June 2, 2025
Riccardo Berton took the Nitro Buggy win at the Kyosho Masters, this year’s event marking the 25th anniversary of the iconic Japanese manufacturer’s flagship annual event. With almost 200 Kyosho drivers plus JQ making the trip to the RC94 track in France, where they got to see the new MP11 Prototype in person, in Elite qualifying it was Berton who took the TQ ahead of Reno Savoya, Marco Baruffolo and Phi-Long Nguyen. With Berton and Savoya winning their respective Semi Finals, it was the 3-time European Champion who would line up on pole on home soil. With Berton starting P2,…
March 27, 2025
Belgium company Team Corally, once known for their competition level onroad kits, has just released a new competition spec 1:8 eBuggy called the SBX-825. Designed in Belgium, they say the SBX-825 represents the pinnacle of European engineering and innovation. Tested rigorously by French racer Thomas Musso, the SBX-825 claims to offer the first time ever the option to choose between two chassis options: the revolutionary molded carbon chassis, the first of its kind on the market, or the durable and proven standard aluminium chassis. Both options are tailored to meet the needs of elite racers. The carbon fiber option is…
March 17, 2025
Following the release of its ArcCuter last week, German based MOPS has announced its TireEditor. Describing it as ‘a must-have for every touring car driver’, the device was developed in collaboration with the elite of the touring car scene and has proven its worth at various races, such as the ETS. The MOPS Tire Editor breaks down all excess adhesive residue within the tire and also the fabric structure. The insert is virtually massaged and distributed more evenly across the rim. The result is significantly increased true running and improved adhesion. Source: MOPS [mops-store.de]…
December 9, 2024
Schumacher Racing has announced they are to support the career of young French offroad racer Noha Ben Mohamed. At just 15 years old, Ben Mohamed has already amassed an impressive CV that already includes results such as being a 3 time French Elite Champion, an EFRA European Championship podium finish and being an EOS Finalist. On joining the British manufacturer for his 1:10 program having raced previously with Xray, Ben Mohamed said, ‘It is with immense honour and great pride that I join the prestigious Schumacher Team family. I am ready to take on challenges and excel together in this…
December 3, 2024
JConcepts in conjunction with Elite RC Media has announced the 2025 INS15. The Indoor National Series, now approaching its 15th season, is making headlines with a complete and finalized schedule at a host of popular racetracks throughout the RC community. The condensed 2024 campaign was popular in the industry, helping to open the schedule while incorporating a series taking place on both dirt and carpet surfaces. For the new season, JConcepts has teamed up with Elite RC Media to promote, race direct, stream, and cover the INS15 series. The advantage, a single and consistent race director, schedule, and format for…
July 31, 2024
1:12 Stock World Champion Max Mächler and Hobbywing’s Salton Dong are joining forces in a new project called MSP Tuned Hobbywing Motors. Both well known for their technical support of drivers at track’s around the world, Mächler also very involved in R&D testing for the World Champion electronic manufacturer, MSP Tuned Hobbywing Motors is set to deliver optimal performance and efficiency through fine-tuned motors for the elite racer. These motors are EFRA and IFMAR legal, maintaining the original Hobbywing design and parts for compliance and excellence. Key Features of the MSP Tuned Hobbywing Motors will be Minimized Rotor Asymmetry, Cleaned…
January 24, 2024
With all of the 2023 IFMAR World Championships producing new winners, a picture of where those drivers will defend their titles is starting to come together with 2025 a year that will also see the number of World Championship titles awarded increase from 6 to 8. With the 2-year cycle never long coming round, already confirmed is the 1:10 Offroad World Championships which was awarded to Australia after last year’s indoor event in Arizona where David Ongaro added a first Electric World title and Tater Sontag joined the elite club of World Champions. Another event to be confirmed during the…
December 14, 2023
Some 50 drivers lined up at Fullspeed RC in Vantaa, Finland, for the highly anticipated XRS Finland race last weekend. Organised by EuroRC, this event featured a diverse lineup of racing classes, including Touring Prostock, Touring Modified, CS-12, C12, and Eurotruck. With skilled competitors not only highlighted the exceptional skill level of its participants within the national level but also showcased a European-class proficiency, with drivers such as Joseph Quaqraine, Pekko Iivonen, Juho Levänen, Janne Koivisto, and Oiva Metsola demonstrating a level of racing finesse that placed them among the elite in the European racing community. Their presence elevated the…
