December 29, 2008

2009 Snowbird Nationals – Entries Open

The organisers of the 2009 Snowbird Nationals have been in touch to remind everyone that entries are now open. With only a month to go until the race kicks off, already racers from around the World are registering. This year’s Snowbirds feature classes for everyone, with a mix of fun and competitive choices, making the race exciting and enjoyable for all involved. The Snowbirds has 45+ contributing sponsors coming with their teams and representatives, so you can’t miss this chance to be a part of it.

Visit the event website here.

December 29, 2008

Martin Achter joins Team Durango

Team Durango have announce Martin Achter as a new team member for 2009. Martin will run both the electric and nitro range of off-road buggies as well as the secret nitro truggy project that is in the making. 19 years old Martin brings in the vast experience of nearly 10 years of racing and beside the Team Durango drive Martin is backed up with a sponsorship Power-Save-Racing which products he will proudly support throughout the 2009 season. Martin had the following to say:

I am very proud to become a member of such a successful team like Team Durango and I am looking forward to race the new DNX408 and DEX410 buggies in the upcoming season. I’d like to take the opportunity and would like to thank my former team for the past two and very successful years.

Source: Team Durango

December 28, 2008

Tim Bremicker joins Int’l RB Team

Having recently confirmed his move from Kyosho to Mugen for 2009, current German 1/8th scale buggy and truggy National Champion Tim Bremicker has officially joined the international RB Team. Tim raced with RB last season for the RMV Team and his move to the factory team carries forward this successful combination into the new season.

Source: RB [rbproducts.com]

December 27, 2008

Choong Yeol wins Korean Al Pro Rd2

The 2nd round of the South Korean Al Pro Series took place recently and weather throughout the event was very cold. The 1 hour long race was won by Xray and VP Pro driver Shin Choong Yeol, by a massive 5 laps ahead of Kim Jung Nyun in 2nd with Ho Hong Jung in 3rd, a further 4 laps adrift.

Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]

December 26, 2008

Walter Salemi to use SM engines

Top Italian Mugen racer and multiple World and European Championship finalist Walter Salemi has signed to use SM engines for the 2009 season. The former GRP racer, whose contract ended recently has joined the Schepis Models team to use their new engines. Walter has yet to announce his new tire sponsor.

December 24, 2008

Chris Doughty signs with JConcepts

Former European Champion UK racer Chris Doughty has reached an agreement to run the full compliment of JConcepts products for 2009. Although Chris will be changing his focus slightly, by moving over to 1/8th scale buggy, he is expected to be a great asset to the team. JConcepts hopes to build on their 2008 success not only in the US, but also internationally and Chris is sure to be a part of that.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

December 23, 2008

Borja Hernandez joins RB Engines

RB Engines have confirmed that Spanish Hobao driver Borja Hernandez, a World finalist and 2 time podium finisher at the European Championship, has joined their international team. The former GRP driver, Borja chose RB engines as he believes it will help increase his perfomances and results for 2009 season.

Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]

December 23, 2008

VP Pro sign George ‘T-Mizzle’ Drake

VP Pro have announced the signing of US off road racer George ‘T-Mizzle’ Drake. For the 2009 season Drake will run the Asian Champion VP Pro tires on his World Champion Hot Bodies D8 chassis, which is powered by GO engines.

Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]

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