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October 13, 2025

KO Propo EX-NEXT Basic Limited Edition Transmitter

Following the launch of their new ‘EX-NEXT Basic’ transmitter earlier this year, Japanese radio manufacturer KO Propo is launching a new series of colour options in the radio. This is a special limited edition model that includes a coloured aluminium screw set and coloured grips. This made-to-order item is exclusive to the All Japan Model Hobby Show and you won’t be able to get anywhere else so pre-order must be made with the transmitters available in November. Colour options include Silver, Red, and Blue in the Standard Grip while the LDT models get a white grip with various screw colour options.

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October 13, 2025

Widmaier crowned Austria 1:8 Buggy Champion

Sworkz’s Micha Widmaier added to his 2025 Austrian National Championship tally by securing the 1:8 Nitro Buggy title at the MAX RC Car Racing track over the weekend. Recently crowned both the 1:10 2WD and 4WD National Champion, Widmaier would take the overall TQ on tiebreak with the similar buggy of Julius Siklodi, each posting two TQ runs from the four rounds of qualifying with Martin Wollanka completing the Top 3. Each driver would win their respective Semi Final with Widmaier’s win over Marc De Zwart securing him pole position for the 45-minute Main with Siklodi lining up P3. While Siklodi would keep Widmaier on his toes in the final, setting the fastest lap of the race as he tried to chase him down, it was Austria’s top international driver who took the win by just over half a lap. From 7th on the grid the Team Associated of Andreas Mayr completed the podium as he just held off De Zwart.

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October 13, 2025

Kilic wins 2025 Red GP

Fresh from impressing with the new 4WD Buggy from Mugen Seiki at the IFMAR 1:10 Offroad World Championships in Australia, Burak Kilic returned to 1:8 Buggy to take the Nitro win at the annual Reds GP in Italy. Taking place at the Ospyteam, in Nitro Buggy it was the O.S. powered Team Associated of World Champion Davide Ongaro who took the TQ ahead of the Sworkz of Mattia Polito who was making his first Reds GP appearance. Reds Racing’s own Elliott Boots would qualify third from Kyosho’s Marco Baruffolo and Kilic. With Kilic winning the first Semi from Ongaro and Boots, the Turkish driver was on pole for the 45-minute final with the winner of the second Semi, Polito, lining up P4. In the final Kilic and Ongaro would battle it out throughout with Kilic coming out on top with his GRP FLEXY-N25 Tyres shod Nova Engines powered Mugen by just 1.5-seconds from his good friend Ongaro. Polito completed the podium a further 3.2-seconds back while also finishing on the lead lap Baruffolo claimed fourth ahead of Boots. In eBuggy, Ongaro took the TQ and win of the single 10-minute Main with Polito and Baruffolo joining him on the podium.

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October 13, 2025

RC-Project S35 Steering Hub Weight Kit

Italian option parts brand RC-Project has released this new Steering Hub Weight Kit for the Sworkz S35 1:8 Buggy platform. Developed and tested in collaboration with Juan Carlos Canas. it is designed to provide greater flexibility in chassis setup, allowing drivers to fine-tune weight distribution based on track conditions and personal driving style. With three mounting positions available on both the front and rear, this new configuration offers a major improvement over the previous version, which only allowed a fixed position. Key features include it can be installed front only, rear only, or on both ends. The 7.5 gram weight is for front use only while the 5 gram weight is compatible with both front and rear. The kit contain 2 aluminium mounting brackets, 2 x 5g weights, 2 x 7.5g weights and 8 hex screws.

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October 13, 2025

VP Pro IFB8 Brass Front Chassis Weights

VP-Pro have introduced new Brass Front Chassis Weights intended for use on the Infinity IFB8 1:8 Buggy platform. Machined from high quality brass, they are designed to perfectly fit to the chassis while leaving the necessary space in order not to affect the chassis flex. No modification is required and laser-etched VP-Pro logo they also include weight of each piece. Available in 50 gram and 100 gram options, each pack contains one of each packed individually.

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October 12, 2025

Gruber caps off ENS title with Lentiai win

Capricorn’s Toni Gruber has capped off his title winning Euro Nitro Series campaign with victory at the fourth & final round of the 2025 Championship held at the MyCandy Arena in Lentiai, Italy. The German driver would secure the TQ for the45-minute final topping the opening 3 of the four qualifiers. Arch rival and ENS Round 2 winner Simon Kurzbuch put his Mugen Seiki top of the times in Q4 to secure P2 on the grid. Jonathan Gandin and 2023 ENS race winner Mirko Salemi completed the Top 4. In the final, 2023 Champion Gruber and 2024 Champion Kurzbuch would swap the lead but a flame out on his final fuel stop ended the Swiss driver’s challenge. Allowing Gandin through to second, Gruber took the win, his third of the season, by 2-laps, with Kurzbuch hanging on for the final podium spot ahead Infinity’s Francesco Tironi. In 1:10 Nitro Touring Jakub Rozycki completed the dream season with four wins out of four races as he takes the overall title giving Capricorn the title double.

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October 10, 2025

Max Speed Technology Drift Limited Slip Differential

RC Drift specialists Max Speed Technology (MST) has released a brand-new limited slip differential (LSD) designed specifically for RC drifting. Developed with simplicity and performance in mind, this LSD system offers high locking efficiency, easy installation, and smooth control even on low-traction drift tyres. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced drifter, Available in both a 48P 60T and a Bevel gear option, using an LSD diff you can now experience stable traction, faster transitions, and a more connected driving feel like never before. The gears are manufactured using a powder metallurgy process with copper infiltration to enhance durability.

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October 10, 2025

SkyRC FuriaX Supa Combo

Better known for their extensive range of RC battery chargers, SkyRC has announced their FuriaX Supa Brushless Combo. The FuriaX Supa Combo pairs a 60A ESC with a 3650 4-pole brushless motor (2300KV to 5400KV), delivering a smooth, powerful ride that’s easy to control and even easier to set up. With support for 2–3S LiPo batteries, wireless app-based ESC tuning, and built-in protection features like low voltage cutoff, thermal shutdown, and motor lock detection, Supa makes stepping into the brushless world simple and stress-free. Whether you’re a first-time builder or weekend racer, the FuriaX Supa combo offers the perfect balance of simplicity, stability, and speed, right out of the box.

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