Originally Posted by John Doucakis

Yes it will be interesting to see what he will run.
Engine will most likely be O.S. as he runs in 1/8th buggy, so maybe we might see a 'SPEED' version of the XZ-R.

Originally Posted by John Doucakis

Guys although it is a shame that Adrien might not be competing in this WC, what is very interesting to see is the fact that in the JMRCA website they published a list with the Japanese drivers who intend to participate and it includes a very 'strong' name... 2nd from the end.

Atsushi Hara might not be very experienced with 1/8 onroad racing, but judging by his performance in any category he participates, he is immediately considered as a candidate for a podium position, if not higher...

http://www.jmrca.jp/ifmar_world/2011/top.htm

1/8１GP Racing car
Tanaka Masao
Baba Tuyoshi
Kikuchi Hiroyasu
Shimo Takaaki
Terauchi Takehiro
Fukuda Keisuke
Shimazaki Shinya
Yuruki Kazuya
Miyasita Takashi
Baba Toshio
Hara Atsushi
Ueda Masanori

Originally Posted by John Doucakis

Shimo has been running OS for many years I think. I didn't know Josh was running OS, I thought he was still running Novarossi.

Originally Posted by Tony Rice

At the 2009 Worlds, Mugen offered free replacement parts when you bring the broken part to them. Are they offering the same gesture?

Originally Posted by choisan

heard that hara is going to race shepard v8, should be interesting

Originally Posted by choisan

hope what i heard is true. not so long to find out, right!
wish some brands hire masami next time. then there will be many different world champions racing like f1.

Originally Posted by West03

Maybe he does't like the noise or smell of nitro cars

Originally Posted by wingracer

That can't be it, he won a ROAR Nats in nitro TC back in the R40 days.

Originally Posted by wingracer

That can't be it, he won a ROAR Nats in nitro TC back in the R40 days.

Originally Posted by Pooh2

I think that was Atsushi Hara.