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Tis the season for driver signing news in the RC world. If you are confused who is running what now, don’t worry we got you covered. Check out all the latest driver news below:
Pro-Line announces Elliott Boots 2013 Factory Team Driver
“Hey everyone, just wanted to say how good it feels to be back with Pro-Line for the 2013/2014 seasons. I’m really looking forward to getting to know everyone at the factory and working with my teammates. I believe together, as a team, we can accomplish great things. Thanks to everyone at Pro-Line for the support. IT’S GOOD TO BE BACK! ”
- Elliott Boots
Elliott Boots is no stranger to racing and winning with Team Pro-Line having become recognized as super-fast at an early age while under our support. Flash forward to 2013 and it only makes sense he will be on Pro-Line rubber thru the 2014 World Championships. Elliott’s addition to our already robust line-up of drivers is sure to continue to bring World Class results at the track equaling bad news for the competition.
- Tim Clark
Matt Castellano and Mike Truhe re-sign with Team Losi Racing
2008 IFMAR World’s TQ Mike Truhe along with fellow teammate Matt Castellano have re-signed with Team Losi Racing. Truhe will focus on the nitro side of the team piloting the 8IGHT platform to victory while Castellano will focus his racing efforts to the electric side taking the Twenty-Two and TEN-platforms to the podium. “We are excited to have these two great drivers re-sign with the Team,” said Team Losi Racing Team Manager Kevin Gahan. “They exemplify what it means to be a Team Losi Racing driver.”
Rich Lowe Joins X Factory For 2013
X Factory is proud to announce that Long-time U.K. star Rich Lowe has joined the Team for 2013. Active in U.K. racing since the age of 8, Lowe regularly competes in the A main at U.K. Nationals and drove for X Factory in 2011. Rich will be using the X – 6 Squared this year in buggy and will be part of the development team for X Factory’s X – 7 4WD car.
“I look forward to working with the X Factory team once more, everyone’s great and I really like the whole ‘think outside the box’ approach to car design,” said Lowe. “I’m very excited about future developments and can’t wait to get going with my new rides!”
X Factory U.K.’s Darren Boyle added, “We are glad to have Rich back with the Team. He brings a wealth of experience and set-up knowledge, having raced competitively for 20 years. He’s a good Team player and we are privileged to have him once again.”
Atsushi Hara Re-Signs with Team HB x HPI RACING for 2013
Team HB x HPI RACING is pleased to announce that 2012 Triple World Championship Podium Finisher and former World Champion Atsushi Hara will continue with Team HB x HPI RACING through the 2016 RC racing season. After an amazing 2012 season with strong podium finishes at all 3 World Championship Events, Atsushi is looking forward to an even better 2013 season. Atsushi Hara will be campaigning the HB TCXX, R10 and D812 platforms for the upcoming season.
Here are a few words from Atsushi Hara:
I am very happy to re-sign for Team HB x HPI RACING through the 2016 racing season. I have spent the majority of my Professional RC Driver career at HPI RACING x HB, signing my first HPI RACING x HB contract in 2001, over 11 years ago. I am looking forward to adding more title wins in the coming years and to also contribute to the growth of HPI RACING x HB.
Atsushi Hara’s major R/C Achievements:
- IFMAR 1/8th Nitro Offroad World Championships. Winner in 2008, 2nd in 2010, 3rd in 2012
- 2012 IFMAR 1/10th IC World Championships, 2nd Place
- 2012 IFMAR 1/10th Electric TC World Championships, 2nd Place. Winner in 2000
- Reedy Race of Champions
- ROAR Nitro On Road and Electric On Road Championship
- TITC (Thailand International R/C Touring Car Championship)
- JMRCA (Japan National Championships)
- IIC (International Indoor Championships)
- LRP Touring Car Masters
- KMRCA (Korean Electric Touring Car Nationals)
- R1GP Indoor International Championship
Lee Martin Signs With Pro-Line For 2013
Team Pro-Line could not be happier than to have Lee Martin seek out our support for his LMR efforts in 2013. Lee is a World Class racer and has already shown that his newly acquired Pro-Line rubber is capable of World Class results by dominating the Italian Job in his opening event. Congratulations Lee and welcome to the Team!
“I’m proud and excited to be joining one of the major brands in not just tyres, but in RC racing in general! Pro-Line has been a leading brand since as long as I can remember and I will push to succeed and increase their ever growing list of race wins and titles!”
