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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]

December 18, 2007

Truggy.nl Winter Indoor Masters 2007

Last weekend saw the first International Truggy.nl Indoor Masters 2007 run on an indoor dirt track in the Netherlands. The 30 minute A-main was won by German Kyosho ST-RR/Sirio driver Frank Lemke who managed to finish 1 lap up on the 2nd place finisher Stefan Petrich, also from Germany, with his RB powered Robitronic Mantis. The 3rd spot went to Dutch driver Daniël van der Drift with his Novarossi powered GS Racing XUT, only 7 seconds behind 2nd.

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December 17, 2007

Walker & Brimmer claim 2007 NZ titles

The New Zealand Nationals for 1/8th scale buggies and truggies was held over the weekend and it was Australian driver Wayne Walker that came away with the 2007 National buggy title. Having lined up first for the hour long final, the Mugen racer was able to pull out a lead ahead of 2nd placed HongNor racer Peter Brimmer to finish 2 laps ahead at the end of the race with Associated racer Ryan O’Connor in 3rd. In the truggy class it was pole man Peter Brimmer, racing the HongNor X1CRT, that took the win by 2 laps in front of Kyosho driver Mike Stratford with 3rd placed Tim McKay, driving the Xray XT8, a few seconds further back at the end of the hour final.

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December 16, 2007

Jamie Corrado joins Twister Tire USA

Some news from earlier in the week that saw Jamie Corrado confirmed as joining the Twister Tire USA team, having been a part of Twister since September. Jamie is a well known racer in the northeast part of the country and will be Twister’s liaison for that area. His achievements include winning the 2006 Great Lakes Challenge, he was a 2007 Winternats finalist and winner of the 2007 I-95 Showdown. This announcement follows on from the recent signing of DJ Apolaro (shown above right) to the same team.

Source: RC Tech [rctech.net]

December 10, 2007

Adam Drake wins Kyosho Fall Classic

We reported earlier today on the previous weekends Kyosho Fall Classic truggy results and now we have been sent the buggy results from Revelation Raceway. After TQ’ing the event it was Adam Drake that came out the clear winner for Losi, taking the chequered flag 30 seconds in front of Hobao racer Jeremy Kortz, while top Kyosho racer, Ryan Lutz finished in 3rd, 2 laps back on the winning pair.

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December 10, 2007

Jerome Sartel signs to Xray

Automodelisme.com have the exclusive news that top French racer Jerome Sartel has signed to race for Xray from 2008 onwards. Leaving behind a successful time racing for Crono, Sartel will be considered the replacement for Yannick Aigoin who left for Losi a few months ago. As Xray is imported by RB Products in France, Jerome will run RB motors and will be using ProLine tires for grip.

Source: Automodelisme [automodelisme.com]