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December 20, 2024

Paloschi joins Capricorn

1:8 GT World Championship Finalist Gabriele Paloschi has joined Capricorn going into the 2025 season. Finishing 7th at the Worlds in Sydney last year as a Serpent/Gimar driver, the 21-year-old will go into next year’s World Championship year representing both the Italian manufacturer and its ONE line of engines. With Chile set to host only the 3rd running of the 1:8 GT Worlds in 2025, on the move to Capricorn the European 1:8 GT Championship Podium finisher posted, ‘Happy to announce I will be joining the Capricorn factory team! For the next seasons I will also be using ONE engines and ONE Racing Parts. Thank you very much Patrizio Rossi for insisting on offering me this fantastic opportunity, the new project excites me a lot and I can’t wait to get into the game! See you soon guys.’

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

December 20, 2024

Team Cayote Crest X 1:10 Racing ESC

Electronics newcomer Team Cayote, which is being headed up by Oscar Jansen, has officially released its Crest X Racing ESC for 1:10 onroad/offroad use. Boasting a team driver line-up that includes Marc Rheinard, Atsushi Hara, Jilles Groskamp and David Ronnefalk, who have been developing products over the last number of months, key features of the Crest X start with it being designed for professional competition and optimised for the most demanding race conditions so that it delivers superior braking control and stability. With Seamless Sensor/Sensorless Mode it will effortlessly switch between sensor and sensorless modes to suit your driving style and maximise efficiency. With Multiple Protection Mechanisms, it is built with advanced protection functions to extend the lifespan of your ESC and ensure safe operation. The ESC’s Core Tech includes a Super Large 48-degree Boost & Turbo Timing for increased power output and optimised motor efficiency. Offline Data Recording allows you to track the ESC’s performance to let you make informed decisions. With over 33 Adjustable Parameters this supports various power and drive modes.

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December 20, 2024

Schumacher Eclipse 6

Reigning 1:12 World Champion manufacturer Schumacher has released its latest LMP12 racing chassis kit the Eclipse 6. The new kit incorporates the latest race winning developments, to give you an advantage on the track. The new chassis features Ultra-smooth front suspension allowing for better steering response, bump handling and adjustability, thanks to a new hub carrier and kingpin assembly. It has a new Hub carrier design with PTFE filled bushes for improved suspension action. A new Damper sleeve with special surface coating maximises suspension improvements while new enclosed spring design prevents suspension change/maintenance from dirt and oil build up around the spring. It also provides increased up travel and smoother suspension action. Another key area of improvement is the servo mounting resulting in direct mounting for the Sanwa micro range of servos such as the PGS-HR and SRG-HR. Direct and easy alignment on to the centre of the car. In doing this the chassis flexibility characteristics have been vastly improved, for performance and strength, by removing the large, off centre transverse slots previously used. All other brands of servo still can be used with the ultra-lightweight floating servo mount, included.

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December 20, 2024

Mardave return to Oval racing with new cars

Niche British 1:12 Mini kit manufacturer Mardave has announced their return to Oval racing with a range of four cars, the Mini, 1300, 2ltr and National Hot Rod. Famed for its entry level RC cars, Mardave brings over 50 years of experience into this class and for 2025 has the current World Champion Dan Knight and others driving these new cars. The first of the new kits are available to pre-order and are expected to start shipping mid January.

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December 20, 2024

ARC A10-25 1.5mm Alu Chassis & +1mm Motor Mount

ARC has announced two new 1.5mm Aluminium Chassis and a +1mm Motor Mount for its A10-25 1:10 Electric Touring Car which was released earlier this year. The new 1.5mm aluminium chassis pushes the ARC A10 series touring car into a new generation, the chassis lowers all parts’ height by 0.75mm, and the new chassis plate provides consistent flex without being affected by the air and track temperature. With a milled slot for the motor is removed and it helps to make the flex more evenly. The chassis weight is 84g, which is 12.5g heavier than standard carbon chassis. ARC is also offering a flex version of the chassis with more cut holes to increase flex and reduce the weight. This option is recommended using in the med to low traction outdoor track and compared with carbon chassis is 6g heavier. To use either chassis options ARC has introduced a required new motor mount. This has extended the front lower end to have an extra lower pin that can fit on the chassis. The chassis flex in the middle-front area can be fine-tuned more. Due to the new 1.5mm chassis being lower than the carbon chassis and the motor will touch the ground when cornering so the new motor mount raises the motor height by 1.0mm and the chassis slot for the motor was also removed.

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December 20, 2024

Protoform PTzero1 190mm Touring Car Body

While no longer the dominant racing invested touring car body shell producer it once was, Protoform has just released its latest competition 1:10 Electric Touring Car Racing offering, the PTzero1. The high-downforce, low-profile aerodynamic body shell has been engineered to meet the demands of today’s blisteringly fast 190mm touring cars. Returning on the PTzero1 are PROTOform’s signature Mounting Marks inside the front wheel arches, allowing you to choose your body positions in 2mm increments up to +8mm. In addition, there are markings on the hood and rear bumper to easily line up your body posts. The included decal sheet features protective decals for body posts to enhance durability. This body is designed to meet Global Body Spec rules and is made in the USA from high-quality, super-durable polycarbonate. It’s available in two weights: PRO-Lite (0.5mm), and Light Weight (0.65mm). Included with the PTzero1 are PF’s convenient plastic wing buttons and under-wing “nuts”, with M3 mounting screws. A decal sheet, window masks, and overspray film complete the package.

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December 19, 2024

Prumper announces Yokomo departure

World Championship finalist and multiple ETS race winner Yannic Prumper has announced his departure from Team Yokomo. Making the announcement on his social media, the German posted, ‘After many wonderful years as part of the Yokomo family, it is time for me to bid farewell. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have been part of such an amazing team. My time with Yokomo has been nothing short of extraordinary, and I’ll always cherish the memories and experiences we’ve shared. With Yokomo, I achieved some of my greatest successes, including 3 of my 4 ETS victories. These milestones would not have been possible without the unwavering support of the team, the amazing cars, and the invaluable guidance I received throughout the years. A special thank you goes out to my teammates and especially to Christopher, who has always been a constant source of great competition but also a very good friend beside the track. Your camaraderie and dedication made this journey unforgettable. Although this chapter is coming to an end, I will always carry Yokomo in my heart and wish the team continued success in the future. Thank you for everything.’

Source: Yannic Prumper [Facebook]

December 19, 2024

RP Racing KART-Z LM 1:28 Kart Conversion Kit

A long running passion project of French 1:28 racer Phil Reprapien, RP Racing has announced the Kart-Z LM conversion kit to turn your Mini Z into a Kart. The Kit includes the parts from the Kyosho MR03 LM (plate, steering, front axle, LM differential) or alternatively you can invest in a new or used Kyosho MR03 RWD LM kit and take it apart to collect the parts but the idea of offering the kit is that you don’t spend a fortune to complete the Kart-Z conversation. Proving hugely popular when shown at this year’s PNWC in France, the kit is primarily aimed at 1:28 scale RC modellers who are keen to have fun and often finds themselves with a mountain of parts and chassis in drawers and tool boxes. Many of them have parts or chassis from the Kyosho MR03 to create this fun kart to drive. The first bare basic Kart-Z LM kit should be available early next year at a price of €130 including tax and will subsequently be followed by other versions which will allow you to use parts of MR03 EVO, MR04, but also MR02.

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