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February 16, 2022

Andrea Ghilotti joins MR33 factory team

Another MR33 announcement, this time for the signing of Italian Onroad front runner Andrea Ghilotti to their factory team. The former EFRA European junior champion will participate at the Euro Touring Series events and at events in his home country Italy. Andrea will use the complete range of MR33 products in his racing programme and he had these words about his new sponsor MR33, ‘It is a great pleasure for me to join the MR33 factory team. I already enjoyed some products from their great line up in the past, and I can’t wait to use even more MR33 stuff on and off track. I would like to thank everybody at MR33 for this great opportunity.’

Source: Tonisport [tonisport.de]

February 16, 2022

Salton Dong appointed Sunpadow team manager

Sunpadow have announced that they have appointed Salton Dong as their international team manager, responsible for managing and supporting numerous international factory drivers. For the past five years, Salton has been an asset to the company with good communication skills that have identified a number of world-class drivers for the Sunpadow team and has worked with the team to achieve excellent results. In addition, Salton has mastered a wealth of power system knowledge, and has a high level of application of LiPo batteries in model racing cars.

Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]

February 15, 2022

Akio Sobue joins MR33 factory team

MR33 have announced the signing of Japanese onroad front runner Akio Sobue to their factory team. Akio will use the complete range of MR33 products to keep his Onroad program running, and he will attend all the most important Onroad races in Asia and other big races around on the globe. Akio had the following to say about him joining MR33, ‘I am very happy and thankful to join the MR33 team. I know their products since a long time, and it is fantastic how much the brand was growing over the last couple of years. I will use the MR33 products for all my Onroad cars and I am sure they will help me to achieve great results on track.’

Source: Tonisport [tonisport.de]

February 15, 2022

Coelho leads X4 dominance of TC classes at Snowbirds

The world famous Snowbird Nationals was held for the 28th time in Kissimmee, near Orlando, Florida, in the USA recently and Xray driver Alexander Hagberg sent this report. This unique on-road and oval race saw a total of over 600 entries combined between these two disciplines. The Xray team was in full attendance, not only with the US team drivers, but also with a big European team once again. The prestigious TC Modified class was dominated by Xray X4 cars. Reigning world champion Bruno Coelho converted his TQ into a win in the final, at this first ever appearance at the Snowbird Nationals. Bruno TQ’ed 3 out of 4 rounds of qualifying, and Alexander Hagberg took the TQ in the very first round. Alex was demoted to 3rd overall in the standings in the final after a few mistakes which allowed Sam Isaacs to take the runner up spot.

Continue reading the report here

February 10, 2022

Nils Gustafsson joins Dash RC

Dash RC have announced that they will be teaming up with one of Swedens top young offroad racers, Nils Gustafsson. The Team Associated driver will be powered by Dash electronics with the support from NettoRC and Dash is very happy to welcome him on board. The 15 year old will focus on 1/10 and 1/8 offroad with a focus on national and select international races.

Source: Dash [dash-rc.com]

February 9, 2022

Lex Tyler joins Reds Racing

Reds Racing are happy to announce that the 1/10 touring class multi-winner Lex Tyler has joined their team for the 2022 and 2023 racing season. Lex will be using Reds Racing 1/10 electronics and will be attending several important competitions in the next months. Lex had this to say, ‘I’m excited to join a family that is passionate about racing. The Reds Racing electronics has been a very solid contender in my immediate choice of TC classes. Quality and design are premium on top of well performing. I look forward to more races using Reds Racing products.’

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

February 8, 2022

Infinity IF18-2 front oneway set

Creation Model have produced this all new front one way set with larger diameter one-way bearings for greatly improved durability. Made for the Infinity IF18-2, the cup joints now feature a stopper from the inside to prevent them from popping out. The timing of the drive transmission to the front tire has also been changed, resulting in milder, easier-to-drive characteristics. The overall weight has been reduced to 23g, 5g lighter than the original.

View the complete set here

February 7, 2022

Associated DR10 metal gear conversion

Pull up to the starting line with confidence, knowing that your transmission is up to the task. Convert your existing Associated DR10 transmission to all metal gears and hardened steel top shaft, capable of handling extreme power. Available separately you can also just replace your standard aluminium top shaft and gear with this hardened steel shaft and metal gear for increased strength and durability. Compatible with DR10, Pro2 SC10, RB10, SR10 & Trophy Rat.

View the hardened steel shaft here