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March 17, 2015

Lorenzo Crolla continues with FX

FX have announced the contract renewal with young and talented Lorenzo Crolla for the 2015 season. The French front runner will use the FX engines during his off-road campaign that will include the EFRA Euros, the French nationals, the NEO Race and more. Lorenzo had the following to say:

I have raced the FX engines during the entire 2014 season and being satisfied with the performance and reliability there is no other consideration than to continue with FX for 2015 as well. I will race all the major nitro off-road races in France as well international races including European Championship, EFRA GPs and NEO race. I am looking forward the 2015 season with my FX engine.

Source: FX [fx-engines.com]

March 17, 2015

John Ermen renews with Matrix

Matrix have announced that Former Dutch Champion and 2014 ENS race winner John Ermen will continue with the Italian company for 2015. A driver with more than 20 years of experience, his contribution is very important to the team both in terms of racing and product development. The newly signed ARC team driver will be racing this year’s ENS as well as the Benelux Cup, the German Nationals and the EFRA Euros.

Source: Matrix [matrixtires.it]

March 17, 2015

Jernej Vuga re-signs with Xray

Xray have announced that former European and multi-National Champion Jernej Vuga has extended his contract with the Slovakian company for 2015. Jernej is a nitro on-road specialist and will race Xray’s RX8 nitro car while swapping it for an X12 1/12th scale car for the Winter season. Jernej will participate at all major regional, national and international races including the European Championship, the ENS and the Alpe Adria Cup and he had the following to say:

I’m so happy to race with Xray X12 and RX8 cars in 2015 season. Having the possibility to be also a part of the 1/8 on-road test team makes me even more satisfied and motivated, since I will have a chance to contribute my feedback to make the new car even better. The team work and dedication to every single detail of their products makes Xray something special. So, looking forward to a very productive and successful 2015 season.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 16, 2015

Tom Krägefski joins Xray

Xray have announced the signing of German 1/8th Class 2 and Kyosho World Cup Champion Tom Krägefski to their nitro on-road team. The ENS main finalist will be racing Xray’s 1/8th and 1/10th nitro on-road cars at all major races in Germany and Europe. Tom says:

I am happy to join the Xray factory Team for the 2015 season. I look forward to cooperating with such a professional team and I am sure that we can work successfully together. I am particularly pleased to continue my racing career with Bertram Kessler and the whole SMI Motorsport team at my side. In the upcoming season we will be participating in the European Championships, Euro Nitro Series and the National Championships with the NT1 and RX8.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 16, 2015

Cactus Classic sees 4 different winners in Mod classes

The 2015 edition of the prestigious Cactus Classic was held this past weekend at SRS Raceway in Phoenix, Arizona. The five 1/10th Modified classes saw four different winners with Ty Tessmann coming out successful in the 2WD Modified Buggy class racing a prototype HB 2WD buggy. Team Associated’s Ryan Cavalieri came in 2nd while Yokomo’s Lee Martin rounded out the podium.

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March 15, 2015

Jilles Groskamp confirmed at HB-HPI Racing

Team HB have announced that 2012 IFMAR World Champion Jilles Groskamp will be joining their on-road racing team. The former Tamiya star has been a top competitor on the world stage since the early 2000’s, after beginning his rise up the European rankings in the mid-1990’s. With many wins and podium appearances around the world, Jilles is a master of electric car setup and fast driving, and he’s also been racing nitro on-road at the highest levels for the past few years, including winning the 2013 1/8th Track IC European Champion crown. Jilles had this to say:

I’m extremely happy with the opportunity that HB-HPI Racing has given me to join their team. I would like to thank Tatsuro Watanabe and Hiro Kasuya for making this happen. I have been following Team HB’s nitro and electric car improvements over the last few years and I have no doubt that they have some of the best cars on the market. My goal is to work close together with all the team drivers to improve all the cars even more, and also help customers with their HB rides in the best possible way. I would like to thank Shepherd for their great support over the years and wish them the very best in the future!

Jilles brings with him a wealth of race experience and will be working closely with Andy, Teemu, JJ, Freddy and the entire HB factory and R&D team will help continue to develop and improve HB racing cars for more race wins and championships, not just for themselves but for all HB racers.

Source: HB [hpiracing.com]

March 11, 2015

JJ Wang joins Matrix Racing Tires

Matrix Racing Tires confirm the signing of Chinese/American top driver JJ Wang to their 2015 factory team. Racing for Mugen and Novarossi in Nitro 1/8th scale and 1/10th scale classes, the 17-years old is a former Chinese National Champion in both classes and he is backed by a successful 2014 season when he managed to bring home a top 5 finish at the 200mm Worlds in Thailand and a very respectable 15th place at the 1/10th Electric Touring Car Worlds held in Florida.

Source: Matrix [matrixtires.it]

March 11, 2015

Oliver Mack renews with Shepherd

Shepherd have announced that Oliver Mack will be a part of the company’s factory team for another year. The former World Championship finalist, European Champion and multiple German Champion had a great 1/8th scale campaign in 2014 by finishing the ENS in 3rd position overall. 2015 will be Oliver’s 7th season for Team Shepherd and he plans to attend the German Championship, the European Championship in Ettlingen, selected ENS events and the World Championship in Brazil. Oliver had the following to say:

First of all I would like to thank Team Shepherd for the long and successfully time we have already had. I’m really looking forward to racing another great season in this nice team. Last weekend we hit the track the first time for this year and the laptimes and feeling with the Velox V8 “EC” 2015 were very promising for the upcoming season.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]