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December 30, 2022

Martin announces departure from Yokomo

Lee Martin has announced his departure from Yokomo. The news the British driver will not continue with the Japanese brand into 2023 is the second such announcement in recent days with Ryan Maifield also out of their factory squad. Martin spent nine years representing the brand collecting plenty of championship titles in that time and was particularly important in establishing the brand in Europe in more recent years. Making the announcement on social media in which he hints a new manufacturer announcement is imminent, the multiple European Champion said, ‘With 2022 almost over, it’s time to say a massive thank you to Yokomo as our time together has come to an end. We have spent a fantastic 9 years together and brought some fantastic results, products, experiences and more! 3 x EOS series championships, 2 x European championships, BRCA National Championships and IFMAR worlds podiums to name a few. I would like to thanks Mr. Tom Yokobori for trusting me back in 2014 to lead the charge and then of course Shinno for being by my side throughout our time there together. We built a great team and made so many friends. I have some exciting news coming, so don’t think you have seen the end of me on the top step! 2023 is going to be a good year and it starts very soon’.

Source: Lee Martin [instagram]

December 30, 2022

Schumacher Racing 2023 Apparel

Schumacher is gearing up for the new season with the addition of new apparel for 2023. The ‘Mono’ line includes a black hoodie and t-shirt with white Schumacher branding front and back as well as on the sleeve. The t-shirt is made with 100% certified organic cotton while the hoodie is made in an improved thicker 65% Cotton 35% Polyester material. Also added to the range is a fleece lined bobble hat. Ideal for the winter weather, it comes in grey with black embroidered branding to front and back.

View t-short and hat here

December 29, 2022

Schumacher Racing announce Neumann departure

Schumacher Racing has announced the departure of Joern Neumann from their factory 1:10 Offroad team. The German joined the British manufacturer at the beginning of 2018 and over the followed four years enjoy much success with the brand. Announcing the news on their Facebook page, Schumacher stated, ‘As we draw near to the end of 2022 Schumacher Racing would like to say goodbye and thank you to Jörn Neumann. Jörn has contributed massively over the last 5 years to the team, development of our products as well as securing some great titles and results for us. We wish him all the best for the future’. Shortly afterwards the multiple European Champion and former Reedy Race Champion posted on his own page, “I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone at Schumacher for 5 successful years together. It has been a fantastic time. We achieved great results at many events. Soon a new chapter will start.”

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

December 29, 2022

JConcepts Relapse 1:8 buggy & truck tyres

JConcepts has released the new Relapse tyre for both 1:8 Buggy and 1:8 Truggy. The Relapse is a tyre derived from research and development put into tires such as the Detox and Rehab. Those results were incorporated into a new design optimised for indoor and outdoor track success while delivering more forward bite than the original incarnations. The JConcepts speed laboratory started with the centre section of tread for more horizontal pin contact. The design revolves around the centre structure which has medium to small sized, dense lugs arranged in a stacked and horizontal configuration. The lugs have strategically placed cuts and grooves to allow flex in dust to perform when the track is in a deteriorating condition. The outer portion of the tread fits together like building blocks, with shapes placed together that nest well but also work together to flex laterally to provide steadfast side-bite. The tread tapers off cleanly to the outer sidewall giving a smooth transition during hard cornering.

View tyre features and more images here

December 29, 2022

JConcepts Monster Truck engine accessory set

JConcepts has added this engines accessory set to their range of Monster Truck offerings. Having a finely detailed vehicle is part of the enjoyment and allowing builders to build their favourite vehicles of today and yesteryear. The new engine accessory set contains a host of parts, pieces, and hardware to make dream creations a reality. The injection molded parts, designed by JConcepts, replicate carburetor and injection assemblies commonly used in high performance engines and seen on many of the monsters of the 1980’s, 1990’s, and 2000’s.

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December 28, 2022

Kobbevik joins Sworkz 1:8 Factory Team

Daniel Kobbevik has been announced as part of the Sworkz 1:8 Offroad Factory team for 2023. The former Xray driver, will split his offroad race duties between Sworkz and Schumacher, having joined the British manufacturer at the beginning of 2022 as part of their 1:10 race team. Commenting on the Sworkz announcement the 18-year-old Norwegian said, “I am very exited to join the SWORKz team for the next years. Being very impressed by the quality of the products, I am looking into a successful racing season!”. Sworkz boss Max Sonnleitner’s added, “It’s a real pleasure to have the young Norwegian Top pilot in our factory team. I am sure he will fit perfectly into the SWORKz family and make his way!“

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]

December 28, 2022

Goto and Yokomo part ways

Leading Japanese Electric Touring Car racer Souta Goto is departing Yokomo with the news that his contract will expire at the end of this month. Claiming the All Japan Touring Car Championship and representing the manufacturer on the international stage, most recent of which was competing at IFMAR World Championship in Italy, Goto joined Yokomo in 2015. Announcing the news, Goto said, “At the end of December 2022 I will be terminating my driver contract with Mr. Yokomo, Ltd. Yokomo has given me valuable experience for 7 years and 3 months since joining the team. Ever since I joined the team, I was able to experience things that I couldn’t achieve on my own, winning the JMRCA All-Japan Championship, challenging the IFMAR World Championship, and winning the SPEED KING TOUR series title. I’m beyond thankful to Yokomo Co., Ltd. for supporting my immature self. And I would like to express my gratitude again to Mr. Fujii, the former president, who invited Team Yokomo at the time. I will continue to work hard in the radio-containing industry to achieve a big goal, so I ask for your continued support.

Source: Souta Goto [Facebook]

December 28, 2022

Yokomo ends Maifield contract

Yokomo has officially announced that it will end its contract with Ryan Maifield and the contract with the American offroad star will expire at the end of December 2022. A title that eluded Maifield for so long, his partnership with the Japanese company finally delivered the sport’s greatest prize when he did the double at the 2017 1:10 Offroad World Championships in China taking both the 2WD and 4WD World titles. Following the recent announcement that he switched his 1:8 programme from Mugen to Tekno, the announcement doesn’t come as a major surprise as the American brand has its own 1:10 4WD Buggy offering.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]