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November 14, 2025

Sworkz S12-3C 1:10 2WD Carpet Buggy

New from Sworkz comes their latest 1:10 2WD Buggy kit offering the S12-3C (Carpet Edition). Building on the success of the S12-2C EVO platform, this model represents a complete redesign, delivering enhanced cornering speed and effortless handling on carpet and high-traction surfaces. At the core of the S12-3C is a precision-engineered T7075 silver anodised aluminium chassis, designed for optimal performance and flexibility. The gearbox can now be additionally mounted to the chassis to fine-tune flex characteristics. Optional tuning plates allow for further customisation of chassis flex, giving racers the ability to adapt the car’s behaviour to different track conditions. The lightweight chassis also supports up to six different battery placement configurations, enabling precise balance adjustments, making the S12-3C a versatile platform for competitive carpet racing. The S12-3C features Sworkz’s newly designed 13mm BBS Big Bore Shock System, equipped with Emulsion Precision Plastic Shock Caps and reinforced shock pistons for improved durability. Teflon-coated shock shafts ensure ultra-smooth damping response, while the included 4mm carbon shock towers provide exceptional strength. The kit also includes protective shock tower covers and the latest 13mm BBS Black Line springs with rotation-fixed spring holders for consistent performance and a huge improvement on handling of jumps.

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November 14, 2025

Jones joins Team Cayote USA

Team Cayote USA has announced the addition of Tyler Jones to its race team. The 2021 Silver State Pro eBuggy winner and two-time Georgia Peach State Classic Pro Nitro Buggy Champion will be running Team Cayote electronics to power his Sparko eBuggy and with use the company’s recently released X5 Charger as part of his race equipment. Earlier this year Jones made his international race debut when he travelled to Brisbane, Australia, for Round 3 of the Team Cayote Asian Buggy Championships finishing 3rd overall in eBuggy and 5th in Nitro.

Source: Team Cayote USA [Facebook]

November 14, 2025

Vintage Bash 4.0 Sets New Record 483 Entries – Report

Taking place in Melbourne recently with Atsushi Hara among those in attendance, Vintage Bash 4.0 has cemented its position as Australia’s premier vintage off-road RC event, delivering a spectacular four-day celebration that blended nostalgia, racing heritage, and modern festival energy. Hosted at the Knox RC Track, VB4.0 once again raised the bar with an incredible 483 entries, breaking its own national record and reaffirming its status as the largest RC racing event ever held in Australia. The Vintage Bash attracts racers from across Australia, along with an impressive roster of international visitors flying in from Japan, Spain, Indonesia, New Zealand, Canada, and the USA. This global participation added a remarkable multicultural richness to the paddock, reflecting the universal appeal of vintage RC racing and the strong reputation the Bash has built worldwide. More than just a race meeting, Vintage Bash 4.0 delivered a full festival-style experience. Enthusiasts of classic-era machines were treated to relaxed racing across iconic classes, a beautifully curated concours, and the crowd-favourite 1989 IFMAR Worlds re-enactment, which became a centrepiece of the weekend’s nostalgia.

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November 13, 2025

Team Associated Reflex 14B Classic Kit

Having offered their originally released RTR 1:14 scale Reflex 14B 4WD electric buggy in kit form in 2024, it seems even it can’t avoid the ‘classic’ treatment with Team Associated now announcing the Reflex 14B Classic Kit. The new kit switches things up by moving away from the original black tub chassis & plastics and to a white molded tub and white plastic parts. AE’s trademark blue anodising has also been switch to the ‘Classic’ gold. These include Gold aluminium threaded racing shocks, Gold aluminium steering rack, and Gold aluminium wheel hexes.

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November 11, 2025

Xray XB4’26 4WD Buggy

Xray has unveiled the details of their latest 1:10 4WD Buggy presenting its XB4’26. Describing the buggy as ‘all new’ features of the kit, which is offered in Carpet and Dirt variant from Slovakia manufacturer, include centralised & lowered components to reduce rotational inertia and lower CG for improved handling dynamics. A new chassis plate update accommodates the new side guard and motor mount dimensions that allow lowering of the battery and motor while a new motor & central bulkhead lowers motor position & improves CG. Updated side guards provide clearance for the lowered motor & battery positions and easier installation. There is a new carbon centre upper deck for both the XB4C & XB4D. Smaller spur gear maximises the benefit of the lower motor position with the XB4C now including the smaller 78T slipper clutch spur & the XB4D including a 75T gear differential spur. New front and rear bulkheads include provisions for anti-roll bar centering collars with a new rear carbon T-shaped chassis brace providing new flex adjustment options. A narrowed rear chassis brace allows motor and battery placement closer to the centre line. Among other improvements are a new lower rear shock tower (5 dot) in the XB4C that reduces chassis roll on high traction.

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November 11, 2025

Yokomo YZ-870c Super Dog Fighter PROTEC4 Body

To celebrate the launch of the Yokomo Vintage Series, the Japanese manufacturer are releasing a special, limited-edition version of the YZ-870C Super Dogfighter. With the sleek lines of the Protec 4 body, manufactured by Associated, the 870C’s American styling evokes the golden age of classic offroad cars. It naturally includes an undercowl to ensure outstanding dust resistance, even when racing on dirt surfaces. Furthermore, this model uses high-rigidity black carbon fibre for the main chassis, front and rear shock towers, and servo mounts. This enhanced chassis rigidity improves the machine’s offroad capability. The kit is scheduled for release at the end of November.

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November 10, 2025

Maifield wins Alabama Manufacturers Shootout

Ryan Maifield took the big win at this year’s Alabama Manufacturers Shootout, the Tekno driver beating 2024 winner Juan Carlos Canas to take Nitro Buggy at the 16th edition of the race. With AMS 16.0 attracting a strong European entry, it was Maifield who secured the TQ honours ahead of his team-mate Seth Vandalen, Mugen Seiki’s Burak Kilic, Canas’ Sworkz, and the Xray of Dakotah Phend. Winning the Super Pole race from Vandalen, Phend, Berkan Kilic, as Canas finished back in 12th behind Burak putting them towards the back of the starting grid, Maifield would lead away the 16-car 45-minute main. From the front he led from start to finish as Spaniard Canas and Turk Burak worked their way up through the field, Canas setting the fastest to finish second with Burak completing the podium ahead of Vandalen. Maifield would also TQ Nitro Truggy ahead of Kyosho’s Phi Long Nguyen before going on to win from Burak Kilic and Phend. In eBuggy Phend would deny Canas a repeat of his win from last year with Brandon Rose completing the podium.

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November 10, 2025

TRC signs suspension deal with Coelho

With them working with and advising a number of top drivers at both the Hongyu GDC opening race and the Sunpadow International Grand Prix in China the past two weekends, Belgian shock components specialist brand TRC has announced the signing of multiple World and European Champion Bruno Coelho to their team. The Portuguese driver will be representing TRC on the international stage, using their shock pistons and suspension components along with calling on its founder’s suspension knowledge at upcoming races. Known for his precision and versatility across both electric touring and nitro offroad classes, Coelho, who took the SIGP eBuggy win on the suspension critical 3 Circles track, brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record to the brand. TRC stated that they are proud to support Coelho’s racing program and view the partnership as a step forward in their commitment to performance and reliability. The collaboration marks a new chapter for TRC, aligning with their focus on innovation and precision to perform.

Source: TRC [trc-store.com]