October 23, 2025

Capricorn Quantum 1:8 Onroad Chassis

Italian nitro onroad specialists Capricorn has unveiled CAD images of their all new Quantum 1:8 Onroad car.  Developed in-house, Capricorn say it represents a design concept and technical exercise marking the beginning of a new generation of 1:8 GP cars.  The Quantum stands as a conceptual and engineering evolution, created to explore new technical solutions and define the future standards of the category. It is a completely new car that is the result of Patrizio Rossi’s experience, continuous research for top-level performance, and a distinctive design that reflects the Capricorn philosophy.  The first production batch will be strictly limited to 150 numbered units, distributed across key markets, with no reproduction planned for at least the next six months.  Expecting strong demand for pre-orders, Capricorn will release more technical details and official photos shortly while also stating that the Capricorn C804 “R” remains their proven, title-winning platform, continuing to deliver championship-winning performance and world-class quality.

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October 12, 2025

Gruber caps off ENS title with Lentiai win

Capricorn’s Toni Gruber has capped off his title winning Euro Nitro Series campaign with victory at the fourth & final round of the 2025 Championship held at the MyCandy Arena in Lentiai, Italy.   The German driver would secure the TQ for the45-minute final topping the opening 3 of the four qualifiers.  Arch rival and ENS Round 2 winner Simon Kurzbuch put his Mugen Seiki top of the times in Q4 to secure P2 on the grid.   Jonathan Gandin and 2023 ENS race winner Mirko Salemi completed the Top 4.  In the final, 2023 Champion Gruber and 2024 Champion Kurzbuch would swap the lead but a flame out on his final fuel stop ended the Swiss driver’s challenge.  Allowing Gandin through to second, Gruber took the win, his third of the season, by 2-laps, with Kurzbuch hanging on for the final podium spot ahead Infinity’s Francesco Tironi.  In 1:10 Nitro Touring Jakub Rozycki completed the dream season with four wins out of four races as he takes the overall title giving Capricorn the title double.

Image: Toni Gruber [Facebook]


September 1, 2025

Gruber takes second ENS win of 2025

Capricorn’s Toni Gruber has claimed his second win of the 2025 Euro Nitro Series, the German taking the Round 3 victory at Apeldoorn in the Netherlands ahead of Mugen Seiki’s Simon Kirzbuch.  Winner of the season opener at Ettlingen in Germany, Gruber would secure the TQ by topping the opening 3 of the 4 rounds of qualifying.  Posting a TQ run in the final round, reigning Champion Kurzbuch, who won the previous round at Aigen in Austria, would qualify second on the grid ahead of Infinity’s Teemu Leino and ARC’s Silvio Hachler.  Despite tricky weather conditions for finals day, the dry 45-minute Main would see Gruber dominate to win by almost 2-laps from Kurzbuch despite the Swiss driver setting the fastest lap.  The big moment of the race would come as it approached the final minute, as Leino’s car had a problem and came to a halt, this allowing Hachler to complete the podium.  In 1:10 Nitro Touring Car, Poland’s Jakub Rozycki continued to rule the season as he made it three wins in a row finishing 2-laps clear of defending champion Melvin Diekmann and Tim Benson.

Image: Ielasi Tuned [Facebook]


July 11, 2025

Capricorn LAB GT2 Front Hub Insert EVO 2 Kit

Continuing the roll out of parts updates for its LAB GT2 1:8 GT chassis in this IFMAR GT World Championship year, Capricorn has released this EVO 2 Front Hub Insert Kit.  The new kit ​​provides a lightening of the suspended masses of 5 grams per hub carrier, which ensures a greater steering angle.  The new steering horn has been strengthened and allows for double adjustment of the tie rods.  The new structure, as with the rear hub stay, ensures greater smoothness of the wheel hub.

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July 3, 2025

Capricorn LAB GT2 Ball Pivot L Kits

Capricorn has added two new options of ball pivots for their LAB GT2 1:8 GT chassis.  Available in 4mm and 5mm, the new ball pivots are 2mm higher than the standard ones and the Italian manufacturer has introduced them so that there is no longer a need to use a lot of shims under the ball pivots.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]


July 1, 2025

Capricorn GT5 RS 1:5 Braking System

Having released their first ever Large Scale Touring Car, the GT5 RS, with OEM brakes, Capricorn has now completed the manufacturing of their own in house new braking system.  Now is also possible to purchase the right and left brake pump, which are available pre-assembled, complete with loading M4 joint to be used for the hydraulic loading of the system.  This new system guarantees ease of use and effective braking.

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June 12, 2025

Capricorn LAB GT2 Rear Body Support Kit

Another new item from Capricorn for its LAB GT2 1:8 GT chassis is this rear body support kit.  Installing the kit, which contains a carbon fibre extensions which mount to the rear hubs and have a bearing as the contact point with the body. allows better aerodynamic load by supporting the body in a uniform and constant manner.

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June 10, 2025

Diekmann wins Oslo Open 2025

Capricorn driver Thilo Diekmann took the main win at the Oslo Open 2025, the annual nitro onroad race held at the impressive Hverven Raceway located south of the Norwegian capital.  While rain hampered the event, in qualifying it was former 1:5 World Champion Martin Lissau who was the Top Qualifier ahead of the Mugen Seiki of British Champion Alex Thurston who both booked their direct place into the final.  For 2024 Oslo Open winner Francesco Tironi qualifying P5 meant he had to start his quest for two in a row from the Semi Finals but he failed to go the distance and his race was over.  The Italian did however get some consolation on Sunday when he won the 15-minute Midnight Sun Sprint race ahead of Thurston.  Qualifying 8th, Diekmann would progress from his Semi and in the 45-minute Main, which ran on Saturday night, he took the win a lap up on Lars Haugen with Alexander Andersson joining him on the podium.  Both Lissau and Thurston had a troubled final with the Dane retiring with 7-minutes to go and Thurston finishing a distant fourth.

Image: Thilo Diekmann [Facebook]


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