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January 8, 2021

Spencer Heckert joins SWorkz

SWorkz have announced that they have signed front running US driver Spencer Heckert to their team. Max Sonnleitner and US Team manager Tim Lime said on the deal ‘It’s a great pleasure to have Spencer in the 1/8 and 1/10 Team for the next years. With him we will continue our growth on US market in the next years. And what is important for our team spirit, Spencer and his father are fitting perfectly into our young and friendly team.’ Spencer himself said:

I’m extremely excited to be joining the Factory SWorkz team for the next years! This team has proven over the past couple of years that it has what it takes to be at the top and I couldn’t be more excited to be a part of it! I want to give a huge thanks to Max Sonnleitner, Scott Yang, Tim Lime, and Franco Desiderio for this amazing opportunity and I couldn’t be more excited about getting this 2021 season started! My first big race I will be attending is SIC so I will be looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]

January 8, 2021

Alex Zanchettin joins Maclan Racing team

Maclan Racing have announced the signing of Italian TLR driver Alex Zanchettin to their team. The former World Finalist and Italian national Champion, who recently signed with 6Mik, said of the deal, ‘(I’m) proud to enter on Maclan team for the next years!! Can’t wait to show you guys the amazing performances at the track as soon as possible!!!’

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]

January 5, 2021

Travis Amezcua returns with Schumacher Racing

Schumacher Racing have announced that experienced US racer Travis Amezcua has joined their team. Travis is a well known and popular guy trackside who has achieved a great deal in his racing career including a Worlds A finalist and being a multiple US National champion. After a short time away he is refreshed and ready to re-start his RC Journey with the Schumacher Family. He will attend local and regional events and work closely with their development team to offer any suggestions and feedback. Travis said ‘I am really happy to join Schumacher Racing, they are a great brand and I am excited to hit the track soon and see what we can do together.’ Travis will be using LRP electronics and Klinik accessories in his Schumacher cars.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

January 5, 2021

Kyle McBride to run 6Mik for 2021

Multiple Australian Champion Kyle McBride has announced that he has joined 6Mik for 2021. Another former Pro-Line driver to sign for the French company, the Infinity factory driver joins an increasingly strong 6Mik team featuring Juan Carlos Canas & the recently signed Alex Zanchettin. Kyle had this to say about the deal on social media:

It is with great…GREAT pleasure that I officially announce I will be joining the 6Mik/Optima racing team for 2021. I want to give a huge special thank you to Sebastien Leonard for believing in me and bringing me on board for 2021! I cannot wait to show everyone how seriously good these tires and products are! I’ve got so much planned for 6Mik and for everyone this year it’s going to be epic. I am going to be using 6Mik range of super high quality tires with multiple tread patterns and two different compound ranges on offer. Along with the massive range of tools/oils/option parts and products that 6Mik/Optima has to offer. I cannot wait too grow this company and team here within Australia, over in New Zealand and around the rest of the world! Stay tuned for what is to come people.

Source: 6Mik [6mik-racing.com]

January 4, 2021

Yannic Prumper powered by Dash from 2021

Dash are happy to announce the signing of European front runner Yannic Prumper. The former ETS race winner, who just rejoined Yokomo, will be running full Dash RC electronics along with Arrowmax Si-graphene LiPo batteries for this season and beyond. ‘Yannic will be a great addition and will help boaster the team in Europe’. Yannic had the following to say

I would like to thank Mr Lau and Nico for this opportunity to join Dash as their factory driver. I have always hear great things about Dash and the ambition of the company is always aiming to produce one of the best, if not, the best products for customers. I’m excited to start this journey with them. Stay safe for now, and see you at the tracks!

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

January 4, 2021

Alex Zanchettin joins 6Mik Team

French tire brand 6Mik have announced the signing of Alex Zanchettin as an official team driver for 2021. The Italian driver, and former Pro-Line racer, is a World Championship finalist, Italian Champion and multiple Padova race winner. On his new deal the TLR driver said, ‘I’m very happy to join 6Mik team for 2021 and beyonds. Its a great pleasure for me to work with Seb and his crew and I can’t wait to start the season with his amazing products. I’m sure his R/C passion and knowledge will make the difference.’

Source: 6Mik [6mik-racing.com]

January 1, 2021

JConcepts announces signing of Joe Bornhorst

Completing a trio of signings for JConcepts, 1/8th off-road specialist Joe Bornhorst joins their team for 2021. A driver capable of winning at the highest level, Joe will blend in nicely with the JConcepts team while assisting with tire selection and compound advise to drivers racing in the 1/8th off-road classes and in particular on the Tekno RC vehicles. Not a new driver to the scene but a fresh champion that has recently added a ROAR National title to his credit winning the 1/8th E-truck championship in 2019. A great asset at the races, Joe will be seen at events including the Dirt Nitro Challenge but specifically during the Racetime Entertainment events where the JConcepts team is on-hand supporting the brand and all racers in attendance. Known as a driver that can wheel a 1/8th E-buggy, Joe will be able to provide valued feedback in one of the larger classes of concentration on the race schedule. Joe plans to make his JConcepts racing debut at the Southern Indoor Championships in Autaugaville, Georgia. On Joe, JConcepts’ Jason Ruona said:

There are only a handful of drivers that can muscle a 1/8th buggy, getting every bit out of the vehicle. Joe has that mystery speed everyone looks for at the races and pushes the limit of what an RC car can do on a race track. With incredible track knowledge, Joe, together with the passion of our design team, we plan to continue our push for the best performing and looking products on the market.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

January 1, 2021

Adam Drake joins JConcepts Race team

JConcepts have announced the signing of Adam Drake to their world wide race team for 2021 and beyond. The famous Mugen driver known for his speed, reliability, and tuning is one of the most successful drivers on and off the track. Adam’s racing career has spanned from the early 1990’s through the 2020’s with successful campaigns as a 1/10th off-road driver, 1/10th gas truck specialist all the way to his current passion which is 1/8th off-road. Adam’s willingness to race locally and nationally is unique and allows product testing to be an ongoing feature of his racing all year long. In addition to racing, Adam will be a key member of the development team working with new and existing drivers on tire selection, setup, and preparation to assist an eager JConcepts Racing Team. It’s not uncommon to catch Adam at the races either leading a main event, helping drivers from the pits or providing instruction from the drivers stand to provide insight in to track conditions or setups. Simply put, Adam is a teammate and representative sought-after in the RC industry. On the deal Adam said:

I’m extremely excited to be joining JConcepts for 2021 and beyond. After some very successful off-season testing, I’m very impressed and ready to hit the track. Needless to say, I’m looking forward to working with such a passionate group at JConcepts.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]