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November 29, 2018

Paul Ciccarello joins Xray Factory team

Xray and RC America have announced the addition of veteran racer, Paul Ciccarello to their factory team. The former multi-time Dirt Nitro Challenge winner is a multi-class talent with titles across both on-road and off-road categories and he will be campaigning Xray’s XB8, XB8E, XB2 and XB4 platforms at races across the country. Paul says:

I’m really excited for the opportunity to race and represent Team Xray. Everything from the bottom to the top, cars, team and company has been top notch. Thank you to Gord, John, RC America and Team Xray for everything!

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

November 16, 2018

Monaco RC sign Alessio Menicucci

Monaco RC have announced the addition of Alessio Menicucci to their team. Alessio will use Monaco RC products such as the AR1 charger from now on. The Italian electric on-road frontrunner has the following to say:

I am very happy to join Monaco RC team. Their vibes and energy goes along their incredible products range! Great to be part of it!

Source: Monaco RC [monacorc.com]

November 6, 2018

Alessio Menicucci joins Bruno RC

Bruno RC have announced the signing of multi-time Italian champion and Xray team driver, Alessio Menicucci to their team. Alessio will be using Bruno RC servos along other Bruno RC accessories during his campaign that will include appearances at all major national and international events. Alessio says:

I’m very happy to race with this prestigious brand where its products are developed by the best drivers in the world! When I’ve tried the Servo BR1 Bc1863x I have immediately appreciate the fast response and the accuracy that my T4 gained. Same thing when I use the titanium screw set for my G3 that gained extra smoothness. I am motivated and sure that this year is going to be satisfying.

Source: Bruno RC [brunorc.com]

October 31, 2018

Florian Joos joins Xray

Xray have announced the signing of up-and-coming Belgian driver, Florian Joos to their Junior team. Florian achieved a podium finish at this year’s IFMAR 1/12th scale World Championships and is a multiple German and Benelux national junior champion. He will campaign Xray’s T4 and X12 platforms at national and international events and he has the following to say:

Ever since I started racing R/C cars, my father has always been very supportive. One of the first advices he gave me, and one I will always remember, is to go for the best possible car. This is why I am so pleased to be joining the Xray team. The quality of the cars is just outstanding and helped me to achieve some good results. Moreover, the help I get from the team drivers regarding setup, driving lines, etc is amazing. Everyone is always ready to give a helping hand. I am truly excited to drive for this great team and will do my best to be a great Xray ambassador. Hope to see you soon at the tracks to share our amazing sport!

Source: Xray [teamXray.com]

October 26, 2018

Harley Eldridge joins Yokomo Factory team

Yokomo have announced the signing of young British front runner Harley Eldridge. The 17 year old young lady, began with RC at 4 years old with her father who still strong contender in UK touring sedan racing scene. A multiple BRCA National and EWS finalist, Harley will join Team Yokomo as a factory driver along with Jimmy Maddison and Oli Meggitt in the UK and will also join the ETS with Ronald Volker and Christopher Krapp as a Factory driver at the opening round this week in Vienna. Harley had the following to say about the deal:

Firstly I would like to thank Ronald Volker, Michal Bok and Micheal Ball for the support that they have gave me over the 4 years, I am very happy to join the Yokomo factory team and will work very hard and to get the best of results in the coming events.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

October 23, 2018

Kenrick Fong teams up with Yokomo

Yokomo have announced the signing of Hong-Kong-based touring car front runner, Kenrick Fong to their team. The former MTS driver already collected some impressive results at events such as the AOC, the IFMAR Worlds and at several Asia-based cup races, despite for being in the hobby for only a couple of years. Kenrick will be using the forthcoming BD9 at races in Hong Kong, China and all over Asia and he had the following to say:

At first, thanks Tom, Aso and Jackie providing me this opportunity to being a member of the Team Yokomo family. It is a big change in my RC career. In the following time, I will keep racing and promote Yokomo brand with Jackie. Can’t wait for the races coming and see my friends on the track. Once again, thanks Andy Tse and Derek Hung from MTS for giving me support in the previous years since I was young. Thank you very much and see you guys soon.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

October 9, 2018

Sunpadow sign Jin Sawada

Sunpadow have announced the signing of newly-crowned Japanese National Champion, Jin Sawada to their factory team. Jin will use Sunpadow’s line of competition battery packs at all major events from now on.

Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]

October 9, 2018

Kevin Nielsen joins Xray factory team

Xray have announced the addition of Danish top driver, Kevin Nielsen to their factory team. The multi-time ETS and DHI Cup A-finalist will campaign Xray’s T4 platform at national and international events such as the ETS, DHI Cup, XRS and more and he had the following to say about the deal:

I’m extremely happy and proud to join the Xray factory team. Thanks to Xray for putting the trust in me. My dream just came true. The quality of the products is just amazing, and the cars are on point like the support no matter what level you race at. I will as always try my best to get some great results both in nationals and internationals races.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]