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February 7, 2017

Alexandre Duchet joins Xray factory team

Xray have announced the signing of 2016 Touring Stock European Vice-Champion, Alexandre Duchet to their factory team for the 2017 season. Alexandre will race Xray’s on-road platforms at both national and international level events and he has the following to say:

I was racing as a private driver with Xray and thanks to the outstanding performance of the T4 platform I was able to achieve European vice-champion title in stock class at the last European Championship. I was extremely excited for the opportunity to join the factory team and to work with the Xray team for 2017 season. I am proud and grateful to be part of the team and I will do my best to get the best results.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 7, 2017

SWorkz welcome Simon Reeves

SWorkz have announced the signing of UK veteran racer, Simon Reeves to their team. Simon brings many years of experience and outstanding pace to the SWorkz family and this is what Simon Reeves has to say:

During testing I have been highly impressed with the materials and construction of the S35-3 and found great pace even early on with the platform. I look forward to a fantastic 2017 with SWorkz.

Source: SWorkz [sworkz.com]

February 7, 2017

Riccardo Rabitti returns to Modelix Racing

Modelix Racing have announced the return of Italian frontrunner, Riccardo Rabitti to their world factory team. The multi-national champion and international events A-main finisher will be running Procircuit tyres, Nitrolux fuel as well as Ultimate Racing products and accessories from now on.

Source: Modelix Racing [modelixracing.com]

February 7, 2017

Arrowmax sign Akio Sobue

Arrowmax have announced the signing of 2015 JMRCA National Champion, Akio Sobue to their team. The 2016 Touring Car and 1/12th scale World Championship finalist will be using the full range of Arrowmax tools and accessories in the coming season. Akio says:

I’m very thankful that Team Arrowmax support tools and accessary for me! I’m convinced that those are very stylish and are a popular tool. Looking forward to working using those tools.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

February 3, 2017

Akio Sobue joins LRP factory team

LRP have announced the addition of Japan’s Akio Sobue to their factory team. The former JRMCA Electric Touring Car Champion and multiple IFMAR Worlds A-main finisher already used LRP electronics in parts of his 2016 campaign but he will be now getting the full factory treatment while running LRP’s new FlowX speed controller, Vector X20 motors and Competition Car Line battery packs while also using LRP chargers and accessories. Akio says:

The LRP system offers exceptional performance over the whole RPM range, that’s why I like the products. It also allows me to fully concentrate on the race and my driving, to focus on my strategy and I have never to worry about power or reliability – that’s perfect. I already learned that LRP is a great partner and I hope we can share many victories together.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

February 2, 2017

Lars Hoppe returns to Shepherd

After being with ARC the last two seasons, German frontrunner, Lars Hoppe has decided to return to his former sponsor Shepherd for the upcoming season. Lars will campaign Shepherd’s Velox V8 WC at events such as the ENS, the German Nationals and the IFMAR Worlds in France. Lars has the following to say:

At first I want to thank team ARC for great two years with the new R8 and wish them all the best. I am very happy to rejoin Team Shepherd and want to thank Patrick Schäfer for the great opportunity. For the 2017 season I will participate the whole Euro Nitro Series, the German Championship, some local races and for sure the World Championship in France. I look forward to work with this great team.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

February 2, 2017

Reds Racing sign Hu Wei Ping

Reds Racing have announced the addition of Chinese Champion, Hu Wei Ping to their factory team. Hu Wei will use Reds Racing’s line of nitro engines while attending events throughout Asia and Reds Racing are looking forward to a successful 2017 season and beyond.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

February 2, 2017

O.S Engines welcome back Andrea Pirani

O.S. Engines have announced the return of Andrea Pirani to their racing team. After three year of collaboration Andrea returns to the iconic Japanese brand to continue the project born in 2014: Increasing the European market share while helping with product development. This year Andrea will participate at the 1/8th On-road World Championships in France, the ENS and the Italian Championship. In cooperation with Italian O.S. distributor Radiosistemi, Andrea will also offer technical support for O.S. on-road drivers.