January 19, 2012

Dakotah Phend joins Pro-Line team

Pro-Line have made it official that they have signed TLR star Dakotah Phend. Tim Clark said “Dakota has already caught the attention of the racing community as an consistent A-main contender and Pro-Line is committed to being a key component for Dakotah to reach his future goals.” Dakotah had this to say about the new deal:

I am very happy to be running Pro-Line tires for 2012. I race both 1/10 electric and 1/8 nitro and Pro-Line has tires for all my racing needs. I’m looking forward to being part of the Pro-Line team.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]


January 18, 2012

Travis Amezcua signs for Xray

Xray have announced that multiple USA Nationals and Worlds finalist, Travis Amezcua, is joining the Xray factory racing team. Sponsored by Xray USA and RC America, in 2012 Travis will be attending all main national and international events including IFMAR Worlds, ROAR Nationals, Dirt Nitro Challenge, Silver State, JBLR Nitro Series as well all regional races in California. Travis had this to say:

I am honored to work with one of the most professional and highly-admired RC car companies in the world. My goal is to work as hard as possible both on and off the track to support all Xray customers and personally to get back on top of the podium.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


January 18, 2012

Mario Spiniello extends deal with Hot Race tires

Hot Race tires have announced the continuation of cooperation with the Italian driver Mario Spiniello for 2012. The Xray/Max power driver took 3rd place at last years 1/10th 200mm Expert National Championship and in 2012 will participate once more in the national series as well as European championship in Cassino and the World championships in Banghok.

Source: Hot Race tires [hotracerc.com]


January 16, 2012

Video – Dustin Evans joins TLR Nitro team

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TLR have produced this video to introduce us to their latest gas offroad team member, non other than ROAR EP Offroad National Champion Dustin Evans. In the video, which was shot during a test at JerryLand Ranch, Dustin confirms that he will run Team Orion engines and JConcepts tires in his 8ight buggy and will make his competitive debut at next month’s Dirt Nitro Challenge at the Fear Farm in Phoenix.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]


January 14, 2012

Shin Adachi departs Kyosho

Japanese star Shin Adachi has announced his departure from Kyosho, a company he has seemed so closely linked to for so long. In a message on his FB page the multiple National Champion explained that he will depart the Red Army on January 20th. We contacted him for further details but he wasn’t remaining tight lipped on the subject, but we can expect a follow up announcement in the coming weeks. His statement read:

I will leave from Kyosho on January 20. It was hard decision for me to leave the company, please understand. I thank you very much for your support and your cooperation past days. I really enjoyed working with you. I think I will see you some racing track. Please free feel to speak me at that time, it would be pleasure for me. Thank you again and wish you the best.


January 13, 2012

Ryan Maifield to use Reedy Sonic motors

Long-time Reedy/Team Associated driver Ryan Maifield has chosen Reedy Sonic motors for 2012 and beyond. The precision power band of the Sonic is a huge advantage in off-road where one of the keys to winning is confidence in power delivery. Expect Ryan to take full advantage of his Sonic motors at the CRCRC Midwest Winter Championships in Columbus, OH this weekend.

Source: Reedy [reedypower.com]


January 13, 2012

Eric Dankel joins Capricorn factory team

Italian company Capricorn have signed top German international racer Eric Dankel to their factory team. The former Xray driver will run the company’s Lab-C02 and Lab-C801 cars at both National and international events throughout 2012 including the 1/8th and 1/10th Euros in Portugal and Italy as well as the 1/10th Worlds in Thailand in November.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]


January 13, 2012

Renaud Savoya signs to Sweep Racing

Sweep Racing have signed 3 time European Champion Renaud Savoya. The French factory Xray driver, who previously raced for Pro-Line, had the following to say about the deal:

Here we are! After many tests in different conditions, my choice naturally went to Sweep. They showed me an unbelievable potential, as for the products and the people. It’s a real pleasure to work with such great guys, as they always do their best to improve and develop the best products worldwide. I’m looking forward to this new season, as part of their R&D dept and can’t be more confident in my package! Special thanks to Ryan Lee and Maugrafix for putting us in contact!

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]


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