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February 24, 2012

Robert Krens joins T.O.P. Racing Benelux

T.O.P. Racing Benelux is happy to announce the signing of Robert Krens to their team for 2012. Robert, who is multiple EPS winner, will be competing in the Dutch touring car championship with his new Photon EX and has planned to attend also some major events for example the 2012 Worlds in Holland. Robert has to say the following:

I am very happy to be joining BD-Racing for 2012. I have been very satisfied by the way the team works and I would like to thank John Lenaers for this great opportunity. I am happy to represent T.O.P. Racing’s product range at the tracks and looking forward to a good time.

Source: TOP [top-racing.jp]

February 22, 2012

Simon Willets to use Pro-Line tires

CML Distribution announce that Mugen factory driver Simon Willets switched to Pro-Line tires and accessories. The 2011 and 2010 UK BRCA National Series runner-up, one of the most consistent drivers in the UK and Europe, is hoping the switch will improve his chances of a top finish as well at this years 2012 European Championships in Austria and World Championships in Argentina. This is what Simon has to say about the deal:

Regardless of the many new tyre brands that are now on the market, I still see Pro-Line as the leaders and original innovators in tyre and accessories. Their dedication to their product means I have every confidence in Pro-Line giving me the best opportunity to improve and become faster.

Source: CML Distribution [cmldistribution.co.uk]

February 20, 2012

Lee Martin joins Byron Fuels

European Champion Lee Martin has added Byron Fuels to his 1/8th package as he looks to step up his racing with his new factory Mugen drive for the 2012 season. With so many fuels on the market it can become a minefield as to what to select. But with Byron Fuels outstanding reliability, performance and engine protection the choice became a simple one for Lee, allowing him more time to spend on chassis tuning rather than engine set-up.

Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]

February 14, 2012

The Salemi brothers joins Xray

Xray have announced that top Italian on-road drivers Mirko and Walter Salemi are joining the Italian Xray team. The Salemi brothers will race and represent Team Xray at all major national and international 1/8 and 1/10 nitro on-road races as well as joining the team at the 2012 European Championship. Walter is a multiple Workd and European finalist as well as an Italian Champion while his younger brother Mirko is reigning European B Champion as well as a F1 and F2 Italian Champion. Walter and Mirko had this to say:

I am very proud to join Team Xray as I believe that they make the best model car products in the World. I am also lucky because as well as having a racing collaboration, I also have a great friendship with all my sponsors and this for me is more important. Through passion and hard work together we will achieve the best result. I also want to thank Motonica for our previous collaboration.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 13, 2012

Patrick Gassauer joins Team Magic

Team Magic and HRC Distribution have announced the signing of German racer Patrick Gassauer to their electric touring car team. Following successful tests with the all new E4RS II chassis, he has chosen this car to race in the 2012 season. Patrick, who has been a finalist in European and National championships, will drive for Shepherd in nitro on road.

Source: HRC [hrcdistribution.com]

February 11, 2012

Oscar Cabezas joins Novarossi

Spanish nitro on-road racer Oscae Cabezas has signed a contract with Novarossi for the 2012 season. The multiple Spanish 1/8 scale on-road champion and European championship finalist will use the Italian engines in his Spanish and European championship campaigns.

Source: Novarossi [novarossi.it]

February 11, 2012

Robin D’Hondt re-signs for Motonica

Motonica have re-signed World & European Championship Finalist and 2009 Dutch and German Champion Robin D’Hondt to their factory team. Robin, who will be driving P81 RS2 in the Dutch National Championship and the Portugal Euro Championship this year, had this to say:

I am very happy to be joining Motonica for another 2 years. I have been very satisfied by the way the team works and the cooperation that I have with them and I would like to thank Maurizio Ficcadenti for this great opportunity.

Source: Motonica [motonica.com]

February 9, 2012

Matrix Racing tires sign Ronald Volker

Matrix Racing tires have announced that they have signed Shepherd driver Ronald Volker to use their tires for 2012. The deal which was finalised at last week’s Nuremberg toy fair will see the German electric ace run the Italian foam all season which will include the Winternats in Florida, European Championship in Italy, World Championships in Bangkok and other select races.

Source: Matrix Tires [matrixtires.it]