September 17, 2025

JConcepts Illuzion 7.0″ Monster Wing w/ Centre Divider

New from JConcepts comes this Illuzion 7.0″ Monster Wing with Center Divider for 1:10 Offroad Buggy.  The Florida company has championed the large 7” Illuzion style wing since early 2000’s and used it with several model bodies over the years.  Originally released in 2005, the Illuzion 7” wing was used by Spencer Rivkin to win the 2019 IFMAR World Championship in 2WD Buggy along with the JConcepts centre divider.  Combining these items has been quite routine over the years when racers are looking for additional rear grip and drag.  20 years later, JConcepts has revived this design, added a few exclusive new features, and added the centre divider into the same base molded feature.  The broad base, the ability to run a long chord length, and updated clearance allows the rear tires to blend nicely with the traditional V-shaped figure.  The item arrives un-trimmed so the user can adjust sizing to the regulated rules to get maximum performance out of the package.  The divider can also be trimmed to specification and drops right down and maintains the same look and profile as the monster wing itself.

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September 17, 2025

FlySky FS-G11P Firmware Update

Launching its FS-G11P transmitter earlier this year, Chinese radio manufacturer FlySky has just released what they are calling a revolution firmware update.  The update will give the radio the following new features like the Lock Screen Settings that you can customise the transmitter behaviour when locked.  The Trainer System is now supported via 3.5mm DSC port while Head Tracking is enabled through DSC interface, it now also possible to configure the DSC Settings.  In Quick Settings you can assign shortcuts to K1~K7 keys.  The Channel Monitor give Real-time channel data visualisation.  The Channel Count Definition allows you to choose from 2 to 11 channels and in RF Settings you can Toggle internal/external RF modules.  The Competition Mode instantly disable alerts for competition use while enhanced alerts gets customisable low signal and telemetry loss warnings.  FRM303 Module Support has added protocol, response speed, and signal strength settings.  The FS-G11P firmware update is available to download from the FlySky website here

Source: Flysky [flysky-cn.com]


September 16, 2025

Team Associated RC10 4×4 Rally Kit

Continuing with their busy roll out of new car kits, Team Associated latest offering comes in the form of this RC10 4×4 Rally Kit.  On announcing 1:10 rally car, which is based on a new aluminium gold tub chassis plate, the American manufacturer says its brings the golden era of RC racing into the modern age with this rally-bred powerhouse.  The clear 3-piece rally body set, complete with rear bumper and wing, delivers aggressive styling and aerodynamic performance, while injection-molded brake calipers and rotors add realistic scale detail.  New rally shock towers, gold anodised aluminium shocks, and a fully adjustable front suspension with upgraded upper arms and turnbuckle set give you the precision handling needed to dominate any surface.  Built for performance and protection, this RC machine includes a water-resistant enclosed receiver box, sealed gear differentials, and a dust-protective chassis cover with an optional filter screen to keep debris at bay.  Hardened steel driveshafts and axles, full metal ball bearings, and an aluminium motor plate ensure long-lasting durability.

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September 16, 2025

Awesomatix confirm Urbain for MonTech NYGP

Awesomatix has confirmed that their factory driver Lucas Urbain will travel Stateside for next month’s MonTech New York Grand Prix, the seventh edition of the high profile US indoor race taking place at 360v2 RC in New Rochelle from October 16-19th.  The French Touring Car driver, who secured the TQ and a podium at the most recent round of the ETS in Luxembourg, is the first international entry announcement for this year’s edition and will be looking to take the fight to North America’s leading drivers.  Last year it was Awesomatix’s Kemp Anderson and Xray’s Keven Hebert who came away as the big winners securing victory in Mod 1:12 and Mod Touring Car respectively.  The vision of long time 1:12 racer Donny Lia, the NYGP is the nearest thing RC will get to having a race in Time Square, the track just a 20-minute train ride from the centre of the City That Never Sleeps.  Counting multiple World Champions Marc Rheinard (2022 NYGP Winner), Ronald Volker (2019 NYGP Winner), Alexander Hagberg, reigning 1:12 Stock World Champion Max Mächler and Ollie Payne as previous participants, 360V2 is one of the biggest indoor tracks in the US with racing takes place on a track layout covering an area of 105 X 48 feet.

