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December 27, 2024

Krapp to use Cayote electronics for 2025

Electronics newcomer Team Cayote has announced the addition of Christopher Krapp to its team for the 2025 season. The 2022 World Championship podium finishers joins Marc Rheinard, Atsushi Hara and Jilles Groskamp at the ambitious new brand and the deal will restart a long term working relationship Krapp previous enjoyed with Cayote frontman Oscar Jansen. At Team Orion, the pair successfully worked together when the then up & coming German racer made his first World Championship final in 2010 as a Kyosho/Team Orion driver with further successes following. Recently announced as continuing with Team Yokomo as a factory driver and also filling the role of European Team Manager for the Japanese manufacturer, on the announcement Krapp said, ‘I’m excited to join Team Cayote! I’ve tested their products and I’m very happy with the results. Thank you to Cayote for this amazing opportunity – I’ll give my best in the upcoming season.’

Source: Team Cayote [cayote.com]

December 26, 2024

Brunet joins RC Maker

After a host of Australian driver signings Australian Touring Car manufacturer newcomer RC Maker has announced top French racer Antoine Brunet has joined its team. Following a single season with Yokomo in 2024 after racing with Xray for a number of seasons before that with whom he achieved MIBO International and ETS podium finishes, Brunet will kick off his campaign with the SP1 at the GP3F race in Longwy followed ETS Daun and the legendary TITC in Bangkok, Thailand at the end of February where Ryan Maker debuted the SP1 prototype this year. Making the announcement RC Maker posted, ‘We are beyond excited to work with such an accomplished and professional driver, and are looking forward to developing the SP1 and moving forward together to achieve the best results possible! Welcome aboard Antoine!! ‘. On joining RC Maker’s exciting new touring car project Brunet, ‘A new adventure begins! I’m super excited to join the RC Maker team. Im looking forward to contributing to grow the brand in Europe and all around the world! I want to say a big thanks to Ryan for the opportunity and trust in me. I’m sure the best is yet to come!’

Source: RC Maker [rcmaker.com.au]

December 23, 2024

Power HD GTS-2 Super Low Profile Servo

Power HD is wrapping up 2024 with the announcement of the addition of the GTS-2 to its popular high-voltage brushless GTS series servo range. Over half a year in development, the GTS-2 weighs only 47-grams despite its full metal CNC case and metal gear with Power HD saying it sets a new benchmark for the lightweight servo in the RC industry. The output gear is made of TC4 titanium alloy, which is 4.5 grams lighter than 303 steel gear and increases 50% hardness and toughness. The servo height is 3 mm, shorter than the traditional low profile servo and is offered in two versions. The 6 cm version features reverse wire output – the wires output from the bottom of the case, making the receiver placement space more abundant making it ideals for 1:10 Electric Touring Car. The 18 cm version uses normal wire output which is better suited for 1:10 Electric Buggy, 1:10 Nitro Touring Car and 1:8 GP. Compatible with the high-speed mode of major radios and the i-BUS2 protocol of FlySky Radio, it can remotely setup parameters and sense the temperature data on the FlySky NB4+ Pro Radio. The GTS-2 servo has clear characteristics, more prominent driving feel, and a “combination of stability and sensitivity”

Source: PowerHD [chd.hk]

December 23, 2024

ONE O.S. compatible ABC 7P kits

ONE, the engine brand of Italian onroad chassis manufacturer Capricorn, has released two new ABC 7 Port kits compatible with .21 O.S. based engines. Describing the ABC 7P as representing a proof of concept for ONE, they researched multiple solutions that can inspire future projects and targets. Offered as a Aluminium or Brass options for 3.5 cc engines, each kit includes the underhead and washers.

View Brass Option here

December 23, 2024

Reds Racing Onroad Exhaust Manifolds

Italian engine tuner Reds Racing has introduced two new onroad exhaust manifolds specifically developed to maximize RC model engine performance at both low and high RPMs. Both headers are designed to pair seamlessly with the REDS 2113 pipe, providing a significant boost in performance. The first of the manifolds is named Straight90 and is designed for the 1:8 onroad category. Its unique 90° conical design is ideal for maximising power and engine responsiveness in the most demanding track conditions. The second manifold, the GT DualBend, is designed for the 1:8 GT category and features a double-curve design to deliver efficient and consistent power across all types of tracks.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

December 23, 2024

SRT Min6 1:12 Pancar Servo

New from SRT is their Min6 servo intended for 1:12 Pancar use. The all-plastic, lighter weight, servo which weighs only 18 grams can be mounted directly, contributing to lower the centre of gravity of the chassis together with greater precision and locking force for smooth cornering control. Internally it uses 25T stainless steel + 7075 aluminium gears to ensure a high level high of strength for racing. Featuring the latest PCBA, it supports SSR, SUR, SXR, SR, SFR multiple ultra-high-speed modes. The Min6 can be programmed with the SRT program box for different tracks characteristics to dial in the steering to help achieving improved lap times.

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December 20, 2024

Paloschi joins Capricorn

1:8 GT World Championship Finalist Gabriele Paloschi has joined Capricorn going into the 2025 season. Finishing 7th at the Worlds in Sydney last year as a Serpent/Gimar driver, the 21-year-old will go into next year’s World Championship year representing both the Italian manufacturer and its ONE line of engines. With Chile set to host only the 3rd running of the 1:8 GT Worlds in 2025, on the move to Capricorn the European 1:8 GT Championship Podium finisher posted, ‘Happy to announce I will be joining the Capricorn factory team! For the next seasons I will also be using ONE engines and ONE Racing Parts. Thank you very much Patrizio Rossi for insisting on offering me this fantastic opportunity, the new project excites me a lot and I can’t wait to get into the game! See you soon guys.’

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

December 20, 2024

Team Cayote Crest X 1:10 Racing ESC

Electronics newcomer Team Cayote, which is being headed up by Oscar Jansen, has officially released its Crest X Racing ESC for 1:10 onroad/offroad use. Boasting a team driver line-up that includes Marc Rheinard, Atsushi Hara, Jilles Groskamp and David Ronnefalk, who have been developing products over the last number of months, key features of the Crest X start with it being designed for professional competition and optimised for the most demanding race conditions so that it delivers superior braking control and stability. With Seamless Sensor/Sensorless Mode it will effortlessly switch between sensor and sensorless modes to suit your driving style and maximise efficiency. With Multiple Protection Mechanisms, it is built with advanced protection functions to extend the lifespan of your ESC and ensure safe operation. The ESC’s Core Tech includes a Super Large 48-degree Boost & Turbo Timing for increased power output and optimised motor efficiency. Offline Data Recording allows you to track the ESC’s performance to let you make informed decisions. With over 33 Adjustable Parameters this supports various power and drive modes.

View Specs here