- Lee Martin
Pro-Line Signs Mike Truhe to the 2013 PL Factory Team
All of us here at Pro-Line are really excited to have Mike on board for 2013. Mike has many years of experience and race wins under his belt. All of this adds to our already strong team and we look forward to a great season. – Team Pro-Line
“I’m really excited to join team Pro-Line and work together with an awesome group of people.” – Mike Truhe
Agama Racing signs Jeremy Kortz through 2014
We look forward to our continuous growth within the competitive racing market. We take pride in our high quality products as they are a direct reflection of our passion for R/C Racing. We are excited to have Jeremy Kortz showcase our fine products on the track throughout the world.
Jeremy Kortz: “It’s been great to be a part of a successful growing organization, Im happy to be a part of their future success as well. The Agama product has been amazing to work with and very competitive right from the start. We’re ready to hit the track, Agama Style!”
Schumacher Signs Drivers For 2013 Season
Schumacher Racing would like to welcome Danny McGee back to their off road team. Danny has been racing at the highest level for several years and has won several British national races. Last year he finished 3rd in 4WD and 10th in 2WD in the highly competitive British championship. Danny will be a top contender in 2013 with the Cougar SV2 and the new CAT K1 buggies.
In other driver news Schumacher are pleased to announce two of our top On Road drivers have also signed new deals. 2012 Worlds ‘A’ finalist, multi British Champion Chris Grainger and ETS front runner Martin Hofer have re-signed and are greatly looking forward to racing at the highest level and assisting us with development of new products.
Jared Tebo Re-Signs With Team Orion
Team Orion is very happy to announce that Jared Tebo has re-signed with Team Orion through 2014. This will be Tebo’s 5th and 6th consecutive year with Team Orion. Over the past 4 years with Team Orion, Tebo has recorded 7 ROAR National Championships along with many major wins! Team Orion USA Team Manager Joe Pillars says, “Jared has been a great addition to our Team. Four years ago we were looking to expand our Team with another big name driver, at got it. Tebo has brought a great respect for our products and cant for the next 2 years”.
2010 ROAR Nitro Off-Road Nationals – Denver, CO
- Jared Tebo – 1/8 Nitro Pro Buggy ROAR National Champion
- Jared Tebo – 1/8 Nitro Pro Truggy ROAR National Champion
2010 ROAR Electric Off-Road Modified Nationals – Joliet, IL
- Jared Tebo – Modified Truck ROAR National Champion
2011 IFMAR 1/10 Off-Road World Championships – Vaasa, Finland
- Jared Tebo – 2wd Modified Buggy 3rd Overall
- Jared Tebo – 4wd Modified Buggy 3rd Overall
2011 ROAR Electric Off-Road Modified Nationals – Union City, CA
- Jared Tebo – Modified Truck ROAR National Champion
- Jared Tebo – 4wd Modified Buggy ROAR National Champion
2011 ROAR 1/8 Electric Off-Road Modified Nationals – Omaha, NE
- Jared Tebo – 1/8E Buggy ROAR National Champion
- Jared Tebo – 1/8E Truggy ROAR National Champion
Dustin Evans Re-Signs With Team Orion
Team Orion is proud to announce that Dustin Evans has re-signed with Team Orion through 2013. This will be Evans’s 3rd consecutive year with Team Orion. Over the past 2 years, Evans was able to capture his 1st ROAR National Championship at NorCal Hobbies in Union City, CA in 2011. Evans was the man to beat all weekend by TQ’ing the highly contested 2wd Modified Buggy class. He then going on to wrap up the Championship in the first two A-Main events. Evans has also won countless other races with Team Orion including the presitgous Invitational Class Overall at the Reedy International Off-Road Race of Champions in 2011! Team Orion USA Team Manager Joe Pillars says, “Dustin has been a big piece of the puzzle for Team Orion’s electric off-road program. Dustin has been great to work with and testing new products that we use today”.
