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May 7, 2018

Power HD sign Thilo Tödtmann

Power HD have announced the signing of German nitro front runner Thilo Tödtmann to their factory team. Specialised in nitro racing, Thilo is a multiple European Championship finalist as well as multi-time US Nitro World Cup winner, ENS podium finisher and reigning international 1/10th Nitro FEMCA Champion. Thilo will be using Power HD’s Storm-7 servos in his rides and he has the following to say about the deal:

I would like to thank everyone at Power HD to let me join their factory Team for the 2018 season and beyond. After my first test this decision was very easy to make as their products perform awesome. I am looking forward to a great collaborate and i am sure together we can achieve great results.

Source: Power HD [chd.hk]

April 25, 2018

Neil Cragg Alpha-powered for 2018

UK Alpha distributors X-Factory UK have that UK frontrunner, Neil Cragg will be using the Asian engines for the 2018 season. The long-time LRP driver, who only recently announced the end of his collaboration with the German brand, will be using the new Alpha Dragon 4 engine, combined with Alpha 2134 exhaust and P range of glow plugs to power his 1/8th scale nitro rides and he has the following to say:

I would like to let you guys know that I will be using Alpha Engines in my nitro cars for the 2018 season! I would like to thank Jon Dell and the whole team for giving me this opportunity. Having tested the engines I am super pleased with the performance so far. I look forward to racing for Alpha, starting at Westmill for the 1st round of the BRCA Nationals this coming weekend.

Source: X-Factory UK [xfactoryrc.co.uk]

April 11, 2018

Reds Racing sign Jamie Clancy

Reds Racing have announced the addition of UK’s Jamie Clancy to their team for the 2018 and 2019 racing season. Jamie will be using Reds Racing engines and accessories during his campaign and he had the following to say:

I am very excited to race for Reds Racing for the seasons ahead, thanks to Marco and Mario for this opportunity to race for such a great team with great engines and accessories.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

April 11, 2018

Awesomatix welcome Lucas Urbain

Awesomatix have announced the signing of French Touring Modified frontrunner and former ETS and Euros A-main finalist, Lucas Urbain to their factory team. Lucas will attend at all major races including all ETS rounds, the Euros and also the Worlds in South Africa. Furthermore he will be involved in research and development of the proactive Russian brand. The former VBC Racing driver had the following to say bout the deal:

I would like to thank Max and Oleg as well as the whole Awesomatix Team for granting me the opportunity to join them. I am looking forward to join or re-join a bunch of my long time racing friends in the team and getting the chance to compete with one of the most competitive car available on top of that. I will be put to the test as soon as this weekend as the ETS in Madrid is my first race with my new gear and I cannot wait to get started. Cheers, and see you all trackside!

Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.com]

April 8, 2018

Power HD sign Marc Rheinard

Power HD have announced the signing of 4-times IFMAR World Champion, Marc Rheinard to their team. The 6-times Reedy Race Champion and multi-time European and German Champion will be using Power HD’s high end servos Storm-7, Storm-5, R12 and B7-Revolution at events such as the IFMAR 1/10th ISTC and 1/12th World Championships, the ETS and EOS races and also at major international events such as the TITC, Reedy Race, and others. Rheinard will also assist Power HD with research and development and the German has the following to say:

I would like to thank Power HD to give me the opportunity to race for them. I tried the servos and i´m really happy with the performance and quality of all the servos they have. My brother, ToniSport is selling them in Europe which was another factor for me.

Source: Power HD [chd.hk]

April 5, 2018

Alberto Alonso teams up with Serpent

Serpent have announced the signing of former Spanish National 1/8th On-road Champion, Alberto Alonso, to their team. Alberto will campaign Serpent’s 988 platform at regional and national races along select international events, such as the forthcoming EFRA GP in Fiorano, Italy.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

April 4, 2018

Power HD sign Olivier Bultynck

Power HD have announced the signing of Belgium top driver, Olivier Bultynck to their factory team. Specialised in Electric Touring and Formula racing, Olivier is a former Formula vice European Champion as well as multi-time national Touring Modified and Formula champ. Olivier will be using Power HD’s Storm-7 and R12 servos to control his rides at national and international races this season and he has the following to say about the deal:

I feel honored to be part of the Power HD Team. They have first class products to achieve great results. I will represent their products at Nationals, ETS, European championship and other big races. Huge thanks to Mr. Harma Ye and Miss Tina Lee for their thrust and support!

Source: Power HD [chd.hk]

April 3, 2018

Mugen Seiki sign Viljami Kutvonen

Mugen Seiki have announced the signing of Finnish top driver, Viljami Kutvonen to their electric on-road team. The former winner of high-class events such as the DHI Cup and the LRP Touring Car Masters as well as multiple ETS finalist will be using Mugen’s MTC1 electric touring car at national and international events while working closely with MTC1 designer Robert Pietsch in order to further improve Mugen’s first ever electric touring car. Viljami has the following to say:

I’m very happy to join Team Mugen Seiki and I’m looking forward to future success with them. Testing with MTC1 and knowing their racing background and quality products from other classes, I’m confident we will have great results ahead of us.

Source: Mugen Seiki [mugen.eu]