IFMAR Ebuggy World Championship - Product Spotlight - Schumacher 1/8 Buggy Prototype Coming Soon

We caught up with Trish from Schumacher to talk about the long-rumored Schumacher 1/8 Buggy project. From starting with a secondhand car to testing countless prototype parts, Schumacher has been quietly developing their first entry into the 1/8th off-road market.

In this interview, Trish explains the team’s journey, early race results, design philosophy, and the challenges of bringing a brand-new buggy into such a competitive and saturated market. While still in the development stage, Schumacher is focused on creating a durable, innovative, and competitive buggy that works for both professional drivers and everyday racers.

🔧 Topics Covered:

How the Schumacher 1/8 buggy project began

Lessons learned from racing and testing prototype parts

Importance of durability, plastics, and material testing

Balancing customer trust, management investment, and pro driver demands

Differences from 10th scale design and unique Schumacher innovations

Timeline and expectations ahead of the Nitro Buggy Worlds

Stay tuned as Schumacher continues developing their first-ever 1/8 buggy — this is one project the RC world will be watching closely!

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