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March 26, 2015

Robert Krens joins Shepherd Benelux

After years of close cooperation of Shepherd Benelux with Robert Krens as setup specialist and pit-crew for several Shepherd drivers, the company now welcomes him to their 1/10th scale nitro team. Robert will compete at the Dutch 1/10th nationals this season and he had the following to say:

After racing EC1:12 and EC1:10 for several years, I’ve always been looking for new challenges to improve my knowledge and skills. I’m very glad that Shepherd Benelux offered me to be part of the team and gives me this opportunity. I have seen the quality of their products from helping fellow IC1:8 racers during Nationals and was impressed by the quality and performance of Shepherd products. I’m feeling really confident and exited to start the new season.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.nl]

March 20, 2015

Shepherd Velox V8 front body mount carbon stiffener

Shepherd have released a new option part for the Velox V8 EC on-road kit in the form of a carbon fibre front body mount stiffener. Made from high-quality carbon material the stiffener fits the Velox V8 EC as well as at the Velox E8 and it is held in place with the screws of the front body mounts. The stiffener plate comes as a set with two button head hex screws to additionally attach the plate to the front bulkheads. Using the part increases the stiffness of the body mounts and the bumper and it is available from now on.

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March 18, 2015

Shepherd Velox E8 carbon fibre chassis

Shepherd introduce a carbon fibre main chassis plate, one of the first option parts especially developed for the Velox E8 1/8 electric on-road kit. Made from premium carbon material the chassis plate is nearly 50 percent lighter than the standard aluminium part and it creates a small raise of the centre of gravity combined with a different flex characteristic which leads to improved site bite. This results in better handling and agility of the car while the acceleration is improved at the same time because of the reduced weight overall weight. A direct replacement for the aluminium chassis the extra stiff carbon chassis is also a true eye catcher and available from now on.

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March 11, 2015

Oliver Mack renews with Shepherd

Shepherd have announced that Oliver Mack will be a part of the company’s factory team for another year. The former World Championship finalist, European Champion and multiple German Champion had a great 1/8th scale campaign in 2014 by finishing the ENS in 3rd position overall. 2015 will be Oliver’s 7th season for Team Shepherd and he plans to attend the German Championship, the European Championship in Ettlingen, selected ENS events and the World Championship in Brazil. Oliver had the following to say:

First of all I would like to thank Team Shepherd for the long and successfully time we have already had. I’m really looking forward to racing another great season in this nice team. Last weekend we hit the track the first time for this year and the laptimes and feeling with the Velox V8 “EC” 2015 were very promising for the upcoming season.