> Serpent Factory Team


The Serpent Factory Race Team may have the dream job that takes them around the world but they play a vital role in the development of our products. Our line-up of top international racers allows us to compete at the sharp end of major competitions such as the European and World Championships. By racing at this high level our drivers can provide us with valuable technical feedback allowing us to constantly improve the products we offer our customers.


In addition to representing Serpent in top flight events across the globe, each member of our team has a busy test program in which they evaluate new products as we strive to offer all racers the complete winning package. Our team drivers also attend many races in a supporting role hosting 'Tech Talks' and sharing their set-up information with fellow Serpent racers as well as gathering valuable customer feedback about our products.


Team Drivers

Michael Salven

Nationality:
German

Michael is one of the sports best known and most experienced racers. Originally from Germany, this multiple European Champion knows a thing or two about our cars having gone from racing a Serpent to becoming our chief designer and co-owner.

Search for publications that mention this driver.

Titles:

  • 2006 German National Champion 1/10th 200mm
  • 2005 German National Champion 1/10th 200mm
  • 2004 European Champion 1/10th 200mm - Austria
  • 2003 European Champion 1/10th 200mm - Portugal
  • 2000 World Champion 1/10th 235mm - Austria
  • 2000 European Champion 1/8th - Portugal
  • 1998 World Champion 1/10th 235mm - Holland
  • 1994 European Champion 1/8th - Italy
  • Multiple National Champion 1/8th, 1/10th 200mm

Fabio Domanin

Nationality:
Italian

Fabio is one if Italy's top international racers and has the CV to prove it. Included in his list of achievements is the 2006 European 1:8 Championship crown. A multiple Italian National Champion, Fabio is also responsible for the distribution of Serpent products for Italy.

Search for publications that mention this driver.

Titles:

  • 2006 European Champion 1/8th - Sweden
  • 2005 Italian Champion 1/10th 200mm
  • 2004 Italian Champion 1/8th

Massimo 'Max' Fantini

Nationality:
Italian

Massimo, or 'Max' as he is better known, is one of the biggest names in the sport. A close friend of fellow countryman, Domanin, his racing CV includes a number of World Championship finalist appearances. This former European Champion knows a thing or two about engines as he has is own engine company which is funnily enough called Max.

Search for publications that mention this driver.

Titles:

  • 2004 European Champion 1/8th - Norway
  • 2000 World Vice-Champion 1/10th 235mm - Austria
  • 1991 European Champion 1/8th - Holland
  • Multiple National Champion 1/8th
  • Multiple World Championship Finalist 1/8th

Mark Green

Nationality:
English

From the United Kingdom Mark is a vastly experienced driver. Winner of a number of UK National Championships he has for the last two years been crowned European 1:10 200mm Vice-Champion. Mark has also been a World Championship finalist in both 1:8 and 1:10 scales.

Search for publications that mention this driver.

Titles:

  • 2007 Pre-Worlds Winner - Argentina
  • 2006 European Vice-Champion 1/10th 200mm - Holland
  • 2005 European Vice-Champion 1/10th 200mm - England
  • Multiple National Champion 1/8th, 1/10th 200mm
  • World Championship Finalist 1/8th, 1/10th 200mm

Paolo Morganti

Nationality:
Venezualan

Originally from Venezuela and now based in Florida, Paolo is one of the top Nitro racers in the USA. His success includes victory at the prestigious annual WinterNats event and numerous Venezuelan National Championship titles. Paolo is also the driving force behind our American distributor, Serpent USA.

Search for publications that mention this driver.

Titles:

  • 2007 US Winternats Champion 1/10th 200mm
  • 2006 US Winternats Champion 1/10th 200mm
  • Multiple Venezuala National Champion 1/8th, 1/10th 200mm

Steven Cuypers

Nationality:
Belgian

Steven was signed to the team in 2005 after his superb victory in the EFRA 1:8 European B Championships in Germany that year. From Belgium, where he had won numerous National titles, Steven is believed by many to be one of the sports most promising young racers.

Search for publications that mention this driver.

Titles:

  • 2006 Belgian National Champion 1/8th
  • 2005 European B Champion 1/8th - Germany
  • 2005 EFRA GP winner Greece
  • 2005 Belgian National Champion 1/8th

Tadahiko Sahashi

Nationality:
Japanese

The younger of the Sahashi brothers, 18-year-old Tadahiko is the youngest member of the Serpent factory team. A leading star of the sport in Asia, he is a former Japanese 1:10 Champion and was Top Qualifier at the 2006 Japanese Nationals in 1:8th.

Search for publications that mention this driver.

Titles:

  • 2007 Serpent Nitro Tour in Bangkok 1/8th Winner
  • 2006 JMRCA 1/8th National Championship Top Qualifier
  • 2005 JMRCA 1/10th National Champion
  • 2004 JMRCA 1/8th National Championship (9th)
  • 2001 JMRCA 1/8th National Championship (4th)

Yuya Sahashi

Nationality:
Japanese

One half of the famous Sahashi racing brother from Japan, Yuya is a leading 1:8 drivers in Asia. A finalist in the ultra competitive Japanese Nationals on six occassions Yuga has three podium finishes to his credit. Together with his brother Tadahiko, Yuya is the newest member of the Serpent factory team.

Search for publications that mention this driver.

Titles:

  • 2007 Serpent Nitro Tour in Bangkok 1/8th (3rd)
  • 2006 JMRCA 1/8th National Championship (6th)
  • 2005 JMRCA 1/8th National Championship (3rd)
  • 2004 JMRCA 1/8th National Championship (8th)
  • 2002 JMRCA 1/8th National Championship (2nd)
  • 2001 JMRCA 1/8th National Championship (7th)
  • 2000 JMRCA 1/8th National Championship (3rd)