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]
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]
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.
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]
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]
Agama Japan have announced the signing of EP offroad specialist Kaito Kodera to their nitro offroad team. The former Japanese National Champion who recently left Yokomo to join Schumacher will make his debut in the nitro class this season. He had this to say:
This is my first time to race an 1/8 engine buggy, but I would like to actively participate in the race and publish data and setup sheets as well as results! I will do my best so I look forward to working with you!
Source: Agama Japan [offpower.net]
Reds Racing have announced that they have signed the ‘King of carpet’ Broc Champlin to their team for 2021. Broc who has made big changes to his program for 2021 will be using their full lineup of electronics and nitro motors, with Reds Racing saying ‘We are excited to be working with Broc for 2021 and beyond’. Broc stated:
My cars shall be suited up with Reds equipment in both 1/10th and 1/8th scale. Did some testing with the product, oh my, is it amazing. I went significantly quicker than the times I had on the track previously and the car was way smoother, way more consistent, and I felt more in control. Nothing but the best!!
Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]
From Xpress comes this spring loaded anti tweak battery holders for their Execute series of cars. Highly adjustable for different types of batteries, the set includes different height posts to use with either normal or LCG batteries. Without having to use tape, the chassis is not under pressure and therefore it will not tweak the chassis.
