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October 27, 2025

Polito crowned Italian eBuggy National Champion

Sworkz’s Mattia Polito is the 2025 AMSCI Italian eBuggy National Champion after taking victory at the single race title decider at the Pista Offroad Campogalliano track in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. Also hosting the fourth & final round of the 1:8 Nitro Buggy National Championship, that title wrapped up for a 10th consecutive time at the previous round by World Champion Davide Ongaro, qualifying for the eBuggy title would see Turkish driver Burak Kilic and his Mugen Seiki secure the overall TQ honours head of Ongaro’s Team Associated after the championship visitor topped 3 of the 4 qualifiers while Ongaro went fastest in Q3. Polito would line-up 3rd ahead of Berkan Kilic’s Mugen Seiki and the Kyosho of Riccardo Berton. In the triple finals there would be three different winners, the Xray of 7th place qualifier Alex Zanchettin a surprise winner of A1 ahead of Polito and Berton. A2 would see Burak convert the TQ into a win after he failed to finish A1. With Polito getting the better of Burak to win A3 by a 1/10th of a second, both ended up on the same points but it was the Italian who took the win on tiebreak. Berkan made it a podium double for the Kilic brothers to finish third ahead of Ongaro. In the Nitro encounter, Ongaro completed the perfect season with win number 4 from 4. It was Polito who claimed the TQ from the Kyosho of Marco Baruffolo, Berkan, and Ongaro. With Polito a DNF in his Semi, and having to win the Last Chance Final to make the Main, it was Ongaro who started the 45-minute encounter on pole. Working his was from 13th on the grid, Polito would finish second with Berkan completing the Nitro podium.

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October 27, 2025

JConcepts RC10B7 Alu Battery Hold and Swing Set

New from JConcepts comes this swing operated battery retainer that is designed for simplicity, adjustability, and quick battery changes. Available in blue and black anodised colours options, the aluminium rails bolt to the standard RC10B7 platform chassis side guards and functions like the stock plastic components. The aluminium swings include hardware for installation and spacers for height adjustment depending on which battery type is used in the vehicle. When using a tall battery pack, it is necessary to install the tall stand-offs under the swing part to raise the height of the entire assembly. For the low-profile battery pack, install the short stand-offs to outfit the configuration to adapt to the required height. Two different length BHCS screws are included and should be used in conjunction with the corresponding stand-off. It is also necessary to use the stock O-rings from the kit parts to provide the cushion and vibration resistance.

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October 27, 2025

Horne and Moran win Masters of Dirt

Moving to a new home for 2025, the 11th annual Masters of Dirt promoted by Beach RC would see Team Associated’s Aydin Horne and Sammy Moran crowned the overall Champions in Modified and Spec respectively. With 2023 1:10 Offroad World Championship host track Hobby Action RC Raceway the new battle ground, Horne would dominate qualifying securing the TQ in 2WD, 4WD and Stadium truck with Spencer Rivkin his closest rival in all three classes. With the first of the single Mains being 2WD Buggy, Horne took that win by 7/10ths of a second from Rivkin with Sworkz’s Joern Neumann completing the Top from 4th on the grid. With Stadium Truck up next, the Top 3 was a repeat Horne winning by double the margin of 2WD. Horne would complete the perfect weekend with a dominant 4WD win again ahead of Rivkin with Harley Yoshii in third. For Moran it was also a triple winning weekend, taking 4WD Buggy, Stadium Truck, and Short Course, the only win alluding him being 2WD Buggy in which Kadin Meeks took the top spot.

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October 24, 2025

JConcepts Protector RC10 1989 Stealth buggy body

New from JConcepts comes the Protector body for the RC10 1989 Stealth buggy from Team Associated. Debuted at the 2025 Team Associated Vintage Championship in Las Vegas last weekend and a hit in the hands of Ryan Maifield, the new body shares some styling cues from the original days of the RC10 and one of the most popular kit bodies of all-time. This is a CAD design body shell but has its roots set in the 1980’s with rear biased cab, large rear transmission over-hanging section, and large rear windows. The body fits around the 1989 Stealth chassis with careful considerations to the angles, height, and transitions. One of the most retro bodies in the JConcepts fleet, the Protector has very simple side-pods and efficiently covers the chassis. Multiple side windows, including the vintage back window, stand out as class leading details. The front nose piece of the body is feathered on the sides and chamfered to fit between the shock tower and slides just inside and over the top deck. A small, flared section near the front provides clearance around the steering bell cranks and servo link. The rear overhang of the body is what makes a vintage buggy stand out vs later model vehicles. The rise over the rear shock tower has tower protection and an outlining detail around the shocks. Included in each package is a 5.5” wing that is designed to sit flat on the geometry of the body and sits down and hugs the back of the body. A simple, yet detailed wing design provides plenty of “sling” clearance for dirt and debris from the rear tires. A full selection of gurney options on the rear of the wing gives racers a selection of heights to trim to, depending on the level of traction. The wing side-dams are finished off with a little inspiration from today with the leading edge angled and already in attack mode.

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October 24, 2025

Hong Nor X5B Alu Center Diff Brace

Continuing with the release of upgrade parts for its recently released X5B 1:8 Nitro Buggy, Hong Nor have added this Aluminium Centre Diff Brace. A direct replacement for the kit standard plastic brace, the machine aluminum version offers great rigidity which helps improves braking and helps improve bearing life.

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October 23, 2025

Kaemtech CAT PB Shock Towers

German company Kaemtech Racing Products has released new optional shock towers for the recently released Schumacher CAT PB 1:10 4WD Buggy. Offered in both Plain Weave Carbon and Forged Carbon, the 4mm front shock tower offers extended pivot points for the upper turnbuckle links for further setup options with the rear shock tower offering extended pivot points for the upper wishbones.

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October 22, 2025

RC-Project MBX8R Steering Kit

New from RC-Project, the Italian aftermarket option parts brand, comes this new steering kit for the Mugen Seiki MBX8R 1:8 Buggy. Designed to offer a wide range of adjustments and even greater precision in front-end control, the new system allows you to fine-tune the bump steer, making full use of the entire Front Hub travel, both on the inner and outer wheels. The three adjustment options on the Front Hub Carrier let you adapt the bump steer according to the caster angle used, while also allowing you to adjust steering sensitivity in three different positions. This kit is an evolution of the Ackerman system RC-Project developed in 2020, providing enhanced precision, versatility, and steering feel.

Source: RC-Project [rc-project.it]

October 22, 2025

XC-ESC GL6 Brushless 8S FOC Crawler ESC

Following the recent release of their GL4990 8S FOC DrivenUltra-Powerful Crawler Motor, XC-ESC has announced the GL6 FOC Crawler ESC. With a maximum continuous 200A it is intended for large 1:5 and 1:6 Crawlers. With a BEC range of 8~25A Max, it features advanced FOC high-speed current loop and microsecond-level current control for strong torque at low speed. Smart torque output & speed servo control mean on uphill the ESC automatically increases torque output to overcome resistance and ensure smooth climbing. On the downhill, the ESC automatically reduces torque to maintain stable speed control. With up to 19 programmable settings, this ESC gives you full control over key crawling functions, including Drag force, torque compensation, and simulated inertia. Plus, the Turbo timing adjustment of up to 24° unlocks maximum torque and performance when you need it most. Ovffered as a combo with the GL4990, compared to conventional motors, efficiency increased by 8%, power loss is decreased by 24%, and you get smooth control without noise.

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