June 22, 2026

Capricorn Quantum Separate Engine Mount

Capricorn has announced the availability of its new separate engine mount kit for its Quantum 1:8 Nitro Onroad kit.  Designed exclusively for the Quantum model, this new engine mount features a three-screw fixing system that increases rigidity around the engine area.  An upgrade for drivers looking to maximise performance and fine-tune their car’s behaviour on track,  the increased rigidity results in a more responsive and precise handling through corners.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

May 22, 2026

Capricorn Quantum 1:8 Electric Onroad Chassis

After the release of its very well received new design Quantum 1:8 Nitro Onroad car, the first batch sold out in 24-days, Capricorn has announced the upcoming release of a electric version of the platform and released the first official renders.  The Italian manufacturer said after the ‘extraordinary’ market response to the Quantum, customers who managed to get one being extremely pleased, and requests for the car every day they decided to expand the Quantum platform into the electric on-road segment.  A category that is rapidly growing in the worldwide RC scene, the electric Quantum is already in production with pre-orders set to open shortly.

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May 4, 2026

Paloschi wins Round 2 of Italian GT Championship

Gabriele Paloschi has won the second round of the AMSCI 1:8 GT Italian National Championship, the Capricorn driver taking the win ahead of Top Qualifier and defending Champion Andrea Catanzani.  Hosted by the Stradivari Miniautodromo in Cremona, Northern Italy,  qualifying saw the Serpent of Round 1 winner Catanzani secure the top spot as he went fastest in 2 of the four rounds.  Fastest in final qualifier, Senesi GT International GP winner Paloschi would secure P2 ahead of the Nova Engines backed Raptor of Turkish Championship regular Burak Kilic who topped Q3.  In the 45-minute final, with Kilic retiring after just 15-minutes, up front Catanzani  looked set to go 2 from 2 in the championship as he lapped the field and posted the fastest lap of the race.  With just minutes left on the clock however the leader suffered a tyre failure allowing Paloschi through to the lead as the World Championship Top Qualifier visited the pits.  Paloschi would hold on to take the win by just under 3-seconds from Catanzani for an Ielasi Tuned engines 1-2.  Multiple Irish National Champion, and another of the championship’s regular international visitors, Clive Connolly completed the podium.  Behind the Schepis Model’s driver, reigning European Champion Filippo Beretta claimed 4th.  Beretta will try to defend his title later this month when drivers travel to Portugal for the 2026 EFRA European GT Championships at Vila Real.

Image: Gabriele Paloschi [Facebook]

March 18, 2026

Capricorn LAB GT2 Chassis Weights

Capricorn has introduced two new central chassis wights for its LAB GT2 1:8 GT car.  Offered in 50 and 65 gram options, the weights are made from high-quality materials to ensure precision and durability and help improve the balance and performance of the car, providing greater stability and control on the track.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

March 3, 2026

Elias doubles at South American Championships

Brazilian Nitro Onroad stalwart Flavio Elias completed a double at the long running South American Championships winning both the 1:8 Onroad and 1:8 GT titles in Argentina over the weekend.  Going into this year’s event as the defending GT champion having won that title, and finished 3rd in 1:8 Onroad, at the World’s host track CACH in Chile in 2025, the Capricorn/Ielasi Tuned driver kicked off the action at the Mendoza track by securing the GT TQ from Chile’s Alvaro Jara.  In 1:8 Onroad he would also take the TQ this time ahead of Argentina’s Emilio Lanzilotta.  In the 45-minute GT final, the 2025 IFMAR GT World Championship podium finisher would take a dominant win ahead  of Jara who had a close battle with third place Franco Anderlucci.  The 1:8 Onroad final would also see the 1:8 Onroad World Finalist be the class of the field to lead home Lanzilotta with Alexandro Giardino completing the podium.

Image: Ielasi Tuned [Facebook]

February 17, 2026

ONE Racing Inferno 1:8 Bodyshell

ONE Racing, the engine & accessory brand of onroad chassis manufacturer Capricorn, has released the own mold design 1:8 Onroad bodyshell they are calling the Inferno.  After numerous tests on various tracks, the Italian company felt the need to offer a bodyshell more in line with the latest setup trends and driving styles.  A modern evolution that optimises solutions already highly appreciated in the racing scene they have redesigned the front wheel arches to follow the trend towards narrower track widths. This allows for freer steering, without interference during cornering phases. Made using their own in-house machine molds, Inferno is available in two versions -Long and Short. Shortened both at the front and the rear, the short version offers a freer rear end, consistent with current trends that seek slight rear slip for a more aggressive corner entry.  A more stable front end, thanks to the reduced overhang between bumper and bodyshell, limits vibrations and improves overall feeling.  The body is available in regular (uncut) and pre-cut versions for the Capricorn Quantum, Capricorn C804R, Infinity, Serpent, Mugen MRX7, Xray, Shepherd, and ARC.

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