Figueiredo teams up with ProTek RC
AMain Hobbies has announced the signing of João Figueiredo as contracted member of their ProTek RC Race Team. ProTek RC is now sold in Europe via HOECO Distribution, and Figueiredo joins the team as the brand’s first European professional driver for both 1:8 and 1:10 Offroad racing. The 28-year-old all round nice guy will run ProTek RC servos, batteries, tools, and accessories in his race program. A 12-time Portuguese National Champion, Figueiredo, who is a team driver for US manufacturer Tekno, had an impressive 2024 season making the IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championship final in Redovan and he will be looking to build on that performance when the the inaugural 1:8 Electric Offroad World Championship is hosted by his home track in Barcelos, Portugal in August this year. On the announcement Figueiredo said, ‘It is very exciting to represent ProTek RC as the brand continues its growth into Europe. ProTek RC has been a proven winner in the United States for many years and now the European racing community will have a chance to see how reliable and competitive the entire ProTek RC product line is. I am really looking forward to running the ProTek RC servos, batteries, and great line of tools and accessories in my race program.’
Source: A-Main Hobbies [amainhobbies.com]