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MP9 and ST-RR Sweep RC Pro West!
Aug 18, 2008
MP9 and ST-RR Sweep RC Pro West! Kyosho team driver Tyler Vik and local racer Dylan Blevins took top honors in the Expert and Sportsman truggy and buggy classes respectively. Vik TQ'ed and won buggy with his new MP9 and truggy with the ST-RR. Blevins took home the gold with his Inferno 777WC and ST-RR. ... (read more)

Kyosho dominates the IFMAR 200mm IC World Championship!
Aug 18, 2008
Kyosho dominates the IFMAR 200mm IC World Championship! Kyosho dominated the IFMAR 200mm IC World Championship held in Lisbon, Portugal. Kyosho cars took the top four qualifying spots in the A-final, lead by Gilles Groskamp and followed by Chris Tosolini, Daniele Ielasi, and Francesco Tironi respectively. Ielasi and Tosolini finished the race in first and second, making the... (read more)

Reckward and Bremicker finish 1-2 in the first round of German Nationals with MP9
Aug 18, 2008
Reckward and Bremicker finish 1-2 in the first round of German Nationals with MP9 Kyosho Team drivers Daniel Reckward and Tim Bremicker posted s decisive 1-2 finish in the first round of the German National Championship in Oberhausen, Germany. Reckward laid the groundwork to win the 2008 German National Championship with his victory, taking top honors some seven seconds ahead of Bremicker, also running... (read more)

Inferno GT KC-Slick Tires
Aug 01, 2008
Inferno GT KC-Slick Tires No. IGT003-45 (45 Shore)        IGT003-55 (55 Shore)        IGT002-60L (60 Shore) Available: Now Our latest racing tires for the Inferno GT series is now available! Add performance to your GT by just simply bolting on a set of KC Slicks, which provides more traction and longer tire life compared to the stock tires.... (read more)

2007 Super GT 500 Series
Jul 25, 2008
2007 Super GT 500 Series No. 30486AR-B  MR-02 RM ARTA NSX 2007 No. 30487CS-B MR-02 RM Calsonic Impul Z 2007 Available: Now Low center of gravity and high agility are the trademarks of the MR-02 chassis. Combines zippy performance with stunning scale form. The combination of low height, low center of gravity with mass concentration delivers the critical... (read more)

New 2.4GHz AWD
Jul 21, 2008
New 2.4GHz AWD No. 30560ASF-B Available: Now Precision palmtop sized shaft-driven AWD chassis now fitted with 2.4GHz Radio unit. Lower chassis height enhances scale realism. Precision differential gears on front and rear on the shaft driven AWD power train combine with the four-wheel independent suspension for awesome performance way beyond its scale. Whether on-road or... (read more)

New Inferno GT High Speed Gears
Jul 18, 2008
New Inferno GT High Speed Gears No. IG110 2-Speed Gear Set (46T-40T) No. IG113-21 2nd Gear Pinion (21T Pinion)   Available: Now Speed has always been synonymous with the Inferno GT, but the automatic two-speed transmission and the new gearing take speed to a whole new level. The transmission features a 21/40T second gear combination, which gives you're GT a 6.3:1... (read more)

V-One RRR EVO2
Jul 17, 2008
V-One RRR EVO2 No. 31262B Available: August 2008 2008 Japan National Championship Model The World Championship winning machine takes its next evolutionary step. Realizes a highly developed balance of driver control and speed! Having dominated the first ever 1/10 GP Touring Car World Championships in 2004 and set the standard by topping the TQ and semi-finals,... (read more)

Groovy Drift Nationals & Mini Z Drift Challenge 2008
Aug 18, 2008
Groovy Drift Nationals & Mini Z Drift Challenge 2008 Groovy Drift Nationals 2008 Congratulations to Groovy Drift for putting on a great National Drift event this weekend! Kyosho would like to thank Matthew Cruz and Brandon Strickland for giving us a great Mini Z Drift battle for King of the Mini Z Drift! Matthew (Mac) Cruz came out on top... (read more)

