January 11, 2021

Broc Champlin joins Schumacher Racing

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]


January 11, 2021

Kaito Kodera joins Agama Japan for Nitro debut

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]


January 11, 2021

JTP/NitroPro CT1 servo

Jared Tebo’s JTP brand has teamed up with NitroPro to bring you the CT1 servo. Best suited for 1/8th buggy and truggy, in both steering and throttle, the outer case has been custom CNC machined from billet aluminium for high strength. Internally it uses a patented stainless gear set, with lifetime replacement warranty, and outputs 5560z torque and .085 speed through its 25 tooth spline.

Source: JTP [shopjtp.com]


January 9, 2021

Reds Racing sign Broc Champlin for 2021

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]


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

Yeah Racing SCX24 aluminium battery tray

For the Axial SCX24 comes this aluminium battery tray from Yeah Racing. Supplied with four aluminium mounting brackets, the set greatly increasing the durability of your micro rig, replacing the kit plastic parts.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]


January 8, 2021

PSM S35-4 FC System V2 engine mount

From PSM Racing for the SWorkz S35-4, this new FC System V2 engine mount features a unique design and race proven strength along with premium build quality. Also compatible with the S35-3, this system features a straight (0°) engine mount design which provides an alternative to the kit standard 6° degree angle. The zero (0°) angle design also provides improved, more linear corner speed compared to an angled engine which tends to push the vehicle out in corners. Available exclusively through MW Handel GmbH.

View another image of the engine mount here


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]


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