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February 4, 2015

Serpent confirm long term deal with Viktor Wilck

Having just earlier today announced that he was to leave long time sponsor Tamiya, Viktor Wilck has been confirmed at Team Serpent. The Swedish ace has signed a long term deal with the Dutch brand to run their complete lineup of cars, both on and offroad, and will be making his touring car debut this weekend at the 2nd round of the ETS in Muelheim Kaerlich, Germany. The deal sees Serpent further strengthen their factory race time with Wilck joining Marc Fischer on the EP TC team, Greiner, Mazzeo, Green and the Sahashi brothers in the Gas TC team and Mike Truhe, Hupo Honigl and a soon to be confirmed German superstar on the offroad team. Viktor had this to say about his new deal:

I’m happy to reach this agreement with Serpent and HP Hobbyprodukter. I felt there was time for a change and after a close relationship with Swedish distributor this opportunity came a long that I could not pass on. I have seen the quality of there products from racing Serpent’s nitro cars and was impressed by their performance so I am really looking forward to this new partnership and to the prospects of achieving good results together over the coming years.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

February 4, 2015

Serpent S120 LTR 1/12th scale kit

Serpent introduce the S120 LTR kit, the latest incarnation of the company’s popular 1/12th scale platform. The refined car features an updated front end with better adjustability and a new, innovation rear centre pivot system. Starting with the front end, the LTR features new upper arms and updated steering blocks that do away with the horizontal upper pivot ball in favour of a more standard looking system that allows for easier kingpin angle changes using inserts. Going to the rear end the LTR sports a totally new central pivot system that mounts to the rear upper brace rather than the main chassis as with most of today’s link-type cars. The design is meant to do away with binding issues while creating improved sidelink action. Along with the updated rear end design goes a new shape chassis and rear lower pod plate that allows to run the side springs in an inner or an out position. The kit is rounded out by a new centre shock bracket, new low centre of gravity rear pod brackets and it will become available by mid-February.

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February 3, 2015

Dylan Gerard signs with Serpent

Serpent America has announced the signing of Dylan Gerard. Gerard, a former TLR driver, is a well-known name around the United States, and even more so in the mid-western region. The Ohio native will be equipped with the full line of Serpent vehicles for 2015, including 1/10th and 1/8th scale. Gerard has the following to say:

I’m very excited to have been given the opportunity to drive for Serpent and Desoto Racing. I’m looking forward working with the team to help take my racing to the next level with their knowledge and mine combined it will be a perfect fit. Serpent has the best quality product and very fast cars to back it up. I want to thank Paul Ciccarello and Joaquin Desoto for this great opportunity.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

January 23, 2015

Serpent F110 SF2 1/10th formula kit – Coming soon

Serpent have announced the soon release of the F110 SF2 1/10th formula kit. The pan car will sport a redesigned chassis, a completely new front end, an innovative rear pivot system and a new longer centre shock absorber along a new front and rear aero package.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

January 22, 2015

Serpent S120 LTR 1/12th kit – Coming soon

Serpent have announced the soon release of their S120 LTR 1/12th scale competition pan car kit. The latest incarnation of the S120 will feature a redesigned front end with improved adjustability, a new centre pivot system, an updated centre shock as well as improved overall flex dynamics. More information will become available in time for the release in mid-February.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

January 20, 2015

Serpent SRX-4 1/10th scale 4WD buggy – Coming soon

Serpent have released a first teaser for their forthcoming SRX-4 1/10th scale 4WD buggy kit. Serpent promise to have more information on the Billy Easton designed buggy available soon, with the release being planned for end of March, beginning of April, and we will keep our eyes and ears open on details that may float around in the pits during this weekend’s Reedy Race of Champions.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

January 16, 2015

Hupo Honigl joins Serpent Factory team

Multiple European offroad Champion Hupo Honigl has joined the Serpent Factory team. The former TeamC driver will race all major offroad events in 1/10th scale 2wd, 4wd, ST and SCT with Spyders, as well as all main 1/8th scale events with the Cobra line, GP and EP, truggy and buggy. With his vast experience he will be a big help to all Serpent drivers, and show the true potential of the Serpent offroad cars in Austria, Germany, USA and elsewhere. He will also run the new Serpent S120 1/12 race chassis and work together with Michael Salven and Paul Ciccarello on the development and test side. Expect to see Hupo make his debut for Serpent at next week’s Reedy race in California. Hupo had this to say:

I’m really proud of being part of Serpent now. Not only as driver but also on the business side through my distribution company Hoeco. After being told to be rejuvenated in the beginning of last year, I feel even younger and more motivated then ever before. After building my first Serpent cars i can tell they are designed by champions and also the quality is amazing! I ́m really looking forward to this new part of my life and hopefully I found my true home.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

January 6, 2015

Marc Fisher renews contract with Serpent

Serpent’s touring car ace Marc Fischer has extended his contract for two further years running the Eryx 411 touring car and S120 1/12 scale car. Marc will run all ETS races, as well as EC and some other big events and will continue to be part of the testing program for the new Serpent developments. As well as also racing the S120 1/12 scale car at some large events Marc will start running 1/10 scale buggies, first with the 2wd Spyder MM and soon after the planned for release Spyder 4wd buggy too. The DHI Cup this coming weekend will see Marc run the 1/10 TC class and 2wd buggy classes, an event which you can follow live on Red RC.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]