Derek McCloskey Joins Serpent Off-Road Team

Team Serpent Ireland have announced the signing of Derek McCloskey to head their efforts in the Irish 1:8 off-road competition scene using the new Cobra S811.  A multiple champion in electric 1:10 off-road, the experienced off and on-road racer will debut the buggy this weekend at he penultimate round of the Irish National Championships at the BADMCC track in Northern Ireland as part of his preparations for a full 2011 season campaign.

Having tested the buggy at the astroturf Navan Nitro track, which hosts the sixth and final round of this year's Championship on September 5th, McCloskey was very complimentary of the new Serpent off-road entry and is looking forward to getting up to full speed with the Billy Easton creation.  Joining Serpent, McCloskey will run Mega engines and use Merlin fuel.