April 19, 2023

Yokomo sign Stock specialist Shimizu

Continuing a busy few weeks of driver announcements, Team Yokomo has added Stock Touring Car Specialist Kenichi Shimizu to its factory team.  The Japanese driver is a leading competitor in the class and as well as racing the brands cars he has been recruit by team in a technical role given his well-known for his technical knowledge.  In this role, Shimizu will be assisting and providing customer support in Japan.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]


April 18, 2023

Charlee P back to Team Yokomo

Yokomo has announced that top Asian racer Charlee Phutiyotin is back as part of its international touring car team.  The Thai driver joins fellow countryman Meen Vejrak at the Japanese manufacturer after the pair both briefly raced for Serpent before returning to Yokomo.  Commenting on the announcement Phutiyotin said, “It feels good to be coming back “home”.  I’m thankful for the opportunity and more motivated than ever.  See you guys at the track.”

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]


April 17, 2023

Hebert wins Mile High Indoor Champs

The Mile High Indoor Champs at 5280 Raceway in Colorado saw Keven Hebert take the win in Modified Touring after the title came down to a three way tie breaker at the end of the triple finals.   In qualifying for the annual event which was first held in 2012, it was the Awesomatix of Kemp Anderson who took the overall TQ from Sam Isaacs with the fastest time in the fourth & final round of qualifying while Hebert’s Xray secured the third spot on the grid.  In the finals, Isaacs took the win from Hebert with Anderson dropping to third.  In A2 it was Hebert’s turn to get by the pole sitter winning from by 1-second.  In the final encounter Anderson would get the win but with each driver also having a P2 it all came down to combined times with ROAR Champion Hebert getting the overall win by less than a second from Isaacs with Anderson completing the podium.

Image: Keven Hebert [Facebook]


April 17, 2023

Groskamp wins Dutch 1:8 Onroad Nationals Opener

The NOMAC Dutch National Championship for Onroad Nitro took place over the weekend at the RACO2000 circuit in Utreacht with Jilles Groskamp taking the 1:8 win.  The Team Infinity driver secured the TQ with fastest time in the third of the three 4-minute qualifying rounds with Robbin Hertong, Jesse Keller and Joey Sober lining up behind him on the starting grid for the 30-minute final.  From the front, and setting the fastest lap of the race, the former European Champion of the class pulled clear to win from the Serpent pairing of Keller and another former European Champion Michael Salven.  Having start in electric touring car which took his career international and only later turned his hand to nitro racing,  the race was Groskamp’s first at Dutch Nationals outing in 1:8.  In 1:10, the win went to the Infinity of Kristof Sielaff from Thomas van Duin and Marcell van Buël.

Image: Jilles Groskamp [Facebook]


April 16, 2023

Title No.8 for Hagberg at 1:12 European C/ship

Alexander Hagberg is an eight time 1:12 European Champion, the Xray driver claiming his latest EFRA title and matching David Spashett’s record today in the England at the 40th running of the championships.  Securing the overall TQ, the Swede took the overall title after 2 of the 3 A-Main legs winning both encounters ahead of outgoing Champion Michal Orlowki who qualified third on the grid.  Winning A3 from from his Schumacher team-mate Orlowski, Britain’s Ollie Payne would finish 2nd overall with Orlowski completing the podium in Eastbourne.  Reigning World Champion Marc Rheinard took his Awesomatix to fourth overall with the Top 5 rounded by the Xray of fellow German Jan Ratheisky.  In the Stock class Orlowski would successful defend his title.  The 13th edition of the Stock title, the Pole also got it done in A2 with Payne and Louis Parker third for an all Schumacher podium.

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April 15, 2023

Hagberg Top Qualifier at 1:12 European Championship

Alexander Hagberg is the Top Qualifier at the 2023 EFRA 1:12 European Championship.  The Xray driver, who is chasing his 8th European title in the Modified class, secured top spot for the triple finals by topping 3 of the 6 rounds of qualifying in Eastbourne, England.  With three drivers going into the final round vying for pole position, the former World Champion took the deciding round with his Hobbywing powered X12 from reigning Champion Michal Orlowski and current World Champion Marc Rheinard.  Overall having TQ’d Round 1 & 5, Schumacher’s Ollie Payne will start second followed by team-mate Orlowski with the Awesomatix of Rheinard lining up in P4.  In the Stock class, Orlowski will defend his title from the TQ having topped the opening four qualifiers with fastest times in the final two rounds securing Payne 2nd with Louis Parker making it an all Eclipse 5 top 3.  Awesomatix’s Mark Stiles will start fourth.

Image: Xray [Facebook]


April 13, 2023

Power HD sign young Chinese talent Alfred Lao

Power HD has announced the signing of young talented Chinese Onroad racer Alfred Lao.  The 19-year-old is both a National Youth and Open Champion and will now use Power HD low profile brushless servo S15-M to compete in the upcoming race events.  With 10-years racing experience, commenting on the announcement Alfred said, “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to officially represent Power HD in my race schedule, hoping to share more servo parameters setting with Power HD users.  Having followed the brand for a long time, I deeply appreciate their support and assistance to me.  When I used Power HD’s servos for the first time, I was attracted by its performance.  The precise and quick response of the servos helped me to improve my performance during races.  I cannot wait to represent Power HD in upcoming competitions and showcase the superior quality of their products.”

Source: Power HD [chd.hk]


April 11, 2023

Yokomo adds 1:12 Champion Yamshita to team roster

Continuing their run of driver signings, Team Yokomo has announced Kazuki Yamshita has joined its onroad team.  The 21-year-old is the reigning Japanese Champion in 1:12 Modified securing that title from Akio Sobue in November representing Hayate Engineering.  Also a 13.5T Touring Car Champion and former 1:12 winner at the Snowbirds, on joining Yokomo, Yamshita said, “I would like to thank Yokomo for this opportunity. I would like to do my best everyday so I can get results in future races.”

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]


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