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Andrea Catanzani reports Italian Nats Rd2 in Leno

Reporter-2 — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0200 GMT

We arrived at the track on Friday afternoon due to some problems during the journey. As soon as we got on the track we immediately found an excellent feeling with the car. After the checks on Saturday we were in fifth position, just before qualifying we changed the front springs from blue serpent to 8.0 smj, the car became faster and we managed to gain third...

Jose Almonte reports GLC race 2023

Reporter-2 — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0200 GMT

The 2023 GLC is in the books and what an event it was!!!

I ran Two classes being Nitro GT8 and Nitro Sedan. After having issues in both classes i managed to qualify 2nd in GT behind my Teammate Carlie Lopez and 6th in the Nitro Sedan Class.

Mark Green reports BRCA round 5 at teh Halifax track

Reporter-2 — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0200 GMT

King Fong reports HKRCSA Round 2 EP

Reporter-2 — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0200 GMT

In a field of over 100 drivers in the Mod class and 13.5 Blinky Class, the competition at HKRCSA Round 2 was fierce. The event showcased remarkable performances and notable achievements.

A standout performance was delivered by Lee Chun Yin on his home track. He demonstrated exceptional skill, securing the TQ position and securing a clean victory in the Mod...

King Fong reports China EP National Championship in Yongkang

Reporter-2 — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0200 GMT

After a hiatus of three years, the China National race has made a triumphant return to the schedule, marking its fifth edition hosted in Yongkang, Zhejiang Province. Despite the absence, Serpent has once again showcased remarkable achievements on this renowned track.

Juan Hidalgo Garrido reports EC 2023 Vila Real Portugal

Reporter-2 — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0200 GMT

Andrea Catanzani reports EC Vila Real Portugal

Reporter-2 — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0200 GMT

We arrived at the track on Monday afternoon, a really big and twisty track where we are not used to riding. The car immediately proved to be very easy to drive but not fast enough in the first two days. Thanks to the advice of Michael Salven and Oliver Mack we managed to find a really fast setup in all track conditions. After the controlled tests we managed to...

Alvaro Fernandez reports EC 2023 Vila Real Portugal

Reporter-2 — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0200 GMT

We arrived to this nice track on Sunday to be on the track on Monday morning for the first practice. During the practice days we tested some different things on our Serpent 990, thanks to the support of Michael Salven, Joaquin Desoto and the rest of pilots of the Team Serpent. The car was good on the last heats of practice and also the engines on point. So, we...

Andrea Catanzani reports GT euros in Zagreb

Reporter-2 — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0200 GMT

As we got to the track we finished breaking in our engines for the race, after which we started testing a few things on the car. The basic setup was a good starting point and the changes we made were very few. Since the track had a low level of grip we decided to soften the oil of the two differentials, we went from 1,000,000 in front to 500,000 up to 300,000,...

Gabriele Paloschi reports his first euros GT in Zagreb

Reporter-2 — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0200 GMT

European championship zagreb
From the first day, the car immediately proved to be fast and easy to drive with our basic set up, on a technical track with little grip. As a result we lowered the rating of the diffs and eased the clutch.

In the following days we perfected the set up of the model by modifying the toe, and also the camber based on tire wear....

New Serpent SRX8GT optional!

Reporter-2 — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0200 GMT

Every year new engines are being developed as the Engine manufactures squeeze more power or RPM out of a .21 sized nitro engine. It could also be that more short tracks are running GT than ever before. Either way, it is very important that we keep up on what is happening in the market. Our current SRX8 GT cars have an internal ratio of 13/44, and it was great...

King Fong renews his ride with Team Serpent!!!

Reporter-2 — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0200 GMT

Thank you, Serpent and Mr. Lau, for giving me the opportunity to keep myself as a part of the Serpent team. I have truly cherished my time with Serpent over the past few years, and it has been an incredible experience. I continue to have a deep passion for this sport and feel grateful for the support and camaraderie I have found within the Serpent community....

Lau chi fung (small fung) joins the Serpent Factory team

Reporter-2 — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0200 GMT

This is what "Small Fung" had to say:

I'm so happy and honored to be a part of Serpent Team,it will be nice journey to work together, i'll do my best and strive for the best result. Thanks for the big opportunity, see you on the track.

Team Serpent

New Serpent Viper 990 optionals are ready!!

Reporter-2 — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0200 GMT

The new optional carbon bodymount is a much lighter version. It provides excellent support for all Xtreme bodyshells. The total weight is 21g, which saves 14g compared to the standard bodymount.

# 903845 Bodymount carbon set S9XX

Serpent 990E Wins 1/8 Electric Track National and Top Junior Awards in Halifax!

Reporter-2 — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0200 GMT

Last weekend was round 3 of the UK National Championship held at the very fast Halifax Track
Saturday was Open Practice, 50 drivers attended the event. The track was busy all day. This
was the first time the NEW 990e was used in the UK. After a few minor setup change, the
car driven by James Conolly was looking and feeling good.

Report of the HKRCSA race in Hong Kong:

Reporter-2 — Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 +0200 GMT

I'm really grateful and happy to report that I managed to secure a 3rd place finish in the Mod A-main category, while Patrick Chau, driving the X20 23', took 4th place. Lee Chun Yin performed well in the B1 category, and young racer Mark Mak made an impressive debut in TRC with the Serpent, securing 9th place. It was quite an achievement for all of us, and we...

Reporter-2 — Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 +0200 GMT

With Brandon Diaz & S120Pro sweeping GT12. Jesus Diaz taking VTA & USGT with 4x and X23. And Andy St. Germain pulling out the A-Main win with F110 SF4 chassis.

Andrea Catanzani joins the Serpent Factory team

Reporter-2 — Mon, 29 May 2023 00:00:00 +0200 GMT

This is what Andrea had to say:

I am really happy and honored to join the Serpent team, sure that together we will give each other great satisfaction. Thanks to Serpent and to Schepis for this great opportunity

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Mattia Collavo joins the Serpent Factory team.

Reporter-2 — Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 +0200 GMT

This is what Mattia had to say:

I am very happy to join the serpent team, i see it as the beginning of a nice and long cooperation, i will do my best at national and international race, thank Serpent and Star rc for the opportunity.

Team Serpent

Lee Chun Yin joins the Serpent Factory team.

Reporter-2 — Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 +0200 GMT

This is what Lee Chin had to say.

I want to say big thanks to serpent for this opportunity! i look forward to the next race and new challenge with my 990 and x20'23. Hope i can get some good result to the team.

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