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May 25, 2023

Shepherd finds new ‘World Champion’ owner

Some great news coming from Germany is that onroad nitro manufacturer Shepherd has found a buyer that will see the brand continue into the future. Having recently announced it would cease operations in June, the brand that found its start from the chassis project of iconic Italian engine manufacturer Picco, is set to be taken over by a former World Champion with Shepherd announcing on social media, ‘We are thrilled to announce that a successor has been found for the iconic brands Shepherd Micro Racing and Brilliant RC. Brace yourselves for a revelation like no other! Imagine a former IFMAR World Champion, boasting an impressive track record of over 20 years in the RC-Car industry. The anticipation is building as we speak, with the final details of this monumental arrangement being ironed out behind closed doors. In just a matter of days, the veil of secrecy will be lifted, revealing the visionary who will lead these brands into a glorious future. Stay tuned, dear friends, for the emergence of a new chapter shrouded in mystery and allure. We cannot wait to share this thrilling news with you all very soon. Keep your eyes peeled, for greatness awaits!’ Definitely exciting developments for the nitro onroad scene and we look forward to the announcement of the new owner in this 1:8 Onroad World Championship year, this the 23rd running of the Worlds for IFMAR oldest category. We suspect the new owner might have no issues sourcing engines!!

Source: Shepherd Micro Racing [Facebook]

May 25, 2023

Xray XB4 Alu Wide Suspension Holders

Xray has released new Aluminium Lower Suspension Holders for the Front and Rear of the rear suspension of its XB4 1:10 4WD Buggy. Redesigned along with the HS bulkheads they provide an expanded range of set-up adjustments. The wider suspension holders increase the stability of the car. Suitable for all track conditions. Must be used together as a set of WIDE Rear-Front (RF) and WIDE Rear-Rear (RR). The rear suspension holders allow installation in upright or inverted orientations, resulting in additional roll centre locations for the inner hinge pins. The downward orientation of the suspension holder is used primarily for Dirt tracks. The upward orientation is used primarily for Carpet tracks. Machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium and black coated, the suspension holders allow use of both the long or standard suspension arm configurations.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

May 25, 2023

Flavio Elais claims 5th South American 1:8 Onroad title

Team Shepherd driver Flavio Elias has claimed his 5th South American 1:8 Onroad Championship title at Club de Aeromodelos de Chile. The leading Brazilian onroad nitro driver showcased his exceptional skills, securing an astonishing fifth title in this prestigious competition. Elias demonstrated his dominance right from the start, winning all four qualification rounds and claiming the pole position for the final race. With high expectations surrounding him, he was poised to deliver yet another remarkable performance. As the final race commenced, Elias wasted no time at the start and quickly pulled away from the rest of the field. With each passing lap, he extended his lead, impressing the audience with his rapid and precise manoeuvers with his Velox V8.2. After 45 minutes of intense racing, he crossed the finish line as the commanding leader over the Infinity of Matias Otaegui. The other Shepherd drivers also left their mark on the competition. Alexandro Giardino delivered a solid race, securing a excellent fourth-place finish. Displaying his talent and technical understanding of the model car, he showcased the strength of the Shepherd team. Alvaro Jara achieved an impressive fifth-place finish, while Pablo Riveros, Reinaldo Gil and Pablo Baudino secured a respectable 8th – 10th place position, contributing to the overall success of the Shepherd team.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

May 25, 2023

Mattia Collavo joins Serpent Factory team

Following on from the significant announcement that Oliver Mack has joined the brand, Serpent has added experienced 1:8 Onroad specialist Mattia Collavo to their factory line-up. Making the move from Mugen to Serpent, Collavo will campaign the company’s latest 990 1:8 Onroad chassis with Ielasi Tuned engines for power. Commenting on news, the personable Italian said, ‘I am very happy to join the serpent team, i see it as the beginning of a nice and long cooperation, i will do my best at national and international race, thank Serpent and Star RC for the opportunity.’

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

May 25, 2023

Senesi Motorsport 1:8 GT Rear & Side anti-tuck stiffners

Italian based Senesi Motorsport, owned by top Italian 1:8 GT racer Natanaele Sensei, has released two new products specially designed for 1:8 GT bodies. The GT8 Rear and Side Ant-Tuck are 3D printed stiffeners joined with a thin carbon rod that allows you to stiffen the side and the rear of all 1:8 GT bodies. In fact, when using 0.7mm bodies the car is way more nimble and agile but at the same time the body is very flimsy. For this reason Sensei Motorsport decoded to offer these packs of stiffness so that you can still have all the benefits of a light body but with the rigidity of a thicker one.

Source: Senesi Motorport [senesimotorsport.com]

May 25, 2023

OfficinaRC Titanium Cap & Button Head screws

OfficinaRC had added two new products to their extensive range of high quality screws. SC2X6 M2x6 Titanium Cap Head Screw and the SB25X8 M2.5×8 Titanium Button Head Screw. The titanium used in these screws is of exceptional quality, making them practically indestructible. Additionally, these screws are 42% lighter than the standard ones included in the kit. The SC2X6 M2x6 Titanium Cap Head Screws, supplied in a set of four, are designed to replace the original Awesomatix screws in crucial areas such as dampers and hubs, where strong and precise fastening is essential. Moreover, they remove significant weight that can be redistributed to optimise the setup. The SB25X8 M2.5×8 Titanium Button Head Screws are designed to replace the original Awesomatix screws used in the suspension arms, specifically at the model’s most extreme point. The reduction in weight theoretically translates into improved agility. Just like all OfficinaRC products, these screws not only guarantee excellence in terms of quality but also give your model a unique look.

Source: Monaco RC [monacorc.com]

May 24, 2023

Yokomo BD12 BD12 Alloy Edition

Following the launch of the new BD12 last month, Japanese manufacturer Yokomo is now offering their 1:10 Electric Touring Car as an Alloy Edition kit. The CNC aluminium chassis is made of high quality material with additional flex mainly to provide more rear traction. Traditionally, aluminium chassis are used for high-grip surfaces such as carpet. Aluminium material is also superior to graphite in terms of absorbing micro-vibrations during driving, to improve the feeling of ground contact when cornering.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

May 24, 2023

Wood leads Velox 1-2 at British Nationals

A hot and sunny Wombwell Circuit welcomed Round 2 of the British 1:8 Onroad Nationals where Tim Wood would lead a 1-2 for the Shepherd Velox. Attracting the highest entry of drivers seen for a long time, qualifying at the super-fast and technical track would see Round 1 winner Wood with his Hasi Tuned powered Velox secure the TQ closely followed team-mate John Carr and the Capricorn of Andrew Hastings. In the 30-minute A Final, Wood led from the start to make it 2 from 2 and extend his lead in the championship with fourth place qualifier Karl Dransfield having a great drive to second for a Zen-Shepherd Race team 1-2. Sam Snell would complete the podium ahead of John Carr who was to have some minor issues during the race. Next month’s third round will take drivers to the Halifax circuit.

Image: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]