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December 29, 2014

Naoto Matsukura joins Muchmore Racing

Muchmore Racing have announced the signing of multiple IFMAR 1/12th World Champion and current Electric Touring Car World Champion Naoto Matsukura to use their line of electronics from 2015 onwards. The former Yokomo driver who has still to decide on a chassis sponsor will use Muchmore Racing’s Fleta ZX Motor, new Impact FD2 LiPo batteries and Fleta ESCs at the upcoming TITC, EOS, ETS and upcoming IFMAR World Championships in Japan. Naoto had this to say:

First, I have to say thank you to Team Yokomo and specifically Mr. Tom Yokobori, Mr. Robert Itoh and Mr. Naoya Kitagawa for the last several years together. I will always have great memories with those member. Now I have a change. I have to say thanks to Mr. Jang and Mr. Kobayashi Yusuke for giving me this great opportunity with Muchmore Racing. The biggest reason I have a contract with the Muchmore Racing team. I have been last world championship impressed by the good quality and performance of the Marc Rheinard use new Fleta 1S ESC and Fleta 1S Motor.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

December 28, 2014

Jan Rathiesky joins Mon-Tech Racing

Italian company Mon-Tech Racing have announced the signing of Euro Touring Series Formula Champion and Pro Stock Vice Champion Jan Rathiesky to use their complete line of body shells from 2015. The German joins ETS Pro Stock Champion and fellow Xray team driver Marek Cerny as well as Mattia Collina and Nico Catelani who have all extended their deals with Mon-Tech.

Source: Mon-Tech [mon-techracing.net]

December 26, 2014

Marc Rheinard fully Muchmore powered for 2015

Marc Rheinard fully Muchmore powered by 2015

Muchmore Racing have announced that current 3-time IFMAR ISTC and 2014 IFMAR 1:12 World Champion Marc Rheinard has renewed his contract with the Asian firm and that he will be also using Muchmore’s line of competition batteries from 2015, having used Thunder Power batteries for several years now. Marc, who already uses Muchmore’s electric brushless motors, speed controllers and chargers, had the following to say about the deal:

I would like to thanks Thunder Power LiPo batteries for their great support over the last years. Now is time for a change. As I’m already using the new Muchmore Racing Fleta ZX motors and Fleta ESC I made the decision to use all electric products from Muchmore Racing. I’m really happy with all Muchmore Racing products, quality, design and technical support … all is perfect and we work as a Team perfect together. Big thanks to Mr. Jang who gives me the opportunity to use the new Muchmore Racing Impact FD2 LiPo, Fleta ESC and Fleta ZX Motors in the future.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

December 23, 2014

Jeremy Kortz leaves Agama for a new venture

After several years of being with Agama and Nemo Racing former ROAR National Champion and Worlds podium finisher Jeremy Kortz announce he will leave for a new venture due to having an opportunity offered he could not miss. No information about his new sponsor are available yet and we keep you up to date as soon as information become available. Jeremy has the following to say about his move:

I would like to thank Agama and Nemo Racing for the support over the past few years! But an opportunity has came up that I couldn’t miss. I miss the old school racing days and this opportunity reminds me of that time. But at this point in my career, this opportunity has presented itself to me and I’m really looking forward my new Company, teammate! Soon I’ll reveal everything. Thank u again to Nemo and Agama.

December 20, 2014

Colin Price re-signs with Schumacher

Schumacher announce that long term Schumacher driver and 2014 BRCA Modified Vice-Champion Colin Price has re-signed to the team. The quiet man of the Touring Car scene, but a true competitor who never gives an inch, Colin had his best year in 2014 taking second in the BRCA Nationals, just 1 point off the Champion Olly Jefferies and ahead of Chris Grainger and Elliott Harper and Andy Moore. Along with Colin comes his super fast brother Lee who last year also finished second in the BRCA Pro Stock Championship. Colin had this to say:

Firstly I’d like to thank everyone at Schumacher for the support over the past seasons and look forward to continued success and development over the next year with the Mi5evo and Supastox GT.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

December 19, 2014

Naoto Matsukura and Yokomo part ways

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Multiple IFMAR 1/12th World Champion and current Electric Touring Car World Champion Naoto Matsukura today announced his shock departure from long term sponsor Yokomo. The protege of RC legend Masami Hirosaka has been under contract with the Japanese manufacturer for the last 10 years and it us understood that both parties parted ways amicably. When contacted the Japanese star gave no information about his future plans or his reason for leaving but it is strange timing with the Yatabe Arena in Japan, Yokomo’s own track, hosting the 1/10th EP offroad Worlds next October. More information as we get it.

December 19, 2014

Ellis Stafford renews with Team Losi Racing

Horizon Hobby announce that Ellis Stafford has extended his contract with Horizon Hobby and TLR for the 2015 race season. Ellis has been the lead figure for the 1/10th scale team in the UK with some great results in his first season and with this experience he will be looking to better this years performance undoubtedly. He will continue to provide feedback on the UK race scene to the team in the states as well as developing set ups and contesting in the UK national series as well as the Euros that are to be held at the RHR facility amongst regional and club events.

Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.co.uk]

December 18, 2014

Elliott Harper signs with Schumacher

Schumacher announce that four-time IFMAR World Championship A-finalist and EFRA Euros podium finisher Elliott Harper has signed to represent Schumacher Racing on a multi-year deal. Elliott was one of the hottest properties in the driver market after announcing earlier in the year he would be leaving his previous sponsor. Schumacher would like to welcome Elliott to our Touring Car Team and wish him the best for the future. Elliott had this to say about the deal:

After deciding to leave my previous team, I took some time to carefully consider which company I wanted to represent and race for in the future. Schumacher became an obvious choice for me not only is their support and customer service second to none, but they have also achieved huge successes in all of their market leading projects. My aim is to continue these great results not only in the UK, but also across Europe and the rest of the world. I have seen the team work exceptionally well together, listen to driver feedback, continuously develop their cars and implement innovative ideas. My first touring car was in fact a Schumacher, so I feel very proud to fully represent the brand that started off my racing career. I cant wait for the coming seasons and races with Schumacher.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]