2011 Reedy International Off-Road Race of Champions – La Mirada, CA
- Dustin Evans – 2wd & 4wd Modified Buggy Invitational Champion
2011 ROAR Electric Off-Road Modified Nationals – Union City, CA
- Dustin Evans – 2wd Modified Buggy ROAR National Champion
2011 IFMAR 1/10 Off-Road World Championships – Vaasa, Finland
- Dustin Evans – 2wd Modified Buggy A-Main Finalist
Andy Moore Re-Signs with Team HB for 2013
Team HB is pleased to announce that 2006 ISTC World Champion Andy Moore has re-signed with Team HB for the 2013 season. Coming off a strong 2012 season, including a 4th place finish at the IFMAR 1/10th IC World Championships, Andy will be looking for more success in 2013. Andy will be campaigning the HB TCXX and R10 platforms for the upcoming season.
Here are a few words from Andy Moore:
I’m excited to get racing in 2013 after a successful 2012 with both the TCXX and the new R10. This will be my 9th year running for team HB/HPI and I’d like to thank Tatsuro Watanabe and Hiro Kasuya for their continued support. As always I will be at most of the big on road races this year and look forward to seeing everyone at the track.
Andy Moore’s R/C Achievements:
- 2006 ISTC World Champion
- European Champion TC Electric
- Hobbywing Cup
- BRCA Winter National
- Beijing International RC Invitational
- BTCC Summer Championships
- BRCA Touring Car Series
- TITC (Thailand International R/C Touring Car Championship)
Cavalieri Re-Signs With Team Orion
Team Orion is very excited to announce that current IFMAR 2wd & 4wd Buggy World Champion Ryan Cavalieri has re-signed with Team Orion through 2014. This will be Cavalieri’s 8th and 9th consecutive year with Team Orion and both parties couldnt be more excited! Over the past 7 years with Team Orion, Cavalieri has recorded an impressive 15 ROAR National Championships and 2 IFMAR World Championships along with countless other wins! Team Orion USA Team Manager Joe Pillars says, “Its great to have Ryan on our Team for another 2 years. Ryan and I go way back, we have built a solid and trusting relationship that has worked very well. I cant wait to see what the next 2 years brings”.
2006 ROAR Electric Off-Road Modified Nationals – Indianapolis, IN
- Ryan Cavalieri – 2wd Modified Buggy ROAR National Champion
- Ryan Cavalieri – Modified Truck ROAR National Champion
2007 ROAR Electric Off-Road Modified Nationals – Albuquerque, NM
- Ryan Cavalieri – 2wd Modified Buggy ROAR National Champion
- Ryan Cavalieri – 4wd Modified Buggy ROAR National Champion
- Ryan Cavalieri – Modified Truck ROAR National Champion
2008 ROAR Electric Off-Road Modified Nationals – Saugus, CA
- Ryan Cavalieri – 2wd Modified Buggy ROAR National Champion
- Ryan Cavalieri – Modified Truck ROAR National Champion
2009 ROAR Electric Off-Road Modified Nationals – Nebraska
- Ryan Cavalieri – 2wd Modified Buggy ROAR National Champion
- Ryan Cavalieri – 4wd Modified Buggy ROAR National Champion
2010 ROAR Electric Off-Road Modified Nationals – Joliet, IL
- Ryan Cavalieri – 4wd Modified Buggy ROAR National Champion
2011 ROAR Nitro Off-Road Nationals – Beaumont, CA
- Ryan Cavalieri – 1/8 Nitro Buggy ROAR National Champion
2011 IFMAR 1/10 Off-Road World Championships – Vaasa, Finland
- Ryan Cavalieri – 2wd Modified Buggy World Champion
- Ryan Cavalieri – 4wd Modified Buggy World Champion
ROAR Electric Off-Road Modified Nationals – La Mirada, CA
- Ryan Cavalieri – 2wd Modified Buggy ROAR National Champion
- Ryan Cavalieri – 4wd Modified Buggy ROAR National Champion
- Ryan Cavalieri – Modified Truck ROAR National Champion
- Ryan Cavalieri – 2wd Modified Short Course ROAR National Champion
European Champion Joins Team Orion
With great pleasure we announce that three time European Champion Reno Savoya joined Team Orion. He will use the whole range of Team Orion’s latest nitro and electric products to power his cars!
Read what Reno has to say:
“It’s a real pleasure for me to join Team Orion! I followed for many years their dedication and great results in both electro and nitro classes, and I’m proud to be part of it now! We can’t be anything other than impressed with the professionalism they are bringing to our passion! Just take a look at this video!
