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January 23, 2015

Horizon confirms Drake’s departure

Hudy 1/10 Off-Road car stand

In what came as a major shock to the sport, Horizon Hobby have now officially confirmed the departure of Adam Drake, a driver revered as one of the greatest ambassadors for the TLR brand. In the official statement they said, ‘Horizon Hobby wishes to thank and acknowledge Adam Drake for his dedication and commitment throughout the years to Team Losi Racing and Horizon Hobby. Adam’s association with Team Losi Racing dates back to the early 1990s and his on-track speed and off-track sportsmanship have been consistent trademarks for over two decades. Adam has been a great asset to the team and ambassador for Horizon Hobby/Team Losi Racing and they wish him the very best for the future, both personally and professionally.’

Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]

January 23, 2015

Paul Lemieux re-signs with Xray

Xray have announced that long time team driver and multi-time US champion Paul Lemieux has renewed his contract to stay with the team for 2015. Paul’s 2015 campaign will see regional, national and international races with Xray’s line of 1/12th, 1/10th and 1/8th vehicles in electric and nitro classes. His busy calendar will include all the US electric and nitro on-road nationals, the Snowbirds and all other major races in the States. Paul says:

I am excited about the continued partnership between myself and the Team Xray. I am especially excited to continue on with all of individuals that make up the Xray family as I know it. To me the “work hard but have fun” atmosphere which we have achieved at events around the globe has been the driving force in what keeps me racing. With several great achievements and another wins last year I am fully motivated for the upcoming 2015 season.

Check out Paul’s Xray profile video by clicking here

January 23, 2015

Robin D’Hondt joins BMT

Robin D'Hont joins BMT

Italian company BMT have announced the signing of Robin D’Hondt to their team. Robin will use the BMT 984 1/8th scale car after being with Motonica for six years and he has the following to say about the deal:

To begin with I would like to thank Maurizio Ficcadenti for the cooperation over the last 6 years with him and Motonica. It was time for me to go a new way and in in this I choose to drive the BMT 984 car next season. I have already built the car and I am very content with the quality of the product as well I am sure to have a good cooperation with Pasquale Iuliucci who I wish to thank for this opportunity. [I am] Feeling confident to start the new season.

Source: BMT [bmt-team.com]

January 23, 2015

Yuichi Kanai is back with Pro-Line

Pro-Line have announced the signing of Yuichi Kanai to their factory racing team. The Japanese is one of the most respected and talented designers in all of R/C and he is backed by a World Championship title back in 2000. Pro-Line is proud to welcome Yuichi back for the 2015 racing season and look forward to great success with the Red Army.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

January 22, 2015

Martin Wollanka renews with Xray

Xray has announced that European Vice-Champion and multiple Austrian Champion Martin Wollanka will continue to be part of the Xray factory team to race 1/8th and 1/10th off-road classes in 2015. Martin will race at the 1/8th and 1/10th Euros and Austrian Nationals as well as selected international events and the EOS series. Martin says:

The 2014 year was the first year for me being part of the Xray factory team and I could not be happier for the support and the great handling car which allowed me to win all the National races as well gaining the title of European Vice-Champion. I am very happy to be part of the very professional and hard working team. The dedicate work of Juraj and entire team motivates me to improve all the time and I hope for even greater results this season. I am looking forward the 2015 races, see you soon.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 22, 2015

Cole Odgen continues with Reds Racing

Reds Racing have announced the contract renewal with Cole Odgen for 2015. Cole collected some incredible finishes with Reds in 2014, including 1st in Pro Buggy at the Fall Brawl, 1st in Pro Buggy and Truggy at the Southern Nationals, 1st in Pro Buggy and Truggy at the Southern Indoor Championship and more. His campaign then culminated in participating at his first World Championship landing him as a quarter finalist. Cole will be attending all the major events in 2015 including the NeoBuggy race in April and he has the following to say:

Signing with Reds for 2015 is another step into my future of success. I’m very happy to be with Reds for another year, and using these high quality engines for my power plants is an honor. Huge thanks to Marco Rossi, Mario Rossi, and Alex Pilson for their support and I look forward to seeing everyone at the races!

Source: Reds Racing [redsracing.it]

January 22, 2015

Tebo & Cavalieri join Mx brand

Maxima announce the signing of Jared Tebo and Ryan Cavalieri to run their Mx engines and nitro fuel through to the end of 2016. Mx is Maxima’s US brand, with the engines and fuel being the same as the popular Maxima branded products.

Mx and Maxima aims to improve greatly through the feedback of both Jared and Ryan and it was great that pre-season testing produced happy faces all-round. Mx and Maxima would like to take this opportunity to thank all the sponsors of Jared and Ryan for supporting them and making it possible for Mx and Maxima to tag along.

Source: Chiratech Europe [chiratech-europe.com]

January 22, 2015

McGinty & Ogden win at the Colonels Winter Classic

The annual Colonel’s Winter Classic was held at Phil Hurd Raceway in Savannah, GA with 261 entries for this event. In the Pro eBuggy class, John Michael McGinty III would TQ two out of three rounds to take the TQ honors. In the main he quickly gapped the field leading from start to finish to take the win. In doing so he put down the fastest lap of the weekend.

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