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January 29, 2025

Xray confirms Champions return for MIBO International

Xray has confirmed that two of its MIBO International Champions will return to the third annual running of the Czech indoor onroad/offroad race early next month. Inaugural Pro-Stock Champion Adam Izsay returns and the recent GP3F winner will not only look to retake the Pro-Stock title Xray has won at the previous two editions but he will also step up to compete in the Modified class against the likes of Schumacher’s reigning Champion Michal Orlowski and the Mugen Seiki of inaugural Champion Ronald Volker. In Offroad, defending 4WD Champion Bartek Zalewski, who really made a name for himself at last year’s MIBO International, heads the Slovakian manufacturer’s quest for a third consecutive 4WD title on the offroad track. Bruno Coelho was the winner at the first running of the event that is organised by former top international Czech touring car racer Michal Bok and his well known RC company Mibosport. A sell-out event, the 2025 MIBO International will be very much a family affair for Xray with company founder Juraj Hudy one of 5 of the Hudy family’s three generations who will be racing at the Sport V Hotel based event on February 7-9th.

Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]

January 28, 2025

Tekno RC NT48 2.2 Nitro Truggy

Following on from the release of its ET48 2.2 electric truggy back in November, US offroad kit manufacturer Tekno RC has announced the release of its nitro sibling the NT48 2.2. The latest evolution of their successful 1:8 competition nitro truggy, the NT48 2.2 has proven its capabilities by securing back-to-back ROAR National Championships in the hands of Ryan Maifield. This fourth iteration of the NT48 platform, first launched in 2014, the truggy now features full 2.2 chassis specifications, including updated hubs, front spindles, carriers, and Ackermann plates, which provide near-full compatibility with Tekno RC’s EB48 2.2 and NB48 2.2 buggies, as well as their electric truggy. The NT48 2.2 comes equipped with numerous high-quality components with previously optional lightened 7075 CNC machined shock towers are now standard, reducing weight while maintaining strength.

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January 27, 2025

GForce Genova 2WD Buggy Special Box by Masami

Japan’s GForce has announced an overseas limited edition of their Genova 1:10 2WD Buggy call the ‘Special Box’ which has been supervised by RC legend Masami Hirosaka. GForce a hugely successful collaboration with Masami when it created the 4WD MX-4 Forever, and is now releasing 100 ‘Special Box’ kits of the Genova for the oversea market. Designed by Masami, the Genova buggy features a rear motor placement and a 292mm long wheelbase and the body design captures a nostalgic form reminiscent of the past and fulfilling the dreams of RC enthusiasts. As part of the ‘Special Box’ you get a painted body in Masami colours painted by famous Japanese body painter Takashima Design. Also included is a low-profile digital servo jointly developed by Masami Hirosaka and KO PROPO. Furthermore the buggy comes with an Aluminium Big bore damper set and titanium turnbuckles, Masami hand cut foam inserts and Team Azarashi’s original stickers.

View more images and full ‘Special Box’ content here

January 27, 2025

Team EAM batteries for Kaerup

Having switched electronics sponsor for the 2025 season with the announcement last week he has joined Hobbywing, leading Offroad talent Marcus Kaerup will also have a new battery sponsor in Team EAM. The 17-year-old Dane joins fellow Scandinavian offroad racer Daniel Kobbevik in bolstering the US brands presence in the offroad scene, the Eric Anderson owned company better known for their onroad racing exploits. With 2025 a World Championship year for 1:10 Offroad, it will also see the inaugural running of the 1:8 Electric Buggy World Championships, with Kaerup, already a 1:10 and 1:8 Offroad World Finalist, expected to be a title contender at both for Team Associated.

Source: Team EAM [teameamotorsports.com]

January 26, 2025

Philippine Masters ’25 – Announcement

It has become a bucket list race in the 1:8 Offroad racing scene and the organisers have today announced that registration for the 2025 edition of Philippine Masters is open with just 200 entries up for grabs. Scheduled for April 30-May 4th, the 13th running of the Philippine Masters will see racing for 1:8 Nitro Buggy, 1:8 eBuggy and 1:8 Nitro Truggy (click here to register). A race that was started by local Philippine racers with no ambitions for it to become a major event on the international racing calendar, the Philippine Masters has grown into becoming Asia’s biggest annual 1:8 Offroad race meeting. The success of the race, which takes place in the capital city of Manila, has lead to the continent getting its own high profile championship with Race Director Scotty Ernst creating the Asian Buggy Championships of which PM25 is the second stop of four races that make up the championship’s third season. The Philippine Masters is one of Red RC’s favourite annual events to attend and report on as it combines both top level racing and a social atmosphere around the racing that lives up to the host country’s tagline ‘It’s More Fun in the Philippines’.

Source: Asian Buggy Championships [Facebook]

January 24, 2025

Exotek Racing B7 Carbon Fibre Battery Brace Set

California based Exotek Racing has added these Factory race looking heavy duty machined carbon fibre battery braces for the B7 series of 1:10 2WD Buggies from Team Associated. Feature machined out sections on the underside of the brace, they match the stock geometry for a perfect fit of 4800-6400 shorty packs and install using the stock hardware and instructions.

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January 24, 2025

Sparko adds US talent Wilson to team line-up

Surprising many with the news earlier this week of his departure from long time chassis sponsor Team Associated, young US Offroad talent Jonah Wilson has been announced as the latest driver addition at Sparko. Having already announced American Cole Odgen and French teenage offroad talent Noha Ben Mohamed will run the Taiwanese manufacturers 1:8 Offroad platforms in 2025, the 18-year-old further bolsters the brand which only arrived on the racing scene in mid 2023 with the release of the F8. The 2023 ROAR National Junior Champion, Wilson’s 2024 season included a number of high profile race eBuggy TQs and wins as well as a Nitro Buggy A-Main start at Silver State and Nitro Truggy A-Main at the ROAR Nationals. On his new chassis sponsor the Tennessee driver said, ‘I am very excited to be a part of the Sparko team! Helping to develop and promote the brand is something I look forward to. I hope to also bring value in helping others and of course get some solid results on track! I can’t wait to get to the races and work with everyone!’

Source: Sparko Racing [Facebook]

January 24, 2025

Alpha Falcon B-Spec .21 Offroad Engine

Taiwanese engine manufacturer Alpha has announced the upcoming release of its Falcon B-Spec .21 Offroad Engine. Best known for powering the campaign of US Kyosho driver Ryan Lutz, the original Alpha Falcon engine was launched 12-months ago. While Lutz has consistently used it to claim podium finishes and Team Associated’s Neil Cragg took it to third overall in the British National Championship, behind the scenes Alpha engineers have been working to further elevate the engine performance, the result of which is the B-Spec Falcon. With this new version, Alpha claim enhanced power and improved fuel efficiency while maintaining the same quality and linear feel as before. To distinguish the B-Spec it gets a fresh, sharp head logo. The planned release for the B-Spec is set for Q1 2025.

Source: Alpha Plus [alpha-rc.com]