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January 12, 2017

FX Engines add Bruno Coelho to their off-road team

FX Engines have announced the addition of Portugal’s Bruno Coelho to their factory off-road team. The Xray factory driver will be running FX engines in his 1/8th off-road rides and his campaign will include the Portuguese national championship, the EFRA Euros and also select international events. Bruno says:

After a long break from 1/8 off-road racing I have decided to join 1/8 off-road races as well this year. I know about the speed, performance and reliability of these engines and therefore it was an easy choice for me. I am really excited to work together with Juraj Hudy and will do maximum to achieve the best results.

Source: FX Engines [fx-engines.com]

January 12, 2017

Kilic brothers join Tonisport & Yokomo

Tonisport have announced the addition of Burak and Berkan Kilic to their team. Avid 1/8th off-road drivers, campaigning Agama buggies and trucks, the two up and coming youngsters and former German National Junior champions will use Yokomo kits and MR33 option parts in the 1/10th electric classes during the 2017 season that will see appearances at all major national and also select international events.

Source: Tonisport [tonisport.de]

January 12, 2017

Syoki Takahata teams up with Mugen

Mugen Seiki have announced the signing of Japanese National Champion, Syoki Takahata to their factory nitro on-road team. The former KM Racing driver will campaign Mugen’s MRX6 and MTX6R kits in the upcoming season that will see appearances at the national championship and also at the IFMAR 1/8th On-road Worlds in France.

Source: Mugen Seiki [mugenseiki.com]

January 11, 2017

Shepherd sign Eduardo Escandon

Shepherd have announced the signing of 2-times Spanish National Champion, Eduardo Escandon to their factory team. The Euro-A Vice-Champion and ENS A-main finalist will use the latest version of Shepherd’s Velox V10 in the upcoming season. Edu plans to attend all ENS events as well as the EC-A in Mulhouse/, France and he had the following to say:

First of all I would like to thank KM group for their support over the last few years, but now I feel it’s time for a change. I’m delighted to have the opportunity to work with such a great team like Shepherd and I’m sure that it will be a big step forward for me at International races. I tested the car for the first time at my home Club setting a new track record, that´s amazing! Last but not least, thanks to Patrick Schäfer for giving me this opportunity, I´m really looking forward to the upcoming season. See you at the track.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

January 11, 2017

JConcepts introduce 2017 race team

Following last week’s announcement of Ryan Cavalieri and David Ronnefalk as part of JConcepts’s 2017 race team line-up, the US company has welcomed more drivers to their team for this year. The latest additions include seasoned racers such as Jake Thayer, Tommy Hinz and Chris Jarosz but also a lot of up and coming talents that for sure will soon make an impact on the scene.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

January 10, 2017

Pro-Line welcomes Dustin Evans

Pro-Line welcomes the newest Factory driver to the team, Dustin Evans. The former TLR and now Team Associated driver brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Pro-Line’s 1:10 off-toad team and Pro-Line look forward to working closely with him for this season and beyond.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

January 10, 2017

Reno Savoya powered by Thor Fuel

RC Concept have announced that multiple EFRA European and French National Champion, Reno Savoya will be using Thor fuel for 2017. The TLR driver will power his RC Concept engines using the new juice and he has the following to say:

After many tests, I feel Thor Fuel is the best fuel I have ever run. The stability of my MC5R is awesome with it and I have gain almost 45sec runtime in every conditions. I am super happy, and I advice everyone to try this fuel.

Source: RC Concept [rcconcept.net]

January 10, 2017

Dario Balestri joins Max Power

Max Power have announced the addition of Italian frontrunner, Dario Balestri to their team. The multiple national and European champion recently joined the ever growing Infinity team and following several years with Capricorn and after using Max Power-built Tesla engines last year, he will now be running Max Power branded power plants in his 1/8th and 1/10th scale rides for 2017.

Source: Max Power [rcmaxpower.com]