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February 3, 2017

Akio Sobue joins LRP factory team

LRP have announced the addition of Japan’s Akio Sobue to their factory team. The former JRMCA Electric Touring Car Champion and multiple IFMAR Worlds A-main finisher already used LRP electronics in parts of his 2016 campaign but he will be now getting the full factory treatment while running LRP’s new FlowX speed controller, Vector X20 motors and Competition Car Line battery packs while also using LRP chargers and accessories. Akio says:

The LRP system offers exceptional performance over the whole RPM range, that’s why I like the products. It also allows me to fully concentrate on the race and my driving, to focus on my strategy and I have never to worry about power or reliability – that’s perfect. I already learned that LRP is a great partner and I hope we can share many victories together.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

February 2, 2017

Lars Hoppe returns to Shepherd

After being with ARC the last two seasons, German frontrunner, Lars Hoppe has decided to return to his former sponsor Shepherd for the upcoming season. Lars will campaign Shepherd’s Velox V8 WC at events such as the ENS, the German Nationals and the IFMAR Worlds in France. Lars has the following to say:

At first I want to thank team ARC for great two years with the new R8 and wish them all the best. I am very happy to rejoin Team Shepherd and want to thank Patrick Schäfer for the great opportunity. For the 2017 season I will participate the whole Euro Nitro Series, the German Championship, some local races and for sure the World Championship in France. I look forward to work with this great team.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

February 2, 2017

Xray Racing Series Slovakia Rd3 – Report

Round three of the Xray Racing Series Slovakia was held at the Hudy Racing Arena and with over 100 entries for a total of nine classes. The premier class of Touring Car Modified was dominated by Martin Hudy who took the TQ and overall win. Behind him, the race was on for the remaining podium spots and it would be Oliver Havranek, coming from the 4 spot on the grid, and Arkadiusz Smyk from P6 who grabbed the final podium spots.

Continue reading the report here

February 2, 2017

O.S Engines welcome back Andrea Pirani

O.S. Engines have announced the return of Andrea Pirani to their racing team. After three year of collaboration Andrea returns to the iconic Japanese brand to continue the project born in 2014: Increasing the European market share while helping with product development. This year Andrea will participate at the 1/8th On-road World Championships in France, the ENS and the Italian Championship. In cooperation with Italian O.S. distributor Radiosistemi, Andrea will also offer technical support for O.S. on-road drivers.

February 2, 2017

Arrowmax sign Felix Law

Arrowmax have announced the signing of Felix Law to their factory racing team. The 2015 Reedy Race Touring Stock Open class and current China 1/10 EP off-road National Champion is well-known for his multi-class skills and his helpful and friendly nature. The Florida-native and current Hong Kong citizen will be helping Arrowmax to promote their line of products within the Asia region. Felix had the following to say:

With dedication and innovative in mind, Arrowmax is one of the most well-known brand in RC today. With brand-new line up of product range for 2017, Arrowmax will continue to grow. I will like to thanks Mr. Lau for giving me the chance to work with the team in order to build this exciting brand together. It is an honor for me to join this incredible team, looking forward to the great products for the upcoming year.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

February 1, 2017

Merlin Depta to roll on Matrix rubber for 2017

Matrix Racing Tires have announced the addition of Merlin Depta to their factory team. The German front runner, former vice-European Champion and ENS A-Main regular will join the Matrix team for the 2017 1/8th nitro season in which he will compete at events such as the German Nationals, the ENS, EFRA GP Series and the Worlds in France in September.

Source: Matrix [matrix-tyres.com]

February 1, 2017

Xray Racing Series Germany Rd2 – Report

The second round of the XRS Germany was held in Augsburg and it saw a total of 58 drivers battle it out in the four classes of Touring Modified, Touring 13.5T Stock, Formula and 1/12th scale. The club laid out a nice 400 square metre track using ETS carpet that made for high traction and fun races. Racing-wise and in the 1/12th scale class it was young Antonio Theofilou to take TQ but after the final Bernd Wiesenberger held the upper hand to bring home the day’s win from Antonio and Christian.

Continue reading the report here

February 1, 2017

5th Hungarian Serpent S411 Endurance Race – Report

The 5th Hungarian Serpent S411 Endurace Race was held at the Sportolda sportshall in Pecs, Hungary with a a total of five teams battling for the win. The race was held in a unique format of six 50-minute stints with 15-minute breaks in-between. At halftime the teams also had an official lunchbreak with the cars sitting in the parc ferme. Before the race the identically prepared Serpent S411 RTR cars were given to the racers that were allowed to use their own batteries and radios. In the end team All Stars would take the win with 1712 laps from team Elza es Tarsai (1642 laps) and team Peströ gyuttunk (1639 laps). In total more than 8100 laps or 611km were completed by the teams.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]