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November 3, 2015

Milan Mudra joins Xray Junior team

Xray have announced the addition of young Czech off-road driver Milan Mudra to their Junior team. Milan is a very talented driver who so far has won a number of titles including the national 1/8th electric Junior Championship. Milan will participate in all major regional and national events as well as some selected international races such as the EOS and he has the following to say:

I want to thanks to Xray for their trust in me and I will do my best to represent the team in the best possible way. Since I have started to race RC cars when I was 10 years it was our Czech driver Martin Bayer who was the iconic racer to me and it was my biggest motivation to work as hard and as professionally as him and dreamed to be part of the Xray factory team. Now the dream came true and I am really thankful for it.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

October 30, 2015

Atsushi Hara announces SWorkz departure

Multiple World and National Champion, Atsushi Hara has announced his departure from off-road chassis sponsor SWorkz. Having joined Speedmaster Hobby Company, parent brand of SWorkz, at the beginning of 2014 and having a three year contract, Atsushi has terminated the contract effectively of October 31st. The reasons remain in the darkness and Hara so far left open what his next move will be. Atsushi states:

I have to announcement about terminate contract for SWorkz in between myself on 31st October 2015. I’d like to thank SWorkz owner Scott Yang and SWorkz USA team manager Marty Korn. It was great opportunities to start build for new brand SWorkz with them. I have such a great time to working with them and I had a lot of experience for many things. I never forget over my life those are great time for me. Also, Thanks to all of SWorkz distributors and SWorkz fans are great support! It will make me a big motivation for all time.

October 29, 2015

Lamberto Collari officially joins Infinity

Infinity and parent brand Creation Model have announced the official signing of 9-times record World Champion Lamberto Collari to their team following a recent period of unofficial collaboration between the Italian veteran racer and the Japanese company. His skills, experience, dedication and hard work for sure will be a great asset to the young Infinity brand and Lamberto has the following to say about the deal:

Once again it’s time to renew my challenge. I’m grateful to Creation Model and Infinity team to think at me like a resource to develop their brand new platform. I meet a wonderful team of people really dedicated and friendly. Can’t wait to attend next World’s with my new team mates. See you in Brazil!

Source: Infinity [cm-infinity.com]

October 29, 2015

Max Götzl team up with Xray

Xray have announced the signing of young and talented Czech off-road driver Max Götzl to their junior team. Max is a long time Xray supporter and a regular winner of the junior categories at national off-road events. Max says:

I’m very happy to be part of the team Xray. I have started with racing in 2009. During this time Xray have been producing the best products for us. With Xray’s cars I was able to grab several junior titles in different categories as well as finishing on podium among the best Czech drivers. I am very happy to be given this opportunity and hope this will help me to improve myself even more. I will race all the main races in Czech Republic including the XWS Czech Republic as well as some international events including EOS, Euros, etc.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

October 13, 2015

Leo Arnold teams up with Xray

Xray have announced the signing of French National Champion Leo Arnold to their on-road team. Leo will be racing at national and international 1/8th and 1/10th scale events using Xray’s RX8, NT1 and T4 cars. Leo’s campaign will include attendances at the ENS, ETS and European Championships and 3-times French Cup winner and multiple ENS and ETS finalist has the following to day about the deal:

I’m very motivated to join Xray for the upcoming season. The support that the factory and the team can give me is the best way to obtain better result. Xray is the most professional RC factory in the world, with high quality product and constant development, so it’s with big intention that I join the team. I really want to thank the Xray team and the Hudy family for this nice opportunity.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

October 13, 2015

Olly Jefferies joins Hot Race Tyres

Top international on-road racer Olly Jefferies has signed to race with Hot Race Tyres for the 2016 season. Olly will be using the tyres during his upcoming 1/12th scale campaign and he will also be helping to with 1/10th touring car tyre development.

Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

October 1, 2015

Micha Widmeier renews with Schumacher

Up and coming young German driver, Micha Widmaier, has re-signed with Schumacher Racing and CS Electronics. Micha is the current German junior champion in 2WD with his KF2. Just two weeks ago Micha raced a prototype of Schumachers new CAT K2 4WD buggy at the EOS in Nurburgring and won the B final against some world class drivers. Micha plans to race at most of the big races in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland next year, including EOS and Euros. Micha said:

I am very happy that I can drive for Schumacher and CS in 2016. I will give my best at the races.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

September 29, 2015

Cyril N’Diaye joins Team Magic/HRC

Cyril N'Diaye joins Team Magic/HRC

European Team Magic distributors HRC Distribution have announced the signing of 3-times French Champion and multiple French Vice-Champion Cyril N’Diaye to their team. The former Yokomo driver will receive full factory support to run Team Magic’s E4RS III touring car and he has the following to say about the deal:

I had the opportunity to test the car of Léo Arnold during French Nationals at Tours in June, and I was very impressed by his corner speed and overall handling. After the French Cup in September, Lionel Troyon gave me a E4RS III kit to make some tests at my local track. I like the feeling I have with that car, and his overall handling and great precision. I also like the way the team works, very close to TM factory. So I decided to joins the team. I thank Team Magic and HRC team for this great opportunity. I also would like to deeply thank Yokomo Team for the 5 last years with them. I wish them all the best, especially to Ronald and Umino for the next worlds in Beijing.

Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]