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January 20, 2021

Davide Ongaro joins Sunpadow Factory team

Sunpadow have signed current IFMAR 1/8th offroad World Champion Davide Ongaro to their factory team. Starting from 2021, the Italian will use Sunpadow LiPo batteries to participate in various competitions and assist Sunpadow in product development and testing. Davide said ‘joining Sunpadow team for me is a dream comes true, have the possibility to be in a team with a lot of champions, I’m looking forward to make good result and I will do my best for sure.’

Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]

January 19, 2021

Pilot RC B74.1 lightweight ring gear set

Pilot RC have unveiled their latest offering, this B74 series lightweight ring gear set. Having begun working on this product back in June 2020, after overcoming several design and production challenges, they managed create a super light, durable, true spinning ring gear for the B74.1. Designed for the 13.5 spec class racing on a dirt surface, the gear set deletes 18.6 grams of rotational mass. Benefits of the gear set include faster acceleration, cooler motor temperatures, better handling on the track and more. Already showing results on the track at the 2021 CRCRC Winter Midwest Championships in the car of TQ and race winner Matthew Gonzales

Source: Pilot RC [pilotrcproducts.com]

January 19, 2021

Jacob Cruz joins Mugen Seiki Racing

Mugen Seiki Racing have announced that Jacob Cruz has joined their team. Jacob will be focusing on the new MTC2 1/10th electric touring car as well as the World Champion MRX6X platforms for 2021 and beyond. Mugen Seiki Racing is excited to be working with Jacob and his father Marc Cruz, with Jacob saying ‘I would like to thank Mugen Seiki USA for this great opportunity to be part of their racing family. Special thanks to Kris Moore, Adam Drake and On Road Team Manager Brian Thomas for believing in me. I’m looking forward to this year and beyond to represent Mugen Seiki and hopefully add to their winning culture. Excited to run the new MTC2 platform and World Champion MRX6X. See you all at the track!’

Source: Mugen [mugenracing.com]

January 15, 2021

HotRace tyres sign Ty Tessmann

More Ty Tessmann news as HotRace tyres have announced the signing of 2014 IFMAR 1/8th Nitro Buggy champion to their team. The former Pro-Line driver will run the Italian brand’s products at all events around the world and will also assist with product development.

Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

January 15, 2021

Ty Tessmann powered by FX Engines

FX Engines have announced that Ty Tessmann will be running their engines. As one of the world’s top off-road drivers, Ty has captured multiple US ROAR Championships and an IFMAR World Championship, and FX is thrilled to welcome Ty to the FX team. On the deal Ty Tessmann said:

I am excited to be running the FX engines, these engines are produced with the same high quality and attention to detail that everything the Hudy family makes has. During my time testing I was very impressed with the performance and the feel of the engines, with an amazing linear power band that suits my driving perfectly, I know these engines will be a great fit for me. I know that Juraj Hudy and Martin Bayer have worked very hard to make the FX engines the best there is and I will do my best to showcase what these engines are capable of.

Source: FX Engines [fx-engines.com]

January 13, 2021

2021 Desert Classic – Announcement

Hobby Action in Chandler, Arizona have announced the date for the 2021 Desert Classic which will be held from the 4th to the 7th of March. Entries are open from the 16th of this month and the race will be open to all the usual classes. Masks must be worn and pitting is outside.

View the event flyer here

January 12, 2021

Oliver Mack returns to Team Shepherd

Team Shepherd have announced the return of former 1/8 On-Road European Champion and multiple German champion Oliver Mack. Back in 2015 Oliver took his maiden European Championship A title running for Shepherd and now he is eager to restart the cooperation with the German manufacturer. Oliver plans to attend local races as well selected international events like the European Championship and ENS races. Oliver had the following to say:

I’m very excited to return to Shepherd and I’m looking forward to cooperate again with such a professional team. Thanks to Patrick and the whole Shepherd family for this opportunity.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

January 11, 2021

Broc Champlin joins Schumacher Racing

Schumacher Racing have announced that top US racer Broc Champlin has joined their team. Keen to expand their US driver lineup, Broc brings some serious speed to the proceedings. Having already achieved so many great results at the young age of 18, Broc is sure to step things up to another level for Schumacher Racing in the USA. His most recent race results saw him winning both the 2wd and 4wd modified classes, at the hugely competitive Florida Carpet Championships held at Beachline Raceway. Broc has finished in the top 10 at the last two Invite Reedy Race of Champion offroad events, and he’s also previously won both the open and the junior classes too. Broc had the following to say:

I’m ecstatic to join such an elite race team. The support already from Schumacher has been awesome. We were in talks last year and didn’t do anything, this year, we pulled the trigger. My carpet program is going to excel even more. As many know, Schumacher has the best carpet equipment. Dirt racing, same thing, that 4wd is going to be an animal and I’m excited to work together with everyone at Schumacher with the development of product in all areas. I’ll be dabbling in On-Road once again, these cars are also extremely good. They aren’t 1/12th Modified World Champs for no reason.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]