Capricorn has released CAD images of a new optional chassis it will offer for its C04 1:10 Nitro Touring Car. Thanks to the carbon fibre centre weight support, the chassis is more versatile and also increases the flex in the centre of the car. The factory will supply free of charge one chassis to every Capricorn driver participating at this year’s EFRA European Championship.
Following extensive testing since the release of the Iris ONE touring car, the German brand are now launching a number of option parts to further enhance the handling performance of the car. First up is an Aluminium Differential Cover. It significantly enhances the seal of the differential, ensuring consistent performance throughout its entire runtime. Made from high-quality 7075 aluminium, this differential cover is both sturdy and lightweight. Anodised in a striking Iris red, it adds a distinctive look to your vehicle. Moreover, the cover features a ball bearing that acts as a guide for the differential output, thereby further improving performance.
Arena RC Racing has released this optional ‘stiff type’ upper front deck for Yokomo’s new BD12 Electric Touring Car. Machined from mat finish carbon fibre the stiffer 2.0mm deck creates increased initial response making it suitable for Medium to High Traction conditions. Arena RC Racing also offer the standard 2.0mm front and rear upper decks.
Source: Arena RC Racing [facebook.com]
Multiple 1:12 World Champion David Spashett, through his company Zen Racing, has taken over Onroad nitro manufacturer Shepherd and its associated brand Brilliant RC. On making the exciting announcement, having made a more bleak announcement about the company’s future in April, the German manufacturer said, “We are thrilled to announce that a new era dawns upon us as Zen Racing, our esteemed partner and current UK distributor, takes the reins of the legendary brands Shepherd and Brilliant RC. With David Spashett’s extensive experience in the RC industry, including his four prestigious World Championship titles and 13 European titles he, along with the Zen-Racing team, are the perfect visionaries to lead Shepherd into the future. His remarkable achievements and expertise further solidify our confidence in Zen-Racing’s ability to take these brands to new heights. Zen Racing’s long-standing role as a distributor for Shepherd and Brilliant makes this transition a natural progression. They have already demonstrated their dedication and passion for these brands, and we are excited to witness the synergy that will be created as Zen Racing led by David Spashett join forces as the driving force behind the next chapter of the journey. In the coming days and weeks, we embark on a path of transformation and growth. As we navigate this transition, we sincerely apologize in advance if there are any temporary disruptions in our spare parts supply. Rest assured, we are working tirelessly to ensure a seamless transition and to deliver the exceptional service you have come to expect. We invite you to join us on this thrilling new chapter, as Zen Racing bring their unparalleled expertise and passion to the forefront. Together, we will redefine the boundaries of excellence and lead Shepherd and Brilliant RC towards an even more glorious future.”
Source: Shepherd Micro Racing [Facebook]
The second round of this year’s BRCA 2WD Onroad Championship took place at the West London Racing Centre. Both Saturday’s Practice and Sunday’s race day saw the drivers greeted with sunny, warm conditions which were ideal for what was to prove to be some very close racing. The first of the FWD qualifiers went to Ben Moorey’s Awesomatix from Ben Cosgrove’s Xray and with our Dutch visitor, Robin Van Gog, in third with another Awesomatix. Ben C took round 2 from Dale Burr’s Awesomatix and Andy Faulke’s Destiny. Round 3 went the way of Schumacher’s Andy Murray with the new FT8 from Ben C and Ben M. So, it was Ben C who took pole from Ben M, Dale and Andy. The first leg of the final’s saw Ben M take the win by three-tenths from Andy, Ben C and Dale. The second leg saw a win for Ben C from Ben M by less than four-tenths with Dale in third, so it was all down to the final leg to decide it. It was Ben C who took the win with Ben M recovering to take second from Andy and Dale. So, the overall win went the way of Ben C and his Xray from Ben M’s Awesomatix and Andy’s Schumacher.
F1 report and podium photo here
Last weekend, the first round of the 1:10 Electric Touring Car Greek Nationals was held at Fanatix Racing Track located in Athens, Greece in sunny but windy conditions. In the Modified class, reigning Greek champion Dimitris Ioannidis (Awesomatix) took the TQ spot early on by taking Q1, Q2 and Q3 while Nitro Greek champion Dimitris Dimitriou (Xray) secured the 2nd spot on the grid with fast Dimitris Kouretas (Infinity) behind him. In the finals, Ioannidis won leg 1 and leg 2 securing the overall win and thus not racing in leg 3. Dimitriou, Kouretas, and former Greek champion Kostas Sidiropoulos (Mugen) fought for the remaining podium positions with Dimitriou securing P2 overall after consistent driving with a P1 finish in leg 3 and a P2 finish in leg 1 while Sidiropoulos capitalised on some errors from Kouretas rounding out the podium.
View Stock report and podium here
In this 1:8 GT World Championship year, Hong Nor has made a significant signing in Australian driver Russell Grenenger. In collaboration with with Speedy RC, the 2015 IFMAR Large Scale World Champion joining the Hong Nor Factory Team and will drive the new Hong Nor X3GTS 2023 World Edition at future Australian state and national events to prepare for the GT 2023 IFMAR World Championship in Sydney, Australia. Commenting on joining Hong Nor, Grenenger said “I’m delighted to join the team and take on this new challenge. Hong Nor has been amazing to deal with, and very supportive of feedback and testing. I look forward to seeing how my many years of on-road large-scale, and more recently 1/8th IC on-road transfers over into the 1/8 GT class. I would like to thank Hong Nor and SpeedyRC Online Store for this opportunity”.
Source: Hong Nor [hongnor-racing.com]
Mugen’s Ronald Volker took victory at the official Warm-Up Race for this year’s EFRA Electric Touring Car European Championship. Top Qualifier in Türkheim, the 7-time champion took the win ahead Awesomatix’s Marc Rheinard with Xray’s Marco Kaufmann completing the podium. Only the second time Germany will host the European Championships for the category, it was the Türkheim circuit in the south of the country that also hosted that event when Andy Moore lifted the 2006 title. One notable absentee from the small Modified entry over the weekend was that of back to back reigning champion Bruno Coelho who was racing in the US at the Warm-up Race for the IFMAR 1:10 Offroad World Championships. Alexander Hagberg attended the race for Xray finishing 5th sandwiched between the Mugens of Eric Dankel and Robert Pietsch. In Stock, 2018 Champion Max Machler took his Awesomatix to the win ahead of Simon Lauter and Adam Izsay.
Image: Marc Rheinard [Facebook]
