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January 7, 2014

Andy Moore signs for a tenth year at HB/HPI

Andy Moore signs for tenth year at HB/HPI

Following yesterday’s confirmation that team mate Teemu Leino has re-signed with HB/HPI, former IFMAR World Champion Andy Moore is also now confirmed in the team’s lineup for 2014. Andy has been a part of the team for nearly 10 years, taking the 2006 IFMAR ISTC World Championship and recently accomplishing an A Final finish with the HB R10 at the 2013 IFMAR World Championships for 1/10th Nitro TC. Andy had this to say:

I’m happy to announce my signing of a further 1 year contract extension with HB/HPI Racing. This takes me into my landmark 10th year racing for the company and I’d like to thank Tatsuro Watanabe and Hiro Kasuya for their continued support. This year’s schedule will see me travel to races all over the world promoting HB/HPI racing products including 2 World Championships so it’s going to be a busy year but I look forward to seeing everyone at the track.

Source: HPI [hpiracing.com]

January 7, 2014

Jörn Neumann joins FX Engines

The driver news continues with FX announcing that one of the world’s finest off-road racers, Jörn Neumann has after extensive testing of the 5K engine decided to race this engine for the 2014 racing season. Jörn, who previously raced Picco engines, is a talented off-road specialist racing both 1/10 and 1/8 classes and the list of achievements is extensive including 4 European titles. The Durango team driver will race with the FX engines all the 2014 major events including German Championship series, Neo Race, Efra GP and European & World Championship.

To change a nitro engine sponsor in the World Championship season is for sure a difficult decision for any driver especially because the engine’s performance & reliability play a very important role in any successful race. Despite FX are all new in the nitro engine industry I know Juraj and his dedication for an absolute perfection and I was very interested to test the new 5K engine. To my huge surprise the engines have been extremely reliable and have unbelievable power but are smooth at the same time. After extensive testing I was so amazed and because I want to have absolute confidence in my engine I have decided to use this engine for the 2014 season.

Source: FX [fx-engines.com]

January 7, 2014

Xray re-signs Martin Bayer for 2014

Xray announce that 2013 European Champion Martin Bayer will continue to race for their team in 2014. Martin has been important member of the R&D team participating at the development and testing of XB4 platform as well was actively involved in testing & development of the all-new XB8. Martin had this to say:

2013 was my most successful year with wining the European Championship 1/10 and finishing on podium at European Championship 1/8 off-road as well winning the German & Czech National Championship series. All the Xray off-road cars belong to the absolute top in the racing market and I am very glad to have the best possible cars to defeat the title in 2014 and especially I have been looking for the new season with the new XB8. We showed how good the prototype has worked and now with the final car I am very confident for both the Euros and Worlds. Working with the Xray Factory team is a pleasure and I am happy to re-sign for 2014. I hope our result will be even better and I will do all for it.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 6, 2014

Teemu Leino continues with Team HB for 2014

HB / HPI Racing have announced that Teemu Leino will continue to represent Team HB for 2014 and will apply his versatile skills to both their on and off road racing platforms. ‘We look forward to a great year ahead with the Finnish ace, plus some more exciting developments just around the corner for the World Championship winning Team HB!’. Teemu had this to say:

I look forward to 2014 racing season with many exciting race meetings to coming up. I feel HB/HPI Racing gives me best package of full range racing cars in all my different racing categories. I would like to thank Tatsuro Watanabe, Hiroyuki Kasuya, Masayuki Miura, Takashi Miyashita, Torrance Deguzman and all my team mates.

Source: HPI [hpiracing.com]

January 6, 2014

Robert Pietsch signs for Picco

A teaser image on Picco’s Facebook page, when adjusted, reveals that they have signed 2011 1/8th onroad World Champion Robert Pietsch. Having announced that he was leaving Novarossi late last year, the German driver and designer of the Mugen onroad line was linked to a number of companies but it seems he has settled for current World Champions Picco, who won the title in Japan back in October in the hands of Tadahiko Sahashi. We can expect the full reveal and statements from both parties in the coming days.

View the adjusted image here

January 5, 2014

2014 Asia Contest – Announcement

2014 Asia Contest - Announcement

Bittydesign together with distributor Team RC Pro & PRC staff have announced the 2014 Asia Contest, an event born in 2013 with a successful race format that saw the participation of racers from all neighboring countries and known for its fun atmosphere. The International Pattaya RC Power Boat World track continues as the venue for the event which is set to take place from the 2nd to the 4th of May 2014. Limited to 192 drivers nitro buggy, split between Pro and Open class it will again be a 3 day format running from Friday with free practice, Saturday qualifications and the special one-off race ‘Thai VS Foreigners’ for the top qualifiers. Sunday will be the Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) followed by Superpole and finals. More information can be found here.

December 31, 2013

Fluke wins final in Malaysia as Jessel takes title

The final round of the Malaysian National Championship was held on the 29th December at the newly open 3 Stone Park Onroad track in Glenmarie, Shah Alam. The title would be decided in the final round between 2 Team Serpent drivers, Jessel Leong and Nick Chong, who were only separated by 1 point. Kimie driving a Capricorn still had a mathematical chance of winning the title, needing both the Serpent drivers to falter and to take a podium result himself. After completion of the qualifying heats another Serpent driver,Fluke took the TQ with his 977.

Continue reading the report here

December 30, 2013

Jared Tebo rejoins Maxima Fuel

Following his announcement a few weeks back that he was leaving Sidewinder fuels, Jared Tebo has confirmed that he will be rejoining Maxima for 2014. The Thai fuel company last sponsored the multiple World Champion back in 2011 for two seasons and has since made large gains in the onroad market, producing their own line of engines as well as winning the Euros in the hands of Jilles Groskamp. Jared had this to say about the deal:

For 2014 I am signed with Maxima Fuel again. I am very happy to be back with the Maxima family. We left on good terms at the end of 2012 and now things are sorted out a little better, and we are able to work together again. The fuel runs really good and I can’t wait to get back out and race some 1/8! I would like to thank JarB and the whole Maxima family for this opportunity. See you all at The Dirt!!

Source: Jared Tebo [jtprc.com]