Ielasi Tuned have announced the signing of Italian top on-road racer, Mattia Collavo to their factory team for the 2020 season. Mattia will power his 1/8th scale Shepherd rides using the Ielasi Tuned’s Raptor .21 engine at events such as the Italian Nationals, the EFRA European Championships and other select high-class events throughout the season.
Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]
Raw Speed have announced a partnership with 4-time IFMAR World Champion, Ryan Cavalieri and World Championship winning buggy designer, Kody Numedahl. After investing heavily in manufacturing technology in 2019 Raw Speed has recruited two of the most talented people in the RC world to take its products to the next level with many new 8th scale tyres slated for release along with several new bodies for both 10th and 8th scale bodies and a new generation of carpet tyres.
Source: Raw Speed [rawspeedrc.com]
Nemo Racing USA and Agama have announced that Midwest phenomenon Tyler Jones is joining the Agama factory team. Tyler will also be assisting in R&D for Nemo Racing USA’s 1/10th scale program. Tyler’s first race with his A319 nitro buggy will be at the 2020 CRCRC Midwest Nitro Championship.
Source: Nemo Racing [nemoracingusa.com]
Serpent have announced the signing of Italian on-road frontrunner, Alessio Mazzeo to their factory team. The 2016 IFMAR 1/10th 200mm vice World, EFRA European and multi-time Italian Champion returns to Serpent after a multi-year stint with Xray and he will be campaigning Serpent’s full line of nitro and electric on-road kits at both national and international events. Alessio has this to say about his return:
The heart is not controlled .. My past but now also my present and my future. Against all temptations, forecasts, I made this choice, the choice of happiness. It could not be otherwise when he is surrounded by people who respect the person before the driver. For me, the Serpent world has always been this. Friendship and respect. I am happy and I can’t wait to get excited again driving a Serpent. Thank you for asking me, thank you for reopening the doors of the house as if it were nothing. I dreamed of writing it from the first day I went away .. I’m back!
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Kyosho Europe have announced the addition of former TLR factory driver, Reno Savoya to their team. The multi-time EFRA European and French National champion will campaign Kyosho’s range of vehicles, both in 1/8th and 1/10th scale classes from what is understood, while also relying on Picco engines, AKA tyres and Racing Experience fuel.
Source: Kyosho [kyoshoeurope.com]
Dash have announced the addition of top Australian on-road racer, Simon Nicholson to their team. Simon will be using Dash electronics during his upcoming campaign that will include all major Australian races as well as select international events. Simon had the following to say about the deal:
First off, i would like to thank Dash and Mr Lau for this opportunity to be part of the current strong dash team. Using their high quality products is the key factor to keep racing competitively both locally and internationally. After several months of testing, I feel motivated for the upcoming seasons. Any products enquiries, don’t hesitate to hit me up anytime for more info.
Source: Dash [dash-rc.com]
JConcepts have announced the signing of Dakotah Phend to the world wide race team for 2020 and beyond. The flagship TLR driver has been racing since 5 years of age and has blossomed into one of the fastest overall drivers in the world. The multi-time ROAR National champion, Reedy International Race of Champions winner and current vice champion at the 2019 IFMAR World Championships in the 4wd class has set his sights on a banner year in 2020. Dakotah plans to make his JConcepts racing debut at the CRCRC Winter Midwest Championships in Jeffersonville, Ohio, on January 8-12, 2020. Dakotah Phend states:
I am very excited to be joining the JConcepts team for 2020 and beyond! Jason, Allison, and the whole crew are extremely dedicated to not only winning but improving and growing the industry that all of us enjoy. I’m looking forward to a lot of success with them!
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Multi-time EFRA European and French National Champion, Reno Savoya has announced his departure from Team Losi Racing. Reno had a pretty successful 4-season stint with the US company, achieving two IFMAR Worlds finals and five French National Championship titles. Reno for now leaves open on what comes next for him but with the new year just around the corner, the RC community will find out pretty soon. For now, Reno has the following to say:
2020 is just around the corner! It will mark a new chapter in my career as I am up for a new adventure. After 4 ecstatic seasons with TLR, 2 IFMAR Worlds finals, 5 french National titles, it is time for me to look for a new future. Thank you to the entire TLR crew Frank, Ryan, Bryan, Todd, Barry, Kevin and all the #driveTLR family worldwide for those wonderful moments on and off the track! See you guys in Padova in just a few days with my new entity.
