This past weekend was the first of four rounds for the Region 4 Championships held at the Arcadia track in Florida. DJ Apolaro (Capricorn) took the overall TQ of the 200mm class after sweeping each round of qualifying. In the main final, DJ continued to dominate, bringing home the win two laps ahead of second placed Junior Castellanos (Mugen) and third placed Jerry Guerra (Mugen).
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
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]
Round five of the Israeli League was held at the Speed Racing Track and it saw Ofir Avitan taking the TQ honours after the four rounds of qualifying. At the start of the main final Yaniv Sivan rolled his car while Ofir Avitan and Tal Siles battled for the lead. The latter than suffered from a flame out that cost him a couple of positions and at the 25 minute mark Yaniv managed to take over the second place after a huge comeback. Yaniv was even able to close the gap to Ofir, however as he ran out of time he had to settle for second behind winner Ofir while Aviv Mimon obtained the final podium spot.
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]
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]
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.
Arrowmax have announced the signing of Felix Law to their factory racing team. The 2015 Reedy Race Touring Stock Open class and current China 1/10 EP off-road National Champion is well-known for his multi-class skills and his helpful and friendly nature. The Florida-native and current Hong Kong citizen will be helping Arrowmax to promote their line of products within the Asia region. Felix had the following to say:
With dedication and innovative in mind, Arrowmax is one of the most well-known brand in RC today. With brand-new line up of product range for 2017, Arrowmax will continue to grow. I will like to thanks Mr. Lau for giving me the chance to work with the team in order to build this exciting brand together. It is an honor for me to join this incredible team, looking forward to the great products for the upcoming year.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Matrix Racing Tires have announced the addition of Merlin Depta to their factory team. The German front runner, former vice-European Champion and ENS A-Main regular will join the Matrix team for the 2017 1/8th nitro season in which he will compete at events such as the German Nationals, the ENS, EFRA GP Series and the Worlds in France in September.
Source: Matrix [matrix-tyres.com]
