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The crew over at Kyosho have officially released full details on their upcoming 1/8 Inferno MP11 Nitro Buggy Kit. The MP11 is a huge deal for Kyosho as they have won multiple 1/8 nitro world championships over the years, with there being a stretch when they were nearly unbeatable at the world level. The new MP11 is designed to uphold [...]
Over at Serpent they are now teasing the 1/8 SRX8 GTR Nitro Kit. Serpent has a long history of winning big on-road races and their upcoming SRX8 GTR is designed for high-end nitro racing. Sporting plenty of carbon fiber, a 2 speed transmission, and a low center of gravity design, the SRX8 GTR should be an absolutely beast on the [...]
Over at WIRC Racing they have officially announced the 1/8 SBX4 Nitro Buggy Kit. Designed to take on the biggest names in the industry, at even the world championship level, the SBX4 is a serious competition machine. Here are the highlights- * Designed for racers who demand precision, durability, & speed * New rear suspension system * Reinforced front hubs * Upgraded front bumper [...]
Over at Jetko Power they have announced a 1/8 JP-3 .21 Nitro Off-Road Race Engine. While Jetko is mostly known for their high-end competition tires, they are now jumping into the nitro engine game. The new JP-3 is designed for hardcore racing and was engineered for increased efficiency to reduce the number of pitstops needed during long main events. You can [...]
Over at Kyosho Europe they have uploaded an MP11 Live Reveal Replay Video. Kyosho unveiled the upcoming MP11 at the 2025 Kyosho Masters to the great anticipation of the crowd. The MP11 represents the very latest in 1/8th scale nitro race technology and is sure to be an elite contender at the world championship level of competition. As we await more [...]
Now being teased by Kyosho is the 1/8th scaled MP11 Nitro Buggy Kit. The MP series of nitro buggies from Kyosho has won many world championships and has a long history of leading the pack. While no details have been released, it’s obvious by looking at the images that Kyosho did a bunch of changes on the MP11 to keep [...]
Coming soon from Hong Nor is the 1/8th scaled X5B Nitro Buggy. The X5B is being released 35 years after Hong Nor’s first buggy offering and should be a solid buggy for bashing, or for racing. Hong Nor has been teasing the X5B for a minute and now they have released new images. The new pictures show off features like [...]
Over at Traxxas they have uploaded a new Nitro Skate Park Showdown with the Revo 3.3 & T-Maxx 3.3 video. Nitro trucks from Traxxas have gotten thousands of people started out in our wonderful hobby and are still a great way to have serious rc fun. Watch below to see just how big the Revo and T-Maxx 3.3 can go [...]
Coming soon from Kyosho is the 1/8 Inferno NEO 4.0 Nitro Buggy Readyset. This 4.0 version of the nitro Inferno NEO comes completely pre-built and painted for your convenience, yet is highly competitive out on the track. Here are more highlights- * Readyset with pre-built chassis, installed engine, and pre-painted * Simplified engine break-in system * Shares body with the electric Inferno NEO [...]
Over at LC Racing they are teasing a new 1/10 PTG-2R Nitro Rally Car. LC Racing is mostly known for their small scale off-road racers, but now they are getting ready to drop their first ever nitro powered machine. The new PTG-2R Nitro comes with a fully licensed Lancia Delta HF body that is made by the good folks at [...]
The folks over at XRay have just released full details on the 2026 edition of their 1/8 2RX8 Nitro Onroad Car Kit. The RX8 is about as high-end as they come and is capable of winning, even at the world championship level. Here are the highlights – * All-new chassis design features new flex characteristics & lowered CG * Lightened rear solid [...]
Over at WIRC Professional RC Cars they are now teasing 1/8th scaled SBX4 & SBX4E Buggy Kits. The SBX4 will be available in nitro or electric form and has been highly revised from the previous version. WIRC kits are made from high quality materials in Italy and we can’t wait for full details on the SBX4/SBX4E in the coming days. You [...]
The good folks over at Team Associated have absolutely been crushing it in 2025. From a variety of vintage releases, to a new high-end TC8 touring car, AE has been sending it hard this year. To keep the good times rolling, Associated announced earlier today a special 1/8 RC8B4.1 Ongaro Edition Nitro Buggy Kit. For those of you that don’t [...]
Recently announced by Team Magic is the 1/10th scaled G4+ EVO Nitro Touring Car Kit. This high-end nitro touring car is designed for serious corner speeds, while also being highly adjustable for changing track conditions. Check out these highlights- * Alcoa 7075 3mm thick aluminum chassis * Aluminum rear side plate * Aluminum upper arm * Impact resistant front bumper with logo * Lightweight solid [...]
New from HPI Racing is the 1/8 WR8 1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth RTR. The Ford Escort RS Cosworth is available in Nitro or in Brushless to suit your preference and comes with classic orange, red, and white Repsol livery. Here are the highlights- * Officially licensed, stunning replica body * WR8 3.0 chassis * Nitro uses high-performance Nitro Star G3.0 HO engine * [...]
