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February 12, 2010

Shepherd extend deal with Jilles Groskamp

Shepherd are happy to announce that they have agreed a deal with world-class driver Jilles Groskamp to extend his contract for a further two years. The top-qualifier of the last 1:10 200mm Nitro World Championship, and current Electric TC European Champion, will continue to race the Velox V8 in 1/8th scale and the Velox V10 in nitro touring car. Jilles had the following to say about the new deal:

Signing an additional two year contract is really a step forward in our close relationship and will bring both parties close together testing and improving Shepherd products. I’m really looking forward for the upcoming events such as Worlds warm-up, Worlds and Euros. Much additional tests here in Thailand can help a lot as we will face the same hot conditions as there will be in Houston during the World Champs.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

February 10, 2010

Matrix tires sign Martin Hudy

Matrix racing tires have announced that Martin Hudy will join their team for 2010. Having used their tires during the European Championships in Gubbio last year and having checked the quality and consistency, he has chosen to use them on his Xray NT1 chassis this season. The Slovakian finished on the podium at the World Championships in Portugal in 2008 and took 4th place in Gubbio last summer and will be a strong title contender at both the Worlds in Houston and Euros in Gothenburg later this year.

Source: Matrix Tires [matrixtires.it]

February 10, 2010

Sabrina Lechner joins Savox team

Fast lady racer Sabrina Lechner has inked a deal with Asian servo manufacturer Savox to use their products in her car for next year. The World Championship quarter finalist has been testing the products since the event in Lostallo and has been happy with the results and will now use them in her cars for 2010 as she plans to attend the European 1/8th and 1/10th scale Championships later this year. Savox joins Sabrina’s other sponsors Serpent, Max Power, IDM tires and MLC fuel.

Source: Savox [savoxtech.com.tw]

February 10, 2010

Thomas Desmaries switches to Shepherd for 2010

Front running French racer Thomas Desmaries will use the Shepherd Velox V10 for the upcoming season. The 2008 and 2009 French Cup winner will help the local distributor WDS Racing Products promoting the brand new Velox V10 in the competitive national championship. Thomas had the following to say:

I really enjoy to join the new French Shepherd/WDS racing team for this season 2010. I will do my best to win the Championship title this year, and i’ll try to win the French Cup the third time in a row. Also I’m sure with an innovative car like the V10 I’ll have a good result at the World this year, and I’m eager to start the season with my new Velox.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

February 10, 2010

Jason Schreffler dominates 13.5 Rubber at Birds

Tekin are reporting on the recent Snowbirds event that saw their team driver Jason Schreffler TQ and dominate the 13.5 Rubber TC class, the hottest class at this year’s event which was filled by some of the toughest, fastest and most competitive TC racers in the World. Jason’s Tekin / TOP / Thunder Power car was on a mission all weekend and even managed to qualify 7th in the Mod Rubber TC class running a 10.5. Fellow Tekin racer Brad Johnson also won the 17.5 Rubber TC class closely followed by TQ Jeff Cuffs who was less than 1.5 seconds behind him, with Jeff also TQ’ing the heavily contested 17.5 GTP class.

Source: Tekin [teamtekin.com]

February 9, 2010

2010 Much-More UK GP Series – Announcement

Much-More Racing UK are pleased to announce their 2010 GP race will take in 3 venues this year, covering Scotland, Northern Ireland and England. The first round of the series will be held on 28-30 May at the superb Stonehaven track near Aberdeen. Following last year’s success in Northern Ireland, round 2 is again at the Ballymoney circuit on 9-11 July. The final round, on 13-15 August will be at Carlisle making the choice of English venue easily accessible to racers attending the first two rounds. The GP meetings have brought together racers from all around the world and delivered some of the closest racing ever seen in the UK. The 2010 series will be the best yet. Andy Moore, Chris Grainger, Elliott Harper and Olly Jefferies have all taken the GP title in previous years. With the best 3 out of 3 rounds to determine the Series Champion in 2010, competition will be fierce to determine the winner of the Much-More UK Cup. For further information and to download an entry form, go here.

February 8, 2010

Capricorn RC to fuel Sara Bella

Italian company Capricorn RC have announced that they have signed 14 year old Sara Bella. Racing 1/8th scale in the F2 class in Italy, the Shepherd/Novarossi race will use Capricorn fuel this year. Very determined and racing in one of the most competitive series in the World, she will continue to compete in the Italian Nationals as well as represent Italy at the 1/8th scale European ‘B’ Championships in Monaco during the summer.

Source: Capricorn RC [capricornrc.com]

February 8, 2010

Malaysian National Championships Rd1 report

It was perfect conditions here at the 1st Round of the hotly contested annual Malaysian National Championship held at the Taman Titiwangsa International Track organised by RCAC. This is the first stop out of the 4 rounds held throughout Malaysia and what a way to start it off by having it held right in the Capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. It was a huge turnout with more than 50 drivers participating in the event which includes 1/10th 200mm ‘Expert’ and ‘Novice’ class and 1/8th Scale. Weather and track conditions perfect, drivers and pit crews eager to start off the race and not forgetting the spectators which was slowly building up at the track.

Continue reading the report here