Gilberth Jimenez and Alberto Mora sealed another win for Kyosho!
Jul 11, 2008
Gilberth Jimenez and Alberto Mora sealed another win for Kyosho! The 2008 A.A.P. National 1/10th On Road Championship, held in San Jose Costa Rica was the perfect backdrop for an exiting day of racing. The Kyosho V-One RRR grabbed the number one spot with Team Kyosho driver Gilberth Jimenez behind the wheel. Both Gilberth and Alberto were driving Kyosho's V-One... (read more)

Seawind Carbon Edition Back in Stock!
Jul 09, 2008
Seawind Carbon Edition Back in Stock! No. 40062 (kit) Available: Now Carbon hull achieves the best Seawind racing performance ever! Improved conversion of wind power into speed. Whether competing in model yacht racing, or just for enjoyment on your day off, the Seawind is as popular as ever. For more than 10 years the Seawind has built a... (read more)

Special Front Shock Stay For Inferno GT Series
Jul 09, 2008
Special Front Shock Stay For Inferno GT Series No. IGW005 (SP Front Shock Stay)  Available: Now This 4mm thick shock stay greatly increases strength compared to the standard composite shock stay. The camber mounting holes are repositioned for finer tuning adjustment range of your roll center. These shock stays are compatible with both Inferno GT/ GT2 and are designed to precisely... (read more)

Special Rear Shock Stay For Inferno GT Series
Jul 09, 2008
Special Rear Shock Stay For Inferno GT Series No. IGW006 (SP Rear Shock Stay) Available: Now This 4mm thick shock stay greatly increases strength compared to the standard composite shock stay. The camber mounting holes are repositioned for finer tuning adjustment range of your roll center. These shock stays are compatible with both Inferno GT/ GT2 and are designed to... (read more)

RB5 & Lazer Steel Suspension Bushings!
Jul 09, 2008
RB5 & Lazer Steel Suspension Bushings! No. LAW39 (8pcs.) Available: Now Kyosho-quality steel suspension bushings replace the stock plastic bushings. ... (read more)

New Kyosho Inferno GT2 Corvette C6R and Audi A4 DTM!
Jun 30, 2008
New Kyosho Inferno GT2 Corvette C6R and Audi A4 DTM! Inferno GT2 Readyset Corvette C6R Red Bull Audi A4 DTM 31816B/31817B READYSET Available: September 2008 The new GT2 is the latest in a popular series of big 1:8 scale nitro-powered cars based on the 7-time IFMAR World Champion Inferno line from Kyosho. The Inferno series has been at the center of the RC racing... (read more)

Kyosho America attends Mini Meet West '08 in Irvine, CA
Jun 28, 2008
Kyosho America attends Mini Meet West '08 in Irvine, CA Kyosho America exhibited at Mini Meet West ’08, one of the largest gatherings of classic and modern Minis in Southern California. The factory licensed Morris Mini Cooper in the Mini-Z Lit line and the modern Mini on the MR-015 chassis were the obvious crowd favorites. Demos of the Mini Coopers... (read more)

Inferno GT & DBX/DST Oil Shock Set
Jun 24, 2008
Inferno GT & DBX/DST Oil Shock Set No: TRW105 Inferno GT & DBX/DST Oil Shock Set Available: Now TRW105 New larger diameter, hard anodized shock bodies increase durability. The shock bodies are threaded to make quick and easy ride height adjustments. These shocks are made with the meticulous attention to detail and quality for which Kyosho is known. ... (read more)

New Optional Springs for Inferno GT and DBX/DST
Jun 24, 2008
New Optional Springs for Inferno GT and DBX/DST TRW101-9514 (9.5-1.4/L=63) DBX/DST 2.pcs TRW101-9014 (9-1.4/L=63) DBX/DST 2.pcs TRW101-1014 (10-1.4/L=63) DBX/DST 2.pcs Available: Now New optional springs for Inferno GT and DBX/DST owners, these springs need to be used with TRW105 optional oil shock set. ... (read more)

