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January 25, 2024

Capricorn LAB GT2 GP 2024 1:8 GT – Images

After presenting images of the latest version of its European Championship winning 1:8 eGT chassis the LAB GT2 EP 2024 yesterday, Capricorn have now released pictures of the new 2024 version of their Nitro GT chassis. The Italian manufacturer will be hoping the car will put them in contention for a title double at this year’s EFRA European Championships at the Naxos World Track in Italy at the start of June as they look to add a Nitro 1:8 GT title to their 1:8 and 1:10 Onroad European victories after becoming inaugural 1:8 eGT Champions in Croatia last year.

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January 25, 2024

Sparko F8e 1:8 Competition Buggy

Taiwanese buggy brand Sparko has released its new F8e competition-level 1:8 Electric Buggy which they claim has the world’s first battery mount design that provides the most configurations for a 1:8 vehicle in the industry. It can use batteries of different sizes to meet the power and time requirements for all racers around the world. In addition, the battery mount is designed in an eccentric mode. With multiple battery positions, balance response needs for all drivers and track conditions will be met. With the Multi-configuration battery mount system you can achieve eccentric arrangements from 2s to 4s. From forward to back, to inside and outside, pure balance of the car can be achieved for optimal response. The buggy also features an Anti-flex aluminium motor mount system, the rigid system eliminating unwanted flex allowing the motor to operate accurately and efficiently. Result, smooth and reliable drivetrain. It gets a double rear brace design. While the kit is equipped with one rear brace, you can use two for more balance of the left and right torsion of the chassis. This can provide more consistent drive while cornering and accelerating with the official optional braces to be released soon. Another feature is the built-in versatile aluminium fan mount.

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January 25, 2024

Fenix G12.2 1:12 Chassis

Fenix Racing has introduced its latest chassis with the release of its new 1:12 G12.2. Replacing the Italian manufacturer’s previous G12 kit, the lighter G12.2 gets revised V-Link rear suspension as well as a revised weight distribution on the rear end. The battery is now recessed to reduce the centre of gravity and can be moved fore/aft by 3mm, altering the weight distribution. With a new front end and revised front track the chassis is ready to accept both, suspended steering servo or “bolt-on” steering servo. The kit includes a big bore main shock.

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January 25, 2024

FlySky Noble NB4+ Transmitter – Images

While they have been busy making headlines with announcing some of the best drivers in the sport will race using their radios in 2024, in the background FlySky has also been busy with developing its next generation of transmitters such as the new upcoming Noble NB4+. Set for official release on February 22nd, they have not yet released full specs for the new mid range radio but visually we know the radio gets a new brighter LCD screen and a more race inspired steering wheel as well as a higher capacity battery. We will bring you full specs as soon as they are officially released by the Chinese manufacturer but in the meantime we can share a selection of images of the new radio.

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January 25, 2024

Ultimate Racing Green Tire Cleaner

Spain’s Modelix Racing has added a new tyre cleaner to its range of Ultimate Racing products. Laboratory tested and certified, Green Tire Cleaner is the quickest and safest method for cleaning tires and wheels before gluing. Supplied in a 100ml spray bottle, the specialised formula contains a mix of different degreasing products that ensures perfect cleaning for a strong and long-lasting bond.

Source: Modelix [modelixracing.com]

January 25, 2024

Vision Racing TLR 22 5.0 alu 5 degree caster blocks

Adding to its range of front aluminium caster blocks for TLR’s 22 5.0 1:10 2WD Buggy, American performance racing accessories producer Vision Racing has now added a 5 degree option to the 0 and 2.5 degree it already offers. They are intended for those doing the frontend mod which has been been a long time team modification for high traction conditions.

Source: Vision Racing [visionracing.net]

January 24, 2024

2025 IFMAR World Championship Calendar

With all of the 2023 IFMAR World Championships producing new winners, a picture of where those drivers will defend their titles is starting to come together with 2025 a year that will also see the number of World Championship titles awarded increase from 6 to 8. With the 2-year cycle never long coming round, already confirmed is the 1:10 Offroad World Championships which was awarded to Australia after last year’s indoor event in Arizona where David Ongaro added a first Electric World title and Tater Sontag joined the elite club of World Champions. Another event to be confirmed during the running of the 2023 edition was the 1:8 GT World Championship. In Australia it was announced that South America would be destination with Toni Gruber set to defend his title in Peru. Set to be only third running of the 1:8 GT World Championships, there will be two IFMAR World Championships up for grabs as Electric moves from two years of World Cup status to a full World Championship category. After one of the most intense finals of the year in Japan, 1:8 Onroad is going to the FAMAR Bloc with Chile expected to bid to host the sport’s original World Championship. Wrapping up the 2023 IFMAR World Championship season in Florida, where Michal Orlowski and Max Machler took the titles, 1:12 moves to the FEMCA Bloc with China widely expected to host the 22nd running of IFMAR longest running electric World Championship. New to the calender for 2025 will be the 1:8 Electric Offroad World Championship. Portugal will host an IFMAR World Cup this coming April for eBuggy with the host Federation expected to apply to run the inaugural World Championship for the category one year later.

View 2024 and provisional 2025 calendar here

January 24, 2024

Capricorn LAB GT2 EP 2024 – Images

Italian onroad chassis manufacturer Capricorn is set to release its 2024 kit line-up for 1:8 GT competition the first of which is Patrizio Rossi’s latest creation for the electric category, the LAB GT2 EP 2024. With 1:8 GT racing receiving a massive profile boost following the very successful and competitive 1:8 GT World Championship in Sydney, Australia, in October, the pace of development in the class in recent years has been huge. Full technical details and specs of the LAB GT2 EP 2024, along with the nitro chassis, will be outlined shortly in a video presented by Capricorn team driver team and reigning GTe European Champion Alessio Mazzeo.

View LAB GT2 EP 2024 chassis images here