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March 19, 2015

Nacho Lopez Picco-powered

French Picco distributor Racing Experience announce the signing of Nacho Lopez to their team. The Spaniard will use the Italian engines during his 1/8th and 1/10th scale campaign and he had the following to say:

I’m so happy to reach this agreement with Racing Experience and Picco. After a not so good 2014 season I felt there was time for a change and after Racing Experience became Picco distributor for Spain, this opportunity came a long that I could not pass on. After testing in two races new .12 Picco EMX WC platform, I’m delighted with the performance of this new engine. I think the best that I’ve ever have! I am really looking forward to my first 1/8 nitro race next weekend with the first Spanish Nats to test new Picco .21 EMX engines! I’m sure that with this partnership we will achieve really good results together over the coming years.

Source: Racing Experience [racing-experience.fr]

March 19, 2015

Ermen, Depta & Kaufmann join Savöx factory team

Savöx announce the signing of three new drivers to their factory team. John Ermen, Merlin Depta and Marco Kaufmann are known for their raw speed and race winning performances and all three will use Savöx servos in during their national and international race appearances.

Click here for statements of Merlin and Marco

March 18, 2015

David Perez re-signs with Xray

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Xray have announced the re-signing with young and talented David Perez. The multiple Spanish national champion will continue to be part of the Xray team in 2015 and he will focus on electric touring racing. David will compete at the ETS, the EFRA Euros, the Spanish and Canary national championship and he had the following to say:

I have been racing with Xray cars as a private driver for several years and thanks to the best performance of the T4 and the support I got I was able to win plenty of races including several national titles. To be part of the Xray team is a great honor for me and my motivation to continue to improve my skills and result is the highest ever. I will participate at as many international races as possible to learn more from the factory team including Martin, Alex, Bruno and all the great people in the team but at the same time I will continue to race all the national series in Spain so anyone looking for a good set-up or help please do not hesitate to contact me.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 17, 2015

Lorenzo Crolla continues with FX

FX have announced the contract renewal with young and talented Lorenzo Crolla for the 2015 season. The French front runner will use the FX engines during his off-road campaign that will include the EFRA Euros, the French nationals, the NEO Race and more. Lorenzo had the following to say:

I have raced the FX engines during the entire 2014 season and being satisfied with the performance and reliability there is no other consideration than to continue with FX for 2015 as well. I will race all the major nitro off-road races in France as well international races including European Championship, EFRA GPs and NEO race. I am looking forward the 2015 season with my FX engine.

Source: FX [fx-engines.com]

March 17, 2015

Niclas Nillson returns to Serpent

Serpent have announced the return of Niclas Nillson to their electric on-road team. The Swede will be racing Serpent’s Eryx 3.0 touring car and the S120-LTR 1/12th scale pan car while working closely with Serpent designer Michael Salven and the factory team of Marc Fischer, Viktor Wilck, David Ehrbar and Hupo Hönigl in terms of testing and racing.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

March 17, 2015

John Ermen renews with Matrix

Matrix have announced that Former Dutch Champion and 2014 ENS race winner John Ermen will continue with the Italian company for 2015. A driver with more than 20 years of experience, his contribution is very important to the team both in terms of racing and product development. The newly signed ARC team driver will be racing this year’s ENS as well as the Benelux Cup, the German Nationals and the EFRA Euros.

Source: Matrix [matrixtires.it]

March 17, 2015

Jernej Vuga re-signs with Xray

Xray have announced that former European and multi-National Champion Jernej Vuga has extended his contract with the Slovakian company for 2015. Jernej is a nitro on-road specialist and will race Xray’s RX8 nitro car while swapping it for an X12 1/12th scale car for the Winter season. Jernej will participate at all major regional, national and international races including the European Championship, the ENS and the Alpe Adria Cup and he had the following to say:

I’m so happy to race with Xray X12 and RX8 cars in 2015 season. Having the possibility to be also a part of the 1/8 on-road test team makes me even more satisfied and motivated, since I will have a chance to contribute my feedback to make the new car even better. The team work and dedication to every single detail of their products makes Xray something special. So, looking forward to a very productive and successful 2015 season.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 17, 2015

Billy Fischer teams up with Tekno RC

With industry veteran Billy Fischer Tekno RC announce the latest addition to their team. Billy is well known around the world for his speed, setup knowledge, and willingness to help others off the track. He is already up to speed and will debut his new ride at the upcoming Silver State Nitro Challenge. Billy had this to say:

I’m really excited to join the Tekno team! I’d like to thank Daniel Lewis and Matt Wolter for the opportunity, and Casey Peck for initiating this relationship. The product quality is amazing and the performance has been great right from the start. I really look forward to working with such an awesome group of people and can’t wait for the first race!

Source: Tekno [teknorc.com]