Universal Swing Shafts for DBX/DST
Jun 24, 2008
Universal Swing Shafts for DBX/DST No: TRW102 Available: Now DBX/DST owners can now upgrade to Universal Swing Shafts for smoother operation, improved efficiency and less maintenance. ... (read more)

Kanai and MP-9 TQ the 10th Annual Kyosho Masters in first race!
Jun 23, 2008
Kanai and MP-9 TQ the 10th Annual Kyosho Masters in first race! Annual Kyosho Masters held at Sucy-en-Brie, France. In spite of his strong qualifying performance, Kanai wasn't able to make it to the finals due to a broken steering linkage in the semi-finals, but it clearly highlighted the performance potential of the MP9 in its first outing. Team Orion's Adrien Bertin... (read more)

Levi Jackson and the Kyosho ST-RR win Rd. 3 of the SoCal Saturday Series
Jun 22, 2008
Levi Jackson and the Kyosho ST-RR win Rd. 3 of the SoCal Saturday Series Kyosho team driver Levi Jackson scored another victory with the Kyosho ST-RR during round three of the Southern California Saturday Series, held at Thunder Alley in Beaumont, CA - the site of the recent 1/8 Off-Road Buggy Nationals. ... (read more)

New MP9 Prototype!
Jun 20, 2008
New MP9 Prototype! Kyosho have released new pictures of a prototype MP9, scheduled to be released around the time of the IFMAR World Championship this year. While complete information about the new buggy isn’t available yet, what we do know is the car is the first all-new design since the introduction of the... (read more)

Cody King wins Truggy class at JBRL round 3 in Hemet, CA
Jun 19, 2008
Cody King wins Truggy class at JBRL round 3 in Hemet, CA Kyosho team driver Cody King proved to be unstoppable during round three of the Popular Southern California JBRL Nitro Series, taking TQ and the win in the main event with his Sirio-powered Kyosho ST-RR. King nearly lapped the field during the main, which was his first outing with the new... (read more)

F4 PHANTOM JET DF55
Jun 19, 2008
F4 PHANTOM JET DF55 No. 10283B Available: July 08 Fly the jet fighter that ruled the skies across the world for a generation!Commissioned in 1958 as America's main strike fighter, the F4 PHANTOM is still in active service in many airforce's around the world today although it has now been officially retired from the American... (read more)

Kyosho sponsors the Electric Fun Fly & Air Show
Jun 05, 2008
Kyosho sponsors the Electric Fun Fly & Air Show Kyosho America is sponsoring the Electric Fun Fly & Air Show at the Wintonbury Flying Club located in Bloomfield, CT. The event, which is expected to draw more than 100 pilots, takes place June 21 & 22 and is AMA-sanctioned for District 1. Kyosho donated a number of aircraft including... (read more)

Minium AD Piper Cherokee RTF
Jun 03, 2008
Minium AD Piper Cherokee RTF No.10751RS-BLB (blue) Readyset No.10751RS-RB (red) Readyset Available: July 2008 From Kyosho, the maker of the original Minium, comes the next-generation Minium AD - one of the most technologically advanced yet easy-to-fly micro aircraft in the World. The Minium AD features the same incredibly lightweight construction and durability of the original Minium with the... (read more)

Evolva M3 Aluminum Upper Suspension Mounts
Jun 03, 2008
Evolva M3 Aluminum Upper Suspension Mounts No. FMW607 Available: Now The Evolva M3 1/8 on-road racer is an instant legend, taking the best parts of the World Championship-winning Evolva and combining it with a "clean sheet" design. But, the Evolva is in a constant state of evolution to stay at the front of the pack. It's... (read more)

Kyosho's Taylor Petersen wins buggy and truggy classes at the Hank Perry 240
May 29, 2008
Kyosho's Taylor Petersen wins buggy and truggy classes at the Hank Perry 240 With more than 300 entries, the Hank Perry 240 is one of the most popular races in the North West, attracting top factory talent from many of the major manufacturers. Kyosho driver Taylor Peterson dominated the event, qualifying first in the Pro Buggy class with an Orion-powered Kyosho Inferno 777,... (read more)

