Team Shepherd have announced that top US racer Michael Palazzola has joined their factory racing team for the upcoming nitro on-road season. The California-based driver is going to race both 1:10 and 1:8 scale and will attend the Florida Winter Nationals along with many other big races all over the season. As Michael reached both A finals at the US on-road Nationals in 2012, Shepherd are looking forward to a great year of racing and some great results from this young driver. Michael had the following to say:

“I am very happy to be joining with Team Shepherd Germany and I would like to thank Patrick, Armin and Team Shepherd USA for this opportunity to grow with the company. I am looking forward to many great years with them and the people who surround it. I would like to thank my previous sponsor for the experience and last two years of support.”

Source: Shepherd Micro Racing