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January 1, 2021

Yannic Prumper rejoins Yokomo

Front running European driver Yannic Prumper has announced that he rejoined the factory Yokomo team for 2021. The former Infinity driver who spent what little time racing there was doing so as an independent, returns to the team he drove for previously back at the start of 2018. The German had the following to say:

I‘m proud to be back again at the Yokomo factory team! I‘m very thankful and appreciate to get the chance again, even through this hard times Covid is causing and my leaving in the past. My team mates and me will show the best of performance to promote this brand as much as possible!

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

December 31, 2020

Marc Rheinard makes switch to ORCA

ORCA have announced the signing of 5-time IFMAR World Champion Marc Rheinard to their team. Marc will be joining other elite drivers like Jilles Groskamp, Naoto Matsukura and Akio Sobue to mention a few. Making the switch from long time sponsors Muchmore, Marc will be using the full series of ORCA products to power all his rides for 2021 and beyond and ORCA hopes they will be able to power him to many more wins. Rheinard has the following to say:

I would like to thank the whole ORCA Team to take me on board for 2021 and more! I’m motivated and ready to win many more races! When I tried the ORCA electronics, I was really happy about the feeling on the track, especially the brakes! Thanks again and we will meet at the track soon!

Source: ORCA [orcarc.com]

December 31, 2020

Davide Ongaro joins O.S. Engines factory team

O.S. Engines have announced that current 1/8th Offroad World Champion Davide Ongaro has signed a contract to join their factory team. Running LRP engines, which are O.S. based, for the past few seasons, including to win his World title in Perth in 2018, 2021 will see the young Italian Team Associated driver work directly with the Japanese company. O.S. said of the deal ‘We are proudly announcing that Davide Ongaro, the 2018 1/8 off-road world champion has signed a contract with O.S. engines. We hope to show great performance of our products in the coming season together with him.’

Source: O.S. Engines [os-engines.co.jp]

December 30, 2020

Mattia Collina joins Schumacher Racing

Schumacher Racing have announced the signing of Mattia Collina to their onroad team. Mattia comes with a great pedigree, including ETS Pro Stock race winner, multiple EFRA Stock A finalist and 6 x Italian National Champion. He had the following to say:

I would like to thank Schumacher for the opportunity to be able to represent them in a year when the TC IFMAR Worlds will be right in my Country. I am excited to start working with the Team and make my contribution to achieve our common goals.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

December 28, 2020

Elliott Boots joins TPro factory team

TPro is very proud to announce that S-Workz driver Elliott Boots will join their factory team for the next years. Having announced his departure from Pro-Line on social media just yesterday, the two time European Champion has the following to say about his new tire deal:

I am super happy to be joining TPro racing for the next 3 years, I will be heavily involved with the development of the tires and will be working hard on compounds and designs. I look forward to our future together and very thankful for this opportunity.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]

December 21, 2020

Awesomatix welcomes Martin Hofer to their team

Awesomatix have announced the signing of German touring car specialist and former ETS Champion Martin Hofer to their factory team. Martin will attend all major races including the ETS, Euros and other well known events. Furthermore his urge to perfection will be an additional help for the proactive development of the Awesomatix brand and products. Martin had the following to say about the deal:

I still vividly remember the first race Awesomatix burst onto the ETS stage back in 2011, for it was also my first ETS victory. Back then this little known weird Russian car was all the talk in the pits because it was so radically different. As a curious engineer I have followed their progress ever since and I am very glad to finally make the jump and join the team. I thank everyone at Yokomo and Ronald in particular for the amazing time. As this year of change concludes I feel excited again and cannot wait to see everyone at the races. Stay healthy.

Source: Awesomatix [facebook.com]

December 8, 2020

Jackie Shum joins Serpent Hong Kong

Serpent have signed top Hong Kong driver Jackie Shum to their regional team. A veteran of the HK scene and well known across Asia, the former Yokomo team driver had this to say:

First of all, I would like to thank Serpent for giving me the opportunity to join Serpent EP on-road team. It is for sure a great pleasure of me to be part of the team. I have tested the car for a couple weeks and I can say that the car is great. From now on, I will help develop and promote Serpent brand with my other teammates.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

December 7, 2020

Vincent Jackson joins WRC Factory team

WRC have announced the signing of Vincent Jackson to their Factory team for 2021. This former Regional and National Champion will be working on product development as well as competing in 1/10 Nitro and Electric Sedan as well as 1/8 scale classes. ‘Vincent brings passion and experience to our 2021 team as we grow in the North American market.’

Source: WRC Racing [wrc-racing.com]