October 10, 2007
…in Phoenix, Arizona over the weekend. Cody King, driving a Sirio-powered Kyosho ST-RR, TQ’ed the truggy class and then drove to a convincing win during the final. Lutz, also running a Sirio-powered ST-RR, was leading the Truggy final when he ran out of fuel, dropping back more than two laps, but he still managed to make it back to third to capture the final podium position. The 1/8 buggy class was a 1-2-3 sweep for the Kyosho Inferno 777 WC and Sirio. Ryan Lutz took top honors with Cody kind taking second and Trevor Clement in third. Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]…
October 10, 2007
Closer in size to the 1/8 Inferno 777 than existing 1/10 GP buggies, the advanced chassis design of the Kyosho DBX and DST nitro off-road machines delivers real racing performance while still being easy to drive. The stable handling lets you power through the dirt even on 1/8 buggy racing circuits and takes on big jumps without missing a beat. With running power that pushes the boundaries of common sense for a 1/10 class machine, you can turn local open space into your own private racetrack. The deep stroke 4-wheel independent suspension and full-time 4WD drivetrain, powered by the 18-size…
August 21, 2007
…3rd position into the final (8laps/5m10secs). The Open final was a simple affair with the drivers finish in the same order they lined up! Carl Venter dominated the class from start to finish with Open Class FTD and the eventual win from Adrian Bagley and Duncan Greer. 1st – Carl Venter – Kyosho Mini Inferno 2nd – Adrian Bagley – Kyosho Mini Inferno 3rd – Duncan Greer – Kyosho Mini Inferno Pro-Stock With 4 heats Pro-Stock was the most popular class by far. Multi UK Micro Challenge winner Chris Hudson was in attendance, as was UK Micro Challenge 3 winner…
August 19, 2007
Japanese Ansmann importers, Powers International, have begun selling the new range of pre painted 1/8th scale buggy shells. Available in a variety of different colour schemes they have been made to suit the Kyosho Inferno MP777. Ansmann also have a complete range of pre painted touring car shells available too. Source: Powers International [powers-international.com]…
August 8, 2007
Upgrade RC have announced the impending release of yet another graphics kit, this rather nice looking yellow and blue design, called the Flame 2. When released it will be made available for use with the Kyosho Inferno SP2 & STR, Mugen MBX5R & MBX5T, Jammin X1 CR & CRT, Losi 8ight & 8ight T, Revo, Associated RC8 and Hobao Hyper 8. Source: Upgrade RC [upgrade-rc.com]…
August 2, 2007
Kyosho have just announced the follow up to their ST-R truggy which was introduced in early 2006, with the announcement that this October will see the release of the new ST-RR competition truggy. The ST-RR is the culmination of a year and half of racing and rigorous R&D and the result is the most refined racing truck on the market. As the 2007 Silver State Champion, the ST-RR is poised to take it to the competition on a whole new level. Read the full release information here… Features Long Chassis – The ST-RR chassis is 25mm longer than the ST-R….
July 27, 2007
Kyosho have announced the release of some new products for both the Inferno 1/8th scale buggy and truggy as well as a new piece for the V-One RRR 1/10th 200mm. First up is the release of the long anticipated big bore shocks for the Inferno which were first seen at the Silver State race in March and caused great excitement amonst Kyosho racers. Released with these shocks are a number of new pistons and also new shock springs that have a larger diameter to fit on the new shock bodies and they are available in purple (look blue to me)…
July 10, 2007
More Illuzion bodies from JConcepts, this time for the Kyosho Inferno MP777, it comes available in either standard or heavy duty polycarbonate. This WC body features enhanced hard edge side pod styling with runner flow channels on the sides designed to move the air more efficiently to the wing. The roof of the body has been dramatically wedged and Illuzionized for that aggressive look while the front of the body has less of a transition from hood to window which gives it a more dramatic look. View more pictures of the body here… Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]…
