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January 23, 2015

Oliver Franke teams up with Yokomo

Yokomo have announced the signing of Germany’s Oliver Franke to their team. The multiple ETS Pro Stock winner and podium finisher is backed by several stock class titles and he will race both nationally and internationally in his 2015 campaign that will include the ETS, LRP TCM and selected national events. Oliver has the following to say:

My goals for this season are to participate at international events like the ETS, LRP TCM and also National events, to get the best out of the car and help strengthen Yokomo’s presence in the Pro Stock category. I would like to thank Team Yokomo’s Robert Itoh and Yukijiro Umino for giving me the opportunity to become a member of a very strong team. I am looking forward to many international events and being successful there. So far I am very impressed with the solid build and awesome quality.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

January 23, 2015

Yuichi Kanai is back with Pro-Line

Pro-Line have announced the signing of Yuichi Kanai to their factory racing team. The Japanese is one of the most respected and talented designers in all of R/C and he is backed by a World Championship title back in 2000. Pro-Line is proud to welcome Yuichi back for the 2015 racing season and look forward to great success with the Red Army.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

January 22, 2015

Martin Wollanka renews with Xray

Xray has announced that European Vice-Champion and multiple Austrian Champion Martin Wollanka will continue to be part of the Xray factory team to race 1/8th and 1/10th off-road classes in 2015. Martin will race at the 1/8th and 1/10th Euros and Austrian Nationals as well as selected international events and the EOS series. Martin says:

The 2014 year was the first year for me being part of the Xray factory team and I could not be happier for the support and the great handling car which allowed me to win all the National races as well gaining the title of European Vice-Champion. I am very happy to be part of the very professional and hard working team. The dedicate work of Juraj and entire team motivates me to improve all the time and I hope for even greater results this season. I am looking forward the 2015 races, see you soon.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 22, 2015

AKA tyre balancer, tyre punch & mini pump bottle

AKA have a range of new pit accessories available such as a tyre balancer, tyre punch and mini pump bottle. Starting with the 2-in-1 handheld wheel balancer, the tool has been meticulously engineered to balance most 12mm hex and 17mm hex wheels, including 1:10 buggy, short course, 1:8 buggy and truggy. The sleek, lightweight design fits in any toolbox without taking up much room. Included with the balancer is one block of balancing clay.

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January 22, 2015

Team Associated International T-shirts & hoodie

Team Associated introduce new T-shirts and a hoodie with the “International” three colour design. The shirts come made from black or white 100 percent cotton fabric and they sport a larger print on the front and a smaller print on the back while the sweatshirt, with a drawstring hoodie, comes in black and with the print on the front only. The T-shirts are available in S to 5XL sizes while the hoodie will come in S to 3XL sizes.

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January 22, 2015

Cole Odgen continues with Reds Racing

Reds Racing have announced the contract renewal with Cole Odgen for 2015. Cole collected some incredible finishes with Reds in 2014, including 1st in Pro Buggy at the Fall Brawl, 1st in Pro Buggy and Truggy at the Southern Nationals, 1st in Pro Buggy and Truggy at the Southern Indoor Championship and more. His campaign then culminated in participating at his first World Championship landing him as a quarter finalist. Cole will be attending all the major events in 2015 including the NeoBuggy race in April and he has the following to say:

Signing with Reds for 2015 is another step into my future of success. I’m very happy to be with Reds for another year, and using these high quality engines for my power plants is an honor. Huge thanks to Marco Rossi, Mario Rossi, and Alex Pilson for their support and I look forward to seeing everyone at the races!

Source: Reds Racing [redsracing.it]

January 22, 2015

Tebo & Cavalieri join Mx brand

Maxima announce the signing of Jared Tebo and Ryan Cavalieri to run their Mx engines and nitro fuel through to the end of 2016. Mx is Maxima’s US brand, with the engines and fuel being the same as the popular Maxima branded products.

Mx and Maxima aims to improve greatly through the feedback of both Jared and Ryan and it was great that pre-season testing produced happy faces all-round. Mx and Maxima would like to take this opportunity to thank all the sponsors of Jared and Ryan for supporting them and making it possible for Mx and Maxima to tag along.

Source: Chiratech Europe [chiratech-europe.com]

January 22, 2015

Serpent S120 LTR 1/12th kit – Coming soon

Serpent have announced the soon release of their S120 LTR 1/12th scale competition pan car kit. The latest incarnation of the S120 will feature a redesigned front end with improved adjustability, a new centre pivot system, an updated centre shock as well as improved overall flex dynamics. More information will become available in time for the release in mid-February.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]