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January 19, 2022

Kendrick Fong joins Arrowmax

Arrowmax have welcomed Kendrick Fong, one of the top drivers from Hong Kong, to their factory team from 2022 and beyond. Kendrick will now use the signature golden black tools to race and represent in the best possible way. He had the following to say, ‘Thank you Mr Lau for providing a great opportunity for me to join the factory team as a team driver and staff. I will keep pushing in the coming races and promote Arrowmax professionally. See you at the track soon!’

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

January 18, 2022

Branson wins at EWS Rd3

The 2021/22 Essex Winter Series reached its midway point with Round 3 taking place last weekend. The Christmas break had seen a number of drivers changing teams and in the Scorpion Modified Class it was Kyle Branson, now leading the Xray charge in the UK, who set the fastest time in the opening qualifier. Kyle was just over two seconds ahead of Alex Thurston’s Capricorn and Xray designer Martin Hudy, who had made the trip over from Slovakia to support his newly-signed drivers. Harley Eldridge, another new recruit to the Xray team, was fourth ahead of Stefan Chodzynski and his semi-privateer Yokomo.

Continue reading the race report here

January 17, 2022

Dominic Greiner to use One Engines

Capricorn have announced that their driver, 2016 World Champion Dominic Greiner will use One Engines. The former O.S. team driver said, ‘I’m super happy to be a part from the One team from now on. I could test the engines already last year and was surprised how well the engines and exhausts are working on the track. The engines showed great performances the last years and improving step by step and I´m glad to work with the team for the future.’

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

January 14, 2022

Marco Ma joins Factory Sunpadow team

Sunpadow announced that it has officially signed a contract with the Chinese driver Marco Ma, who is turning 17 years old and already one of the best on-road drivers in China. He started his RC racing in 2012, and has already taken 2 National Championships, 3 National Youth Championships, and multiple prizes standings on Asia on-road RC racing. Marco Ma said, ‘I am very grateful for the support of Sunpadow RC over the years, and very honoured to join the strong Sunpadow team. I will continue to work hard and strive for better competition results.’

Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]

January 13, 2022

Harley Eldridge joins Xray Factory team

More UK signings for Xray as they have announced that front running Harley Eldridge is joining their Factory Team to race the X4, XB2, and XB4 platforms. The former Yokomo team driver said, ‘Firstly I would like to say a massive thank you to MB Models, Mibosport and Team Yokomo for all their support throughout the years. I’m really excited to be joining the factory Xray team and cannot wait to get back on track with the X4, XB2 and XB4. Also a thank you to the Hudy family for their support and believing in me and I hope I can do them proud.’

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 5, 2022

Akio Sobue joins Axon

Axon have announced that Akio Sobue ha signed a multi-year contract starting in 2022. The main purpose of the contract is for him to work as an Axon driver, participating in races including big events, and at the same time he will be involved in Axon’s product development. Akio will be using the Axon TC10 in the main category of EP touring cars and will attend races both in Japan and overseas. This exclusive contract will accelerate the development of the TC10 and other Axon products, and will lead to further improvement of the brand.

Source: Axon [team-axon.com]

December 28, 2021

Kyle Branson joins Xray Factory team

Xray have announced that one of the UK’s top onroad drivers, Kyle Branson is joining their Factory Team to race the X4 and NT1 platforms. A World and European Vice Champion in the Nitro classes, he is also a multiple British National Champion and has been running a lot more EP Touring in recent years with much success. Kyle said:

I am very thankful for this great opportunity to be apart of the Xray team. With my main focus now going to electric touring car I knew that with the X4 platform and the untouchable support that Xray offer it was the logical choice to make. I will do my best for the team and work as hard as possible at all times. A big thanks to the whole Xray family and for putting their trust in me.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

December 28, 2021

Introducing the MonacoRC Arena

With the closing of the great RC circuit of Ciserano in Bergamo in the North of Italy, MonacoRC together with other investors stepped in to save this circuit. Motivated by the desire to carry on this project, saving the circuit from closure and keeping it open for everyone. Monaco RC feel honoured to be part of this project, as for them supporting RC hobby is the most important thing and for this reason, for this season the circuit will be called the MonacoRC Arena.

View more details about the track here