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January 8, 2023

Polito wins ‘OneRace OneMan’ at IBR Padova

Having only announced his move from Kyosho to Sworkz just after Christmas, Italy’s Mattia Polito has opened the 2023 season with the Pro Buggy victory at the annual ‘OneRace OneMan’ event at IBR Padova in Italy. In qualifying it was Mugen’s Berkan Kilic who claimed the overall TQ, but winning his Semi from Berkan’s brother Burak, Polito took pole for the 45-minute final. Finishing second to Berkan in the other Semi, Kyosho’s Renaud Savoya would split the German brothers on the grid with 3rd. In the final it would be Burak who would prove to be Polito’s closest challenge moving up to finish 2nd with Berkan completing the podium. Behind HB Racing’s Theo Lemaire took fourth from Max Hesse and fellow Frenchman Savoya. For defending champion Riccardo Bertin, it was a tough opening to the new season as he had to win the LCQ final to make the A-Main. Despite setting the fastest lap of the final, the Infinity driver would finish P13 and last. In E-Buggy it was again Berkan who took the TQ, this time being able to convert that into the win ahead of his brother and the Tekno of former Champion Marco Barufollo.

Image: Burak Kilic [Facebook]

January 7, 2023

Ongaro confirmed for Philippine Masters

The organisers of the Philippine Masters have announced back to back World Champion Davide Ongaro is confirmed to make the trip to Manila for the April 28-30 event. Ongaro is a previous winner of the Philippine Masters and the attendance of the high profile Team Associated factory driver is a major boost for the Asian 1:8 Offroad scene. As with previous editions of the race, the entry list is expected to be bolstered by further high profile driver announcements. Making its post Covid return to the international racing calendar, the Philippine Masters has established itself as one of Asia’s major international events with 2023 the 11th running of the event. Hosted by QCRCCC and directed by the voice of RC Scotty Ernst, the event takes place in the heart of the capital city at the beautiful Circulo Verde track. Already close to reaching its 120 entry capacity, the race has attracted many of Asia’s top drivers with a strong contingent of Australian racers signed up to enjoy both the racing and hospitality in Manila.

Source: Philippine Masters [philippinemastersrc.com]

January 6, 2023

Schumacher Eclipse 5

In a busy week for Schumacher with driver announcements, the British manufacturer has also managed to kick off the first week of 2023 with the release of the new Eclipse 5 1:12 chassis. The Eclipse cars are the current reigning 1/12th scale IFMAR World and EFRA European Champions in both modified and stock classes with the new Eclipse 5 featuring an extensive list of refinements, making it even faster and better handling. Schumacher describe the Eclipse 5 as ‘the ultimate professional LMP12 racing chassis kit’. Pre-Orders are being taken with the kits due late January.

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January 6, 2023

Payne signs for Schumacher

Top international 1:12 racer Ollie Payne has signed to race with Schumacher, the news concluding a big week of driver signings for the British team. The former Roche driver, who spent most of his racing career with the Hong Kong manufacturer, will work alongside Schumacher designer & racer Andy Murray and its worldwide team at UK, USA, European, and World events with the Eclipse 1:12 platform as well as its Mi8 touring car. A former EFRA European Champion, IFMAR Worlds Finalist, and winner of the Cleveland US Indoor Champs and New York GP, Payne said, “I am very excited to be joining Schumacher for 2023 and beyond. Thanks to Robin and Andy for the opportunity!”

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

January 5, 2023

Tebo joins Mayako in dual role

Jared Tebo has been announced as a new signing at 1:8 Offroad newcomers Mayako. After his departure from Tekno before Christmas it was widely rumoured the America star was headed to Mayako with the announcement finally being made today. Tebo will represent the brand both on the track and off it, filling the role of Mayako USA Community Manager as well as international factory driver. On the announcement Tebo posted, ‘Really excited to finally announce that I’m joining Mayako for 2023 and beyond. I’m excited to be a professional driver for them, and also take on the role of Mayako USA Community Manager. Working with Robert, David, Joseph and all the Mayako staff has been great so far. See you all at the track soon!’ Mayako added, ‘We are proud to continue our by welcoming our third World Champion, Jared Tebo, to our community’.

Source: Mayako [mayako.com]

January 5, 2023

Cavalieri joins Schumacher for 1:10 programme

Ryan Cavalieri is to race for Schumacher, with the news the British manufacturer has signed the high profile American racer to its 1:10 offroad race team. The multiple World Champion joins Schumacher after a 2 year stint with TLR and will be team-mate to new recruit Lee Martin and established team star Michal Orlowski. In announcing their latest significant signing, Schumacher said they, ‘are extremely pleased to welcome Ryan Cavalieri to the #SchumacherFamily. Perhaps one of the highest profile drivers in the World, Ryan is 4 x IFMAR World Champion and 30 x ROAR National Champion and will add massive presence to our USA and World 1/10th program. We said 2023 would be exciting and it is sure hotting up!’ Cavalieri, who made the surprise announcement he would be racing 1:8 Offroad with WRC Racing in 2023, added, “I’m super excited to be joining the #SchumacherFamily. I have seen a lot of growth within the team over the last few years and felt it was perfect timing to get on board. 2023 will be an exciting year of racing and I look forward it. Thanks to Muz, Robin, Tris and all of the guys for making this happen.”

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

January 5, 2023

Baru RC NB/T48 Rear Chassis Brace

Top Italian Offroad racer and factory Tekno driver Marco Baruffolo has launched his own brand, Baru RC, with its first product being a rear chassis brace for the NB48 2.0/2.1 and NT48 2.0. Machined from Ergal 7075 and black anodised, it gives more rear stability, ensuring more steering and allows you to carry more speed around the corner. It also gives more stability when landing jumps.

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January 4, 2023

Schumacher announce Martin signing

Schumacher has announced a key driver signing for 2023 with the news Lee Martin is joining their 1:10 offroad program. The IFMAR World Championship podium finisher, EFRA European, EOS and BRCA Champion joins Michal Orlowski and Broc Champlin to give the British manufacturer a formidable offroad line-up for 2023. With Martin departing long time chassis sponsor Yokomo at the end of 2022, he joins Schumacher in place of Joern Neumann who has moved to Sworkz. Announcing this high profile signing, Schumacher said, ‘Lee will add some great speed and experience to the team and we are delighted to welcome him to the #SchumacherFamily’. The highly experienced British driver added, “I am excited to be joining Schumacher Racing in 2023 and beyond. With some very fast cars and a great team, I am proud to be part of the iconic UK brand. I look forward to working closely with the engineers to continue the rapid development of the products. Thanks to Robin, Muz and Tris for the opportunity and I’m excited to work with Michal, Broc, Daniel and the rest of the #SchumacherFamily.”

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]