The 2016 IFMAR Worlds in Beijing, China are just around the corner and recently it was announced that current 1/12-scale Champion Marc Rheinard was making the switch from CRC to Yokomo for 1/12-scale racing. With such a big move, it is easy to understand the interest. Take a look at the photos he shot of his Yokomo YRX12 as he continues his testing leading up to the event.
![The car Mar Rheinard is currently testing with as he prepares for the Worlds in China. The Yokomo YRX12 has a new chassis than its predecessor and includes the changing of carbon fiber material and shape designed to increase stiffness.](https://www.rccaraction.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/MR-three-qurter.jpg)
The car Mar Rheinard is currently testing with as he prepares for the Worlds in China. The Yokomo YRX12 has a new chassis than its predecessor and includes the changing of carbon fiber material and shape designed to increase stiffness.
![The front end sports an unusual sprung big bore dampening system that is unusual for pan cars. It features a double wishbone and pushrod design that claims to have better corner stability.](https://www.rccaraction.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Front-suspension-MR.jpg)
The front end sports an unusual sprung big bore dampening system that is unusual for pan cars. It features a double wishbone and pushrod design that claims to have better corner stability. You can also see his inside only, tire sauce application.
![The rear end of the Yokomo YRX12 Including its direct drive slid carbon fiber axle. It also uses a new rear pod design with lowered bulkheads and motor mount offset for improved lateral weight distribution. The open design also makes motor access quicker and easier.](https://www.rccaraction.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Rear-end-MR-Yokomo.jpg)
The rear end of the Yokomo YRX12 Including its direct drive slid carbon fiber axle. It also uses a new rear pod design with lowered bulkheads and motor mount offset for improved lateral weight distribution. The open design also makes motor access quicker and easier.
![That’s a lot of power and unheard of just a decade ago. A 3.5T combined with LiPo power for eight minutes, means some serious speed.](https://www.rccaraction.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Rear-Motor-area-MR.jpg)
That’s a lot of power and unheard of just a decade ago. A 3.5T combined with LiPo power for eight minutes, means some serious speed.
![One big feature is the car’s ability to place the servo in either the traditional spot up front, or on the side with a link running to the steering. Marc also places his personal transponder on the servo.](https://www.rccaraction.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Servo-MR.jpg)
One big feature is the car’s ability to place the servo in either the traditional spot up front, or on the side with a link running to the steering. Marc also places his personal transponder on the servo.