Video – Bruno Coelho Interview
Continuing our World Champion interview series, Red RC’s Oli Meggitt sits down with reigning ETS, EOS and IFMAR World Champion, Xray’s own Bruno Coelho to talk about his rise to the top of the sport.
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Tamiya TT-02 Ferrari F12tdf 1/10th on-road kit
Coming soon from Tamiya is the Ferrari F12tdf based on the TT-02 entry-level 4WD chassis kit. Resembling Ferrari’s limited edition F12tdf super sportscar, the kit makes use of the proven shaft-driven TT-02 platform and it comes including a highly detailed body shell, silver multi-spoke rims and semi-slick high-grip tyres. The kit will hit stores by end of May.
Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]
Drivers relishing Madrid’s ETS debut
Drivers competing in the Yokomo Euro Touring Series are relishing the prospect of racing in Spain this weekend (7-9th April) as Madrid makes its debut on the championship calendar. While the well known holiday island of Gran Canaria has welcomed the ETS in the past, this is the first time the mainland will play host to a round of the world famous touring car championship. Also as it is the first outdoor event of current season, there is an extra air of anticipation among the title contenders as they prepare for battle on the large Asoger track. With the opening two rounds of the championship producing two different winners in Bruno Coelho and Ronald Volker, the switch from carpet to asphalt for Round 3 is an important opportunity to fight back however based on last season there is one driver who stands above the rest and that is Coelho. The reigning Champion, the Xray driver won two of the three outdoor events last season and while very different conditions he also took the first big asphalt win of the season when he won the TITC in Thailand.
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O.S. Engines sign Teemu Leino
O.S. Engines have announced the signing of Finnish frontrunner, Teemu Leino. The former European Champion and reigning ENS 200mm champion will power his 1/8th and 1/10th scale Infinity rides using O.S. Speed engines this season and beyond.
Source: O.S. Engines [os-engines.co.jp]
Capricorn C803 Evo aluminium main chassis
Italian company Capricorn has introduced the Evo chassis for the C803 1/8th scale car. Made from high-quality aluminium and coming hard anodised the black colour chassis allows to use the new 15g cylindric centre and 16g side weights to optimise weight distribution and adjust the overall weight. The chassis and weights are sold separately.
BK Servo BLS-SS-HS low-profile servo
Coming from BK Servo is the BLS-SS-HS low-profile high-speed servo for 1/10th on-road and off-road applications. Offering a machined all-aluminium case, steel gears and a brushless motor the high-voltage compatible servo pulls up to 18.1kg-cm of torque with a transit time of down to 0.045s and it will become available by mid April.
Arrowmax sign Naoto Matsukura
Arrowmax have announced the signing of yet another World Champion to their all-star line-up of factory team drivers. Fresh from winning the Buggy Asia Madness race in Shanghai, multi-time World Champion Naoto Matsukura has agreed in a cooperation and he will be using the company’s tools and accessories to build, maintain and setup his on-road and off-road rides. Naoto had the following to say:
I will like to say a big thank you for Arrowmax for their generous support, and I am very proud to be part of the team. I have long admire the design and quality of Arrowmax products and I am very much looking forward to using them.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Kyosho V-One R4sII 1/10th nitro kit – Coming soon
Kyosho have released first preview images of their forthcoming V-One R4sII club-level 1/10th nitro on-road kit. The vehicle will sport some subtle revisions such new 2mm shorter shock absorbers whose updated design and 1mm increased diameter still offers increased volume for improved damping characteristics while the updated shock towers lower the overall centre of gravity for increased corner speeds. Also new is a redesigned receiver box that protects the receiver from spilled fuel. The car is meant to make a first official appearance soon and we bring you more information as soon as we get them.
