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March 14, 2009

Josh Cyrul teams up with Shepherd Racing

Shepherd Racing have announced that multiple US National Champion and multiple World Championship podium finisher Josh Cyrul has joined their international racing team. From now on Josh will use the Velox V8 for all 1/8th On-Road scale events and of course will also race with the upcoming Velox V10 as soon as it is available. As he has many years of experience with nitro on-road cars, his feedback will help the company finalizing the design of the V10 as well as improving the V8. Josh will attend all major US events, the Pre-Worlds and the World Championship in Lostallo. He has sent us the following statement:

Heading into the 2009 season and especially looking forward to the coming World Championships, I am extremely excited to join Shepherd Micro Racing. The Velox 1/8 car has already more than proven it’s capabilities and I’ve been impressed with the car since the moment I saw it. Now, actually going through the kit and holding one in my hand I’m even more happy and looking forward to a great future with Patrick and everyone at Shepherd.

Additonally his company CEFX will take over the exclusive distribution of Shepherd Micro Racing products for North America. Soon the homepage will be updated with the full information about Shepherd products. We are sure that CEFX will guarantee a premium support for all Shepherd customers in the US. With the existing contacts to hobby shops all over the US, CEFX has the possibilty to ensure a wide parts availability.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

March 1, 2009

Speed RC Velox V8 option parts

Italian aftermarket parts maker Speed RC have been in contact to tell us about their new Shepherd Velox V8 option parts. First up is this new aluminium battery tray, which has been machined with deep grooves for the mounting tape and has been made from high quality materials. Also new are a pair of aluminium body posts that sport an eccentric mounting hole in the bottom, allowing the body shell to be easily moved forward or backward by 2mm. Also suitable for the Mugen MRX4.

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February 5, 2009

Toy Fair 2009 – Shepherd

German company Shepherd had their new Velox V10 on display and when they stated earlier that the car would be revolutionary, they weren’t really kidding. This car looks the part, all decked out in aluminum, while still in protoype stage the car will retain the current balance between aluminium and plastic. Most noticeable thing on the car is the Velox braking system on the rear which clamps the rear gear differential. Similar in function to that of its larger stable mate, it has been reduced in size to fit.

January 25, 2009

New Kids on the Block

Listening to the news one would be forgiven for thinking 2009 is going to be a year with little to look forward to. During the off season Formula One was shocked by the news that the Honda F1 team would be no more, while the World Rallying Championship took a hammering with the loss of the iconic Subaru team and Suzuki. The r/c industry will not escape the knock on of the world’s current economic downturn but its not going to be all doom and gloom, at least not for fans of 1:10 onroad nitro.

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January 20, 2009

Lars Hoppe joins Shepherd team

Shepherd have announced that talented up-and-coming driver Lars Hoppe will back-up our racing team in the 2009 season. As a key driver for the North of Germany, the former Kyosho racer will support local drivers as well as giving us information about his home track in Hildesheim where the 2009 German Championship will be taking place in July. Finishing in 7th place at the last German Championship, Lars will power his Velox with Novarossi engines and Runner Time fuel.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

December 19, 2008

Shepherd Velox V10 1/10th scale chassis

After a successful year with their Velox 1/8th scale racing car, winning a European Championship in its debut season, Shepherd are pleased to announce that they will enter the 1/10th scale touring car market. In cooperation with the current World Champion Daniele Ielasi they introduce what they claim is the most innovative 1/10th scale touring car ever seen. The V10 will be completely different from other cars on the market and beside many other new features they can already reveal that the Direct V-brake System will also be included. Expect the V10 to be presented at the toyfair in Nuremberg in February. As they wish to introduce only a well-engineered and perfected car they say it is impossible to give a release date at the moment.

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December 18, 2008

Team Shepherd signs Marco Müller

Team Shepherd have confirmed the signing of Marco Müller for the 2009 season. The current Swiss 1/8th Scale On-Road Champion will use the Velox at National races as well as at the World Championship next year in Lostallo, Switzerland. Marco, who formerly raced for Mugen, will continue to use Novarossi engines.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

December 17, 2008

Team Shepherd signs Dejan Sabeder

Team Shepherd have announced that the 7-times Slovenian and Croation National Champion Dejan Sabeder joins their team for the 2009 season. The well experienced electric driver wants to continue his success in the 1/8th scale nitro class and with his knowledge he will also give support to the local Shepherd racers in Slovenia and Austria.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]