Chassis Focus – Dario Balestri

Chassis – Capricorn Lab C802
Engine – Tesla T21
Fuel – Capricorn
Tires (handout) – Matrix
Radio/Servo – Sanwa/Savox
Body – Protoform R18

Remarks – Winner of the 2014 season finale in the 200mm class, reigning 1/8th European Champion Dario Balestri is running his trustworthy LAB C802 which sports an aluminium clutch bell and a heavier battery support made out of tungsten. To obtain a better front flex, his team has decided to unfasten the radio plate from the front bulkheads.

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Chassis Focus – Simon Kurzbuch

Chassis – Shepherd Velox V8 EC
Engine – Novarossi Keep-On
Fuel – Meccamo
Tires (handout) – Matrix
Radio/Servo – Futaba
Body – Protoform R18

Remarks – Defending ENS 1:8 champion Simon Kurzbuch is running the EC version of the German car, upgraded with a few option pars such as aluminium wheel axles, titanium screws, an aluminium servo saver and a brass battery holder. In addition to that, the Swiss driver is using the hard plastic compound and a brand new Shepherd clutch that is meant to hit the market in the next couple of weeks.

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Chassis Focus – Bruno Coelho

Chassis – Xray NT1 2015
Engine – Max XXL3
Fuel – Runner Time
Tires (handout) – Matrix
Radio/Servo – Sanwa
Body – Protoform SRS

Remarks – With this the first international outing for Xray’s new NT1 platform, Portuguese star Bruno Coelho is running his NT1 as it comes in the box.  The only exception is a set of titanium screws and Xray pink springs.

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Chassis Focus – Alessio Mazzeo

Chassis – Serpent 748 Natrix TQ
Engine – Gimar Speed .12
Fuel – MLC
Tires (handout) – Matrix
Radio/Servo – Sanwa
Body – SRC Spark

Remarks – 2013 European Champion Alessio Mazzeo is making his ENS debut running a pretty stock version of the Serpent’s 200m platform.  The Italian’s 748 features an aluminium screw set and brake lever, as well as a hard anodised chassis. The car is also using 1mm spacers to increase the both the front and rear track width.

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Chassis Focus – Eric Dankel

Chassis – Capricorn LAB C03 2015
Engine – Tesla T12
Fuel – Maxima
Tires (handout) – Matrix
Radio/Servo – Sanwa
Body – Protoform SRS

Remarks – Reigning ENS 200mm champion Eric Dankel is running a 2015 version of the Capricorn LAB C03. Making the switch over the off season to the Tesla engines – a brand owned by Capricorn – the main differences from the stock car are the optional chassis, meant to be stiffer in the rear end, and a new front bumper. The German is also using the front upper arm holders from the 2014 version of the car, which allow for a slightly higher roll center.

Chassis Focus – John Ermen

Chassis – ARC R8.0
Engine – Reds W7 WCS
Fuel – Tornado
Tires (handout) – Matrix
Radio/Servo – Sanwa/Savox
Body – Blitz TS030

Remarks – Recently signed by Taiwanese company ARC, 2014 ENS race winner John Ermen is giving the 1:8 onroad newcomer’s brand new R8.0 its international race debut this weekend in Bologna. The Reds Racing powered car is equipped with a substantial list of option parts.  The entire drivetrain features kevlar pulleys while the front end features carbon fibre wheel discs, lower shock mounts and ackermann levers. On the rear end, the Dutch driver has opted for the optional “flex” driveshaft mount and is also running ProjectX quick release hubs all round.