Team Picco announce that Mike Swauger has signed an early contract extension with the Italian-based engine manufacturer. Mike’s previous contract with Picco/kevcoracing was to expire at the end of 2014, but now will continue through 2016.
Source: Picco [teampicco.com]
Front running Italian and 2008 1/10th World Champion Daniele Ielasi has joined Team BMT for the 2014 season. After running for Shepherd for a number of years and using Capricorn cars for the past 6 months Daniele is now looking ahead to working with Italian manufacturer BMT. This is what Daniele had to say about the deal:
I am very happy to join the BMT team for 2014. Special thanks to Pasquale for the offer, a very interesting offer I could not refuse, allowing me to collaborate on a new project, backed by a big name, BMT. I am really excited about this new adventure. I also would like to thank Capricorn and especially Patrizio Rossi for their support over the past 6 months.
Xray announce that Marco Kaufmann has re-signed his contract with the Slovakian company. The young talented driver who showed excellent results in the recent years has been a main driving force of the German Xray team. The multiple ETS A-finalist will race the T4 platform in the 2014 season and will participate all major national and international races including the EFRA Euros and IFMAR Worlds as well as the ETS. Marco says:
I am very happy to re-sign with Xray. I have been racing with Xray since I have started to drive RC Cars. I choose Xray because the quality and performance are both perfect. I am very proud to represent this finest company and to be part of the Xray world racing team. I’m looking forward to great and successful future. In 2014 I will concentrate mainly on 1/10 electric touring modified class and I am sure some more great results will come.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Team Associated announce that Joakim Nicolaisen has chosen Team Associated and Reedy products to further his racing career in 2014. Joakim is a very talented and diverse driver competing in a whole range of 1/10th scale classes. Known mainly for his off road exploits but not adverse to competing competitively in the on road classes also. A very likeable and conscientious young driver who is continuously moving forward. Joakim is continually improving his skill set and is now one of the more senior members of the race team at a ripe old age of 17. Joakim has a quiet drive and determination when it comes to racing and we love that he a calming influence on the rest of the team. Team Associated welcome Joakim with open arms and look forward to seeing what he can bring to the team in the coming years.
Source: Team Associated [rc10.com]
The International Indoor Offroad Race in Stäfa, Switzerland took place last weekend. In the 2WD and 4WD buggy classes Team Associated’s Patrick Hofer dominated the proceeding by taking a double TQ. In the finals he again checked out and took the win in both of the buggy classes early. In 4WD Markus Metsch came in 2nd while Micha Widmaier completed the podium in 3rd. In the 2WD class Micha Widmaier and Fabian Luca Widmer lined up 2nd and 3rd behind Patrick.
Source: Team Associated [rc10.com]
Novak announce the return of two of America’s top driving talents to their team. Billy Fischer and Mike Truhe have re-signed with Novak for the 2014 racing season. Both have been pillars of the Novak race team and will be running 10th and 8th scale electric off-road events using Novak speed controls and brushless motors. Billy Fischer says:
I’m excited to continue using Novak equipment for 2014! I am very happy with the product and staff, and am looking forward to another successful year. Thanks to the entire Novak crew for their continued support.
Click here to see what Mike Truhe has to say about the deal
Following a semi-official announcement some days ago Italian engine manufacturer Novarossi now officially welcomes US super star Ryan Maifield to their factory team. Having used Reedy and LRP engines in the past, the winner of last year’s Dirt Nitro Challenge has now chosen Novarossi engines as his weapon of choice and he has the following to say about the deal:
I want to thank both companies for the past successes we’ve had together. I wish both companies luck in the future with there nitro racing programs. I chose Novarossi because the engine line offers everything I need to be successful. A broad range of engines with different power bands and speed, great gas mileage, reliability, and a great team backing.
Source: Novarossi [novarossi.it]
After much speculation about a possible new engine deal for Ryan Maifield it is now confirmed that the Team Associated frontrunner will join Italian company Novarossi to run their line of buggy and truggy engines. After being LRP-powered for a good amount of time, Ryan is now looking forward to head into his new venture that will start at this year’s Dirt Nitro Challenge in February.
Source: Novarossi [novarossi.it]
