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August 8, 2016

DJ Apolaro to run Capricorn tyres

Italian company Capricorn have announced that US frontrunner, DJ Apolaro will be using the company’s line of tyres from now on. Already part of the US Capricorn team for many years, successfully campaigning their nitro kits, the former Matrix driver will now also rely on Capricorn rubber and he has the following to say about the deal:

First let me say that I am very grateful for all the support from Matrix and Cristian Boni over the years. He has a great product and I made a great friend in him. He has real passion for the sport and knows how to have a good time at the track.

I must say that I am really looking forward to racing with the Capricorn tires. Having been a Capricorn driver over the years it just feels good to complete the circle. Patrizio has put a lot of thought and effort into making a great rim for the highest level of performance. I am excited to have my first event at the upcoming GLC! Please feel free to come by and ask any questions.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

August 8, 2016

Nejc Mihelič takes Austrian 1/8th Nitro On-road title

Last weekend saw the running of the final round of the Austrian 1/8th scale Nitro On-road National Championships. Held at the LAMAC track and going into the final round the race for the overall championship was still on between Nejc Mihelič, Herfried Pucher and Gerhard Kandelhart. Mihelic showed a great pace on Saturday as he won two out of two qualifiers, but he would make some mistakes on Sunday of which Pucher took maximum advantage to take the overall TQ. Mihelic then came out fastest in the Superpole by 2 tenths of a second to grab the second direct qualifying spot beside ARC team mate Herfried Pucher. Just before the main final Kandelhart had to call for a time out due to technical issues, resulting in a loss of his 3 spot on the grid to start from 11th place. Up front the race for the win and the overall championship was on between Nejc and Herfried and while Herfried made a mistake Nejc was able to score the win from Herfried in second and Pascal Knoller in third, making it an all-ARC podium. In the championship and with two wins Nejc Mihelič grabbed the title from Herfried Pucher and Gerhard Kandelhart in second and third respectively.

Source: Mihelic Racing Team

August 8, 2016

Infinity reveal 1/10th 200mm touring car prototype

Creation Model have revealed the prototype of their forthcoming Infinity 1/10th 200mm nitro touring car kit. The yet unnamed car makes a first public appearance during this week’s IFMAR 1/10th 200mm World Championships in Gubbio, Italy. Although sporting outsourced suspension and transmission components the development of the Miyashita designed car is pretty far which is also reflected by the very fast practice pace of the Jilles Groskamp steered example. More images and information can be found in our Chassis Focus feature here.

August 8, 2016

Teamsaxo F1-180V2 1/10th formula car kit

Teamsaxo have released first renderings of their forthcoming F1-180V2 1/10th formula car. The kit will offer multiple battery mounting positions including transversal and inline mounted packs, it features a centrally mounted laydown steering servo mount, a single bellcrank steering and front arms made up of carbon fibre sheet material with inserts allowing for easy caster adjustments. More information and images will become available in time for the release.

View more images here

August 8, 2016

Max Mächler takes German National Stock Touring title

The German National 1/10th Electric On-road nationals were held this past weekend at the RC-Sportfreunde Singen club in the south of the country. In the Touring Stock class it was Valentin Hettrich who took the pole position for the triple A-mains but problems in A1 and A3 despite a win in A2 only meant the 6th overall place while Max Mächler (Awesomatix), starting from the 2 spot on the grid, made maximum use of Valentin’s issues, taking wins in A1 and A3 to grab the overall Stock title from Alexander Stocker (Awesomatix) in second and Danuel Wohlgemuth (Xray) in third.

Image: Max Mächler

August 8, 2016

John Knight wins 1st Istanbul GT Night Race

Istanbul in Turkey played host to the country’s first GT Night Race for 1/8th GT cars. Held to gather interest for a possible new class next season the race was run from 7:30 pm until midnight, attracting not only many racers but also surrounding locals who followed the racing action cheering and clapping. Racing was close with John Knight and Tom How making it out for the overall TQ with John holding the upper hand and after the finals it was again John who came out fastest in the triple 5-minute runs. Tom How ended the event in second place from Mert Köroğlu in third. With the positive reception of the race the organisers now plan a series possibly starting as early as September.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

August 7, 2016

BRCA 1/8 Circuit National Rd 6 – Report

The fourth round of the BRCA National series took place last weekend at the Wombwell Model Car Club, a circuit which the national championship visits twice this year, a challenging track with a very technical infield and long straight away. Saturday practice was topped by Tim Wood setting the pace, with Mark Green absent on the Saturday, it looked as if Tim would have the advantage. Heading into Sunday it appeared luck would not be on Wood’s side as Mark Green shot straight to the top of the qualifying without any practice run on either Saturday or Sunday.

Continue reading the report here

August 6, 2016

Arrowmax 2400mAh LiPo TX/RX battery pack

Arrowmax have introduced their new 2400mAh 7.4V LiPo battery pack for transmitter and receiver applications. Measuring 86x19x17mm the straight-style battery is usable with many on-road and off-road cars, buggies and trucks while also fitting a range of transmitters. The battery comes pre-wired with a Futaba-compatible connector and a standard balancer plug for secure charging and discharging.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]