January 7, 2022

Ryan Cavalieri joins Hobbywing Factory team

Hobbywing have announced that 4-time World champion Ryan Cavalieri has joined their factory team. The TLR driver will use Hobbywing ESCs and motors to participate in all electric car competitions going forward. ‘I’m really excited to be joining Hobbywing and being a part of the family. I would like to thank everyone at Hobbywing for making this possible. I will work closely with the team and help out in anyway to contribute to the already successful line up of products. I’m excited to get out there and start racing.’

Source: Hobbywing [hobbywing.com]

January 6, 2022

Blake Champlin joins Schumacher

Schumacher Racing are extremely happy to welcome top USA racer Blake Champlin to the team. Blake will bring even more speed to the team and will further help support customers in the US and worldwide. Blake had the following to say, ‘I’m very happy to be joining the #SchumacherFamily for 2022! I’m appreciative of the opportunity I’ve been given by Muz and Robin over at Schumacher. I’m looking forward to bringing my knowledge and skill over to help represent and promote such an awesome brand. I’m very excited to work with the team, as well as reunite with my brother, Broc, to form a great duo. Let’s see where this year of racing takes us.’

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

January 5, 2022

Joe Bornhorst joins The Drake Racing

The Drake Racing have announced the signing of Joe Bornhorst to their race team. Joe brings with him a wealth of knowledge and amazing attitude on and off the track. He will make his O.S. Speed B21 AD2 powered debut at the Southern Indoor Championship and The Drake Racing will be supporting all of Joe’s nitro powered needs. Joe’s engine of choice will be the O.S. Speed B21 Adam Drake 2 for both nitro buggy and truck. The Sworkz factory driver had this to say about his 2022 nitro engine program:

2022 is going to be a great year with the support of Adam and Ronda from The Drake Racing. It gives me a lot of confidence knowing my O.S Speed B21 AD2 engines will be prepared, broken-in, and services by The Drake Racing.

Source: The Drake Racing [thedrakeracing.com]

January 5, 2022

Akio Sobue joins Axon

Axon have announced that Akio Sobue ha signed a multi-year contract starting in 2022. The main purpose of the contract is for him to work as an Axon driver, participating in races including big events, and at the same time he will be involved in Axon’s product development. Akio will be using the Axon TC10 in the main category of EP touring cars and will attend races both in Japan and overseas. This exclusive contract will accelerate the development of the TC10 and other Axon products, and will lead to further improvement of the brand.

Source: Axon [team-axon.com]

January 4, 2022

Ryan Lutz joins Kyosho for 2022 & beyond

Kyosho is pleased to announce the signing of Ryan Lutz for 2022 & beyond. Ryan will be showcasing their Inferno series at the highest level at every major event. RL will make his debut at the Southern Indoor Championship (SIC) in few weeks. Ryan Lutz:

‘It’s been 16 years since I signed my first professional R/C deal with Kyosho and now I’m back with the storied company that gave me my start. I’m so excited to race the legendary Inferno lineup of 1/8th Offroad Kyosho vehicles again! So many of the same people work at Kyosho America and have welcomed me back like family! I can’t wait to get started!’

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

January 4, 2022

Jessica Pålsson joins HB World Racing Team

HB Racing welcomes a new member of the HB World Racing Team, Jessica Pålsson from Sweden. Jessica is 19 years old and already 2 time Swedish Champion and a 3 time Swedish Cup Champion. Speaking about here new HB Racing signing, Jessica said, ‘I’m super excited to start 2022 with the HB Racing Team with so many great drivers and mechanics all over the world! Thank you so much Philippe for giving me this amazing opportunity to join the HB Racing Team! I’m really charged and ready to fight with my new HB Racing buggies!’

Source: HB Racing [hbracing.com]

January 4, 2022

Sunpadow Batteries sign Ryan Cavalieri

Sunpadow have announced that they have signed a contract with 4-time World Champion Ryan Cavalieri. The US driver is also a 29 times National Champion and winner of many other international prizes and in the new season, Ryan will use Sunpadow LiPo batteries to participate in all races.

Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]

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