Serpent adds Baldes to Electric Touring Car Program

Serpent has announced that they have added young German prospect Thilo Baldes to its 1:10 Electric Touring Car program.  The now 15-year-old  was already representing the manufacturer in 1:8 Onroad but will now race their X26 touring joining forces with fellow countryman and Serpent star driver Dominic Greiner who has been responsible for the car’s development.   The newly crowned 1:8 Onroad Junior European Champion, gained his first experience in RC racing many years ago in the 1:10 electric class.  He has since been competing successfully with the Serpent 990R in both national and international races and on the announcement said, ‘I’m really looking forward to my first race with the Serpent X26 and am very grateful to Serpent for their support. I’m convinced that Dominic Greiner, together with Serpent, has developed a very competitive car.’

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]