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February 7, 2020

Team Associated sign Max Mört

Team Associated have announced the multi-year signing of up-and-coming Finnish 1/8th off-road racer, Max Mört. Max has been one of the fast-rising European racers and is looking to continue his upward trajectory. The former long-time JQRacing factory pilot will be racing the full line of Team Associated vehicles, but will concentrate on 1/8th scale with the RC8B3.1 during the summer months and keep his driving skills sharp during the winter with his B6.2. When asked about joining the reigning IFMAR World Champion team, Max had this to say:

Team Associated is one of the most successful brands in all of RC, so it goes without saying that having the opportunity to join was a great thing for me. I also think the guidance when joining Team Associated will push me forward in my personal career. Given the high level of International teammates, I will have a great group of people to help and push me to be my best.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

February 6, 2020

Creation Model/Infinity sign Riccardo Berton

Creation Model have announced the signing of 2019 EFRA 1/8th Buggy European Champion, Riccardo Berton to the Infinity factory team. The former Kyosho factory pilot brings with him a vast amount of experience and knowledge and thus he will be a valuable addition to the company that is currently developing their forthcoming new 1/8th off-road platform. This is what Riccardo has to say about the deal:

Has been a long day..as most of you already know is starting a new chapter for my R/C career.. I signed for Infinity Team that offered me the chance to help them to develop a new buggy platform.. I would like to say an huge thank you to my dad, that always helped me in my career and to Kenji San that believed in my skills and attitude.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

February 6, 2020

Alex Zanchettin returns to Team Losi Racing

Team Losi Racing have announced the signing of Italian 1/8th off-road front runner, Alex Zanchettin to the TLR Europe team for the 2020 and 2021 seasons. The former Italian National Champion, multi-time EFRA Euros and IFMAR Worlds finalist will campaign TLR’s 8ightX platform at all major European events starting with this weekend’s Montpellier GP in France and he has the following to say about the deal:

It is a great feeling to be back with TLR, so many good memories and great achievement are linked to TLR during my racing career and I will do my best to add more of them in the upcoming seasons.

Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.eu]

February 5, 2020

Carlie Lopez wins at BRCC N.E.O.S. opener

The Barceloneta RC Raceway in Puerto Rico held the opening round of the BRCC N.E.O.S. recently and it was Raymond M. Soto with the overall TQ in the 1/8th GTe class. After the mains however it was Carlie Lopez with the win from Gabriel Velez in 2nd. Raymond had to settle for 3rd overall, rounding out an all-IGT8 podium.

Source: IGT8 [igt8.com]

February 4, 2020

Lee Martin and Creation Model/Infinity part ways

Lee Martin has taken to social media the split between him and chassis sponsors Creation Model/Infinity. The former EFRA European and EOS Champion lost his sponsorship already last December and only made it official now and in the wake of next weekend’s Montpellier GP. Lee has yet to announce a new partnership but it is awaited to happen very soon. In the meantime Lee has the following to say:

The first 1/8th scale race of the year is this weekend at the Montpellier GP and it’s time that I mention that I am no longer with Infinity / Creation Model team. In the same fashion as a couple of my friends, I was too let go on the 18th December. Since then It’s been a difficult time for myself and my family as the news was unexpected. But with one door closing, another one opens and it’s a massive door! It’s an opportunity that I have been wishing to happen for years and I am super excited to get going! That’s all I will say for now, more details will follow very shortly.

February 4, 2020

Midland Indoor Carpet Championship Rd4 – Report

Round 4 of the popular Midland Indoor Carpet Championship MiCC was held in Telford, UK this past weekend, attracting over 135 entries including some of the country’s fastest electric on-road racers. The premier Modified Touring class saw Elliott Harper taking the overall TQ after a clean sweep in the qualifiers with Kyle Branson putting his car on P2 on the grid. 13.5T Super Stock Touring had Zak Finlay dominating the qualifiers from Colin Jackson in 2nd. In 17.5T Stock Touring it was Dave Sedgwick with the overall TQ, tie on points with Gareth Hollis, the latter having to settle for P2 on the grid after the tie-breaker.

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February 4, 2020

Thomas Hui wins at Chinese New Year cup race

The Hong-Kong-based PYC track hosted the Chinese New Year cup race last weekend. The event was held in several electric on-road classes and in the Touring Modified category it was Thomas Hui with the win from 13-years old Kimi Yam. Kenrick Fong would round out the top 3 result.

Source: Team Powers [team-powers.com]

February 4, 2020

2020 Urban Touring Series Rd1 – Report

Season 5 of the Urban Touring Series UTS got underway this past weekend with the opening race attracting a record 41 racers. The season opener also saw the expansion of the series to officially include the 45+ Masters TC Class (13.5T Spec Blinky), which saw a strong 16-car grid take to the start. In the premier 17.5T Blinky Touring class, qualifying was a close run affair with three different racers taking TQs in the three qualifying rounds. The TQ tiebreak would go to PY Tang, who edged out Dominic Quek and Esmail Apandi. Making his first A-Main appearance in the class was young 14-years old Ethan Cheng, who joined 13-years old Zaccheus Lam in his 2nd consecutive A-Main.

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