Source: Fordham 360 Hobbies & Raceway [Facebook]


September 16, 2025

Haatanen becomes new German 2WD Champion

Top Finnish offroad racer Joona Haatanen is the new DMC German National Champion in 1:10 2WD Mod Buggy.  Now based in Germany, having joined Ruddog Distribution earlier this year as an ambassador for the Team Associated Distributor and option parts producer, Haatanen was the the Top Qualifier at the previous 4WD Buggy Nationals but after a battle with defending Champion Joern Neumann that went to A3, he ended up third overall as Neumann claimed yet another DMC National title.  With RC Cars Köngen hosting the 2WD Buggy title race it was Xray driver Moritz Lautenbach who secured the TQ ahead of Haatanen and Marcel Schneider with Neumann’s Sworkz fifth.  Getting the better of Lautenbach in A1, Haatanen repeated again in A2 to clinch the title as he truly settles into his new German lifestyle.  Winning A3, former German Champion Lautenbach would finish second with Schneider’s Associated completing the podium.  In 2WD Stock it was Sascha Frühwirth who took the TQ and title win.

Image: Ruddog [Facebook]


September 15, 2025

Maifield does the buggy double at 2025 SikCross

Tekno RC’s Ryan Maifield did the buggy double at the 2025 SikCross over the weekend winning both Nitro Buggy and eBuggy at The Drake Raceway hosted race.   A track that was saved earlier this year thanks to the intervention of RC racing’s most famous couple, Adam & Ronda Drake, SikCross made its returned to the Southern California venue with 200 entries looking to enjoy the races unique start/race format.  With two 15-lap races determining the grid for the finals it was to be Kyosho drivers who came out on top – Ryan Lutz taking the eBuggy TQ with his young team-mate Phi-Long Nguyen the Top Qualifier in Nitro Buggy, Maifield ending up P2 in both categories.  In the triple 30-lap each finals, Lutz would have a tough time in eBuggy, Maifield winning A1 and A3 for the overall win with Nguyen winning A2 to claim second as the Team Associated of Tyler Fenster completed the podium ahead of Lutz.  In Nitro, Nguyen opened with a win ahead of Maifield but suffered a DNF in A2 as Maifield took the win and repeated again in A3.  Jimmy Fishback made it a Tekno 1-2 overall with Nguyen having to settle for third as Lutz again missed the podium with fourth.  Nguyen would get a win however taking the title in Nitro Truggy ahead of Fenster, Lutz and Adam Drake.

Image: Tekno RC [Facebook]


September 15, 2025

Lee wins Hudy Series Australia

As 1:8 GT drivers descend on Santiago, Chile, this week for the IFMAR World Championships, the venue of the previous GT Worlds hosted the Australian Hudy Series over the weekend where it was Nicholas Lee who took the Mod Touring Car win.  Racing at the New South Wales Radio Controlled Racing Car Club’s track in Sydney, Lee would take his Xray to the TQ ahead of ARC’s Brayden Stanley on tie break as the pair recorded two TQ runs each over the four qualifier.  The only drivers to go 20 laps (in Q3) around the John Grant International Raceway, it was Lee who got the pole position with his faster time.  Behind them RC Maker’s Jeff Hamon completed the Top 3 in front of team-mate Damon Davis-Perry.  In the finals Lee took the first one with Stanley winning A2 after a DNF in the A1.  Unfortunately local star Stanley would again fail to finish in A3 and with Lee taking it it was the Singapore driver with the overall winner down under.  Hamon got second with Schumacher’s Simon Nicholson, from 8th on the grid, grabbing the final step on the podium ahead of Davis-Perry.  Hamon would take the win in 13.5 Stock ahead of Cristian Silva and Top Qualifier Markus Askell.  In FWD, John Puse took the TQ and win while in 1:12 Michael Stone was the winner having started from the TQ.

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September 15, 2025

Feldmann wins EFRA GP at Lostallo

Reigning 1:5 Touring Car World Champion Markus Feldmann enjoyed a perfect weekend in Switzerland as he took the TQ and win the concluding EFRA GP for Large Scale at the iconic Lostallo circuit.  With the 3rd GP of the season attracting 91 entries to the 2026 World Champion host track, qualifying would see the German driver take his GRP Tyres shod Mecatech to pole position with the fourth round of qualifying proving fastest.  Behind him, 2024 European Champion Emanuele D’Amico was second fastest followed by France’s Cédric Prevot and 2022 European Champion Edoardo Repetti.  In Super Pole it was Repetti who booked his direct spot into the final behind with D’Amico winning his Semi Final to line-up 3rd with Prevot winning the other Semi to carry No.4.  In the half hour, despite setting the fastest lap Repetti couldn’t deny Feldmann the win.  With D’Amico having issues, it was Belgium’s Giovanni Verbrugghe who completed the podium ahead 2023 European Champion Dario Veseli from Croatia.

Image: GRP [grpgandini.it]


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