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Atsushi Hara Resigns with Hot Bodies and HPI for 2013

Atsushi Hara Resigns with Hot Bodies and HPI for 2013
Atsushi Hara Resigns with Hot Bodies and HPI 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

[source: www.hpiracing.com]

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