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

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.

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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.

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September 15, 2025

T-Works MSB1 68mm Steel Rear CVD Set

Aftermarket parts & accessories producer T-Work has added this 68mm Steel Rear CVD Set intended for the MSB1 1:10 2WD Buggy from  Mugen Seiki MSB1.  1mm longer than the original shafts, T-Works claim the longer shafts make for safer and smoother power transmission system while also improving the transmission efficiency.  The CVDs are sold as a pair.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]


September 15, 2025

Tavernon claims Euro B title with last lap pass

Mugen Seiki driver Hugo Tavernon is the new EFRA 1:8 Offroad European B Champion, the French driver pulling off an impressive comeback drive at the Ospyteam R/C Off-Road Circuit in Italy to snatch the win from Top Qualifier Erik Lykke on the final lap.  In qualifying it was the young British racer Lykke who impressed taking his Agama to the top of the times in 3 of the 4 qualifiers.  Fastest in the final qualifier, Italian Dario Gabrielli would finish qualifying in P2 with his TLR ahead of Tavernon and Riccardo Masaggia.  With Lykke winning his Semi final ahead of Samuele Senese and Thomas Musso with the fastest race time that would secure him pole for the Main ahead of Austrian Julius Siklodi who won the other Semi from Mirko Carrettin and Gabrielli.  Racing in the same Semi as Lykke, Tavernon would suffer a DNF meaning he would have to win the Last Chance Final to progress and that is exactly what he would do.  Lining up 13th & last for the title decider, over the 45-minutes Tavernon worked his way to the front and on the very last lap forced a pass on Lykke to become the 20th European B Champion.  With the Top 3 all finishing on the same lap and covered by less than 3-seconds, Gabrielli completed the podium.

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September 12, 2025

XC-ESC 8S FOC driven Ultra-High-Power Crawler Motor

New from XC-ESC comes their GL4990 8S FOC Driven, Ultra-Powerful Crawler Motor.  Powered by an upgraded FOC algorithm, the motor delivers exceptional low-speed torque for superior performance and compared to conventional motors benefits from 24% Less Power Loss and 8% Higher Efficiency.  With significantly quieter operation, it is equipped with a built-in high-precision magnetic encoder chip, it delivers real-time, accurate rotor position feedback.  Compared to traditional Hall sensors this gives dramatically higher precision (by dozens of times), strong Anti-Interference capability, and zero delay under extreme conditions.  Features a high-precision balanced and wrapped anti-explosion rotor with patented magnetic circuit design, combined with ultra-thin silicon steel sheets and high slot-fill enamelled wire, it effectively reduces operating temperature and energy loss.  Ultra-Low cogging torque significantly reduced torque ripple and delivers smooth low-speed operation.  Built to IP67 standards, this offers exceptional protection against dust and water ingress.

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