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January 4, 2019

Protoform sign Yugo Nagashima

Protoform have announced the addition of Japanese electric on-road frontrunner, Yugo Nagashima to their race team. The Destiny factory driver went on an absolute tear in 2018, winning National Championships in Japan, Canada and Australia as well as major victories at the Snowbird Nationals, U.S. Indoor Champs, the Speed King Tout and the Asian Onroad Championships. Many of these big wins came with Protoform race bodies but after being a free agent in terms of body shells, Yugo now officially joined the international Protoform team. Yugo had this to say about the deal:

I am really happy to be a part of Team Protoform! Soon I will post some information and tech tips too to help out all customers. See you at the track!

Source: Protoform [racepf.com]

January 4, 2019

Asia Nitro Championship – Announcement

In 2019, Scotty Ernst Productions are aiming to bring the most extreme R/C classes in existence to both racers and fans in a whole new way with the inaugural running of the Asian Nitro Championship (ANC). Three exotic locations. Three world-class facilities. One Championship series. All under the spotlight like you’ve never seen before. Round 1 will take racers to Hong Kong where TRC Raceway will be the home March 7-10. TRC Raceway is very familiar with hosting big events as they recently hosted the FEMCA Championships, Asia On Road Championships as well as other international races. Round 2 will be held April 25-28 and will take the trek to the land down under to England Park Raceway in Brisbane, Australia, only a 50 minute drive to the World famous Gold Coast. Known for hosting two IFMAR World Championship events, the track went through a complete renovation, layout change and resurfacing to give racers and spectators an amazing experience. Round 3 will see the series conclude its opening year at the soon to be constructed Infinity Raceway in Suzuka, Japan in the summer of 2019. The plans for Infinity Raceway will be nothing short of amazing and will make for the perfect location to round out the opening season of the ANC. For more information and the full press release, visit the official event website here or the series’ social media page here.

January 4, 2019

Max Mächler signs with Sunpadow

Sunpadow have announced the signing of Germany’s Max Mächler to their international team. The 2018 EFRA European Touring Stock Champion and multi-time ETS Pro Stock winner will be a great addition to the team, bringing with him valuable knowledge of the very competitive stock class racing. Max, who also just inked a deal with Hobbywing to use their speed controllers and motors, had the following to say:

With the start of 2019 I will join the international Sunpadow Race Team. Pleased to work with their technical consultant Salton Dong and the whole team. I will use the full range of Sunpadow batteries for all my racing activities in the upcoming time.

Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]

January 3, 2019

Protoform welcome back Olly Jefferies

Protoform have announced that IFMAR Worlds finalist, 11-times and reigning British Radio Car Association National Champion, Olly Jefferies has signed to their factory team for 2019. Olly will be showcasing PF’s bodies and accessories throughout the UK and other major European and international events. Protoform look forward to working with him at the races and testing grounds in 2019 and Olly had the following to say:

I would like to thank Protoform for supporting me in 2019. I look forward to working with this world famous brand and help test and develop new products.

Source: Protoform [racepf.com]

January 3, 2019

Shin Adachi teams up with Muchmore

Muchmore have announced the signing of Japan’s Shin Adachi to their team through to 2020. The Yokomo engineer will power his rides using Muchmore speed controllers, motors and batteries while also using the company’s chargers and accessories. Shin says:

I am very exciting to joint Muchmore Japan 2019-20. I really like Muchmore products! Speedo, motor, battery, chargers and more. I will helping that products develop. I also helping team driver and customers! See you at tracks guys!

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

January 3, 2019

Sunpadow sign Daniel Kobbevik

Sunpadow have announced the signing of young Norwegian talent, Daniel Kobbevik to their international team. Already at his young age Daniel won both national and international titles including the Junior title at the 2017 IFMAR 1/10th Buggy Worlds as well as countless national championships. The Xray factory pilot and multi-times EOS podium finisher has the following to say:

I am very happy to join the Sunpadow international team and to get the chance to run Sunpadow batteries in all classes. I believe it is a new step forward to reach my goals.

Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]

January 2, 2019

Max Mächler joins Hobbywing

Hobbywing have officially announced the signing of European Touring Stock ace Max Mächler to their international team. The Awesomatix team manager and 2018 EFRA European Stock Champion will use Hobbywing brushless speed controllers and motors in all of his cars starting immediately. Furthermore “Mad Max” will be involved in R&D of new products, with his knowledge about the needs of Stock class racing being a valuable asset. Max has the following to say about the deal:

I am proud to join the international Hobbywing team in 2019 and I want to thank Hobbywing and Salton Dong for this great opportunity to work and race with such a professional team. Happy to join my team mate Freddy Südhoff who show a great performance with the Hobbywing power system in his cars. Looking forward to work and test with the team, especially with the focus on stock class products. See you at the track.

Source: Hobbywing [hobbywing.com]

January 2, 2019

Power HD sign Michal Orlowski

Power HD have announced the signing of EFRA European and 3-times EOS champion, Michal Orlowski to their team. The 1/10th off-road ace from Poland will use Power HD’s line of high-performance servos in his 2019 campaign that will include all major events world wide including World and European Championships in electric buggy, touring car and 1/12th scale, the ETS and EOS races as well as select other events. Michal says:

I would like to thank Power HD for the opportunity to run their high quality servos in all of my race cars. I’m very excited to show the world what great products they are in the upcoming season. See you all at the race track!

Source: Power HD [chd.hk]