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February 23, 2015

Malin Karlsen continues with Xray

Xray has announced that young and talented Malin Karlsen will continue to be part of the factory junior team, Xray’s melting pot of uprising RC talents. The 8 year old girl from Norway has so far shown an exceptional talent and she will continue to race Xray’s XB8, XB8E, XB4 and XB2 in her 2015 campaign that will include appearances at the 1/8t and 1/10th EFRA Euros, the EOS, the Nordic Championships and the Swedish National Championship and the Swedish Cup Series. Malin has the following to say:

I love RC cars and Xray was my first car and I have a lot of passion for this car and like everyone on the team. I am very proud that I was chosen by Xray to be part of the junior factory team and I am very happy to be given this opportunity. This year I will continue to participate at as many races as possible around the globe to learn as much as possible and to gain new experiences to improve my skills and results. I am looking forward to meet you all again.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 23, 2015

MX Racing fuel name Joe Pillars as US team manager

During this week’s Dirt Nitro Challenge it was announced that Joe Pillars will become the US team manager for Thailand based MX Racing fuels. Still in the early stages of their program, they have already signed 3 top level drivers to their team, Jared Tebo, Ryan Cavalieri and Joern Neumann, the former being the top qualifier of the truggy class at this year’s event. Working on building up a larger US team over the course of the season, Joe will still retain his role as Kyosho and Team Orion US team manager. The fuel which will be distributed in the US by HPI and is expected to be released in the next 2 months with a focus on offroad with the MX Dirt fuel becoming available in 25% and 30% nitro and only in 4.5 litre cans.

February 20, 2015

Alexander Hagberg continues with Hot Race Tyres

IFMAR World Champion Alexander will continue to run Hot Race tyres for the upcoming season, the Swede announced. Using the tyres to grab the 2014 1/12th Euros title and the 2015 Snowbird Nationals Alex will use the Italian rubber in the 2015 season that will include appearances in 1/8th, 1/10th and 1/12th scale classes. Alex has the following to say about the deal:

After some success with Hot Race tires over the last year, where I managed to win the 2014 European Championships, as well as the 2015 Snowbird Nationals, among many other titles, I have decided to continue to run exclusively Hot Race tires in 1/10, 1/12 and 1/8 categories. I will do my best to push for good results also in the future events, as well as give my input into development of their foam- and rubber tire lines. Many thanks to Nicola Marrone for the continued support.

February 20, 2015

Contact Tyres announce 2015 international race team

Contact Tyres have announced their international race team for the 2015 season. Beside long term multiple champion drivers Robert Pietsch and Simon Kurzbuch, former 1/10th 200mm European A and B Champion Alessio Mazzeo was added to the factory team. Robert, Simon and Alessio will attend most of the international races like including the IFMAR World and EFRA European Championships, the ENS and the respective National Championships.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

February 20, 2015

Alberto Garcia renews with RB

RB Products has announced the contract renewal with 9-times Spanish National Champion Alberto Garcia. For 2015 Alberto is set to race the Spanish and Madrid Championships, the 1/8th Buggy Euros as well as selected international events.

Source: RB [rbproducts.com]

February 18, 2015

Carson Wernimont joins VP Powermaster

VP Powermaster announce the addition of Carson Wernimont to their world class team of drivers. Carson is known around the world as a serious threat at any event and he joins VP off-road teammates Josh Wheeler, Mark Pavidis, Derek Sousa and Josh Clancy who all race at this week’s Dirt Nitro Challenge.

Source: VP [powermasterfuels.com]

February 18, 2015

Josh Wheeler extends Xray deal

Xray has announced that the US top off-road racer Josh Wheeler will continue to race with the Slovakian team in 2015. The multiple World Championship finalist will race Xray’s 1/8th and 1/10th 4WD vehicles and he has the following to say:

I am pleased to announce that I will continue with Xray for the 2015 race season. Xray has been a great partner that has continually strived to produce the best cars in the world and never cease to improve. The entire Hudy family has been a great support and continue to allow me to follow my dream. I look forward to another great race season and all the exciting things to come.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 18, 2015

Anthony Abisset to run Picco engines

Former 1/8th nitro on-road French National and European B Champion Anthony Abisset will make a switch to Picco engines for his upcoming campaign. The deal is part of a shuffle that takes place at the newly appointed French Picco distributor Racing Experience at the moment and it is understood that more drivers will make a swap to the Italian engines soon.

Source: Racing Experience [racing-experience.fr]