Cody King sweeps the Tri-State Off-Road Championship/supports the MDA
May 20, 2008
Cody King sweeps the Tri-State Off-Road Championship/supports the MDA Kyosho/AKA driver Cody King swept both expert buggy and truggy classes at the Tri-State Off-Road Championship. Hosted by Radical Racers in El Paso, TX, the race is a fundraising event to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Inspired by local racer Corbyn Showers, who is affected by MD, Father/mechanic Paul King... (read more)

Minium AD Caliber 120 Readyset
May 19, 2008
Minium AD Caliber 120 Readyset This lightweight, full function electric helicopter fits in the palm of your hand and features cyclic control with an included gyro and 4-channel, 2.4 GHz radio system! Enjoy full-function flying and hovering around in the comfort of your home with this amazing full-control, micro-size helicopter. This revolutionary MINIUM series heli is... (read more)

David Jurca wins Volkwagen Jetta TDI Cup at Mosport Park in Kyosho sponsored car!
May 18, 2008
David Jurca wins Volkwagen Jetta TDI Cup at Mosport Park in Kyosho sponsored car! BOWMANVILLE, Ontario – David Jurca, 22, Federal Way, Wash. won the second round of the Jetta TDI Cup with a strong race at a cold and wet Mosport International Raceway. Hometown racer Chris Holman, 20, Burlington, Ontario came in second in his first race on the long course at Mosport,... (read more)

Vision DF45 Swing Wing EDF Jet now available!
May 11, 2008
Vision DF45 Swing Wing EDF Jet now available! Kyosho's many years of ducted fan airplane design experience combines with the latest brushless motor technology for dynamic electric jet airplane flight. Now the Jet Vision swing-wing adds an entirely new dimension to the EDF market. With control input one servo you can change the main wing's swept back angle... (read more)

Kyosho drivers complete marathon test of AKA Buggy Tires, Wheels and Inserts
May 09, 2008
Kyosho drivers complete marathon test of AKA Buggy Tires, Wheels and Inserts Gil Losi, Jr. and team drivers Ryan Lutz, Cody King, Jimmy Wright, and Mark Pavidis just completed a three-day marathon test of the new AKA tires, wheels and foam inserts on different tracks, after which Pavidis left for the Euros in Greece to compete with the AKA tires. Both of the... (read more)

Inferno GT Custom Foam Bumpers
May 09, 2008
Inferno GT Custom Foam Bumpers Kyosho America now offers custom foam bumpers for the Inferno GT. The bumpers are specially cut to fit the contours of the two most popular bodies, the Aston Martin DBR9 and the Ferrari F430. The high-density foam bumper replaces the smaller stock unit for additional chassis protection, and it better... (read more)

New body color for popular Ferrari FXX!!!
May 08, 2008
New body color for popular Ferrari FXX!!! MINI-Z RACER MR02 SERIES Ferrari FXX Black - 27MHZ The FXX is an evolution of the Enzo, a super-car built to honor the founder of Ferrari, Enzo Ferrari. Only 30 FXX cars have been made, the last of which was given to seven-time F1 World Champion, Michael Schumacher. The FXX is... (read more)

New TF-5 Dodge Stratus Readyset- In Stock Now
May 06, 2008
New TF-5 Dodge Stratus Readyset- In Stock Now TF-5 Dodge Stratus Readyset Item no. 30822B Reap the advantages of aerodynamic body and shaft-driven 4WD in this Readyset. Trusted NOVAK one-piece motor control amp and receiver unit makes high-performance driving even easier. The world-class 1/10 EP touring car racing performance of the TF-5 is now packaged in a Readyset for... (read more)

Mini-Z Racer MR-02 2.4GHz ASF Chassis set
May 01, 2008
Mini-Z Racer MR-02 2.4GHz ASF Chassis set A factory-built 2.4 GHz Mini-Z chassis without radio transmitter, batteries or body - ready for the serious enthusiast! Experience the ease and simplicity of 2.4GHz radio technology, faster steering response and nearly four times the power capacity of the original MR-02. The 2.4 GHz ASF Chassis set includes the most powerful... (read more)

