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January 7, 2008

Brian Kinwald Joins Team Xray

Brian Kinwald Joins Team XRAY

Xray have announced that RC superstar Brian Kinwald will be joining their team. Brian has won 2 World Championships, over 30 National titles, and many other big race wins in gas and electric classes and while 1/10 electric touring car he will mainly focus on racing and development of the off-road line of the Xray products. Brian had this to say about the deal:

I have been doing R&D for numerous companies for over 15 years, and I have been watching Xray for many years now. I truly believe they have a superior product; I have never seen such great craftsmanship and innovation in an RC company, and trust me I have ran and seen it all! Since I am now in a position to make a change, I am very happy to announce that I will be working and racing for them…I can’t wait! It’s also very exciting to have the very best equipment, tools, and set-up accessories from Hudy which will ensure that all my Xray cars will be perfectly dialled all the time

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 3, 2008

Yannick Aigoin joins Ultimate Racing

Ultimate Racing have announced that new Losi/GRP signing Yannick Aigoin has joined their team. Yannick, who is a top European driver and 2006 European Champion will collaborate closely with the UR technical department developing new parts and accessories. And on top of all this Aigoin Racing is now the exclusive Ultimate Racing distributor for France.

Source: Ultimate Racing [modelixracing.com]

January 2, 2008

Alsop wins Rd3 CML Winter Champs

After an eventful 2007 with his HoBao Hyper 8.5 Graham Alsop finished the year in style with a 3rd round win at the CML Nitro Winter Championships at Frankley. A thrilling 20 minute A Final saw Graham hold off challenges from CML/HoBao teammates John Holmes and John Howells to clinch a well deserved victory, 3 seconds ahead of 2nd placed Simon Willetts, with John Holmes having to settle for 3rd a further 10 seconds back.

Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]

December 29, 2007

Rick V joins JP Racing

We recently heard the unconfirmed report that top Dutch International racer and Mugen team driver Rick V has followed in the footsteps of his American counterpart Mike Swauger and joined JP Racing for the 2008 season. Although currently unconfirmed, Rick had had a difficult World Championship in Argentina when he could only manage a place in the 1/8th final, a bad result for a multiple European finalist and World semi finalist. Rick returns to the French assembled JP Racing motors, the powerplant that helped him make a name for himself before moving over to use GRP motors when they were initially released. We will let you know further details when the deal is confirmed.

December 22, 2007

Chung wins Badlands Challange Rd2

Xray have a report from the 2nd round of the CML Badlands Challenge that was held recently at the DRT Track. Some 70 racers urned up on the frosty morning for the race and after qualifying it was Clayton Collins that claimed the overall TQ for the buggy class. In the race however it was Kyosho racer Tommy Chung that took the overall win from his Kyosho team mate Sam Taylor in 2nd with 3rd spot going to series leader Brenn Ralls, racing for Xray.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

December 20, 2007

Jerome Sartel confirmed at Xray

Although not in any doubt following the announcement at the start of the month, Xray have confirmed that top French racer Jerome Sartel has signed to race the XB8EC & XT8 for 2008. Jerome had the following to say:

First of all, I would really like to thank to my previous sponsors for their fantastic support during all the previous years; we shared great moments and they gave me the opportunity to attain such results. Nowadays, everything is going faster and worldwide in RC cars, and as such I am grateful for the opportunity that Xray is giving me to integrate into their team. My first impressions about Xray’s R&D possibilities and quality of their products make me very confident in my choice. I’m very excited to work with such a highly-professional organization that is so focused on making the best car and getting the best results! As these changes never come alone, my Xray XB8 & XT8 will be powered by RB engines and equipped with ProLine tires as well. See you in Laon for the Euro Indoor Race in February 2008!

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

December 20, 2007

Mike Swauger joins JP Racing

Top US Mugen racer, and multiple Winternats winner, Mike Swauger has been in touch to let us know that he has signed to JP Racing for the 2008 season. Previously running with the Ninja engine, Mike failed to shine at this years World Championships and his results there may have had a big influence on his choice of power plant for next year. On leaving the GRP made motor, Mike has also left behind GRP tyres and so negotiations are still ongoing to secure a tire sponsor for the new year. Since signing to the French manufacturer at the beginning of December Swauger has gone on to win the recently held Toys for Tots race at Crystal Park, an event which he also TQ’d and set a new track record.

December 18, 2007

Ralf Krause joins Team Xray

German Xray importer SMI have announced that top German racer Ralf Krause has signed to race the NT1 for 2008. Ralf, who raced for Serpent the previous seasons, will join current German National Champion Robert Pietsch and vice Champion Dirk Wischnewski in racing the NT1 in Germany. Krause was a finalist in this years European B Championship in Roeselare as well as having finshed up as German Vice Champion 3-times.

Source: SMI [smi-motorsport.de]