More Ty Tessmann news as HotRace tyres have announced the signing of 2014 IFMAR 1/8th Nitro Buggy champion to their team. The former Pro-Line driver will run the Italian brand’s products at all events around the world and will also assist with product development.
Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]
FX Engines have announced that Ty Tessmann will be running their engines. As one of the world’s top off-road drivers, Ty has captured multiple US ROAR Championships and an IFMAR World Championship, and FX is thrilled to welcome Ty to the FX team. On the deal Ty Tessmann said:
I am excited to be running the FX engines, these engines are produced with the same high quality and attention to detail that everything the Hudy family makes has. During my time testing I was very impressed with the performance and the feel of the engines, with an amazing linear power band that suits my driving perfectly, I know these engines will be a great fit for me. I know that Juraj Hudy and Martin Bayer have worked very hard to make the FX engines the best there is and I will do my best to showcase what these engines are capable of.
Source: FX Engines [fx-engines.com]
Team Shepherd have announced the return of former 1/8 On-Road European Champion and multiple German champion Oliver Mack. Back in 2015 Oliver took his maiden European Championship A title running for Shepherd and now he is eager to restart the cooperation with the German manufacturer. Oliver plans to attend local races as well selected international events like the European Championship and ENS races. Oliver had the following to say:
I’m very excited to return to Shepherd and I’m looking forward to cooperate again with such a professional team. Thanks to Patrick and the whole Shepherd family for this opportunity.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
Schumacher Racing have announced that top US racer Broc Champlin has joined their team. Keen to expand their US driver lineup, Broc brings some serious speed to the proceedings. Having already achieved so many great results at the young age of 18, Broc is sure to step things up to another level for Schumacher Racing in the USA. His most recent race results saw him winning both the 2wd and 4wd modified classes, at the hugely competitive Florida Carpet Championships held at Beachline Raceway. Broc has finished in the top 10 at the last two Invite Reedy Race of Champion offroad events, and he’s also previously won both the open and the junior classes too. Broc had the following to say:
I’m ecstatic to join such an elite race team. The support already from Schumacher has been awesome. We were in talks last year and didn’t do anything, this year, we pulled the trigger. My carpet program is going to excel even more. As many know, Schumacher has the best carpet equipment. Dirt racing, same thing, that 4wd is going to be an animal and I’m excited to work together with everyone at Schumacher with the development of product in all areas. I’ll be dabbling in On-Road once again, these cars are also extremely good. They aren’t 1/12th Modified World Champs for no reason.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Reds Racing have announced that they have signed the ‘King of carpet’ Broc Champlin to their team for 2021. Broc who has made big changes to his program for 2021 will be using their full lineup of electronics and nitro motors, with Reds Racing saying ‘We are excited to be working with Broc for 2021 and beyond’. Broc stated:
My cars shall be suited up with Reds equipment in both 1/10th and 1/8th scale. Did some testing with the product, oh my, is it amazing. I went significantly quicker than the times I had on the track previously and the car was way smoother, way more consistent, and I felt more in control. Nothing but the best!!
Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]
SWorkz have announced that they have signed front running US driver Spencer Heckert to their team. Max Sonnleitner and US Team manager Tim Lime said on the deal ‘It’s a great pleasure to have Spencer in the 1/8 and 1/10 Team for the next years. With him we will continue our growth on US market in the next years. And what is important for our team spirit, Spencer and his father are fitting perfectly into our young and friendly team.’ Spencer himself said:
I’m extremely excited to be joining the Factory SWorkz team for the next years! This team has proven over the past couple of years that it has what it takes to be at the top and I couldn’t be more excited to be a part of it! I want to give a huge thanks to Max Sonnleitner, Scott Yang, Tim Lime, and Franco Desiderio for this amazing opportunity and I couldn’t be more excited about getting this 2021 season started! My first big race I will be attending is SIC so I will be looking forward to seeing everyone there!
Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]
Maclan Racing have announced the signing of Italian TLR driver Alex Zanchettin to their team. The former World Finalist and Italian national Champion, who recently signed with 6Mik, said of the deal, ‘(I’m) proud to enter on Maclan team for the next years!! Can’t wait to show you guys the amazing performances at the track as soon as possible!!!’
Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]
Schumacher Racing have announced that experienced US racer Travis Amezcua has joined their team. Travis is a well known and popular guy trackside who has achieved a great deal in his racing career including a Worlds A finalist and being a multiple US National champion. After a short time away he is refreshed and ready to re-start his RC Journey with the Schumacher Family. He will attend local and regional events and work closely with their development team to offer any suggestions and feedback. Travis said ‘I am really happy to join Schumacher Racing, they are a great brand and I am excited to hit the track soon and see what we can do together.’ Travis will be using LRP electronics and Klinik accessories in his Schumacher cars.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
