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January 9, 2014

JJ Wang joins HB/HPI Factory team

More Team HB / HPI announcements with JJ Wang set to again race for Team HB in Electric 1/10th Touring Car in 2014. JJ has previously represented HB / HPI competing with the TCXX in Europe, America and Asia on behalf of HPI China but he has now joined the ranks of their World Championship winning HB Factory team. JJ had this to say:

Electric racing is something I want to excel at, and to be part of the HB Factory Team gives me the performance, support, and confidence I need. I am really excited to be part of this team! Thank you Mr. Tatsuro Watanabe and Hiroyuki Kasuya for giving me this opportunity.

Source: HPI [hpiracing.com]

January 9, 2014

Serpent confirm Mike Truhe signing

Confirming what we already knew, Serpent have confirmed that top US driver Mike Truhe is joining Team Serpent. Mike is a highly respected and experienced rc driver with a long list of race victories including 3 ROAR National titles and will be helping support the growing line of Serpent cars. Mike will be mainly running the offroad cars in 1/10 and 1/8, EP and GP, and the planned 4wd 1/10 buggies and SCT as well and even mentions that he will try some gas onroad.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

January 9, 2014

Yannick Aigoin to run Ultimate & Pro-Line

Yannick Aigoin to run Ultimate engines & Pro-Line tires

Former European Champion and French Championship front runner Yannick Aigoin has announced that he has made the switch to Ultimate engines and Pro-Line tires for 2014. The Associated team driver who previously ran with nVision engines and Pro Circuit tires made the announcement from IBR Padova, where he is competing this weekend at the annual Italian Job race. Yannick had this to say:

I’m really happy with my new package and cannot wait to race with it … Off course, I need time to learn this but I’m very confident this will give me the best chance to achieve my goals in 2014. I’d like to thank everybody who made this possible!

Click here to view his 2014 ride

January 9, 2014

TLR 8ight-T 3.0 truggy

TLR have announced the 8ight-T 3.0 truggy, this latest version benefiting from the same engineering and expertise that made the 8ight 3.0 buggy a ROAR National Champion. Everything from the suspension geometry to the body and wing design has been refined so it is easier for racers of all skill levels to drive faster and lower lap times. In terms of suspension geometry it has been refined to give racers of all skill levels a neutral handling truggy that is easy to drive fast. 15-degree, non-inclined caster blocks raise the spindle, allowing the vehicle to soak up bumps with less dog bone plunge. Redesigned front arms improve front wheel clearance and increase steering throw. Camber and shock locations on the shock towers are optimized for quick and easy tuning.

View more details and images here

January 9, 2014

Smokem Racing TC6.2 spool cups

Smokem Racing have released their new spring steel spool cups for the Team Associated TC6.2 and TC6.1. Made from Smokem’s own spring steel formula, these claim to be some of the toughest wearing drive cups available on the market today. They are further hard coated to increase durability. Ready for use without blades it provides a smooth yet reliable setup as blades can break or wear during use which has a big effect on the handling during a run.

Source: Smokem [smokem-racing.com]

January 9, 2014

Reno Savoya confirmed with Xray for 2014

Coming as no surprise, Xray have confirmed that multiple European Champion Reno Savoya will stay with their team for 2014. Reno has been very valuable member of R&D team and has been working closely with Juraj Hudy on the all-new XB8 development as well development of the 1/10 off-road platforms. Reno had this to say:

I started to work with the Xray team back in September ’11. I can’t be more happy and proud of all the hard work we’ve put together in order to develop and increase the performances of the Xray line. For a long time I was looking for a serious R&D implication and improvement of the products I was working on. It’s unbelievable the capability, both human and technologic, this company enjoy everyday in order to produce the best quality and performance products. At every level, professional driver or basher, we can feel the spirit of racing is in the DNA of the house! I had a wonderful year, with many big achievements, and I’m really looking forward to 2014 to carry on our trustful relationship and push my results up to another level! Like usual, never hesitate to walk around my pit area for a chat, it’s always a pleasure to share set-ups, knowledge and experiences! I would like to take the most of this words to thank everyone at Xray factory and team for their support!

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 8, 2014

RB Rally Xtrem engine

RBRallyXtrem-1RB Rally Xtrem offroad engine

With the Rally Game class gaining popularity especially during the cold months of the year, RB decided to develop a specific engine for the job. The new Xtrem Rally features the latest technology which provides efficient power at low and high RPM. Inside there is a 7 ports sleeve with MES, a hardened machined lightweight piston and a 14.5 turbo crankshaft, that gives even more power to this engine.

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January 8, 2014

Olly Jefferies confirmed at Xray

As expected Xray have announced that five time BRCA national champion Olly Jefferies has joined their team for the 2014 racing season. ‘Olly has been constantly one of the best touring and pan car racers in the UK and we are very glad we could join the forces together to have Olly racing with the T4 & X12’. The former Team Associated driver will participate at all national level races as well at the World Championship in USA, European Championship 1/10 in Spain and European Championship 1/12 in Italy. Olly had this to say:

To continue to improve my racing result there was for me no other option and consideration than to join the Xray team, the company that I have always admired for their professionalism and the way they approach both business and racing. I would like to thank to Hudy family for offering me this unique opportunity and for having trust in me. The 2014 is the year of World Championship and I will do all my best to achieve the best possible result, with the car and team I am on board, I am very confident.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]