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April 18, 2019

Shepherd sign Rico Kröber

Shepherd have announced the signing of German 1/10th on-road specialist, Rico Kröber to their team. The former WRC Racing pilot will campaign Shepherd’s Velox V10 Nineteen 1/10th 200mm nitro kit both at national and international events and he has the following to say about the move:

I am proud to be able to start this season for Team Shepherd with my Velox V10 nineteen at national and international races. Already over the winter I was super integrated into the team and already worked out ideas and exchanged experiences. I’m looking forward to intensive testing, successful races, and working together in this great team. I would like to thank Thilo Tödtmann for his effort and Patrick Schäfer for the opportunity.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

April 17, 2019

Jessica Palsson teams up with LRP

LRP have announced the addition of Swedish off-road talent, Jessica Palsson to their electric team. Considered to be one of the fastest girls in RC, Jessica will be using LRP’s full line of motors, speedos and batteries to power her Kyosho 1/10th scale rides and she has the following to say about the deal:

Thanks to LRP and Jürgen to give me opportunity to be in your team! I really looking forward to work with you and to drive many races with LRP fantastic electric power!

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

April 17, 2019

SWorkz sign Wataru Takashiro

SWorkz have announced the signing of top Japanese 1/8th off-road pilot, Wataru Takashiro to their factory team. The former Korean National Champion and top 3 JMRCA podium finisher will campaign SWorkz’ S35-3 platforms at all major races across Asia. Wataru says:

I’m so excited to join the SWorkz team. My first impression of the SWorkz buggy is, how awesome it drives and it looks so cool. I want to learn more from SWorkz and at the same time share, how to develop the car with all the SWorkz drivers. I really appreciate this opportunity and special thanks to Scott Yang. I can’t wait to race with my new team mates and friends all over the world!

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]

April 8, 2019

Yannic Prümper teams up with Maclan Racing

Maclan Racing have announced the signing of German electric on-road frontrunner, Yannic Prümper to their team. The former Worlds A-finalist and multiple ETS race winner joined Maclan Racing’s factory team over last weekend’s Spanish ETS round and he will be using the company’s power systems in his upcoming campaign. The Infinity driver has the following to say about the deal:

First I would like to thank Willie Chung and Max Sonnleitner to be part of the Maclan company. Already at the first test, I really felt that the Maclan Power System suits perfectly to me. I‘m looking forward to present the system in the future on national and international races.

Source: Maclan Racing [maclan-racing.com]

April 5, 2019

Brian Kinwald (1973 – 2019)

It is with great sadness that we report the death of Brian Kinwald. A true icon, innovator and legendary racer with World and National titles to his belt, he was also a true inspiration and friend to many. Leaving no stone untouched, his builds were as legendary as he was as a person and despite his life-long health issues he always was up to the task both on and off the track. BK will be sorely missed and our condolences go out to his family.

March 29, 2019

Hobbywing sign Marco Baruffolo

Hobbywing have announced the Italian 1/8th off-road frontrunner, Marco Baruffolo to their factory team. The Italian national champion and multi-time EFRA European Championship A-finalist will power his 1/8th and 1/10th scale Xray rides using Hobbywing speed controllers and motors and he has the following to say:

I am very happy to take part of Hobbywing team and I am really happy about the ESC and motors!

Source: Hobbywing [hobbywing.com]

March 21, 2019

Haifeng Wang joins Gens Ace racing team

Gens Ace have announced the signing of Haifeng Wang (aka Motor King) to their racing team. Haifeng Wang is considered as one of the best RC drivers from China, with 7 1/10 Chinese national titles, 6 time Hobbywing Cup Champion, Tamiya Asian Cup 4WD GT Champion and TITC stock class champion. In 2019 season, he will use Gens Ace batteries in all major Asian events as well as international races. Haifeng said ‘I’m very happy to join in Gens ACE racing team, with latest racing performance LIPO development from the factory, I’m excited to pursue more titles in 2019 season.’

Source: Gens Ace [gensace.com]

March 17, 2019

Coelho Top Qualifier at EOS Slovakia

Bruno Coelho is the 4WD Top Qualifier at the fourth round of the Euro Offroad Series. The Portuguese driver secured a home pole position for Xray when he topped the final round of qualifying in Slovakia from team-mate Daniel Kobbevik and Lee Martin. Having not had the best of starts to qualifying with the first two rounds going to Michal Orlowski, Coelho admitted himself that Q4 had gone better than expected as his time gave him the tie break over Orlowski who will start P2. Behind the duo, whose pace is one level above the rest of the field here at Hudy Arena, last year’s Top Qualifier Martin Bayer will start third ahead of Kobbevik, Martin and Joern Neumann.

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