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March 1, 2010

J-Tech confirm Andrea Pirani for 2010

Italian company Marchetti Model Service, makers of the J-Tech brand of tires, have announced that top Italian driver Andrea Pirani will continue with their tires for the 2010 season. The former European Championship finalist, who will also continue with other sponsors Mugen, Novarossi and MLC fuel, will be using these tires again at this years Italian Nationals as well as the 1/8th scale European Championships that takes place this year in his home country, in Locorotondo.

Source: F.V.S.S. [fvssrc.com]

February 26, 2010

Dario Balestri extends deal with Motonica

Motonica is pleased to announce that their top driver Dario Balestri has renewed his contract with the Italian company. The multiple European Champion and World Championship finalist, will race in 2010 with the new P81 Pro 1/8th scale. Dario had the following to say about his renewed deal:

Continuing with Motonica after 4 years of collaboration, means to give value to what has been built together with the only Italian 1/8 scale on road maker. Motonica proved able of great results in the master category and this is for me the main encouragement.

Source: Motonica [motonica.com]

February 25, 2010

Carlos Durães confirmed at Xray

We just reported on him winning the season opener in Portugal, but now Xray have confirmed that young Portugese driver Carlos Durães has joined their team. The Portuguese Cup champion and Junior National Champion had the following to say about his new deal:

I’m glad and honoured that I can be part of such a team like Xray, team that is composed with great drivers, persons and of course Juraj and Martin Hudy themselves near the team in the races. Xray is one of the best or the best R/C model products available today, with great performance, design, reliability and of course the Xray known quality. Since the first day of testing the XB808 2010 version, I felt quicker, better and confident, the car is amazing and I’m really happy with it. It jumps like none other and it flies within the track.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 24, 2010

Ralf Krause joins Team Kyosho

Kyosho Germany have announced the signing of front running German driver Ralf Krause to their national nitro on-road touring car team for 2010. The four times German vice champion and 2007 European ‘B’ Championship finalist is joining a strong team and will compete with the Kyosho V-One RRR powered by Team Orion engines and Matrix tires in regional races as well as the German Nationals and the European Championship in Gothenburg. His skills and experience over many years in nitro touring car racing will bring both the best for a successful future. Ralf had the following to say:

I am really excited for this opportunity with Kyosho, Team Orion and Matrix. I would like to thank everyone at Xray/Hudy, SMI and MH Motortuning for their help and support they have given to me during the last two years. I had a great time with them and I wish them all good luck for the future. I am happy to join the Kyosho Racing Team and would like to thank Kyosho Germany that they put their trust in me and I can hopefully achieve my goals with them.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.de]

February 23, 2010

Graham Alsop to run Schumacher tires

Schumacher have announced the signing of top British 1/8th Buggy racer Graham Alsop to run their 1/8th tires on grass and astro for 2010. Schumacher are keen to improve all aspect of their tire program and have been working hard with Graham to gain valuable experience in the 1/8th market. Schumacher are expected to release further details about their 1/8th scale buggy tire project in the next few days.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

February 23, 2010

Miguel Matias confirmed at Team Losi

Team Losi have announced that the hugely experienced and widely respected Portuguese driver Miguel Matias is joining their team with immediate effect and will contest the Losi 8ight EU in all competitions in 2010. Adding his considerable depth of talent to an already impressive European driver line up that includes Yannick Aigoin, Martin Bayer and Darren Bloomfield, former European champion and World runner-up Miguel is sure to be installed as one of the pre-race favourites for the up-coming European Championships later this year.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

February 22, 2010

Philipp Hagnauer joins Xray Switzerland

Xray have announced the signing of front running Swiss driver Philipp Hagnauer to their National team. Philipp will be racing the Swiss Championship in the open stock class as well as the TCM 2010 with the new T3 chassis and he had the following to say about his new deal:

I consider myself very lucky to be a member of the Swiss Team Xray. The quality and performance of the new T3 is awesome. There is also a large comunity for sharing set-ups and impressions which simplifies setting up the car. Also the support from Xray and Hudy is unique and I will do my best for them in the 2010 season.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 15, 2010

Matrix Tires sign Alexander Hagberg

Matrix racing tires have announced that they have agreed a two year deal with top Swedish driver Alexander Hagberg to run the 2010 and 2011 season with the company’s line of foam tires. The factory Xray driver finished in 2nd place at last year’s European 200mm Championships in Gubbio, Italy in his first year racing the category and with the Euros being held in his home country this summer he is sure to be one of the favorites for that title as well as a strong contender in Houston, Texas for the World Championships in July.

Source: Matrix Tires [matrixtires.it]