New 2.4GHz Mazda 787 - Now In Stock
Apr 30, 2008
New 2.4GHz Mazda 787 - Now In Stock MAZDA 787 No. 56 '91 Le Mans 1/27 RC EP Touring Car ASF 2.4GHz Mini Z Racer MR-02LM Item No. 30442MA The last opportunity for a rotary engine machines to compete at Le Mans was the 59th Le Mans 24 hour race held in 1991 with two MAZDA 787B's and one 787. Driven... (read more)

Kyosho ST-RR is ROAR National Champion!
Apr 30, 2008
Kyosho ST-RR is ROAR National Champion! The Kyosho Inferno ST-RR is the new, 2008 ROAR 1:8 Truck National Champion! The ST-RR is the most evolved, high-performance off-road machine in the truggy class, which is why it's the choice of the new National Champion, Ryan Mayfield, and runner-up Ryan Cavalieri. Both Associated drivers have their choice of... (read more)

Vik and Kyosho Dominate Race For Kids at CVR
Apr 29, 2008
Vik and Kyosho Dominate Race For Kids at CVR Kyosho's Tyler Vik won both buggy and truggy classes with his 777 WC buggy and 777 ST-RR truck at the recent "Race for Kids" benefit race held at Central Valley RC Raceway in Madera, CA. ... (read more)

Kyosho Sweeps Italian Open Champion Race
Apr 29, 2008
Kyosho Sweeps Italian Open Champion Race Held last weekend at the Gubbio track in Italy, was the first Italian Open Champion Race for 1/10th 200mm touring cars. Featuring a number of big name racers, including Top US racer Chris Tosolini, qualifying saw current European Champion Dario Balestri take the pole position for the main final ahead... (read more)

Sirio Precision Bearing Installer Tool
Apr 10, 2008
Sirio Precision Bearing Installer Tool Sirio’s crankshaft bearing installer tool is made to ensure the best possible alignment of the crankshaft bearings during installation. This Sirio tool is one of the few that presses the bearing in from the outside race. Many other tools apply pressure to the inside race of the bearings, which often... (read more)

Trevor Clement and Kyosho ST-RR take Arizona State Series title
Apr 07, 2008
Trevor Clement and Kyosho ST-RR take Arizona State Series title Team driver Trevor Clement, driving a Sirio-powered Kyosho ST-RR, took the overall win in Expert Truggy in the 2008 Arizona Championship Series for the second year in a row. Clement, with a huge point lead heading into the finals, only needed a top-five finish to guarantee the title. Clement secured... (read more)

Peterson dominates the Lunsford Gas Blast!
Mar 30, 2008
Peterson dominates the Lunsford Gas Blast! This weekend was the innaugural running of the Lunsford Gas Blast in Portland, OR. The event was held at an indoor motocross facility, and the track layout demanded the most out of both car and driver.  With some of the top drivers in attendance, Kyosho's Taylor Peterson showed that he... (read more)

Brian Bohlman wins 2008 W.O.R. Truggy Championship!
Mar 30, 2008
Brian Bohlman wins 2008 W.O.R. Truggy Championship! The 2008 Winter Off-Road Racing (W.O.R.) Series has come to a close, and Team Kyosho driver Brian Bohlman cruised to the points championship in style, clinching the Pro Truggy points championship with his ST-RR after only 5 of the 6 rounds! The W.O.R. series runs at indoor facilities in the... (read more)

Kimbrow and Loduca sweep the Speedline Grand Prix!
Mar 30, 2008
Kimbrow and Loduca sweep the Speedline Grand Prix! The 2008 Speedline Grand Prix marked the first major outing for the new 1/8th Scale Kyosho Evolva M3 in the USA, and to no surprise it didn't dissappoint. Team Kyosho driver Scott Kimbrow TQ'd comfortably by over 8 seconds on the rest of the field, with teammates Jim Adkins and... (read more)

