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January 22, 2016

Marco Natale signs with Hot Race Tyres

Hot Race Tyres have announced the signing of 2015 Italian vice-champion, Marco Natale to their off-road team for the 2016 season. The Kyosho driver’s campaign will include events such as the national championship, the Neo Race as well as the European and World championships and he has the following to say:

The new lines of Off Road tyres, the also feel a little mine, since I was the first, for the development’s start. So in addition to being the official driver, trying to get maximum results, we will continue with our strong team to develop the product, which is already at the maximum level, after only a few months after the official release on the market. Big thanks to Nicola for this big opportunity. See you on the track.

Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

January 13, 2016

Hot Race Tyres sign Joao Figueiredo

Italian company Hot Race Tyres has announced the signing of young Portuguese driver Joao Figueiredo to their off-road team for the 2016 season. The Kyosho driver plans to participate at events such as the national championship, the Montpellier GP, the Neo Race as well as the European and World championships. Joao has the following to say:

It’s with great honor that I announce that I’ll be racing with HotRace Tyres for this 2016 season. I have been trying/testing this tyres since the IBR Indoor Worlds 2015. As they have a unique type of rubber, their traction and feeling on the track is simply amazing, I’m very happy to make this change and I must thank Nicola Marrone for the trust and help he as been giving to me and for this awesome opportunity. Thank you.

Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

December 2, 2015

Marco Baruffolo joins Hot Race Tyres

Italian company Hot Race Tyres have announced the signing of 2013 European Champion B, Marco Baruffolo to their team. Following a very strong showing this year Marco will not only use Hot Race’s tyres in the 2016 season but he, along with his father, will also assist with product development during his campaign that will see appearances at all major national and international races including the IFMAR Worlds in Las Vegas.

Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

November 24, 2015

Hot Race Miami 1/8th buggy tyres

The third in the line of Hot Race Tyres’ new 1/8th buggy tyres is the Miami. The medium-size pin tread offering builds on a special carcass with round shoulders, making for a tyre that is less prone to unsettle the car over ruts and worn-out sections of the track while an inner mesh makes for lower and more even tyre wear. The tyre is available in supersoft, soft, medium and hard compound from beginning of January.

Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

November 16, 2015

Hot Race Bangkok 1/8th buggy tyre

The second in the line of Hot Race Tyres’ new 1/8th buggy rubbers is the Bangkok. Used at last weekend’s World Indoor Buggy to gain the TQ spot after the qualifiers and the runner-up spot in the main final, the tyre is of a mini pin design with an inner mesh making for lower and more even tyre wear. The tyre is available in supersoft, soft, medium and hard compound.

Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

November 9, 2015

Hot Race Roma 1/8th buggy tyre

Italian company Hot Race Tyres has introduced the first in a line of new 1/8th buggy tyres. Called the Roma, the tyre sports a medium-size square block tread with specially shaped outer blocks while an inner mesh design makes for lower and more even tyre wear. The Roma is available in a supersoft, soft, medium and hard compound and despite the somewhat directional design it does not have a fixed rolling direction and can be used both ways around to adjust the overall traction.

Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

November 2, 2015

Hot Race announce 1/8th buggy tyres

Italian company Hot Race have announced the forthcoming release of a new line of 1/8th buggy tyres. First up will be three different treads, called Miami, Bangkok and Rome, named after milestone cities in Hot Race’s history, that will be on show at the World Indoor Championships at IBR Padova. The tyres are ready to hit the market at the beginning of January 2016 and more details will be available soon.

Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

October 30, 2015

Hot Race Hagberg edition 1/12th foam tyres

Italian company Hot Race have announced the release of the Alexander Hagberg edition foam tyres for 1/12th scale pan cars. Using a special foam selected and formally exclusively used by Hot Race factory team driver Alexander Hagberg, the tyres are now also available to the public and they offer more grip and less wear compared to the standard foam, making them a tuning option for a range of track conditions. The tyres come pre-trued on Hot Race’s standard rims.

Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]