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December 6, 2022

Mazzeo joins Capricorn

Two weeks after announcing his departure from Serpent, Alessio Mazzeo has revealed his switch to Capricorn. The Italian follows Dominic Greiner and Merlin Depta in joining the Italian manufacturer from Serpent with all three set to represent Patrizio Rossi’s brand at the Miami Nitro Grand Prix this week in Florid of which Mazzeo is the defending Nitro GT champion. Making the announcement on social media, on the Capricorn Facebook page the 200mm World Championship podium finisher said, ‘My first real “change” after 18 years. A collaboration that makes me proud, all made in Italy. It’s going to be hard to do better than Capricorn has done in years past, one more reason to thank the company and its staff for this ambitious choice’. On his own social media Mazzeo added, “Thank you Patri and all the Capricorn family for this generous opportunity celebrating Italy, our passion and our love for doing things, I hope you are just as winning in this sport as it has been for others. Can’t wait to get back out in the game alongside some of the best drivers in the world. See you on track very soon!

Source: Alessio Mazzeo [Facebook]

December 5, 2022

Ruddog Digital Caliper

German brand Ruddog has added a digital caliper to its product range. When it comes to building today’s high-precision kits, a pair of calipers are a must. Ruddog Products’ Digital Calipers have a measuring range from 0 mm to 150 mm and come in a handy plastic storage box to protect it against damage when not in use.

Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]

December 5, 2022

Capricorn 1:10 230mm nitro platform

Capricorn has announced the upcoming release of a nitro 1:10 230mm platform. Based off the popular Capricorn C04 200mm chassis, this car had been designed to run in 230mm GT configuration with the intention of increasing popularity towards the 1:10 scale nitro class. Many of the parts are compatible to the extremely successful C04 car. Some key differences with this car include a rear solid axle, a front one way, rear upper wishbones, the front & rear shock towers and the rear body mount. The car will be available from distributors in the coming weeks once shipping begins.

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December 4, 2022

Bayers wins GT8E at Miami Electric Grand Prix

Martin Bayer is the 2022 Miami Grand Prix GT8E Champion. With the electric classes kicking off the annual week long event at Homestead RC Raceway in Florida, the Xray designer secured the TQ with the fastest time in the second of the four rounds of qualifying at the 2020 GT World Championship venue. Vice Champion in both nitro and electric at the inaugural World Championship, Bayer was the only driver to manage 19-laps in qualifying securing pole for the triple A-Mains ahead of Serpent’s Jose Almonte and Capricorn’s Natanaele Sensei. In the finals, Bayer would win all three encounters with the big battle being for second between Almonte and Sensei who would finish tied on points with the former listed as P2. In 1:10 Modified Touring Car, it was also a European winner with Hotrace Tyres boss Nicola Marrone securing the TQ from Felix Law before going onto win all three A-Mains to win ahead of fellow Italian Filippo Domanin with Law completing the podium. Drivers will now turn their attentions to the Miami Nitro Grand Prix which has attracted a very strong international entry.

Image: Xray [teamxray.com]

December 4, 2022

SPower S6TT “Dark Edition” .21 Off Road engine

New from Sworkz is the SPower S6TT “Dark Edition”, the next step in the development of the successful S6TT. This special edition impresses with improved stationary operation and vibration-reduced running behaviour in the high speed range. Of course, it has all the features of a top high-performance engine, such as DLC crankshaft and high-tech ceramic main bearings. It has a 3+2 port design in a die-cast crankcase fitted with high-quality bearings, made in Japan, at the front and a ceramic main bearing, making the SPower S6TT what off-road drivers expect from a racing engine: durability, stability and user-friendliness. The SPower S6TT features an aluminium carburettor with a very effective isolation ring and laser engraving. This carburettor consists of a smaller internal channel that offers more stable running and an optimal consumption/performance ratio. Depending on the vehicle and driving style, 10-minute refuelling stops are possible. The cylinder head includes an O-ring to reduce vibration and optimise concentricity. The cooling head is anodised in 2 colours making the SPower S6TT “Dark Edition” an engine that draws everyone’s attention.

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December 2, 2022

Montech F23 bodyshell

Italian body producer Mon-Tech Racing has introduced a new 1:10 Formula 1 bodyshell, the F23. Inspired by the latest generation Formula 1, after various tests trying to optimize the air flow and creating the greatest aerodynamic load the new F23 can be mounted on all Formula 1 chassis.

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December 2, 2022

Xray reveals 2023 1:10 Offroad line-up

Known for their highly detailed and very professional presentations of their newest kits, Xray has just released the latest details for their entire 2023 offerings of 1:10 Offroad chassis. A range that consists of 5 different chassis, you can check out the latest kit spec and details through the individual presentations for the XB2 1:10 buggy, the XB4 1:10 Buggy, the SCX Short Course Truck and the XT2 and XT4 Stadium trucks.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

December 2, 2022

Infinity IF15 Diff Oil

Creation Model has added two new silicone oils to its range which both specifically recommended for use in their World Championship winning IF15 1:10 Nitro Touring Car. Coming in a 60cc bottle, the 80000 is recommended for the IF15 rear differential allowing a setting between the existing #60000 and #100000 oils in the lineup. The 200000 comes in a 30cc tube and is recommended for IF15 front differentials at high temperatures! Provides stable turning and excellent on power traction. The oil thickness is also suitable for use with the adjustable front one-way option part.

View 80000 bottle here