures (10–18°C), indoor and high-grip outdoor clay
Medium: Moderate temperatures (18–24°C), high-grip outdoor clay and packed dirt
Clay: Warm to hot (20°C+), oiled clay and high-bite outdoor circuits — our best seller
Clay Hard: Very hot conditions (28°C+), maximum grip circuits in summer
White: Specialist cold-weather compound for heated indoor tracks and very high-traction surfaces
Supplied as a tyre-only pair. Compatible with all standard 17mm hex 1/8 buggy wheels. Not sure which compound to choose? Use our Find Your Tyre wizard for a personalised recommendation based on your track and the weather forecast.