RB5 Upgrade Kit
Mar 28, 2008
RB5 Upgrade Kit The new Ultima RB5 Upgrade Kit comes with updated parts that the Kyosho factory team drivers have been testing with great success! Included with this kit are: Short Rear Shock Stay - Shortened and lowered angle allows MUCH more rear grip and decreased roll Middle Suspension Arm - 2mm longer rear lower... (read more)

Rohde and Dunford win Cactus Classic!
Mar 16, 2008
Rohde and Dunford win Cactus Classic! The Cactus Classic is undoubtedly one of the biggest electric off-road races in the world, and this year Kyosho was a force to be reckoned with, dominating both the SRS Truck and SRS 4WD classes! In SRS Truck, driver Brandon Rohde took his Orion brushless/LiPo powered prototype Kyosho truck to the... (read more)

Kyosho wins the Silver State Nitro Challenge!
Mar 12, 2008
Kyosho wins the Silver State Nitro Challenge! The Kyosho ST-RR has won its second consecutive Silver State Nitro Challenge! Team Associated driver Ryan Maifield took top honors with the ST-RR in the two-moto format run for the first time at the popular desert classic. Ryan Cavalieri, also running an ST-RR finished third, leaving the class-leading ST-RR with... (read more)

Kyosho America announces AKA brand
Mar 03, 2008
Kyosho America announces AKA brand Kyosho America announces the new AKA brand, which will launch with a line of high-performance 1/8 off-road tires, wheels and inserts. Mark Pavidis and Gil Losi, Jr. are spearheading the design of the new line. Pavidis and Losi, Jr. are responsible for the most successful off-road racing tire designs of... (read more)

Rohde, Rose, and Cayemberg sweep the Mad City Off-Road Challenge
Feb 10, 2008
Rohde, Rose, and Cayemberg sweep the Mad City Off-Road Challenge The Mad City Off-Road Challenge was held this past weekend from February 8-10, 2008 at RC Performance and Hobbies in Madison, WI. Team Kyosho/Orion driver Brandon Rohde took TQ honors in both 2WD Modified and 4WD Modified with fellow Team Kyosho/Orion driver Zac Rose taking second place in each... (read more)

Puerto Rico Championship - Round 1
Jan 29, 2008
Puerto Rico Championship - Round 1 The 1st race of round 1 of the Puerto Rico Championship is in the books, and with it comes early success for the Kyosho Evola in 2008! Geovannie Gonzalez was a man on a mission after some bad luck in the qualifying rounds. Geovannie qualified 6th in the B-Main, and... (read more)

Lutz and Kyosho Sweep the CRCRC 13th Annual Midwest Nitro Champs
Jan 24, 2008
Lutz and Kyosho Sweep the CRCRC 13th Annual Midwest Nitro Champs Kyosho driver Ryan Lutz drove his Sirio-powered Inferno 777 WC buggy and Inferno ST-RR truck to wins in their respective classes during the 13th Annual Midwest Nitro Champs at the popular CRCRC (Columbus Radio Control Car Club) facility over the weekend of Jan. 20th. The nitro portion of the competition... (read more)

2008 Cactus Classic
Jan 12, 2008
With 2008 comes Kyosho's strongest electric off-road team yet. The Cactus Classic is always the first major international electric off-road event of the year, so we are looking forward to great results from the team with the Ultima RB5 and the new Lazer ZX-5 SP. All of the action from... (read more)

2008 Silver State Nitro Challenge
Jan 11, 2008
With the 2008 IFMAR 1/8th Buggy World Championships coming up later this year in the USA, this year's Silver State Nitro Shootout is highly anticipated with some of the world's best drivers coming to race. The event will be held from March 4-9, 2008. Team Kyosho will be on hand... (read more)

2008 Dirt Nitro Challenge
Jan 10, 2008
Team Kyosho will be in full force at this year's Nitro Challenge, hosted by the Nitro Pit in Arizona from February 19-24, 2008. Hot off his sweep at CRCRC in January, Kyosho's Ryan Lutz will definitely be a crowd favorite going into this race. All of the action from this... (read more)

