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January 6, 2015

Exotek TLR 22-4 rear camber block & front tower

New from Exotek for the TLR 22-4 4wd buggy are a new rear camber block and front shock tower. The rear camber block has been made from heavy duty machined 7075 and they have added 2 additional and important higher roll centre mounting points at the bottom of the camber mounts. The new lower mounting points are excellent for freeing up the buggy at the rear for more mid corner steering but also increased on power traction and stability. The front shock tower has been made from stealthy matte finish 5mm thick carbon fibre. Much stiffer and stronger for consistent damper action yet still light weight due to its extra machining and the wide open shape allows air to pass through for better body aero. The one piece shock tower eliminates the lower camber mount for improved durability and uses flat head screws for better shock tower alignment onto the bulkhead.

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January 5, 2015

Multi-year deal for Rivkin at JConcepts

Spencer Rivkin signs multi-year extension with JConcepts

Team Associated’s Spencer Rivkin from Surprise, Arizona has signed a multi-year deal with tire sponsor JConcepts. The young driver and protégé of Ryan Maifield came into his own during the 2014 season, winning the 4wd open class at the Reedy Race of Champions and continued his success throughout the year at events on the JConcepts Indoor National Series, Cactus Classic, Surf City Classic, ROAR Off-Road Nationals and the AZ State Championships in Phoenix, AZ. The multitalented driver will begin 2015 racing both electric and nitro events and will represent Team Associated / Reedy and JConcepts when the racing season hits full swing in January and February. Jason Ruona states, “It’s been a great opportunity to work with Spencer as he climbs the ladder to success. It’s not easy and Spencer has shown the relentless work ethic it takes to accomplish short and long term goals. We look forward to this continued relationship and building toward a bright future.” Spencer Rivkin had the following comments:

It’s been a great relationship with JConcepts and I’m looking forward to the continued support in 2015 and beyond. The help I receive from them with the killer looking bodies, performance tires and the great accessories keep me running at the top of my game.

Look for Spencer in the Invitational class at the Reedy Race of Champions and chasing the JConcepts Indoor National championship starting early February in St Louis, Missouri. The nitro chapter will begin late in February at the Dirt Nitro Challenge in Phoenix, AZ.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

January 5, 2015

Lee Martin joins Muchmore Racing

Muchmore Racing have announced that 1/10th Off-road World Championship runner up and multiple European Champion Lee Martin has joined their team and will use Muchmore Racing’s Fleta ZX Motor and Fleta ESC’s. The Yokomo team driver will be using Muchmore Racing’s 1/10 and 1/8 electric products at all events through 2015-2016. Lee Martin had this to say:

It’s with great pleasure to be joining Muchmore racing for 2015. Muchmore have always had industry leading products with the highest quality, and with my initial tests this has been passed onto their range of ESC & motors. I would like to thank Mr Jang and Kobayashi for this opportunity and hopefully many successful years together.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

January 4, 2015

Mibosport Cup 2014/15 Rd3 – Report

The traditional Christmas race of the Mibosport Cup 2014/2015 took place at the Hotel-Sport in Hrotovice on the 3rd of January 2015. 189 participants was new record of series, when 107 drivers attended the on-road classes with 39 drivers in Touring Car Modified, 49 in Stock LRP, 9 in Formula and 10 drivers in the 1/12th scale class. The off-road classes attracted a total of 82 drivers with 47 drivers participating in 2WD Buggy and 35 drivers in 4WD Buggy.

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January 4, 2015

Neumann to run full Maxima package in 2015

Joern Neumann to run full Maxima package

Multiple European Electric Offroad Champion Joern Neumann has made the announcement that from 2015 he will be running the complete Maxima package, both engine and fuel, having only run the Thai company’s fuel up until now. The former Durango team driver, who ran FX Engines last season, had the following to say about the deal:

After already using Maxima fuel last year, I decided for the entire Maxima package for 2015. I want to thank Chira Ratanarat and Sascha Baumann for giving me the chance to use the best engine and fuel for the upcoming season.

January 1, 2015

Drew Moller signs for HB-HPI Racing

Drew Moller signs for HB/HPI Racing

Continuing to strengthen their factory team, it has been announced that young US racer Drew Moller has signed with HB-HPI Racing. Drew Moller is one of the up-and-coming future stars of off-road RC, and at just 18 has already taken major race wins and TQ positions in the United States, ahead of some of the world’s fastest racers. His skill and experience on the track has proven itself time and again, and HB-HPI Racing are proud to be able to offer him a full range of off-road racing vehicles with which to show off his driving skills. Drew said:

I am very excited for the future with HB-HPI Racing! I feel that with the cutting edge design, and strong team support I will be able to conquer new heights. I would like to thank Tatsuro Watanabe and Hiroyuki Kasuya for this awesome opportunity. See you at the track!

Together with Ty, David, Reno, Teemu, Tanner and the entire HB factory and R&D team Drew will help continue to develop and improve HB racing cars for more race wins and championships, not just for themselves but for all HB racers.

Source: HPI [hpiracing.com]

January 1, 2015

Carson Wernimont signs for Associated/Reedy

Team Associated and Reedy have announced the signing of 2014 IFMAR 1:8 World Championship podium finisher Carson Wernimont to a multi-year deal. The former Mugen/Schumacher driver brings with him not just driving talent, but the experience in both 1:10 and 1:8 off-road to develop products. Having represented Reedy since his first major win in 2012 at the Reedy International Off-Road Race of Champions in the 2WD Open class, Wernimont has had experience working with the staff at Team Associated and is excited about “finding a home” within the industry. Carson will continue to use the full line of Reedy products, including speed controls, batteries, motors, and other accessories. When asked about signing Wernimont, Team Manager Brent Thielke said, “Having shown that he can already compete with the best in the world, all of us are excited about Carson joining the team. His calm, but fierce focus on and off the track translates into quality finishes and useful input that helps to develop our products. He will be a great addition to our team.” Wernimont agreed, saying,

I’m super excited to be a part of Team Associated and Reedy. They’ve always had a great racing program and I’m looking forward to working with them in 2015 and beyond. I would like to thank Brent Thielke and Cliff Lett for the awesome opportunity and am looking forward to a successful year!

Look for Carson to split his time between both gas and electric off-road. As the year goes on, Carson will mostly focus on regional, national and international gas events campaigning for the new Team Associated 1:8 line of vehicles.

Source: Associated [teamassociated.com]

December 31, 2014

Hupo Honigl and Team C part ways

Multiple European Champion Hupo Honigl has confirmed his departure from current chassis sponsor Team C. Having only joined the team this time last year after a long spell at Durango, the Austrian racer had a competitive season racing the company’s electric car but struggled with an un competitive 1/8th scale. Yet to confirm his new sponsor for 2015 he released the following statement.

I would like to say thank you to Stephen Shih from TeamC and Jürgen Laux from Absima for a wonderful and successful year and their great support. Although it was only a 1 year journey for me I made a lot of new friends there and had good fun. I was super happy with everything but now i have a new challenge and I´m more then motivated to start fresh again, stay tuned…