Coming from WRC and made for the STX electric touring car is a new metal gear set for the gear differential. Included are high-quality metal gears, lightweight 7075 aluminium crosspins with hardened surface and a set of shims. The parts offer increased durability for modified class racing while improving traction at the same time.
Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]
Serpent have new option parts for the SRX range of 1/10th off-road buggies available in the form of an aluminium 51T ball differential gear and a 1.7mm rear anti-roll bar. Starting with the diff gear, the part is machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and it comes hard-anodised to make for a low-wear surface. It improves durability when running low-turn modified motors by replacing the standard composite gear. Also new is the 1.7mm rear anti-roll bar wire. The thickest yet, the anti-roll bar is best used on very high-bite surfaces in order to limit chassis roll in corners.
AKA have released a first image of the forthcoming Crosslink 2.2 buggy tyre. The Crosslink shares the same carcass design as the Chainlink 2.2 and also some of the key bar design in the Chainlink, however the Crosslink is not as dense of a tread design as the Chainlink which allows it to work slightly better when the tracks are dustier. Also with the tread being more exposed this speeds up the break-in process which is necessary for optimum performance. The tyre is scheduled for a February release.
Source: AKA [raceaka.com]
Serpent have announced the signing of US top driver Scotty Gray to join the on-road team of Serpent America. Scotty will work closely together with Paolo Morganti and the team at Serpent America, focussing on 1/10th electric and nitro classes, as well as GT and 1/8th nitro on-road. Scotty says:
Thanks to Serpent for providing me with this opportunity to be part of the Team, and hope to be successful in the years to come.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Capricorn have announced the return of Brazil’s Flavio Elias to their factory team. The multi-time Brazilian National and South American champion was with Shepherd for the 2015 season and he now inked a 2-year deal with the Italian manufacturer whom he was with before. Flavio has the following to say:
I will run the Lab C802 for the next 2 years and I would like to thank Patrizio for this opportunity. I am very excited for the incoming season.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
Serpent have announced that young and talented US-based driver Griffin Hanna has stepped up to the Serpent Factory Team. Being with Serpent America for a while, Griffin, who is known for his setup ability and great team support, will receive the full factory treatment from now on. As for his race campaign, the 16-years old plans on attending the 1/8th electric nationals, 1/10 electric nationals, Motorama, Alabama Manufacture Shootout, and the Silver State race.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Italian company Capricorn have announced the signing of Robin D’hondt to their factory team. The former BMT racer will campaign Capricorn’s LAB C802 1/8th nitro on-road car in the coming season and he has the following to say about the deal:
I am exited to announce that next season I will be driving the Capricorn LAB C802. My gratitude to Patrizio Rossi for this opportunity and trust. I am sure together we can achieve good results! Also a small word of thanks to Pasquale from BMT for the support last year. See you all at the track.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
Chinese battery manufacturer 3-Circles have announced the signing of young and talented Jonathan Yeung to their factory team. The 2-times Chinese National Champion recently swept the Laliwarehouse Cup by winning five classes and he is backed by his father Carson who is a very experienced RC racer. Jonathan will be using a range of 3-Circle products, that will be released under various brand names, while also helping with testing and product development.
Source: 3-Circles [3-circles.com]
