This weekend’s Pierrefeu GP saw Renaud Savoya taking his maiden win for new chassis sponsor Hot Bodies. After the mains had to be cancelled due to rainy weather conditions the qualifying results were taken to determine the final results which saw Yannick Aigoin ending the weekend on the runner-up spot driving a Team Associated prototype buggy while UK’s Darren Bloomfield (Agama) rounded out the podium in 3rd.
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Following the release of some photos on Facebook by the Frenchman himself, Team HB have finally confirmed that 3-time European Champion Reno Savoya will be joining their off-road racing team. A multiple Worlds Main Finalist, 3-time European Champion, multiple French National Champion and regular feature on podiums at major races around the world. The 27-year old racing star, nicknamed ‘The Shark, will bring an abundance of racing experience, knowledge and racing prowess to the team, thanks to his many years of being a professional racer.
Im delighted to join Team HB! For the last several years, HB products have had much success. This is a great opportunity for me to join such a successful company and team. The latest Team HB achievements are incredible, and Im really motivated to bring more success to Team HB in Europe in the next 4 years! I will of course race the D812, D8T Tessmann Edition and the D413. The first race is really soon, as I am racing my HB D812 this weekend for the first time in Pierrefeu for the Grand Prix, I cant wait!
Reno, together with new signing David Ronnefalk, current World Champion Ty Tessmann and the entire HB factory and R&D team 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. We are very excited to see what Reno can accomplish with the HB D413, D8T Tessmann Edition and World Champion D812 in 2015 and beyond.
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Vision Racing introduce this 5mm carbon fibre shock tower for the 22 2.0 or 22. It incorporates micro tune shock positioning by adding two in between holes to the three stock positions. The smaller centre section also allows more undisturbed air to the body while the tower is very light of weight too, being 1.8 grams lighter then the stock tower.
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The Muchmore Volante Cup was held at the TRC race track in Hong Kong with around 80 drivers in attendance. In the Touring Car Modified class Stick King (Awesomatix) took the TQ but in the A-main it was Hay (Xray) who came out successful in front of Simon Yeung (Schumacher) and Rocky Wong (Yokomo). Stick King fall back to 4th place while Nuno (Xray) rounded out the top 5 result.
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Having just been announced as joining Team HB, former Kyosho racer and back to back reigning European Champion David Ronnefalk sat down and answered some questions we put to him about his new deal, racing career and his thoughts on his new rides. You can read the full interview from the young Swedish talent below.
Schelle Racing Innovations introduce new option parts for the Hot Bodies D413 and the Team Associated B5M. Starting with the D413 Stretch Chassis Set, the Kurt Wenger designed part offers a lengthened wheelbase to improve the car even more. The buggy in kit chassis length pitches very quickly front to rear when entering and exiting turns and drivers are also aware that in shorty configuration the D413 can struggle with exaggerated throttle response in the air.
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Capricorn have announced that Rico Kröber and Christian Wurst have joined the Italian company for the 2015 season. Rico has made the move after being with Xray for four years. Rico will race the company’s C802 1/8th and C03 1/10th 200mm chassis is his upcoming campaign. This is what Rico has to say about the deal:
I am glad to get the chance from Patrizio to Race in 2015 the new C-03 and also the C802. But I also have to say thank you to the Hudy family for the support during the last 5 years. Now I’m looking forward for the new season with my new team and my new cars.
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Only 109mm long is HPI Racing’s new Q32 Baja Buggy. The Q32 chassis is the smallest member of the HPI family, and it’s a fun way to get your RC fix on rainy days or when you’re stuck in the office. Fitted with grippy foam tyres and a direct rear-wheel drivetrain, it’s light, nimble and fast. HPI also includes 8 corner markers and even a mini-ramp to get you started making your own custom race courses.
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