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May 29, 2025

Kyosho MP11 Prototype – First Images

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

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April 22, 2025

ABC winners Lutz & Kato bolster Philippine Masters entry

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]

April 4, 2025

Kanai & Haas F1 Team enjoy RC at Japanese F1 Grand Prix

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.

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March 17, 2025

Phi-Long Nguyen defends FEMCA 1:8 Offroad title

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]

April 14, 2022

Kyosho Inferno MP10 30th Anniversary limited edition

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.

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February 16, 2022

RSRC MP10e carbon fibre fan mount

New to RSRC’s range of products is this carbon fibre fan mount for the Kyosho MP10e. The best way to keep your motor running efficiently and durable is to affix a fan on top for optimal cooling even in cold weather. The new fan mount is made from 1.5mm carbon fibre, is light and robust and compatible for all fans with dimensions 30x30x10mm. Requires the RSRC carbon fibre centre differential plate which is sold separately.

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January 4, 2022

Ryan Lutz joins Kyosho for 2022 & beyond

Kyosho is pleased to announce the signing of Ryan Lutz for 2022 & beyond. Ryan will be showcasing their Inferno series at the highest level at every major event. RL will make his debut at the Southern Indoor Championship (SIC) in few weeks. Ryan Lutz:

‘It’s been 16 years since I signed my first professional R/C deal with Kyosho and now I’m back with the storied company that gave me my start. I’m so excited to race the legendary Inferno lineup of 1/8th Offroad Kyosho vehicles again! So many of the same people work at Kyosho America and have welcomed me back like family! I can’t wait to get started!’

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

September 6, 2021

T-Works MP10 & MP10 TKI2 front & rear shock towers

T-Works release two sets of front and rear shock towers for the Kyosho Inferno MP10 and MP10 TKI2. Both sets of towers for the two different cars have been machined from high quality 5mm thick carbon fibre and come supplied with short shock standoffs. Also supplied with the necessary fasteners to mount the towers and shocks.

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