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July 28, 2015

Hiro Seiko sign David Ronnefalk

Hiro Seiko have announced the signing of Swedish frontrunner and former European Champion David Ronnefalk to their team. David will be using the company’s line of car and radio accessories and he has the following to say:

I am now officially using Hiro Seiko products and accessories for my car. Screws, nuts, some option parts for the transmitter and other accessories to name a few. The quality have so far been very good and I’m really greatful to be representing Hiro Seiko from now on.

Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]

July 27, 2015

Joe Bornhorst team up with O.S. Engines

O.S. have announced Joe Bornhorst as their latest addition to their team. Joe first started racing RC vehicles in 2011 and within two years, he was entering – and winning – major national 1/8th scale off-road races. Before becoming R/C’s fastest-rising star, Joe was an aspiring young racer on the motocross circuit. Now, he’s putting his years of experience racing full-size dirt bikes to use on the nation’s toughest R/C tracks. This is what Joe has to say about the deal:

Growing up racing dirt bikes, I always wanted to be a professional and get to travel every weekend to the races. I am doing everything in my power to make that dream happen with R/C cars.

Source: O.S. Engines [osengines.com]

July 22, 2015

Malin Karlsen teams up with JConcepts

JConcepts has announced that Malin Karlsen has joined their world-wide race team. Malin, a Norway native who just celebrated her 10th birthday, specializes in 1/10th and 1/8th off-road but really enjoys the fast paced circuits of astro-Turf and carpet. The recent winner of the 2015 Swedish 1/10 4WD National Series has already received high praise and accolades in Sweden where she routinely takes the top step on the podium in her favorite racing class. While attending the 1/8th European Championships in Sacile, Italy, Malin received an award from EFRA acknowledging achievement. JConcepts looks forward to working with Malin and father/mechanic Bent toward future racing goals while representing a host of proud sponsors. Malin and Bent state:

We are extremely happy to be given this opportunity to represent the JConcepts world-wide race team. We are confident that the support provided from such an accomplished manufacturer as JConcepts will be invaluable in Malin reaching her goals. We look forward to be working with the JConcepts racing team and would like to thank Jason and Allison for this opportunity.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

July 22, 2015

Revolution Design Racing Products sign Kim Einert

Revolution Design Racing Products have announced the signing of Germany’s Kim Einert to their factory team. The 18-years old girl is a steady performer both nationally and internationally and she will be attending various 1/8th Nitro Buggy, 1/8th E-Buggy and 1/10th Buggy races this year using RDRP tools and accessories to prepare her rides.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]

July 16, 2015

Record 160+ Entries for German ENS

Ettlingen

The Euro Nitro Series travels to Ettlingen in Germany this weekend (17-19 July) with Round 3 of the onroad nitro championship attracting an impressive 160 plus entries. The first time the ENS has visited the recently resurfaced track, it is Round 2 first time winners Simon Kurzbuch and Teemu Leino who head the high quality field. With no one yet marking their dominance on the second season of the high profile championship the opening rounds producing different Top Qualifiers and winners in both 1:8 and 1:10, this weekend is set to be no different as drivers and teams aim for the top step of the podium on Sunday evening.

Continue reading this announcement here

July 14, 2015

Team Associated releases Carson Wernimont

Team Associated have announced the release of Carson Wernimont. Newly signed by Team Associated for the 2015 season, Wernimont immediately put in consistent A-Main performances in both electric and nitro off-road while racing his new Team Associated vehicles. As the 2015 racing season unfolded, it became obvious that the relationship was not in alignment with the original goals, and a decision was made to terminate Carson’s contract instead of fostering an unhealthy relationship through the agreed upon contract term. Everyone at Team Associated wishes Carson the best of luck in his future endeavours.

Click here to read Carson’s statement

July 12, 2015

Thilo Tödtmann signs with Hot Race Tyres

Reigning 1/10th IC Euro-B champion, Euro-A finalist and multiple ENS finalist Thilo Tödtmann has signed to race with Hot Race Tyres for future campaigns. This is what Thilo has to say about the deal:

With ambitious plans ahead I like to thank Nicola from Hot Race Tyres for the opportunity to use his great products. Being sure of having a competitive, top-notch and reliable tire feels great cause it’s the tire witch connects you to racetrack.

Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

July 10, 2015

Carsten Keller fully LRP’d

Carsten Keller fully LRP'd

German 1/8th off-road front runner Carsten Keller is set to use all-LRP and Sanwa equipment in his rides from now on. The former 1/8th E-Buggy German Champion and EFRA Euros finalist will use LRP’s nitro off-road engines, exhausts, as well as brushless electronics, batteries and chargers form now on along a Sanwa radio system to take control of everything. This is what Carsten has to say about the deal:

LRP is offering a very professional support. Especially team manager Andy Krämer is extremely helpful at the races and this is where I first used LRP’s ZZ.21C Ceramic Spec.2. The engine satisfied me in any aspect and especially with his very good and reliable performance.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]