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.
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.
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.
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With the 2025 EFRA European Championship for 1:8 GT coming up in Germany, Capricorn has released this new Hub Insert Kit for their LAB GT2 chassis. The 2025 Edition rear end modification is specifically intended for the Euros host Leipzig track. The new kit provides a lightening of the suspended masses of 24 grams per hub carrier, which guarantees greater rotation of the rear end in the various phases of the curve.
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Capricorn has announced that nitro onroad racing stalwart Andrea Pirani is to represent the Italian manufacturer for the 2025 and 2026 season. The Italian racer, who runs RC retailer and option parts producer Pirani RC, previously raced with Mugen Seiki but returns to Capricorn. A multiple Italian National Champion and European Championship podium finisher, his program will consist of Trophy races as well as taking part in the second of the 2 round AMSCI 1:8 Italian National Championship at Mini Autodromo Fiorano in September.
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Capricorn RC has announced that 3-time Portuguese 1:8 Onroad National Champion José Félix will represent the Italian manufacturer in 2025. Previously representing another Italian brand, BMT, Felix will return to Capricorn and reinforce their presence in national events in Portugal. On the announcement Felix said, ‘First of all, I would like to thank Capricorn RC for accepting me back and ZGRC.pt for the opportunity to join Capricorn RC. I am extremely happy to be part of these teams from now on. After a few years in a different team, I am already looking forward to the new challenges and projects and to working closely with my new teammates. Full of motivation and with renewed ambition, I am now heading into the new season!”
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Having entered 1:5 Touring Car market with its new GT5 RS for 2025, Italian onroad chassis manufacturer Capricorn, has released this Brake Caliper Kit for the car under its ONE brand. The new ONE brake calipers with double piston hydraulic brakes guarantee excellent driving control and road holding. Thanks to the shims included in the kit, they allow for prolonged pad life and effective customisation. The calipers are available in various kits for the front, rear or complete car.
ONE, the engine brand of Italian onroad chassis manufacturer Capricorn, has announced the new 2025 version of its 1:8 Onroad 9-port .21 engine. Requiring longer development time to design its new timing and a new underhead button, the performance of this new engine has improved by 13% both in terms of maximum power and speed. An O.S based engine, ONE offer two dedicated pipe options for the engine, the ONE EFRA 2163-R Ultra Power and the ONE EFRA 2191.
