December 3, 2008

JConcepts signs JR Mitch for 2009

Multi-time US National A main driver and Multi-time Worlds Qualifier JR Mitch has switched to JConcepts for the 2009 racing season. In a statement from the company, JConcepts welcomed JR’s wealth of ability, skill, and knowledge to the team with open arms and they feel that JR will make a great addition to the growing lineup of World level drivers, and will promote their product effectively on and off the track. JR had this to say about the move:

I would like to take this opportunity to announce my departure from Pro-Line. I’ve worked together with Pro-Line promoting and running their products for just over 10 years. It’s a difficult move but I’m looking forward to my new venture with JConcepts. Thank you to Todd, Scott and Jessica for their support over the years. I greatly appreciate all that you have done.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

December 3, 2008

Scotty Gray moves to Shepherd for 09

Another day and another signing, this time its the announcement that fast US gas racer Scotty Gray has joined TeamXSpower and Shepherd Micro Racing for the 2009 season. Scotty, a former Winternats winner and Serpent team driver, will run an IDM powered Shepherd Velox next season at regional and National level.

Source: Team XS Power [teamxspower.com]

December 2, 2008

Michele Romagnoli signs for Novarossi

Front running Italian racer Michele Romagnoli has been confirmed as moving to Novarossi engines for 2009. The Serpent racer, and 2007 Italian EP National Champion, up until recently raced for Max Power, with some decent results in previous years in both 1/8th and 1/10th scale. With Max Power and Serpent importer Sprint RC working closely together in Italy its still to be seen if Romagnoli will also continue to drive Serpent range of cars?

Source: Novarossi [novarossi.com]

November 29, 2008

Riccardo Perin rejoins Team Xray

Young Italian buggy racer Riccardo Perin, has confirmed that he is rejoining the Xray team for 2009. Perin, who previously drove for Xray in 2007, raced for Mugen Seiki this year making the European Championship main event in Crete, eventually placing 12th after some problems in the final. Riccardo also confirmed that he will be continuing with Novarossi to power his XB808.

Source: Modellismo RC [modellismorc.net]

November 29, 2008

Oscar Cabezas signs to Motonica

Following his recent switch from Mega to Novarossi, former Spanish National Champion Oscar Cabezas has been confirmed as joining Motonica. The former Serpent SDD driver leaves behind a successful term at Serpent in which he won back to back Spanish titles in 2006 and 2007, as well as making the European 1/8th scale final in Valencia this year. Oscar will now be a leading force for Spanish distributor Rass Racing, who carry the Motonica & Novarossi brands, and will focus his attentions on the Spanish Nationals and World Championships, driving the 1/8th scale P8.1.

Source: JB TRC Racing [jbtrcracing.com]

November 28, 2008

Guillaume Vray joins Novarossi

Bernard Durand from Racing Experiences, the French Novarossi importers, has been in touch to tell us that have signed top French buggy racer Guillaume Vray. Formerly racing with RB Products, where Bernard also previously worked, Vray the 2004 World Champion will now use Novarossi engines exclusively to power his off road cars. Having Guillaume joining their team is one of the first steps in the partnership with Novarossi to get the Italian brand back on the top of the off Road racing scene.

Source: Racing Experiences [racing-experience.fr]

November 24, 2008

Levi Jackson moves to O’Donnell

Front running US off road racer, Levi Jackson, sent us a statement concerning his impending move from Kyosho, for whom he has run for 3 years, to new sponsor O’Donnell.

This past weekend at the Kyosho Fall Classic was a bittersweet weekend for me and my Dad! Both of my Kyosho vehicles were awesome as always! Finished 6th in buggy and 2nd in truck, that was the great part of the weekend. Here is the Tough part, this was the last race running as a Team driver for the Red Army. I have great opportunity to run for another rc car company with my debut race at Thunder Alley for the Toys for Tots race December 6th.

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November 24, 2008

Oscar Cabezas joins Novarossi team

Multiple Spanish National Champion Oscar Cabezas has signed for Novarossi. Leaving behind a successful run with Mega engines, the 1/8th European Championship direct qualifier, will use the Italian company’s engines to power his 1/8th scale chassis, the class he will focus on in the build up to the World Championships held next year in Lostallo, Switzerland.

Source: JB TRC Racing [jbtrcracing.com]

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