King, Vik and Nicol take 1-2-3 in Truggy Class at Kyosho Fall Classic
Dec 03, 2007
King, Vik and Nicol take 1-2-3 in Truggy Class at Kyosho Fall Classic Kyosho drivers Cody King, Tyler Vic, and privateer Jeff Nicol finished 1-2-3 to make it another all-Kyosho Inferno ST-RR podium in the Truggy class, this time at the Kyosho Fall Classic held at Revelation Raceway in Montclair, CA. Kyosho's Ryan Lutz went out to an early lead with his ST-RR... (read more)

Lutz and Kyosho ST-RR take JBRL Championship
Nov 27, 2007
Lutz and Kyosho ST-RR take JBRL Championship Kyosho Factory Driver Ryan Lutz and a number of Kyosho drivers attended the final race of the season for the popular Southern California JBRL (Jimmy Babcock Racing League) Series. Lutz went into the final race of the series having already clinched the Truggy title, but if there were any question... (read more)

King, Lutz and Kyosho finish 1-2 in the RC Pro Series Championship
Nov 19, 2007
King, Lutz and Kyosho finish 1-2 in the RC Pro Series Championship Cody King has won the popular RC Pro Series National Championship, followed in second place by Ryan Lutz, both running Sirio-powered Kyosho Inferno 777 WC Edition buggies. Even though he trailed in points coming into the Championship final, King led the most laps and won the final round, giving him... (read more)

Lazer ZX-5 SP 1/10 Electric Off-Road Buggy
Nov 01, 2007
Lazer ZX-5 SP 1/10 Electric Off-Road Buggy The new LAZER ZX-5 SP adopts the same wheel sections as the new specification version of the ZX-5 that entered into the 2007 World Championships. This newly designed suspension shows superior turning performance at different speeds and on a variety of different surface types. The advanced aerodynamics of the body... (read more)

Kyosho, Roberts and teammates win big at 2nd Annual Wolcott Burndown Enduro!
Oct 16, 2007
Kyosho, Roberts and teammates win big at 2nd Annual Wolcott Burndown Enduro! Kyosho Team driver Kelby Roberts, along with teammates Chris Systma, Mark Christman, and Max Flurer, have won the 2nd Annual Burndown Enduro at Wolcott Hobbies in Wolcott, CT. Driving an Inferno 777 WC Edition buggy and the new Inferno ST-RR truck, the team took top honors in both the buggy... (read more)

Tyler Vik and Kyosho dominate NorCal Championship Series
Oct 09, 2007
Tyler Vik and Kyosho dominate NorCal Championship Series Kyosho Team driver Tyler Vik has won the final race of the NorCal Championship Series in both 1/8 buggy and 1/8 truggy, making it a clean sweep for Vik and Kyosho. Driving the ST-RR in the truggy class, Vik's TQ and victory in the final round also earned him the... (read more)

King and Lutz win final round of RC Pro Series West
Oct 09, 2007
King and Lutz win final round of RC Pro Series West Kyosho Team drivers Cody King and Ryan Lutz won the 1/8 Truggy and 1/8 buggy classes respectively, at the RC Nitro Pit in Phoenix, Arizona over the weekend. Cody King, driving a Sirio-powered Kyosho ST-RR, TQ'ed the truggy class and then drove to a convincing win during the final. Lutz,... (read more)

KYOSHO 1/10 scale .18-powered DBX Buggy and DST Truck
Oct 09, 2007
KYOSHO 1/10 scale .18-powered DBX Buggy and DST Truck Closer in size to the 1/8 INFERNO 777 than existing 1/10 GP buggies, the advanced chassis design of the DBX and DST nitro off-road machines delivers real racing performance while still being easy to drive. The stable handling lets you power through the dirt even on 1/8 buggy racing circuits... (read more)

Kyosho, Peterson and Neuspeed dominate the Hank Perry 240
Jun 03, 2007
Kyosho, Peterson and Neuspeed dominate the Hank Perry 240 The long running Hank Perry 240, in its 21st year, is one of the largest races in the Northwest. Kyosho team driver Taylor Peterson qualified third in truggy with his long wheelbase Kyosho ST-R, but quickly ran to the front and checked out, lapping the while field for a decisive... (read more)



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