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April 3, 2015

Loran Whiting joins Capricorn

Italian company Capricorn has announced the signing of Loran Whiting to their team for the 2015 season. She will be debuting her Capricorn cars at the ROAR On-Road Fuel Nationals and she had the following to say:

I am very happy and excited for the opportunity to join the Capricorn team for the 2015 season. I have been with Xray USA/RCAmerica for a long time and appreciate the help they have given to me and my family over the years. I am really looking forward to debuting my Capricorn cars at the 2015 ROAR On-Road Fuel Nationals. Thanks so much to Rino Lino and Patrizio Rossi for the great opportunity.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

April 3, 2015

2015 ROAR Carpet On-Road Nationals – Report

The 2015 Roar Carpet On-Road Nationals were held at Horsham RC, one of the top permanent carpet facilities in the nation. The track layout was fast and flowing and made for some great racing over the course of the four day event. In the Modified Touring Car class it was Kevin Hebert who set the early pace in practice and qualifying but In the end the TQ went to Paul Lemieux. In the finals it was also Lemieux who was able to win A1 and A2 and take the title with Kevin Hebert finishing 2nd and the speedy Andrew Hardman rounding out the podium.

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April 3, 2015

Novarossi EFRA2122 3-chamber exhaust pipe

Novarossi have a new exhaust pipe for 1/8th nitro on-road cars available. The EFRA2122 pipe is of a 3-chamber design, it comes with a polished finish and it is EFRA and IFMAR legal.

Source: Novarossi [novarossi.it]

April 2, 2015

New Tesla exhaust sets & accessories

Capricorn introduce new exhaust sets for 1/8th and 1/10th scale nitro on-road cars as well as general accessories such as glow plugs, a case for small parts and blue colour silicone gaskets. Starting with the exhausts, the EFRA2129 is an 1/8th scale pipe while the EFRA2683 fits 1/10th scale .12 engines. Both sets include the muffler and a suitable manifold. As for the accessories, Capricorn have Tesla-branded Turbo-style glowplugs, a 21-compartment assortment case and blue silicone engine and exhaust gaskets available.

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April 2, 2015

R31 House GRK Global 1/10 rear motor 4WD drift car

The R31 House GRK Global is a new 1/10th scale 4WD rear motor drift chassis that will hit the stores soon. The car offers a new suspension geometry and aeration style shocks for improved car control, it features an easy access aluminium motor mount and a rack-type steering assembly. Carbon fibre upper and lower decks reduce the overall weight to a minimum while 4-point stabilised gearboxes improve the drivetrain efficiency. Along with the release of the kit comes a range of aluminium option parts to further customise the car.

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April 2, 2015

Daniele Ielasi renews with Matrix

Italian company Matrix announce the re-signing of former World and European Champion Daniele Ielasi for the 2015 season. The 37 years old RC legend will keep on working closely with Matrix, not only representing the brand on the racetracks, but also helping with development and production.

Source: Matrix [matrixtires.it]

April 2, 2015

Teamsaxo Duckbill 1/10th scale Formula bodyshell

Teamsaxo soon have a new bodyshell for 1/10th formula pan cars available. Resembling a 2013 season “platypus” nose Formula car the body is made from 1.0mm polycarbonate and it fits most of the current formula chassis. Included with the body comes a decal sheet and a driver helmet.

Source: Teamsaxo [saxoracing.com]

April 2, 2015

VBC Ghost Evo 1/10th touring car kit

VBC Racing introduce the Ghost Evo 1/10th scale electric touring car kit. Designed with VTA racing in mind the car is completely redesigned compared to the original Ghost and it builds on a fibre glass double deck chassis with 7075 aluminium bulkheads and composite A-arms, steering arms and rear hubs, as well as long travel threaded aluminium shock absorbers. Included in the kit is also a full ball bearing set, a ball-raced steering system, aluminium turnbuckles, a floating servo mount and low friction belts. The kit is fully upgradable and will hit the stores soon.

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