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March 31, 2025

Catanzani wins Italian GT Championship opener

Serpent’s Andrea Catanzani put in the perfect weekend at the opening round of the highly competitive Italian 1:8 GT National Championships over the weekend securing the TQ and win at the Kronio Speed Park track in Sciacca, Sicily. Qualifying for the first round of the three race AMSCI run National Championship would see recent Florida Winternats winner Catanzani secure pole for the 45-minute Nitro final ahead of Alessio Mazzeo on his debut with the Raptor chassis. Defending Champion and Schepis Model team driver Rosario Giaimo would complete the Top 3. In the final, Catanzani would set the fastest lap en-route to victory by over a lap & a half from fourth place qualifier Daniel Schepis. Mugen Seiki offroad star driver Burak Kilic would complete the podium on his GT race debut, just 1-second ahead of Giaimo. The Turkish driver was running a Schepis Model MZGT powered by new engine sponsor Nova Engines. Having won last year’s season opener, Mazzeo would finish fifth ahead of 2023 National Champion and World Championship Top Qualifier Alex D’angelo. For reigning European Champion Natanaele Senesi it was a tough weekend resulting in a DNF in Nitro.

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March 6, 2025

Serpent Racing Team T-shirt

Serpent has released a new for 2025 Racing Team t-shirt. The neat high-quality cotton black t-shirt features a new front design of the Serpent logo with the slogan ‘Serpent Racing Team’. On the rear of the shirt an oversized traditional all white serpent logo is displayed. The tee is offered in sizes from small through to XXXL.

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February 11, 2025

Double win for Catanzani at Florida Winternats

Serpent’s Andrea Catanzani scored a double win at the 2025 Florida Winternats at Nuggets Ranch RC Raceway over the weekend winning both the 1:8 Onroad and 1:8 GT titles. The 49th running of the iconic US nitro onroad race, the Italian secured the TQ for the 45-minute 1:8 Onroad final with his opening qualifying run while in GT it was his time from the last of the five rounds that put him on pole. In the 40-minute GT final, the World Championship podium finisher took his Gimar powered SRX8 GT to a 2-lap victory over Carlie Lopez with Massimo Fabiani completing the Top 3. In the 1:8 Pro A-Main, Catanzani took an even more convincing win over former 1:10 Nitro World Champion Ralph Birch with Lazaro Alonso completing the podium. Attracting a total of 117 event entries this year, in 1:10 Sedan it was the Mugen Seiki of Michael Palazzola took the TQ and win.

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February 10, 2025

Serpent Viper 990e EVO 1:8 EP

Serpent has updated its 1:8 Electric Onroad platform with the release of the Viper 990E Evo. As with the 990 Evo Nitro car, they have updated the front and rear arms and added their flex shock mounts which have proven to work extremely well in the nitro car. These new shock mounts offer the possibility to add more flex by removing the connecting carbon brackets. It is also now possible to change the shock angle on the inner mounting position in small 1mm steps. The new front arms feature a carbon downstop lever which gives a much more accurate and consistent downstop setting. Another addition is a new bumper which is an aerodynamic improvement while also giving more support to the bodyshell. It also is a lot more resistant to bending and reduces weight by almost 10-grams.

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December 6, 2024

Hamon and Serpent part ways

Jeff Hamon has announced he and his chassis sponsor Serpent are parting ways. The 1:8 Onroad World Championship finalist joined the iconic nitro onroad manufacturer during the 2019 season and just recently represented them at the ISTC World Championships in California. Achieving second place for the brand at the 1:8 GT World Championships last year in Sydney, just two weeks ago he finished on the podium at the Australian Electric Touring Car Nationals. In announcing the news, the popular Australian said, ‘It’s with a heavy heart to announce that I will be parting ways Serpent. We have shared some great results and memories over the past 5 years, I have met some fantastic people and had unbelievable experiences that would not have been possible without Serpent. A huge thank you to Mr and Mrs Lau, Joaquin, Michael, Stef, Grace and Felix for everything – Its hard for me to put into words how appreciative I am for all you have done for me.’

Source: Jeff Hamon [Facebook]

October 18, 2024

Serpent F190 Foam Tyre/Wheel Sets

Serpent has released a range of foam tyre/wheel sets for the unique F190 1:8 4WD Electric Formula 1 Chassis it launched in August. The new Wheel/tyre sets, which require the use different wheel axles available from Serpent, are developed to provide an even a better driving experience with the F190. The 85mm (FR/RR) size of these tyres are similar to the kit rubber tyres and maintain not only the same rollout, but also keep the amazing ‘scale’ look of the F190. Available in 35 and 37 shore, with the foam tyres you will have higher grip on your F190 and achieve faster lap times instantly.

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August 19, 2024

Hamon completes clean sweep at QLD Champs

Serpent’s Jeff Hamon completed a clean sweep of the Modified Touring Car class at the RC Maker RCRA EP Queensland State Titles over the winning, adding the title to the NSW State Titles he won earlier in the year. With the Bayside Radio Control Car Club hosted event attracting just shy of 100 entries, Hamon would secure the overall TQ after topping 3 of the 5 qualifiers. Making the trip from Singapore, factory Yokomo driver Nicolas Lee would be fastest in the other two qualifiers putting him second in the A-Main ahead of team-mate & defending Champion Simon Nicholson. Setting a new track record in qualifying, Hamon would wrap up the title by taking the first two A-Mains. Lee would win A3 to finish runner-up with Nicholson completing the podium after winning out on the tie breaker with new ARC signing Brayden Stanley. In 13.5T, Awesomatix’s Marcus Askell took the title.

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August 16, 2024

Serpent F190 1:8 EP Formula 1

Serpent has just announced the brand new and innovative F190 1:8 4WD Electric Formula 1 Chassis. With the excitement and growth of Formula 1 as it continues to soar across the globe, Serpent introduces the new kit which was inspired by the legendary Formula 1 cars of the early 2000s. The Serpent F190 embodies the perfect fusion of nostalgia and cutting-edge technology. With its meticulously crafted aerodynamic body, precision-engineered chassis, and high-performance components, the F190 is engineered to dominate the track with unparalleled speed, agility, and style. The F190’s carbon fibre chassis offers the perfect balance of strength and lightweight design, ensuring optimal durability while maintaining agility during high-speed manoeuvres. This advanced material provides the foundation for superior handling and responsiveness, allowing drivers to push the limits with confidence and precision. The F190 has been strategically engineered with a 4WD configuration to conquer every type of racing condition, whether on the track or the street. At the core of the F190 lies a meticulously crafted drive train, where every component is designed to deliver maximum power and responsiveness. The use of high-quality spring steel and 7075-T6 aluminium ensures exceptional strength and resilience, providing a solid foundation for transferring power from the motor to the wheels with minimal loss. With this combination of materials the Serpent F190 offers uncompromising performance and reliability on the track, battery after battery.

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