Working with Adrien is a great opportunity for me, as we live close to each other, and we will have a real connection for developing and working on the nitro engine department. I will of course push as much as I can all the products made by Team Orion in all the classes I’m running! Can’t wait to start racing with my new updated package this week end in Padova for Italian Job! Don’t mess with the Shark!”
And our CRF Project Manager Adrien Bertin says:
“I am very happy to welcome Reno in our great family! Not only he is one of the best buggy drivers in the world but he is also living very close from my testing base. His addition to the team will be another boost for our engine product range as we will be in condition to test and develop even better and harder our crf power planrs. It’s great for our European support, too and I appreciate Reno’s involment in the racing scene. He will be the perfect partner for David Ronnefalk to achieve our goal to win in the European field.”
Welcome in the team, Reno!
Teemu Leino Re Signs with Team HB for 2013
Team HB is pleased to announce that 2012 1/10 Nitro Worlds TQ Teemu Leino has re signed with Team HB for the 2013 season. Coming off a promising 2012 season Teemu is looking forward to an even better 2013. Teemu will be campaigning the HB TCXX, R10 and D812 platfroms for the upcoming season.
Here are a few words from Teemu Leino:
I’m really looking forward to 2013 with HB x HPI RACING as they have made great job to have top performance cars in each category that I race. 1/10 Electric TCXX, 1/10 Nitro R10 and 1/8 Off-Road D812, all these cars started the WC finals with number one last year so that shows that these cars has top performance. Also atmosphere in the team is really great so its always lot’s of fun to go racing with the team.
Teemu Leino’s R/C Achievements:
- European Champion TC Electric
- Multiple podium finishes at European Championships
- 3rd place at World Championships
- TITC winner
- IIC winner
- LRP race winner
Dakotah Phend Re-Signs With Team Orion
Team Orion is happy to announce that Dakotah Phend has re-signed with Team Orion through 2014. This will be Phend’s 3rd and 4th consecutive year with Team Orion. Over the past 4 years with Team Orion, Phend has won 1 ROAR National Championship as well as many podium finishes at the major events. Last year Dakotah attended his first IFMAR World Championship in Vaasa, Finland where he made both A-Main Events with his Team Orion powered TLR rides. This past year has been very impressive as well with Phend finishing 2nd in both classes at the ROAR 1/8 Gas Nationals and making the A-Main Event at the IFMAR 1/8 Buggy World Championships in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Team Orion USA Team Manager Joe Pillars says, “Dakotah is a great young talent and we are happy to have him continue with Team Orion. Over the past 2 years, Dakotah has really impressed me as a driver and his results are always consistantly good”.
2011 ROAR Electric Off-Road Modified Nationals – Union City, CA
- Dakotah Phend – 4×4 Modified Short Course ROAR National Champion
2011 IFMAR 1/10 Off-Road World Championships – Vaasa, Finland
- Dakotah Phend – 2wd Modified Buggy A-Main Finalist
- Dakotah Phend – 4wd Modified Buggy A-Main Finalist
2012 IFMAR 1/8 Off-Road World Championships – Buenos Aires, Argentina
Dakotah Phend – 1/8 Nitro Buggy A-Main Finalist
Ty Tessmann Re Signs with Team HB for 2013
Team HB is pleased to announce that 2012 ROAR Double National Champion and Worlds Podium finisher Ty Tessmann has re signed with Team HB for the 2013 season. Coming off a fantastic 2012 season Ty is looking forward to an even better 2013. Ty will be campaigning the New HB D812 platfrom for the upcoming season.
Here are a few words from Ty Tessmann:
I would like to start off by thanking HB for all the support they have given me and the success we have had together. I want to thank Tatsuro Watanabe, Hiro Kasuya and Torrance Deguzman for helping to make my 2012 season so successful. I am excited to be signing with HB for the 2013 season, I look forward to racing with the best.
About Ty:
Ty Tessmann is a young man with a great deal of determination and a very strong work ethic. He consistently gives 110% in his racing and the maintenance of his cars. His love for the sport and his willingness to give up much of the average activities of a teenager, to do his sport brought him to the forefront of the RC industry in the summer of 2008.
