Capricorn have announced the signing of Italy’s Giuseppe D’Angelo. Giuseppe will campaign the company’s Lab C-03 200mm touring car in 2017 at events including the Italian Nationals, the Italian Manufacturer’s Championship and select Euro Nitro Series races. Capricorn are looking forward to work with Giuseppe as his experience and speed will be a great asset for the team.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
Team Associated Sweden has welcomed Daniel Carlsson to their team. The former Yokomo driver and ETS regular already showed some good national results in his career and he has the following to say about the deal:
Joining AE Sweden and driving Team Associated vehicles is a great step in my racing career. To join such a big company with so many fantastic titles and victories is amazing. I’m really looking forward to this cooperation and want to give a huge thanks to AE Sweden for giving me the confidence to be a first stone in the coming AE Track team in Sweden. I’m really excited, so bring on 2017!
Source: Team Associated Sweden
Capricorn have announced US frontrunner Vincent Jackson as part of the team for the 2017 season. After a short hiatus, the former Serpent driver makes his comeback to the racing scene, campaigning Capricorn’s LAB-C03 1/10th scale nitro touring car in preparation of the 2018 worlds. Vincent says:
I am extremely excited for the opportunity to run for Capricorn RC and RCtarget. I want to thank Rino, Frankie and Patrizio for making me a part of the team. I have no doubts about Capricorn products and looking forward my future with them.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
The Spektrum SR2010 DSMR micro race receiver, that is part of the company’s innovative S6240RX servo and receiver unit, is also available separately for those who look for a tiny and lightweight unit. Offering a footprint of 25.5×17.6mm at a height of 13.6mm, the receiver weighs in at 5.5g and it utilises the DSMR frequency-agile surface protocol with a response rate of 5.5ms. The transparent case features an integrated antenna holder and the internals of the 3/2-channel receiver are protected using a Reliakote coating. The high-voltage compatible receiver furthermore features an improved antenna design optimise RF signal strength and it is usable with Spektrum DSMR-compatible transmitters.
Coming soon from Spektrum is the S6240RX digital high-speed servo and receiver unit. The servo itself features the durability of metal gears and is capable of delivering down to 0.08s transit times along with 15.0kg-cm of torque. The built-in SR2010 2-channel receiver gives racers a sense of response that feels almost instantaneous, especially when used with a DSMR radio capable of 5.5ms transmission. Both the servo and receiver are housed in a 20mm case that measures 30mm in hight which is in-between a standard and a low-profile servo. The servo and receiver unit is best used for 2WD buggy applications but may also suit many other classes.
IGT8 have announced the signing of high-profile racer Paolo Morganti for the 2017 season. Paolo will be attending most big events throughout North, Central and South America while also assisting with product development. IGT8 and Paolo begin this new relationship just in time for probably the largest GT event of the year, “The Pan American”, which is being held later this week at Homestead RC Raceway. Paolo has the following to say:
I will like to thank Rino Lino, Frankie Vega and the rest of the IGT8 staff for the opportunity to join this passionate and growing company. I will be at this weekend’s “Pan American GT race” running my IGT8Red. Please stop by to ask any questions and get help if needed. Look forward to seeing everyone at the track.
Source: IGT8 [igt8.com]
FX Engines have announced the addition of Portugal’s Bruno Coelho to their factory off-road team. The Xray factory driver will be running FX engines in his 1/8th off-road rides and his campaign will include the Portuguese national championship, the EFRA Euros and also select international events. Bruno says:
After a long break from 1/8 off-road racing I have decided to join 1/8 off-road races as well this year. I know about the speed, performance and reliability of these engines and therefore it was an easy choice for me. I am really excited to work together with Juraj Hudy and will do maximum to achieve the best results.
Source: FX Engines [fx-engines.com]
HPI Racing have introduced the Flux MLH-2200 brushless motor and ELH-6S brushless speed controller for 1/8th scale vehicles. Starting with the motor, the 6S-compatible item utilises a machined aluminium case with eleven heat-radiating ribs to help with heat dissipation during demeaning on-track action. Rated at 2200kv the motor also features 10-gauge wires, massive 6.5mm gold-plated connectors and it is of a 4-pole design for high torque, quick acceleration and a stable power output. The sensorless 4274-class motor is usable in most 1/8th buggies and trucks and it is available soon.
