February 3, 2022

Oscar Baldo joins Xray Factory team

Having announced the signing of his brother Bryan yesterday, Xray have also announced the signing of Oscar Baldo to the Xray Factory Team to race the XB8 platform. The former European A-finalist and Junior Champion had this to say, ‘It is a pleasure for me to be part of the Xray team with which I started a few years ago. Thanks to the Hudy family for giving me the opportunity to racing for this great brand. I can’t wait to start this new season. See you on the track.’

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


February 2, 2022

Xray sign Bryan Baldo to Factory team

Xray have announced that Spanish National Champion Bryan Baldo is joining the Xray Factory Team to race the XB8 platform. The European Championship A-finalist said the following, ‘I’m proud to be part of Xray factory team for the next years. Work with this incredible brand will be the best. Can’t wait to get on track and give the best results to Xray in Spain and Europe! Many thanks to all Hudy family for this amazing opportunity.’

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


February 2, 2022

Kilic brothers join Yokomo Factory team

Team Yokomo have welcomed the Kilic brothers to their factory team. Burak Kilic who recently turned 18, and younger brother Berkan Kilic who is only 16 years old will be part of the offroad factory team. The Kilic brothers will pilot the YZ4-SF2 4wd buggy and YZ2-CAL3.1 2wd buggy for EOS, Nationals and World championship races. Bringing great results and experience, from their knowledge in 1/8 buggy platforms, the brothers will bring this speed and knowledge across to the 1/10 buggy program for Team Yokomo.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]


January 31, 2022

Elias Johansson joins Dash RC factory team

Dash RC have announced the signing of top Swedish driver Elias Johansson to their factory team from 2022 and beyond. The Swedish offroad national champion and multiple EOS A-finalist will now use the full range of Dash RC electronics, including ESC, motor and accessories from the brand to race and compete for wins.

Source: Dash [dash-rc.com]


January 28, 2022

Kyle McBride joins O.S. engines

Kyle McBride has announced on social media that he has signed a deal with O.S. engines. The Australian state ‘I am over the moon and proud to announce my official signing with O.S engines for the 2022 season. I want to give a special thank you to the O.S company for taking me in and providing me with their support and confidence for the big year ahead, and into the future. Thank you very much to Mr. Shimazaki for preparing everything and looking after me. I will be running and promoting the all new B2104 engine in all of my 1/8th Nitro vehicles, along with all of the quality products that O.S provides. It’s going to be a great future ladies and gentlemen.’

Source: O.S. Speed [osspeed.com]


January 27, 2022

Elias Johannson joins Arrowmax

Arrowmax have welcomed Elias Johannson to their team. A Swedish offroad national champion and multiple EOS A-finalist, Johannson will be using their full range of tools and accessories from Arrowmax for all his rides going forward.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]


January 25, 2022

Matt Chambers joins Schumacher Racing

Schumacher Racing are very pleased to announce the signing of extremely experienced and professional US racer Matt Chambers. He has made multiple ROAR Nationals Mains and is a great guy to add to the USA team. His focus will now be on 1/10th Off Road with his Schumacher rides. Matt had the following to say, ‘I have wanted to race for Schumacher Racing for more than a decade, I have always felt that they make superior cars with no compromises. This year it has all finally lined up for me to do so. I can’t wait to race the Schumacher cars and work with the US and the European team drivers. Needless to say I’m very excited for 2022 & 2023. Many thanks to Muz, Robin and the guys at Schumacher for making this happen.’

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]


January 18, 2022

Clement Boda joins SWorkz international team

SWorkz have announced that top French driver Clement Boda will race with SWorkz 1/10 and 1/8 cars in the next years. The former Associated driver is joined in his move to SWorkz by Sebastian Mure who will now take up the 1/10th team manager role. Max Sonnleitner made the following statement, ‘I am really happy to have with Clément Boda another young top driver in the SWorkz factory team. Clement fits perfectly in our motivated team of RC Car enthusiasts.’ On their new team manager Max continued ‘We are excited to have an exclusive Team Manager for 1/10. This is a consequent way of pushing also our 1/10 products to the top. And I am very certain, that Sebastien is the right guy for that effort.’

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]