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October 10, 2019

Schumacher welcome back Tom Cockerill

Schumacher Racing welcome back Tom Cockerill to their race team. Tom is well known inside and outside Schumacher Racing, as a previous employee, BRCA UK Champion with Schumacher cars and Worlds and Euros A-finalist. Tom will compete at major UK races and also make international appearances from time to time and he had the following to say:

I’d like to thank Robin, Muz, and Trish for the opportunity to return home to Schumacher for the 2020 season and beyond. I’m looking forward to working with the team from the other side of the fence, and helping improve the team and products where I can.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

October 4, 2019

Michele Manzo joins Awesomatix

Awesomatix have announced the signing of Swiss Touring Modified expert, Michele Manzo to their Factory Team. The former Swiss national champion will attend at all major races in Switzerland and also some Italy based events. Other appearances will include the Euro Touring Series and the EFRA European Championship. Michele will also offers track-side setup support.

Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.com]

September 30, 2019

Masami Hirosaka leaves Yokomo after 30 years

In what sounds a bit of a shock announcement, record IFMAR World Champion, multi-time Japanese National Champion and all-time RC icon, Masami Hirosaka has announced his departure from long-time sponsors Yokomo. Being with the Japanese company for 30 years now, Masami has taken to social media that he will leave Yokomo effectively today, September 30th, following the retirement of company founder Tom Yokobori. Masami and mechanic Masaaki have won countless national and international titles campaigning Yokomo cars, with Masami being the company’s main brand representative after his official retirement from racing, a couple of years ago. For now Masami leaves open what comes next for him.

September 24, 2019

Paul Crompton joins Schumacher

Schumacher have announced the addition of UK’s Paul Crompton to their team. He is a regular BRCA National A-finalist, also he finished in the top 10 at the EOS championship and recently had a strong top 30 finish at the Worlds event. Schumacher Racing are pleased to have Paul on board and look forward to working with him. He shall be attending the EOS series, 1/10th off road Euros and the BRCA National series along with some other events. Paul had the following to say:

I am looking forward to starting a new chapter with Schumacher Racing in my RC career, it should be great and I thank them for the opportunity.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

September 19, 2019

Ulti Tyres UK sign Ollie Payne

Ulti Tyres UK have announced the signing of Ollie Payne to their factory team. Ollie has an already incredible record in what is still the early stages of his professional radio control car racing career. So far Ollie has acquired the titles of the 2018 European Stock 12th Scale Champion, double BRCA Modified National Champion, as well as 2018/19 Arena 12th League Stock and Modified Champion to name only a few. Ollie brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in RC racing, but most importantly in 12th Scale. Ollie will be working closely with the design team in Japan and the UK to constantly develop the range of tyres Ulti offers and he has the following to say about the deal:

This is an incredible opportunity to be an ambassador of a tyre brand that wants to invest in and improve upon a wheel and tyre that is already a fantastic product. I would like to thank Ulti Tyres UK for giving me this opportunity, and the backing to use their tyres. I can’t wait to get the 2019/20 carpet season started!

Source: Zen Racing [zen-racing.co.uk]

September 4, 2019

Jackie Shum teams up with Arrowmax

Arrowmax have announced the signing of Asian frontrunner, Jackie Shum to their factory team. The Hong Kong based driver will be using Arrowmax tools and accessories to build, maintain and setup his cars and Jackie has the following to say about the deal:

Arrowmax products are definitely the best in the world. It is my pleasure to be part of the Arrowmax Team and I will help promoting AM from now on.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.coom]

September 3, 2019

Billy Fletcher joins Awesomatix factory team

Awesomatix have announced the signing of UK Stock Touring Car specialist, Billy Fletcher to their factory team. The former UK Clubman’s champion and nationals podium finisher will campaign the A800X Evo kit at all major races across England and Europe. Billy has following to say:

Happy to announce that I am heading back to the Awesomatix family and work with them on the presence in the UK. My main focus will be the 17,5T and 13,5T stock classes where the competition got massively higher during the merge of Boosted and Blinky class. Massive thanks to Max Mächler and Gareth Hollis for this opportunity and I’m looking forward to working with all the Awesomatix drivers.

Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.com]

September 2, 2019

Tomy Yardy signs with Inside Line Racing

Inside Line Racing have announce that Tom Yardy, one of the top UK off road drivers, has signed a two year contract with PR Racing UK and Inside Line Racing. Tom is a very well respected driver and is very approachable, his setup knowledge and racecraft are second to none. Tom’s dad Chris will be on hand also and he will be a massive asset to, not only Tom, but to every Inside Line Racing driver. Tom will also be using the excellent Maclan MMAX ESC and V2m motors, along with SRT servos in his PR Racing cars. Tom has the following to say about the deal:

I’m really excited to join the PR Racing team. I’ve paid close attention to the way Kev and Alec have developed the brand here in the UK over the last few years, and how the quality and performance of the cars has really advanced since they first came on the scene. With a team combining young superstars with enthusiastic, experienced racers, I hope to help push the cars and the rest of the team forward in 2020 and beyond. I’d like to thank Kev at Inside Line Racing for this opportunity and look forward to getting out on track.

Source: Inside Line Racing [insidelinemodels.com]