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January 6, 2015

Elliott Harper wins on Schumacher debut

New Schumacher signing Elliott Harper has kicked off his 2015 campaign with a great result at last weekend’s popular Rug Racers event in the UK. Elliott was competing in the 13.5 boosted class and right from the off, his Mi5evo was dialled in as he set the fastest time TQ’ing 3 out of the 4 qualifying rounds. He then completed his impressive performance by winning the A final. Elliott had the following comments after the race finished:

I’m really happy to have started on such a positive note with Schumacher after only having run the Mi5evo a few times previous to this race. I ran the car in virtually box-standard trim, and it performed flawlessly all day. I had great traction and corner speed, even through the changing track conditions round-to-round. I’m looking forward to the upcoming carpet races even more now!

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

January 5, 2015

Lee Martin joins Muchmore Racing

Muchmore Racing have announced that 1/10th Off-road World Championship runner up and multiple European Champion Lee Martin has joined their team and will use Muchmore Racing’s Fleta ZX Motor and Fleta ESC’s. The Yokomo team driver will be using Muchmore Racing’s 1/10 and 1/8 electric products at all events through 2015-2016. Lee Martin had this to say:

It’s with great pleasure to be joining Muchmore racing for 2015. Muchmore have always had industry leading products with the highest quality, and with my initial tests this has been passed onto their range of ESC & motors. I would like to thank Mr Jang and Kobayashi for this opportunity and hopefully many successful years together.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

January 4, 2015

Mibosport Cup 2014/15 Rd3 – Report

The traditional Christmas race of the Mibosport Cup 2014/2015 took place at the Hotel-Sport in Hrotovice on the 3rd of January 2015. 189 participants was new record of series, when 107 drivers attended the on-road classes with 39 drivers in Touring Car Modified, 49 in Stock LRP, 9 in Formula and 10 drivers in the 1/12th scale class. The off-road classes attracted a total of 82 drivers with 47 drivers participating in 2WD Buggy and 35 drivers in 4WD Buggy.

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December 29, 2014

Lars Hoppe joins Savox Factory team

Savox have announced the signing of front running German Lars Hoppe to their Factory team. The recent winner of the opening round of the Euro Touring Series in the Czech Republic will now use the Savox line of servos in his 1/10th electric Touring and 1/8th nitro on road cars during his 2015 campaign.

Source: Savox [savoxtech.com.tw]

December 29, 2014

Naoto Matsukura joins Muchmore Racing

Muchmore Racing have announced the signing of multiple IFMAR 1/12th World Champion and current Electric Touring Car World Champion Naoto Matsukura to use their line of electronics from 2015 onwards. The former Yokomo driver who has still to decide on a chassis sponsor will use Muchmore Racing’s Fleta ZX Motor, new Impact FD2 LiPo batteries and Fleta ESCs at the upcoming TITC, EOS, ETS and upcoming IFMAR World Championships in Japan. Naoto had this to say:

First, I have to say thank you to Team Yokomo and specifically Mr. Tom Yokobori, Mr. Robert Itoh and Mr. Naoya Kitagawa for the last several years together. I will always have great memories with those member. Now I have a change. I have to say thanks to Mr. Jang and Mr. Kobayashi Yusuke for giving me this great opportunity with Muchmore Racing. The biggest reason I have a contract with the Muchmore Racing team. I have been last world championship impressed by the good quality and performance of the Marc Rheinard use new Fleta 1S ESC and Fleta 1S Motor.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

December 28, 2014

Jan Rathiesky joins Mon-Tech Racing

Italian company Mon-Tech Racing have announced the signing of Euro Touring Series Formula Champion and Pro Stock Vice Champion Jan Rathiesky to use their complete line of body shells from 2015. The German joins ETS Pro Stock Champion and fellow Xray team driver Marek Cerny as well as Mattia Collina and Nico Catelani who have all extended their deals with Mon-Tech.

Source: Mon-Tech [mon-techracing.net]

December 24, 2014

2014-15 WA EP Interclub Series Rd2 – Report

2014-15 WA EP Interclub Series RD2 – Report

With the Australian Summer now in full swing, round 2 of the WA EP Interclub Series kicked off at Carine Radio Controlled Car Club INC. The small and challenging track came up wonderfully for the strong showing of 65 entries who arrived on Sunday morning to do battle. The multi-surface track, well known for its challenges and unique layout was sure to make the racing interesting, and it did not disappoint. The sun was out, the track looked good, the cars primed and ready – the stage was set for a great day of racing.

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December 23, 2014

Ruona & Mitch win at Toys for Tots race

301 Raceway and Hobby hosted its inaugural Toys for Tots event last Saturday. The show of support was amazing with 105 entries as many racers throughout Florida showed up baring gifts in one hand and their racing gear in the other. The day was filled with great racing, raffle prizes, and a 50/50 fun race. Many of the top drivers came out to show their support and put on a great show. The 2WD Modified class would see a dominating performance by JConcepts very own Jason Ruona. Jason’s mid motor B5M was on point all day as he would take the TQ honours and the wire to wire win, teammate Paul Wynn would go on to secure the P2 position with his B5M, and JConcepts’ teammate JR Mitch would round out the podium with his TLR22 2.0.

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