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 17, 2024

Yokomo Master Speed FWD Touring Car

Yokomo has finally released some official images of his Master Speed FWD 1:10 Touring Car which it will release in January 2025.  Based on the Japaneses manufacturers latest high-end touring car, the MS1.0, the new FWD machine features a revised weight balance and alignment, and reconfigured parts.  At the EFRA European Championships held in Belgium, Frederik Hovgaard, who brought his Yokomo FWD prototype to the race successfully won the European title!  The same A-arm suspension as the MS1.0 provides high traction, and the unique weight balance of the FWD car allows it to reliably capture the road surface and corner with minimal stalling.  Many parts are common to the MS1.0, so running costs can be reduced and the speed category can be enjoyed even more in the fun and competitive form of racing.

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December 10, 2024

Mikimodel MS1.0 Low Centre Gravity Kit

Mikimodel continues with its release of option parts for Yokomo’s MS1.0 1:10 Electric Touring Car with the release of this Low Centre Gravity Kit.  With the kit they have managed to lower the front towers by approximately 4 mm and at the rear by 2mm.  Compared to the standard measurements of the shock absorber rod length, it is necessary to shorten the stroke slightly but standard shock absorbers can easily be used.  The Italian company said they noticed that the car reacts very very well to stress, the car becomes more stable and easier to drive, giving overall greater overall ease.

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December 6, 2024

Caretti announced as Yokomo Team Manager

Following the news earlier this week that long time driver Nicolas Lee is no longer with their team, Team Yokomo has announced Antoni Caretti as the new Team Manager for Asia and Australia.  A long time Yokomo driver in touring car and buggy, Australian Caretti will oversee the Asian/Australian market and be available for technical support at races and online.  On the announcement he said, ‘I am super exited to step up into a team manager position for Team Yokomo!  I want to thank Taguchi, Naoya and Christopher for making this happen and I’m already looking forward to 2025 and beyond.  When I started racing in 2007 my first race car was a Yokomo BD, so becoming a team driver and now team manager for such a prestigious brand is truly an amazing feeling!’

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]


November 28, 2024

Yokomo SO3.0 2WD Buggy

Yokomo has announced the upcoming release of their latest 1:10 2WD Buggy offering the SO3.0.  Coming 15-months after the launch of its predecessor the SO2.0, the Japanese manufacturer claim their newest competition buggy offers even better performance on high-grip surfaces and is capable of cornering at higher speeds.  Key changes to the new car are a longer main chassis which provides a sense of stability, while the front weight loading and other features improve ground contact and bring out the vectors that propel the machine forward in the corners.  The motor mount has a lower centre of gravity, and the front and rear shock towers have been modified with aerodynamics in mind to establish a sharper ride.  The suspension arms, front/rear hub carriers, gearbox, bulkheads, and other parts are all graphite molded parts for a higher response when driving.

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November 26, 2024

Yokomo Super Dog Fighter Works ‘91

Yokomo has announced that it will soon be releasing a reproduction kit of its Super Dogfighter Works ’91.  Offering vastly improved performance when it was it was originally launched over the YZ-870C, a buggy the Japanese company has already done a reproduction run of, at the 1991 World Championships in Detroit, the Super Dogfighter Works ’91 achieved an impressive 80% rate in the A-main.  A buggy that had major influence on 1:10 4WD buggies from the 1990s onwards, the latest reproduction in Yokomo’s Vintage range will be available at the end of December with pre orders set to open soon.

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November 12, 2024

Yokomo MS1.0 Aluminium Gear Differential Case

Yokomo has announced the upcoming release of a new aluminium gear differential case for its MS1.0 1:10 Electric Touring Car.  Used in place of the standard plastic gear diff case, this aluminium diff case increases diff oil heat dissipation and stabilises operating effectiveness. Especially during the summer season, it can prevent oversteer due to low differential oil viscosity and stabilise lap times.  The pulley part is made of resin, but the case is made of aluminium, which provides high precision and increased drive efficiency.

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October 23, 2024

Yokomo RO/SO Alu Center Link

New from Yokomo is this Aluminium Center Link for their RO/SO Series of 1:10 2WD buggies.  It significantly improves rigidity, reducing sway during cornering by upgrading the material.  The use of a bearing in the actuating part that connects to the steering wiper ensures smooth steering, even under applied torque.  The link enhances cornering response, allowing for sharper and more precise driving.

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