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January 18, 2014

Neumann is 4WD Top Qualifier in Berlin

Despite facing his toughest opposition yet at a Euro Offroad Series race, defending champion Joern Neumann is the 4WD Buggy Top Qualifier at the record entry second round taking place in Berlin, Germany. Having TQ’d last night’s second qualifier, the Team Durango got day 2 off to the perfect start by posting another TQ run in Q3 meaning only Yokomo’s Naoto Matsukura could deny end his 100% record of having started every EOS A-Main from pole position. Topping the opening qualifier yesterday, Matsukura could only manage 8th the final time of asking as his new team-mate Lee Martin TQ’d to secure second overall on the grid. His 9th overall TQ in 4WD Neumann will look to continue his reign over the class in tomorrow’s final and continue to be the only driver to have stood on the top step of the EOS 4WD Buggy podium.

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January 17, 2014

Matrix selected as 2014 1/12th Worlds control tire

Matrix selected as 1/12th Worlds control tire

Having recently announced the spec tire for the ISTC portion of the 2014 IFMAR Electric onroad Worlds in Florida, the organisers have today announced that Matrix Tyres have been chosen as the control tire for the 1/12th section. The suggested compounds have been sent to the 4 blocs to be voted on and will be announced at a later date. Full Throttle Rc Raceway informed us that they conducted the 1/12th scale tire testing in the same time period and alongside the 1/10th tire testing.

January 17, 2014

TQ runs for Matsukura & Neumann at EOS

Day 1 of the second round of the Euro Offroad Series in Berlin, Germany, ended with TQ runs in 4WD Buggy for Naoto Matsukura and Joern Neumann. Yokomo’s Matsakura looked on for a second TQ run until he lost a front wheel off his B-Max 4 handing Durango’s Neumann, who was 3rd fastest in Q1, the round ahead of Team Xray’s Martin Bayer who was also second in the opening qualifier. Having had similar wheel nut issues to his team-mate in the first round, new Yokomo signing Lee Martin completed the Top 3 in Q2.

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January 17, 2014

Neumann fastest from Martin in opening EOS qualifier

Joern Neumann has TQ’d the opening round of qualifying at a highly competitive second round of the Euro Offroad Series in Berlin, Germany. The Team Durango driver was the only one to record 15-laps of the 21-second average lap track in the 2WD qualifier with new Yokomo signing Lee Martin, who topped the morning’s three rounds of practice, second fastest. Making a return to the series having finished runner-up at year’s season finale, Kyosho’s Christopher Krapp completed the Top 3 ahead of Round 1 winner Hupo Honigl.

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January 17, 2014

Jilles Groskamp re-signs for Shepherd

Shepherd have re-signed reigning European 1/8 Champion Jilles Groskamp. The Thailand based Dutch driver and current ISTC World Champion will be attending both 1/8th and 1/10th Euros as well as the 1/10th Worlds which are rumored to be held near his current residence in Bangkok. ‘With his professional behaviour and uncompromising attention to detail Jilles is one of our most important drivers. His feedback and ideas help us improving our products even more and also at the track he is a great help for the team’ says team boss Patrick Schäfer. Jilles has the following to say.

I would like to thank Patrick and the rest of the Shepherd crew to give this opportunity for already my fourth year with Shepherd. Last year we had some great results by winning the 1/8 Euros, TQ at the 1/10 Euros and of course some great show at the 1/8 Worlds! In the meantime some further developments are in progress and I can’t wait to test and drive both 1/10 and 1/8 for upcoming season. See you soon on the track!

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

January 17, 2014

Paul Lemieux re-signs with Xray for 2014

Xray have announced that multiple US champion Paul Lemieux has re-signed to stay in the team for 2014. In 2014 Paul will race regional, national and international races with the Xray T4, NT1, X12, RX8 and XB4. The busy calendar will include all the US electric and nitro on-road nationals, Snowbirds and some major off-road races as well. 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. 2013 was a little bit slow in terms of races attended, but I am hoping to attend more events in 2014 and continue to assist the already very successful team develop even further.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 16, 2014

Bernd Rausch joins Team Shepherd

Shepherd have added Euro “B” and German national finalist Bernd Rausch to their team. Already testing the Velox V10 Pro at the German Open Indoor Masters and qualifying third behind Dominic Greiner and Patrick Schäfer he is eager to run the full 2014 season with the German car powered by Sonic engines. Bernd is going to attend the Euros in Valencia, the German Championship and various race of the ENS series as well as regional events like the Nitro West Masters and the West German Championship. He had the following to say:

First of all I would like to thank Kenny from KM and Adrien from Orion for the good times we had. I’m really looking forward to joining Shepherd and being a part of a team with some of the best racers in the world. Especially after their innovations on the V10 Pro it will be a pleasure to attend some big international races in 2014.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

January 16, 2014

Daniel Kobbevik joins Associated & Reedy for 2014

Team Associated and Reedy have announced the re-signing of young Norwegian driver Daniel Kobbevik for 2014. Daniel is already captivating crowds throughout Europe and Scandinavia with his fantastic results and stylish driving. At 8 years old he is one of the youngest drivers to ever be signed and already into his second year with the team he is a popular character with his racing buddies. Team Associated is back with a new approach and Daniel is part of the grand plan as Craig Drescher explains:

Kids bring many more attributes to the team other than lowering the average age. Our plan is to develop these guys through various means to not only better the drivers but learn from what they can teach us. We offer on and off track help along with many years experience and bring a family feeling back to the race track. Making the team a fun and professional group that can also give something back. We aim to have a group of juniors that learn about what it takes to win but also what it takes to be part of a team that enjoys what they do and help others. A calm and youthful team is something we are building for the future. Kids are the future and this is the part where Team Associated is rebuilding something towards that future. We are delighted with the response to the team and look forward to working more completely with these guys. Its brought a lot of fun and spirit back to the group.

Source: Associated [teamassociated.com]