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March 6, 2012

JR Mitch signs to TLR team

TLR have announced the signing of JR Mitch to the TLR team, Spektrum, Orion and Horizon Hobby. With JR’s lively attitude on and off the track and long history of racing experience makes JR a perfect fit at TLR. JR will be a key driver in the Florida area along with the east coast racing scene. JR will attend both electric and nitro races for TLR throughout the year with his first big event being the upcoming Neo Race in England. JR will also attend the 1/8th Off-Road World Championship in Argentina later this year. JR Mitch had this to say:

I would like to take this opportunity to thank AE/Reedy for more than ten years of support and guidance in racing. There are a few people who stand out to me for making a significant impact during my time with this company. I would like to give special recognition to: Cliff Lett, Brent Thielke, Richard Saxton, and Rick Hohwart. At this point in time, I am not leaving AE/Reedy with any hard feelings. I just feel that it is time for a change and look forward to the opportunities that await for me racing with TLR. Once again, thank you for the many years I have spent racing with you.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]

February 29, 2012

Christopher Krapp joins Revolution Design

Revolution Design Racing Products have announced the addition of Christopher “Chrissi” Krapp to their team. The 19 years old German, who is an IFMAR World Championship and multiple EFRA Euros A finalist, will not only use the RDRP tools and accessories to work on his cars during his 2012 race campaign but also help to develop new on-road related option parts, tools and accessories. This is what Christopher has to say about the deal:

I really look forward to work with the guys over at RDRP to help develop and test new on-road option parts, tools and accessories and I am proud to be part of the growing team of dedicated racers.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]

February 28, 2012

Marc Fischer joins Speed Passion

Speed Passion are proud to announce another World class driver has joined their team. Marc Fischer will use Speed Passion products in his 2012 campaign. Here is what Marc has to say about the deal:

I am very happy to be part of the Speed Passion team, and i am looking forward to the Worlds, ETS Races, Euros and German Nats. I used the products at the recent TITC for the first time and they proofed to be great. A big “thank you” to Mr. Wilson, Howard Lo and Toni Rheinard for making the deal possible and I would also like to thank my previous sponsor GM Racing for the 12 years of sponsoring and special thanks goes to Mr. Gunther Mürdter and Mr. Ralf Helbing!

Source: Speed Passion [speedpassion.net]

February 27, 2012

Dario Balestri joins Motonica

Motonica recently added a load of talented drivers to their 2012 team line-up and now announce another great return in its team. Dario Balestri, World and Euro finalist, re-signed again with the Italian manufacturer. Dario will drive P81 RS 2 in the Italian championship and Euro A this year. Dario has the following to say:

I am very happy to be back racing with Motonica. With them I had the best satisfactions and I did my best races. Motonica is for me like the family where I’ve grown up for 4 years so this year I am more determined then ever to get the best results possible.

Source: Motonica [motonica.com]

February 26, 2012

Robin D’Hondt goes Vox

Vox announce a new entry to their racing team in the form of multiple World and European championship finalist Robin D’Hondt. He will use the engines in his 2012 campaign and has the following to say about the deal:

I have tested the engines and the power was very much to my liking. Let’s see what results 2012 will bring! One thing’s for sure, I am feeling very confident about the products I will be using!

Source: VOX [voxengines.com]

February 25, 2012

Victor Gonzales joins Motonica

Motonica is pleased to welcome the 2011 Spanish national champion Victor Gonzales to their team. He will run the P81 RS2 in his 2012 campaign of the 1/8 scale nitro on-road Spanish champs and is joined by recently announced team mate Oscar Cabezas.

Source: Motonica [motonica.com]

February 24, 2012

Rico Kroeber joins Team Matrix

Having used Matrix Racing tires the past three years Rico Kroeber now intensifies his relationship with the company and will also use the rubber in his 1/12 scale campaign as well as test tires in preparation for the Worlds in Thailand and during the German nationals and the EC-A in Cassino. This is what Rico has to say about the deal:

After the recent years driving Matrix tires at international races, I will intensify the professional work between Cristian Boni an me and not only use them in 1/10 scale nitro but also in 1/12 scale electric because I feel these tires show a good performance on carpet tracks also.

Source: Matrix Tires [matrixtires.it]

February 24, 2012

Oscar Cabezas joins Motonica

Motonica announce that Oscar Cabezas is joining their team for the 2012 season. He will attend this year’s Spanish national championship as well as the Euro A with the P81 RS2 1/8 scale nitro on-road chassis. This is what Oscar has to say about the deal:

I am very happy to join Maurizio Ficcadenti once more as a driver in the Motonica team. I hope to get good results in this year’s Europe and Spain Championships.

Source: Motonica [motonica.com]