With lots of excitement, we can confirm that multiple IFMAR world champion, four-time TITC winner, and RC super star, Atsushi Hara from Japan, will race with us at the season opener in Apeldoorn. Atsushi is an absolute legend of our sport and has won almost every big race during his carreer. He will race more frequently again after havig stepped backwards a bit during the last couple of years. We had a quick chat with him today and could already feel Atsushi`s excitement:
Hi Atsushi, how are you doing and what are your feelings now with the confirmation of ETS RD1?
Hello everyone. I am doing fine and I am super happy to be able to come to the ETS in the Netherlands. It is absoluteley crazy how happy I am😆
Many of our younger racers have never seen you racing at the ETS. When have you been racing with us for the last time?
Man that was quite a long time ago – unfortunateley. I think the last time I attended an ETS race was at the last round of the 2016 season in the Hudy Arena. It really is long time ago so even better that I can make a little comeback in europe!
What are you looking for the most when coming over to Europe?
I am looking forward to see the Rheinard family again who organizes the ETS. I have been like family with them for a long time. They have always supported me, and now it is my turn to give something back in returning to an ETS race. I am not a professional RC racer like I used to be in the past, so my main goal is to please my friends and fans by participating. It will be great fun for sure!
Which car and electronics will you run in Apeldoorn?
I am currently in a cooperative relationship with ToniSport, so I want to use the same cars as Marc (Awesomatix).
I will use the new brand “Cayote” for electronics which is a new ESC and Motor brand launched by the famous Oscar Jansen.
I have known him for a long time and hope to build this brand together with him!
Arigato (Thank You) Atsushi, the whole ETS family is looking forward to see you at the venue of AMCA Apeldoorn in 7 weeks of time!
Yes, I will be there with a huge smile and everybody is welcome to say hello 🙂
Pictures: Atsushi Hara (Facebook Page)
