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November 25, 2025

VP-Pro announce 2-year deal with Kilic

Chinese tyre and accessories manufacturer VP-Pro has announced the signing of leading offroad racer Berkan Kilic. The younger of the well known Turkish Kilic brothers, who both race for Mugen Seiki, the 19 years old has over 10 years of racing experience. The multiple IFMAR 1:8 Nitro Buggy World Championship finalist and European Championship podium finisher will as part of the new deal use VP-Pro tyres, bodies and accessories at major national and international events in the upcoming two years. With Kilic’s signing VP-Pro say they ‘look to improve on its existing product range and continue to bring high-quality and affordable products to everyone.’ On the announcement Kilic, who joins Atsushi Hara in representing VP-Pro, said, ‘I’m really looking forward to joining VP-Pro for the 2026–2027 season. A new challenge awaits, and I’m ready to give my best to help drive development and make everything even better. I’ve already tested some of the products, and I was genuinely impressed by how well they performed.’

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]

November 25, 2025

RTRC RTA V3 1:28 Chassis Set

With a lot of buzz being generated around 1:28 racing in 2025, the new car releases continue to roll out this time with France’s RTRC announcing their upcoming kit release, the RTA V3. The car already has a winning pedigree with Thomas Robin taking the car to victory in Pan Open at the recent PN Racing World Cup in Colorado. With the RTA the centre of gravity has been significantly reworked, as well as the weight distribution. The chassis is now machined in a solid block, ensuring minimal assembly tolerances and increased rigidity. A new LiPo orientation means the chassis corners much flatter for improved cornering speed. The centrally mounted servo provides more precise left-right balance, and the Ackermann geometry has been designed symmetrically, even with links of different lengths. The car gets a new front end which is 4 mm wider, making it both more stable and more efficient. The new-generation motor mount features a lower center of gravity thanks to the motor being lowered by several millimetres. New-generation side links offer numerous advantages including allowing for perfect chassis alignment adjustment and helping reduce play in the rear end thanks to the use of ball cups. A precise hydraulic system is included with the kit, providing exceptional damping on multiple axes. The differential is the result of a completely innovative design, unique on the market. It features a thrust bearing and two ball bearings for maximum smoothness, even when tightened. The differential is supplied with a titanium shaft.

View more RTA V3 images here

November 25, 2025

RSRC MP11 Carbon Fibre Parts

RSRC, the brand of multiple European 1:8 Buggy Champion and factory Kyosho driver Reno Savoya, has released a number of carbon fibre parts for the recently released MP11 1:8 Nitro Buggy. Machined in France from carbon fibre made in Europe with large mesh that is more durable, the RSRC parts are the perfect fit for the latest Kyosho Inferno model. The range includes a Servo Saver Plate, Center Diff Plate, Front and Rear Shock Towers, Radio Tray, Center Diff Risers, Wing Spacers, and Skid Plates.

View more parts here

November 25, 2025

Smith wins 2WD only Willspeed Grand Prix

Schumacher’s Ben Smith has won the annual 2WD only Willspeed Grand Prix. Branded as WSGP4, reflecting this being the fourth running of the event which is organised by British manufacturer Willspeed who are best known for its billet aluminium buggy conversion kits. Run in partnership with the 1066 Racing club in Hastings, this year saw 88 drivers led by Xray’s defending champion Lee Martin take on the indoor carpet track. With four rounds of qualifying and each driver’s combined fastest two times determining the grids for the finals it was Smith who secured the TQ ahead of Martin with the Xray of Harley Eldridge in third. With double mains for all drivers from the A to H Main, Smith would put in two clean A-Mains to becoming the Willspeed Grand Prix Champion ahead of Eldridge who got by Martin in both finals. Martin would complete the podium just ahead of 2024 runner-up and Willspeed driver Kyle Moon.

Image: Ben Smith [Facebook]

November 25, 2025

Vision Racing AE Titanium Shock Standoffs w/Delrin Bushings

Offroad aftermarket parts producer Vision Racing has introduced new Titanium Shock standoffs with Delrin bushings for all Team Associated platforms. Available in 8mm, 10mm, and 12mm lengths, the titanium shock mounts are designed to enhance the durability and performance. Each kit includes two standoffs made from Ti 6Al-4V grade 5 titanium, known for its exceptional strength and lightweight properties. The standoffs provide a robust mounting solution for your shocks, ensuring they stay securely in place and made from Titanium they are highly resistant to wear and corrosion. To maintain precise shock movement without unwanted play or slop, the kit also includes two separate Delrin shock bushings. Delrin is a high-performance engineering thermoplastic known for its low friction properties. These bushings effectively minimise friction and provide smooth shock movement, contributing to improved overall suspension performance.

Source: Vision Racing [visionracing.net]

November 25, 2025

T-Works MP11 Carbon A-arm Stiffeners

Adding more parts for the Kyosho MP11 1:8 Buggy, T-Works has released front & rear carbon fibre A-arm stiffeners. The CNC machined inserts are available in two options, 1mm and 1.5mm thickness, for quick adjustment of the suspension A-arm flex. With an lower and upper insert for the front arms and one rear arm insert, each comes as a pair and include mounting screws.

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November 25, 2025

Optima N1 8mm Carbon Fiber B Mount

Optima, the option parts line of French tyre brand 6MIK, has released this 8mm all Carbon fibre B mount for the Agama N1 1:8 Buggy platform. The B Mount raises the front lower A arms while retaining front anti squat. This is an essential adjustment when seeking to reduce front roll in fast corners.

Source: 6Mik [6mik-racing.com]

November 24, 2025

Toia crowned 2025 New Zealand 1:8 Buggy Champion

New Zealand has a new 1:8 Nitro Buggy National Champion, with Asian Buggy Championships regular Logan Toia also securing the National titles in Nitro and Electric Truggy with his fleet of HB Racing chassis. Hosted by Capital Model Racers located in Lower Hutt, 74 drivers made up an entry of over 160, and in the Nitro Buggy it was Sworkz’s Jayden Jamieson who took the TQ from Toia after 5 rounds of qualifying. Jonathan Coluccio and Logan’s young brother Dylan claimed 3rd & 4th. In the other 3 classes it was Toia who claimed the TQs. With defending National Champion Jamieson and Toia going on to win their Semi finals, it was Jamieson with the faster time who started the 1-hour title decider on pole with the two Toias lining up behind him. In the race while Jamieson led for most of the final he would hit trouble when he started to lose feeling in his throttle hand allowing Toia to go to the front and lift the title as the Top 2 finished on the same lap. In third Dylan Toia completed the podium. In eBuggy, Jamieson wrapped up the title with two good passes to win in the opening two 10-minute A-Mains, with Top Qualifier Toia winning A3 for second overall with Jonathan Coluccio completing the podium.

Image: Logan Toia [Facebook]