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May 18, 2009

Ronald Voelker confirms move to Yokomo

Over the weekend the news emerged (thanks to all the people that mailed me) that former European Champion and World Championship runner up Ronald Voelker had joined Yokomo. Having raced for Hot Bodies in previous years and been very successful, the LRP backed driver is looking forward to the season ahead with his new sponsors. We contacted him for a statement on the move.

First of all I would like to thank Hot Bodies and especially Toshihiko Hara for their support over the last 3 years! I’ m really looking forward to racing the new Yokomo BD5 and I am happy to have the opportunity to race in such a world class team with so much success behind them.

Ronald’s first race is this weekend’s Reedy Race and in preperation for that event the German driver took the opportunity to shake down his new ride last weekend at a local race.

March 24, 2009

Yokomo MR-4TC BD5 touring car

The latest version of the MR-4TC touring from Yokomo has been released, the BD5. This car was used by Masami Hirosaka to take 3rd spot at last years World Championships and following some refinement from that car, they have released it to the public. The BD5 is an evolution of the previous model and has been tweaked to make the car more stable and make maintenance easier. This rubber spec car is supplied with a 2.5mm thick carbon fibre chassis, 2.0mm thick top deck, 3.5mm thick shock towers, a front one way and newly designed CVDs.

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March 17, 2009

Yokomo RC12R5 World Champion Edition

To celebrate the 1/12th scale World title of Japanese driver Naoto Matsukura, Yokomo have released a World Champion Edition of the Associated RC12R5. The car is essentially the same basic car from Associated but with extra tuning parts from the Japanese company that were used by Naoto to take his World title. The rear end gets most of the attention with new rear blocks, differential hub and central body post mount plate holder, all machined from aluminium and anodised blue. The new parts help stiffen the rear of the car and improve stability as well as improve rear grip.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

March 16, 2009

Team Azarashi Womoog B-Max4 shell

Team Azarashi, the off road body specialists have shown photos of their Womoog prototype shell for the European and Japanese Championship winning Yokomo B-Max4 EP buggy. The body offers high levels of stability and a cool new look and the photos here show the almost final version, with only small modifications needing to be made before the body’s release in the near future.

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March 14, 2009

Yokomo sign World Champion Hayato Matsuzaki

Yokomo have announced the signing of current IFMAR 2wd buggy World Champion Hayato Matsuzaki. The former Hot Bodies racer joins IFMAR 1/12th scale World Champion and current double JMRCA National buggy Champion Naoto Matsukura as well as former European Champion Joern Neumann to create the company’s dream junior team. Fourteen time World Champion Masami Hirosaka, who has announced his retirement from competition, will oversee operations for Yokomo and has put together the current team in preparation for this years World Championships that take place in South Africa. The first race for the team is this weekend’s Cactus Classic in the USA.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

December 13, 2008

Yokomo Parts Cleaner & Battery Checker

Yokomo have released some new items beginning with a new motor and parts cleaner. Used to break up oil and other substances, it can be used as a multi-function cleaner for both car and motor. Also new is this simple and easy to use battery voltage checker that can be connected directly to any NiCd, NiMh, LiPo and LiFe packs and is accurate to 0.001V.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

August 7, 2008

Yokomo RC10B4 Alu Hub carriers

Yokomo have released this pair of aluminium rear hub carriers for the Team Associated RC10B4 2wd buggy. Anodised blue, they come with 1 degree of toe in as standard for lower grip conditions, while for extra durability the wheel axle is mounted in a larger diameter outer bearing. Another update is that the upper camber link mount, which is now mounted from the top and can be adjusted through the use of shims which allows for quick and easy roll centre adjustment.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

July 16, 2008

Craft RC Yokomo YZ-110 skins

Craft RC have been working flat out lately it seems as they continue to expand their range, with the latest series of skins suitable for the Yokomo YZ-110, Duratrax ICE, and Checkpoint TC1030 Pro Charger. Available with twelve different exclusive designs, these too are made from top quality material that is easy to apply, and can be removed without leaving any residue.

Source: Craft RC [craftrc.com]