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Over at Mugen Seiki they have announced 1/8 MBX8R & MBX8R ECO US Limited Edition Kits. The US spec kits include the most popular hop-ups that their team drivers use, thus making these truly ready for the racetrack. Here’s the highlights- * Mugen MBX8R ECO Electric Buggy Kit (US Edition) #MUGE2032 – $790 * Mugen MBX8R Nitro Buggy Kit (US Edition) #MUGE2031 [...]
The crew at XRay has released details on their upcoming 2026 1/8 XB8 Nitro Buggy Kit. The 2026 edition has numerous refinements to reduce friction and to increase speed. Here’s the lowdown- * New chassis plate * Revised rear C-holder position * Increased clearance for the clutch bell * New C-suspension holder with lower positions & updated geometry * New 4-shoe clutch system * New 4-shoe [...]
New from Hong Nor is the 2026 1/8 X3GT Kit. The 2026 X3GT is an evolution of the car that Toni Gruber used to win the 2023 World Championship and features numerous upgrades to increase performance. Here’s some highlights- * Upgraded to optimize chassis flex and increase acceleration * 7075 aluminum 4mm chassis * New fuel tank with better pick-up * Expected to [...]
After having a solid year in 2025, HPI Racing is finishing it up by announcing the 1/8 Savage XL Nitro SBK. This version of the legendary Savage XL comes in kit form, thus allowing you to modify it as you build. Here are more highlights- * SBK = Self build kit * Heavy duty 3 speed transmission * Bullet proof machined differentials * Aluminum [...]
New from Team Associated is the 1/10 RC10GB Nitro Buggy Kit. The RC10GB is a nitro powered version of their classic gold tub buggy that gives you the sound and power of a fuel based engine. Check out there highlights- * RC10GT nitro durability with the suspension & styling of the RC10 Team Car * Exclusive gold aircraft aluminum tub chassis * Updated [...]
After a bit of teasing Team Associated has officially announced the 1/10 RC10GT Richard Saxton Edition Kit. Saxton was a former mini-cycle star that went on to be a top twenty rider in 125cc Supercross. After racing 2 wheels, Saxton went on to be one of the premier 1/10 gas truck racers, winning big races all across the country. Check [...]
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 [...]
