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April 23, 2025

Coelho confirmed for SIGP Onroad Race

Sunpadow Batteries has confirmed that 3-time Touring Car World Champion Bruno Coelho will return for its annual Sunpadow International RC Onroad Grand Prix in China having won the event on its return last year. Taking place in Xiamen from June 18-22, Infinity driver Coelho will chase his third consecutive touring car win at the event which continues to offer one of the biggest prizes in the sport. The race hands out a total prize fund of $25,000 over the categories that include 1:10 Modified Touring Car, 1:10 Stock Touring Car, 1:8 GP onroad, and 1:8 GT. The SIGP Onroad Race, the track also hosting a separate SIGP Offroad event later in the year, takes place at the 2017 1:10 Electric Offroad World Championship ARC Track with both the onroad and offroad tracks built side by side next to Sunpadow’s battery production facility.

Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]

April 23, 2025

Power HD 1:8 Buggy and GT servos

Power HD has released two new HV brushless servos, the S35-V2 and T60-BHV, which are designed for competition spec 1:8 Buggy and 1:8 GT use. The S35-V2 is an extended model of S35 servo and offers ultra-responsive speed and high torque output. The bottom case features a widened heatsink design, improving heat dissipation to handle hot summer condition and ensuring the servo’s operation. The T60-BHV is an extended model of T50-BHV servo and caters to diverse user preferences in 1:8 Truggy setups, maintaining robust torque at high-intensity track. It gets upgraded hardware structure on PCB and brushless motor, which enhances its durability in high-temperature conditions.

View Features & Specs here

April 23, 2025

MonTech P9X8 LMH 1:12 body

Italian body shell producer Mon-tech Racing continues to push the boundaries in the LMH class for 1:12 Pan Cars with the launch of the new P9X8. This body faithfully replicates the aggressive and futuristic lines of the full-scale car, delivering unmatched quality, stunning detail, and true-to-life design. Having already created the body for 1:10 use, the new smaller P9X8 body is compatible with all 1:12 Pan Car chassis and has been engineered to offer top-level on-track performance without compromising on looks. The kit includes Headlight and grille decals, window masks for painting, and screws for rear wing mounting.

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April 22, 2025

ABC winners Lutz & Kato bolster Philippine Masters entry

Two of the winners from last year’s Asian Buggy Championships are both set to return at the Philippine Masters later this month with Kyosho’s Ryan Lutz and Infinity’s Kouki Kato bolstering the Manila events already impressive international entry. The biggest edition Philippine Masters yet is the second round of the four round Cayote backed Asian Buggy Championships with last year’s New Zealand round winner Lutz returning to the Circulo Verde Race Track while ABC Indonesia winner Kato will get to experience the famed track for the first time. The 13th running of Asia’s biggest annual 1:8 Offroad race meeting, Lutz said, ‘I am so excited to be returning to the Philippine Masters for a second time. Now knowing what to expect, I can arrive with a set-up that should be very close and with the correct tire compound and tread pattern that I will need to succeed. I can’t wait to compete again with some of the World’s best on one of the most beautiful R/C tracks in the World.’ Ahead of the Japanese driver’s Philippine Masters debut Kato said, ‘I’m excited to race on that amazing track for the first time! I look forward to seeing you all there.’

Source: Asian Buggy Championships [Facebook]

April 22, 2025

Ronnefalk joins Hotrace Tyres

Italian tyre manufacturer Hotrace has announced the signing of former 1:8 Buggy World Champion David Ronnefalk. The factory Xray driver had been racing for a time without an official tyre sponsor opting regularly to use Hotrace. A significant year for 1:8 Offroad with the running of the inaugural 1:8 Electric Buggy World Championships in Portugal later this year, the 29-year Swede will now officially represent the brand in 2025. On the announced, Ronnefalk posted, ‘Very happy to join Hotrace for the 2025 season and beyond. A special thanks to Nicola for the late recruit. First race will be next week at the IBC in Barcelos, Portugal which will be a nice warmup event for the Nitro Euros and E-Buggy Worlds later this summer. Let’s go.’

Source: Hotrace Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

April 22, 2025

Team Associated RC10 Brian Kinwald Edition

In its latest RC10 re-release series, Team Associated has announced the Brian Kinwald Edition of the iconic 1:10 2WD Buggy. In celebration of the 41st anniversary of the original RC10, AE bring fans the RC10 Brian Kinwald Edition kit, a faithful reproduction of Brian’s 1993 World Championship-winning car that cemented his legacy in the world of RC off-road racing forever. The design and construction of the RC10 is totally unique to electric off-road cars, featuring a rigid alloy monocoque tub with fully adjustable suspension. Included are Associated’s custom coil-over aluminium racing shocks, Stealth transmission, Mirage SS body with 5.5” wing, one-piece dish wheels, and Team Associated tires. Now you can replicate Brian’s Worlds-winning paint scheme he won with in the 1993 IFMAR Worlds.

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April 22, 2025

OfficinaRC Pro Tools Series Mini Digital Angle Finder

As part of the launch of its new Pro Tools Series for Setup, OfficinaRC has released this Mini Digital Angle Finder as the first new product in the range. This new line is born straight from the racetrack and has engineered with the expertise of Francesco Martini, multi-time World Champion mechanic, and tested by world-class drivers like Bruno Coelho. The Mini Digital Angle Finder reflects the brand’s core values: exceptional craftsmanship, precision engineering, and cutting-edge style , and despite its compact size is packed with advanced features. These include USB-C rechargeable battery and a backlit display with extra-large characters for flawless readability in any conditions. Ergonomic top buttons ensure quick and intuitive operation while its ultra-lightweight, just 25-grams, ensures accurate angle measurements with zero flex, even on thin carbon setup plates. The Mini Digital Angle Finder, which measures 36x36x20mm, comes complete with carbon mounting plate which is compatible with the most popular models on the market.

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April 22, 2025

Borneo 1:8 Buggy Championship Round 1 – Report

Having returned last year after Covid as a single event, the 2025 Borneo 1:8 Buggy Championship expands to two rounds with the opening race taking place at the Tungkaran RC Track on the third-largest island in the world. Located in Martapura, in the southern part of the island, the race attracted 37-racers, up on last year, including top Indonesian racers John Agus and Ray Timothy. The new track layout got a lot of praise from competitors. In Nitro Buggy it would be Timothy who took the win leading a Kyosho 1-2 from Agus with last year’s Borneo Champion Arya BM completing the podium for Mugen Seiki. In eBuggy, it was Arya who took the win ahead of the Tekno of M. Hijrah with M. Zidan’s Mugen Seiki taking the final podium step. Sponsored by Mugen Seiki Indonesia, VP Racing, TQ RC and SRCC, the second round of the championship will be held at Track Palaran, in Samarinda which is located in the east of the island.

View eBuggy podium & group photo here