Mugen Seiki Benelux have announced that they have signed Dutch National Championship runner up Rick Veenma to their team for 2010 and beyond. Having driven for their team at the beginning of last year, before switching to Shepherd mid way through the season, the young racer is back driving the MRX-4, teaming up alongside World Championship finalist Rick Vrielijnck in the Dutch Nationals.
Source: Mugen Benelux
Adding to their growing list of optional chassis plates, CSO Racing have introduced this new chassis plate for the Mugen MTX-4. The chassis, which has been CNC machined from 3.1mm thick 7075 T6 aluminium, has been further hard coated for increased durability.
Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]
Mugen Seiki Spain have announced that after 7 years with Kyosho they have managed to sign front running Spaniard Adrian Perez Mayoral for the 2010 season. Winner of 2 races of the Spanish Championship, runner up at Spanish Nationals, winner of 2009 Spanish Endurance Championship, 7 times winner of the Levante Championship and winner of the EFRA race in Monsummano in Italy, Adrian joins recent Mugen signings Borja Hernandez and Bryan Baldo Cecilia. He will power his Mugen MBX-6 this year with Ninja engines and Byron Fuel.
Source: Mugen Spain [mugen.es]
Mugen Seiki Racing have announced the signing of former Hot Bodies team driver Travis Amezcua. Travis is regarded as one of the top drivers in the world and has been a finalist in many National and World Championships events. For the 2010 season, Travis will be running with the MBX6 Buggy and MBX6T Truggy, which will be powered by the Ninja JX21B01A engine. Expect his debut for Mugen at the upcoming 2010 The Dirt Nitro Challenge.
Source: Mugen [mugenracing.com]
New from King Headz is this Mugen MBX-6 rear toe-in plate. CNC machined from 7075 aircraft grade aluminium and black anodised, it has been designed to increase rigidity and add strength. This toe-in plate will allow you to make 6 different toe/anti squat adjustments simply by changing and flipping the pivot pin inserts giving you 6 different combinations from 2.5, 2.75 and 3 degree of toe-in with either zero degree of anti squat or one degree of anti squat.
Source: King Headz [kingheads.com]
Mugen Spain have revealed that Bryan Baldo Cecilia have signed to their off road team for the 2010 season. Placing 5th in the ultra competitive Spanish National Championships in 2009, he is considered to be one of the brightest prospects in the country at the moment. Driving the MBX-6 chassis, Bryan will compete at the Euro ‘B’ Championships in Valladolid, Spain, to improve his results in the Spanish Nationals, and also compete at the Euro ‘A’ Championships in Portugal.
Source: Mugen Spain [mugen.es]
Borja Hernandez’s much anticipated move to Mugen has been officially confirmed today by Mugen Spain. The former World Finalist and 2 time European Championship podium finisher’s move has the support of both Mugen Japan and Mugen Europe and will boost the Spaniard’s prospect for the important 2010 World Championship season. Hernandez leaves GS Racing after just a single season with the Taiwanese manufacturer that resulted in him claiming the runners-up spot in the hotly contested Spanish National Championship. Hernandez who signed for RB engines 12 months ago will continue with the French company for 2010.
Source: Mugen Spain [mugen.es]
New from Mugen Seiki for the MBX-6 and 6T come these new clutch shoes. Made from high grade aluminium, they are very hard and more durable than the standard kit versions offering the driver a smoother power delivery and because they are made from an alloy it is almost impossible to lose them due to wear or breakage.
Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]