Ty started driving RC cars at a fairly young age. His first car was a Tamiya Wild Dagger, which was a toy for him more than anything until several people in his community, including his mom and dad decided to start an RC club. The first big race Ty ever went to was at Monster Hobbies in Idaho, when he was eleven years old. There he met some of his heros, Adam Drake, Travis Amezcua, Ryan Cavalieri, Jimmy Babcock and Doug Scripture. After their warm reception towards Ty it seemed he knew what he wanted to do, and very quickly after racing in his hometown and traveling to races throughout Alberta, Ty’s determination and natural talent was noticed by more than just a few people. Ty was on his way. (Source: http://www.tytessmann.com)
Ty Tessmann’s 2012 Results:
- The Dirt Nitro Challenge. 1st in Pro Buggy and Pro Truggy
- Arcor Race #1. 1st in 1/8th Truck Pro and 4WD SC
- 1/8 ROAR Fuel Nationals. 1st in 1/8 Truck
- Arcor Race #2. 1st in 1/8th Buggy, Truck and 4WD SC
- Arcor Race #3. 1st in 1/8th Buggy, Truck and 4WD SC
- ROAR Offroad Electric Nationals. 1st in 1/8th Electric Buggy
- Thunder Alley Championships. 1st in Expert 1/8th Buggy and Truggy
- IFMAR 1/8th Nitro Offroad World Championships. Qualified 3rd, #1 Starter and 2nd place finish
AKA Pairs Up Two World Champions for the 2013-2014 race seasons
AKA is very proud to announce the signing of current 1:10 Double World Champion, Team Associated’s Ryan Cavalieri and the re-signing of past World Champion, Team Kyosho’s Jared Tebo for the 2013 and 2014 seasons. Drivers of this caliber have their choice of tires to run and we could not be happier that they both chose to race with AKA tires for the coming two seasons. Both will play a vital role in advancing AKA’s 1:10 tire program in 2013 as well as improving AKA’s already dominant 1:8 tire program. We at AKA look forward to working with both Jared and Ryan to further advance our tire and accessory programs over the next two years.
Welcome aboard Ryan and welcome back Jared!
Pro-Line 2013 Factory Team Driver Announcement
After a dominating 2012 race season, capturing 7 ROAR National Titles, Pro-Line is proud to present our Factory Team driver line up for the 2013 Racing Season. This world class field of drivers are sure to reward Pro-Line’s customers with continued industry leading product innovations.
Two-Time World Champ Atsushi Hara Joins A Main Hobbies and ProTek RC
A Main Hobbies is proud to announce that two-time World Champion, Atsushi Hara, will be racing for A Main Hobbies and ProTek RC. Hara, who is regarded as one of the most-talented RC racers of all time, has won a world title in 1/10-scale electric touring car and 1/8-scale nitro off-road, two very different disciplines— cementing his place in RC history. For the 2013 season, Hara will be racing with ProTek’s Supreme Power Lipo batteries, Prodigy chargers and ProTek’s complete line of RC accessories. “Hara’s presence will elevate our race team. He is one of the most complete RC racers and an all-around good guy. We are excited to have him race for us. His decision to compete with ProTek RC products is a testament to the brand’s quality and heritage,” said A Main Hobbies CEO Kendall Bennett.
Hara’s first race with A Main Hobbies and ProTek RC will be the Reedy Race of Champions held at West Coast RC Raceway in La Mirada, California. The race, which takes place January 24-27, features the top off-road racers from around the world competing in a heads-up invitational class. Hara will be using the latest ProTek Lipo batteries and chargers for both his 2WD and 4WD buggies. “I’m excited to be on the A Main Hobbies race team and to be competing with ProTek RC equipment. A Main Hobbies and ProTek RC have been leading the industry, which was important in my decision,” said, Atsushi Hara.
Neil Cragg Re-signs With Team Associated For A Multi-Year Deal
Team Associated is proud to announce that their 2005 2WD IFMAR World Champion Neil Cragg has re-signed to a multi-year deal. A driver with Team Associated since 1997, Cragg has won six EFRA Championships between 1:10 2WD and 4WD Buggy and 11 BRCA National Championships among 1:10 2WD and 4WD Buggy and 1:8 gas buggy with Team Associated vehicles.
For 2013, Cragg returns to his heritage and will use Reedy Sonic brushless motors and batteries to power his Factory Team B4.1, C4.1 and B44.2. Cragg will also continue his relationship with LRP using their gas engines, speed controls and chargers.
All of us here at Team Associated and Reedy are excited to continue working with the Cragg family and look forward to many more years of success together
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