New for its recently released Inferno MP11 1:8 Nitro Buggy, Kyosho has introduced a new Sub Tank Fuel Filter. Boasting a large capacity, the new filter features a fin-finished body and a funnel shape to guarantee a steady fuel flow. An added bonus of using the filter is that it helps you achieve a safer and cleaner fuel tube routing.
Following the showing of a ‘Prototype’ Inferno MP11 at the recent 25th anniversary of the Kyosho Masters, the Japanese manufacturer has released official images of their new 1:8 Buggy kit offering. The first full model change since the MP10 launched in January 2019, while continuous updates have kept the MP10 updated, the MP11 takes a leap forward with an all-new design. Key changes include a newly developed main chassis, revised suspension and drivetrain systems, and an all-new body — all engineered for elite racing performance. One of the most significant changes is the revised front/rear weight distribution. With a more front-biased balance compared to the MP10, the MP11 delivers remarkably smooth handling that reduces driver stress. Coupled with optimised suspension geometry, the MP11 also achieves higher cornering speeds. The range of adjustable settings has been greatly expanded, and workability has been significantly improved — critical advantages for adapting to different track sizes and surfaces around the world. The MP11 also debuts a completely redesigned body and a new rear wing with matching wing stays, offering high-level aerodynamic performance perfectly tuned to the chassis.
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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, American Ryan Lutz, only 12th after qualifier, had a great Semi Final to secure P3 on the grid ahead Baruffolo and 13-year-old Nguyen. Over the 45-minute final, Berton set the fastest lap of the race to win by 2-laps over last weekend’s Kyosho Italia Meeting winner Baruffolo. With second through 5th all finishing on the same lap, back to back FEMCA 1:8 Offroad Champion Nguyen claimed the final podium step just ahead of Savoya with Lutz in fifth. In eBuggy it was Savoya who took the TQ and win ahead of Italian duo Berton and Baruffolo.
Image: Riccardo Berton [Facebook]
With Kyosho celebrating the 25th annual Kyosho Masters at the RC94 track in France this weekend, the Japanese manufacturer has used the opportunity to release images of a prototype of the upcoming Inferno MP11. Revealing the new buggy to racers at their flagship annual race today, the Inferno MP platform has been a staple of the Kyosho’s racing kit offerings since the 1:8 Buggy was first released in 1991. Over the last 34-years it has been a competitive force in racing with this marks 15-years since the platform won a World Championship title – US driver Cody King taking his MP9 to victory in Thailand, his then team-mate Jared Tebo having dominated qualifying to take the TQ. You can view the Facebook unveil video here
Two of the winners from last year’s Asian Buggy Championships are both set to return at the Philippine Masters later this month with Kyosho’s Ryan Lutz and Infinity’s Kouki Kato bolstering the Manila events already impressive international entry. The biggest edition Philippine Masters yet is the second round of the four round Cayote backed Asian Buggy Championships with last year’s New Zealand round winner Lutz returning to the Circulo Verde Race Track while ABC Indonesia winner Kato will get to experience the famed track for the first time. The 13th running of Asia’s biggest annual 1:8 Offroad race meeting, Lutz said, ‘I am so excited to be returning to the Philippine Masters for a second time. Now knowing what to expect, I can arrive with a set-up that should be very close and with the correct tire compound and tread pattern that I will need to succeed. I can’t wait to compete again with some of the World’s best on one of the most beautiful R/C tracks in the World.’ Ahead of the Japanese driver’s Philippine Masters debut Kato said, ‘I’m excited to race on that amazing track for the first time! I look forward to seeing you all there.’
Source: Asian Buggy Championships [Facebook]
It has become a bit of a tradition at the Japanese F1 Grand Prix with former 1:8 Buggy World Champion and legendary Kyosho chassis designer Yuichi Kanai bringing RC on to the grid at Suzuka, and this year he was sharing the experience with the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team. Bringing along three nitro powered Inferno buggies, Kanai was once again joined by Esteban Ocon, who has kicked off his last three Japanese Grand Prix weekends by driving RC cars, and his new Haas team-mate Oliver Bearman. With both Ocon and Bearman both grinning as they raced each other, Ocon having to jump out of the way of one of the buggies, Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu also gave it a go. With Ocon handing over his radio to his team boss, the French F1 driver gave him tips on driving which he seemed to pick up relatively quickly. With Haas sharing the occasion on its social media, both images and a video, it was all good promotion for RC racing.
Young Kyosho star Phi-Long Nguyen has successfully defended his FEMCA 1:8 Offroad Championship title, becoming the Champion of Asia once again in Vietnam over the weekend. The Far East Model Car Association (FEMCA), the governing body of RC racing that represents 15 nations in Asia and Australasia, on the awarding of last year’s championship made the move that a host track would have the option to run the event two years in a row to help recuperate any investment in putting on the event. After the success of the 2024 FEMCA Championships at Huỳnh Vĩ ‘s L.A track, this year the championship attracted 115 entries. With 6 rounds of qualifying it was 13-year-old Nguyen who secured the TQ topping four rounds with Team Associated’s Hyunkyu Jung his closest rival topping the other two qualifiers. With both drivers winning the respective 30-minute Semi Finals, it was the Vietnamese born & now American based Nguyen who like up on pole for the 45-minute title decider. Setting the fastest lap of the race, Nguyen took his Ielasi Tuned powered MP10 TKI3 to the win with a lap in hand over Jung, who like last year finished runner-up. The podium was completed by the Sworkz of Thai driver Paphon C who had lined up 6th on the grid with the similar buggies of Ryan Lee and Kevin Ho with 2023 FEMCA Champion Jeff Wang’s Ming Yang rounding out the Top 6.
Image: Hyunkyu Jung [Facebook]
Kyosho have introduced a very limited edition version of their Inferno MP10 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the platform. The kit comes includes a ton of option parts as standard as well as a commemorative chassis plate that sports the edition number, of which only 300 will be produced. The other unique items are the engraved wheel nuts, decal sheet and the body comes with the Kanai style moulded wing mirrors. The included options comprise carbon radio tray, shock towers, brake plate, steering plate and transponder mount. Also as standard are vented brake disks, smaller diameter centre diff, front C -shaped hub carrier & rear hub carrier in aluminium and fluorescent yellow suspension pivot block inserts, front & rear wheels, rear wing and fuel tank opener.
