Press Release From Team Associated:
www.associatedelectrics.com
The partnership between Team Associated and Yokomo goes again so far as 1972. However, it was the connection within the early 80s with Yokomo’s YZ-10 that represents a major chapter within the historical past of RC racing.
In the world of remote-controlled automotive racing, the 1989 IFMAR Worlds in Australia marked a pivotal second. Team Associated and Yokomo emerged as a dominant pressure, with drivers Cliff Lett, Masami Hirosaka, Jay Halsey, and Butch Kloeber showcasing their prowess in 4-wheel-drive with the YZ-10 and ruling the course in 2-wheel drive with Team Associated’s RC10s, setting the stage for an incredible partnership between the 2 corporations.
Fast ahead to the 1991 IFMAR Worlds, the place Masami Hirosaka shocked the racing world with a last-minute arrival of a revolutionary prototype–the Yokomo Works ’91. This cutting-edge mannequin was meticulously crafted and featured a slew of developments derived from the successful YZ-10. From its progressive chassis, 2mm positive pitch drive belts, the Works ’91 IFMAR victory led by Cliff Lett, epitomized Team Associated’s and Yokomo’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of 4WD RC automotive design.
The partnership between Yokomo and business legend Mike Reedy additional solidified the model’s repute for excellence. Reedy’s experience in motor tuning and Yokomo’s engineering prowess solid a formidable alliance that lasted properly into the period of brushless motors. And whereas the Works ’91 by no means noticed an official launch within the U.S., its legacy endured, leaving an indelible mark on the world of RC automotive racing and cementing Team Associated’s and Yokomo’s statuses as trailblazers within the subject.
The partnership between Team Associated and Yokomo lasted for years. The Yokomo YZ-10 was the 4WD competitors race buggy of selection.