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February 10, 2017

Thilo Tödtmann joins Shepherd

Shepherd have announced the signing of Germany’s Thilo Tödtmann to their team. The former Capricorn factory driver has inked a long term contract to represent the Shepherd brand. A regular ENS and Euros A-finalist and former EFRA Euro-B champion, Thilo will campaign the Velox V10 “WC” 200mm platform while also running the Velox F1 at selected events. Thilo says:

First of all I want to thank Patrizio Rossi from Capricorn for his support and help during the last 2 1/2 years on and off the racetrack. He is a well known character and I improved my racing and my knowledge during that time. Nevertheless I felt it was time for a change and now I am very excited to rejoin Team Shepherd. Racing and learning in such a strong team with a great history of inventing, development and design is a opportunity which I take gratefully.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

February 10, 2017

Modelix Racing add Yannick Aigoin to their factory team

Modelix Racing have welcomed French frontrunner, Yannick Aigoin to their world-wide team. The Xray factory driver is backed by multiple national and international titles and he already used Ultimate Racing engines in the past, but the former Pro-Line driver will now also roll on Procircuit tyres while also helping with research and development of upcoming products.

Source: Modelix Racing [modelixracing.com]

February 8, 2017

Alberto Picco signs with Creation Model/Infinity

Creation Model have announced the addition of Italy’s Alberto Picco to the Infinity factory team. The multi-time Euros and Worlds finalist leaves behind many years as an independent driver and he will use Infinity’s 1/8th on-road kits from now on. His campaign will include both national and international events and Creation Model are looking forward to a successful 2017 and beyond.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

February 8, 2017

Hot Race Trophy Rome – Report

The Hot Race Trophy Rome was held at the Gianni Modellismo track in both electric and nitro classes. The 1-day race saw three qualifiers of which the best round counted. In Electric Touring Car Modified Alessio Menicucci took the pole position for the mains from Nicola Marrone and Simone D’Ottavio while the Touring 13.5T blinky class was lead by Valter Cola from Flavio Buzi and Djalma Bochicchio.

Continue reading the report here

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

DJ Apolaro wins at Region 4 Championships Rd1

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]

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 6, 2017

Ofir Avitan TQs & wins Israeli League Rd5

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.

View the final results here