January 1, 2024

Mächler announced in dual role with Team EAM

Team EAM has announced that newly crowned 1:12 Spec World Champion Max Mächler has joined the brand in a new dual role as both a team driver and Team Manager.  The German will the fill the role of Team Manager and becomes the first factory driver for Team EAM Europe as Eric Anderson expands the American brand in 2024.  Having a hugely successful World Championship last month in Florida, where Kemp Anderson took the TQ in Modified and 6 of the 10 Finalists used its battery, EAM has partnered with RCK to push its racing activities in Europe with Machler, with an established record with Awesomatix, taking the role.  Announcing Machler, EAM said, ‘By stepping up our efforts in the European market with the addition of RCK as our European distributor, we were in need of a leader for our racing activities.  Max’s strategic vision and dedication to excellence align perfectly with our team’s goals.  His leadership skills, coupled with a profound understanding of RC car racing, will undoubtedly enhance our team’s performance.  He’s someone who goes out of his way to make sure all of his team drivers are taken care of, they have everything they need to succeed and he gives whatever it takes to make this happen.  We couldn’t be happier about having Max on board and we know that very soon, Europe will find out what Team EAM batteries are all about.’

Source: Team EAM [teameamotorsports.com]


December 30, 2023

Brunet joins Yokomo for 2024

Team Yokomo has announced top French touring car racer Antoine Brunet has joined their factory team for 2024.  Having represented Xray for the past number of seasons achieving an ETS podium in 2021, numerous French Championship race wins and a podium at the inaugural Mibo International Race this year, on his move to the Japanese manufacturer he said, “I’m very pleased and honored to join an iconic brand like Yokomo.  I can’t wait to hit the track with the car.  I’m highly motivated for the next races and see what I can achieved with this beast!  Thanks to Christopher and Naoya to taking me onboard!  I hope we will achieved some great things together.  See you soon on track !”

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]


December 28, 2023

12-year-old Thilo Baldes joins Serpent Team Europe

Serpent has announced that 12-year-old German racer Thilo Baldes will be racing for Serpent Team Europe from the 2024 season using its recently released 990 Evo 1:8 Onroad chassis.   Coming from a strong nitro onroad racing heritage, his father Joerg an accomplished racer and his uncle Uwe well known both as a racer and race promoter, the announcement comes off the back of Thilo’s best season yet.  In September 2023, the youngster from Adenau near the famous Nuerburgring achieved his greatest success to date, becoming German Champion in 1:8 nitro onroad racing (Class 2 and German Junior Champion in this class).  Set to compete in regional, national and international races, commenting on his new chassis deal, he said, “I am extremely happy and also very proud to be a member of Serpent Team Europe.  This is a great opportunity for me.  The support is huge!  I would like to thank everyone involved for this support and trust, especially Jirka Hassler from 2 speed”.  Also supported by Italian engine brand Reds Racing, his father Joerg added, “With the new Serpent 990 Evo and powerful engines from REDS, which we have been using successfully since the Summer, we have an excellent package for the new challenges when Thilo has to move up to National Class 1 after his title win.”

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


December 27, 2023

Battle to have a go at 1:8 Onroad with Capricorn

Former 1:8 Offroad World Champion Robert Battle is to try his hand at 1:8 Onroad racing in 2024 with the news the Spaniard has done a deal with one of the categories specialist manufacturers Capricorn.   While Battle’s focus is still on his 1:8 Offroad programme with Mayako,  he will fit in some onroad racing as he gets to take on the sport’s original category which is something that has intrigued him for some time.  Commenting on the announcement from the Italian manufacturer, Battle said, “I’m glad to be part of a pure on road brand like Capricorn, I always said 1:8 onroad was a class to drive soon or later so this year all come true.  We will do as many races we will be able due to Offroad Calendar, I’m sure I will learn a lot and also have fun like a kid thank you so much to Capricorn for that opportunity, I will let you all know soon all Package!”

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]


December 26, 2023

FlySky caps off 2023 with Volker announcement

In what has been a very significant season for Chinese radio manufacturer FlySky in which they announced a number of very high profile users of their Noble Pro transmitter, they have capped off 2023 with the announcement of former IFMAR World Champion and multiple European Champion Ronald Völker.  Winner of the recent Foshan Invitational RC Championship in Guangdong recently, the Electric Touring Car ace used the opportunity to visit the FlySky factory.  Speaking to the German during our coverage of the event, the Mugen Seiki driver very impressed by the manufacturers ambition and willingness to take onboard feedback for future product development.  Commenting on the announcement, having been running the radio for some time before officially agreeing to join forced with them, Volker said,  ‘I am excited to join the FlySky team from now on.  I was able to see myself how dedicated they are working to keep constantly improving on a platform which is already great.  The communication is excellent and the products speak by themselves!’.

Source: Flysky [flysky-cn.com]


December 26, 2023

Power HD signs 1:8 onroad racer Ermen

Power HD has announced the signing of top Dutch 1:8 nitro onroad racer John Ermen to their factory team.  Having only announced last week a new radio sponsor in FlySky,  the 6-time Dutch Champion and multiple European finalist will use Power HD high end servo GTS-3 for throttle/brake and servo GTS-6 for steering, which is compatible with Flysky Noble Pro radio, to setup the servo parameter and monitor servo usage condition.  On the announcement Ermen said, ‘I would like to thank Power HD to give me the opportunity to race for them. I tried the servos and I’m really impressive with servos’ performance and quality. I am excited to be on the team and will represent Power HD in track.’

Source: PowerHD [chd.hk]


December 22, 2023

Senesi leaves Xray

1:8 GT Specialist and World Championship finalist Natanaele Senesi has announced he is leaving Xray after just one year with the Slovakian manufacturer.  Taking the GTX8 to fourth place having topped a round of qualifying at the recent World Championship in Sydney, Australia, the Italian had done a lot of own development work on the car and appears this is one of the reasons for both parties having decided not to continue into 2024.  On his social media he posted, ‘Here it ends.  After only one year with XRAY both the company and I have decided to parts away.  I think that this season we really showed the potential of the cars, but after trying to develop and doing my best to improve the car even more I found myself very tight in the team.  For this reason I decided to not continue with the brand and move on.  In this cases you should ready “stay tuned for an announcement”, but no announcement this time since I decide to don’t team up with any brand that knocked at my door.  What does this mean? Well… stay tuned to discover on what we are working.  Now I need to rest and prepare for the next season.  Cheers Guys!’

Source: Natanaele Senesi [Facebook]


December 22, 2023

Elias back with Capricorn for 2024

Capricorn RC is to welcome back international 1:8 Onroad Nitro racer & World Finalist Flavio Elias to its team for 2024.  After four years away from the Italian manufacturer, the Brazilian stalwart of the category rejoins to race their latest LAB C804R as well as now using their ONE brand of engine.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]


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