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November 17, 2025

Capricorn welcomes back Vrielijnck

Capricorn has announced that Dutch 1:8 Onroad racing stalwart Rick Vrielijnck has joined its official race team. A podium finisher during this year’s Euro Nitro Series, the World and European Championship finalist returns to the Italian manufacturer having previous signed with them back in 2016. Representing Infinity for the past number of seasons Vrielijnck announced his departure from the Japanese team at the end of last month. On welcoming back Vrielijnck to its line-up Capricorn posted, ‘His comeback is not only a technical and competitive choice, but also proof that when there is mutual trust, shared goals and real passion, you always return to the place where you felt you truly belonged.’

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

November 17, 2025

Serpent X25 Link Suspension Upgrade Set

Serpent has released this Link Suspension Upgrade Set for their X25 1:10 Electric Touring Car. The set is designed to give racers finer and more accurate caster adjustment. It has also been engineered to ensures no suspension binding, giving a smoother, more consistent response across every driving condition.

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November 17, 2025

Hudy Droop & Upstop Set-Up Tool

Slovakian RC tool manufacturer Hudy has released this new Droop & Upstop Set-Up Tool. Machined from 7075 T6 aluminium, the compact sized tool is intended for universal application in precise droop & upstop measurement. With the three piece tool able to be stored within itself when not in use, each wheel is ball bearing equipped for convenient use and the droop guage is finished with laser engraved measurements in 0.2 increments.

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November 14, 2025

CRC 2026 MetriCKs Machined Alu Upper Chassis

Stalwart 1:12 manufacturer CRC have unveiled this new Machined Aluminium Upper chassis for its 2026 MetriCKs as part of a series of new releases for the car. The 3mm thick chassis is produced to the highest quality in-house in CRC’s own workshop. The process sees the chassis cross hatch machined, pocketed and lightened everywhere possible. After this it is anodised and “re-pressed’ to insure perfect flatness for premium performance. This new upper deck was on the winning CRC cars at the recent Montech NYGP and Masters of Foam and are a standard kit part in the new 2026 MetriCKs.

Source: Calandra Racing Concepts [teamcrc.com]

November 14, 2025

RC Maker SP1 Options

RC Maker has introduced three new options for its SP1 1:10 Touring Car platforms in the form of a Front Lower Bumper Mount for 1.2/1.5mm Chassis, Heavy Duty Ceptor VI Bando Drive Belt, and Analogue Caster Tool. The Front Lower Bumper Mount bumper has been CNC machined down to suit the thinner profile of RC Maker’s optional 1.2/1.5mm chassis. The 351 Heavy Duty Ceptor VI Bando Drive Belt is a 351mm (117T) belt from Bando constructed with the latest in belt technology. Featuring a fibreglass reinforced construction, it is ideal for high powered modified racing, where normally you might experience belt skipping. T hese belts prevent belt skipping and have incredible durability and are highly recommended for modified racing with the SP1. Final the Analogue Caster Tool for SP1/SP1-F are to be used with adjustable upper arms for setting correct caster. They are manufactured from PLA-CF 3D Printing Filament.

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November 14, 2025

Sworkz S12-3C 1:10 2WD Carpet Buggy

New from Sworkz comes their latest 1:10 2WD Buggy kit offering the S12-3C (Carpet Edition). Building on the success of the S12-2C EVO platform, this model represents a complete redesign, delivering enhanced cornering speed and effortless handling on carpet and high-traction surfaces. At the core of the S12-3C is a precision-engineered T7075 silver anodised aluminium chassis, designed for optimal performance and flexibility. The gearbox can now be additionally mounted to the chassis to fine-tune flex characteristics. Optional tuning plates allow for further customisation of chassis flex, giving racers the ability to adapt the car’s behaviour to different track conditions. The lightweight chassis also supports up to six different battery placement configurations, enabling precise balance adjustments, making the S12-3C a versatile platform for competitive carpet racing. The S12-3C features Sworkz’s newly designed 13mm BBS Big Bore Shock System, equipped with Emulsion Precision Plastic Shock Caps and reinforced shock pistons for improved durability. Teflon-coated shock shafts ensure ultra-smooth damping response, while the included 4mm carbon shock towers provide exceptional strength. The kit also includes protective shock tower covers and the latest 13mm BBS Black Line springs with rotation-fixed spring holders for consistent performance and a huge improvement on handling of jumps.

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November 14, 2025

Jones joins Team Cayote USA

Team Cayote USA has announced the addition of Tyler Jones to its race team. The 2021 Silver State Pro eBuggy winner and two-time Georgia Peach State Classic Pro Nitro Buggy Champion will be running Team Cayote electronics to power his Sparko eBuggy and with use the company’s recently released X5 Charger as part of his race equipment. Earlier this year Jones made his international race debut when he travelled to Brisbane, Australia, for Round 3 of the Team Cayote Asian Buggy Championships finishing 3rd overall in eBuggy and 5th in Nitro.

Source: Team Cayote USA [Facebook]

November 14, 2025

Vintage Bash 4.0 Sets New Record 483 Entries – Report

Taking place in Melbourne recently with Atsushi Hara among those in attendance, Vintage Bash 4.0 has cemented its position as Australia’s premier vintage off-road RC event, delivering a spectacular four-day celebration that blended nostalgia, racing heritage, and modern festival energy. Hosted at the Knox RC Track, VB4.0 once again raised the bar with an incredible 483 entries, breaking its own national record and reaffirming its status as the largest RC racing event ever held in Australia. The Vintage Bash attracts racers from across Australia, along with an impressive roster of international visitors flying in from Japan, Spain, Indonesia, New Zealand, Canada, and the USA. This global participation added a remarkable multicultural richness to the paddock, reflecting the universal appeal of vintage RC racing and the strong reputation the Bash has built worldwide. More than just a race meeting, Vintage Bash 4.0 delivered a full festival-style experience. Enthusiasts of classic-era machines were treated to relaxed racing across iconic classes, a beautifully curated concours, and the crowd-favourite 1989 IFMAR Worlds re-enactment, which became a centrepiece of the weekend’s nostalgia.

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