HB Cyclone D4 at the 2007 Cactus Classic!
March 16th - 18th saw one of the biggest electric off-road races in the RC calendar - The 2007 Cactus Classic
- which took place in Arizona, USA. This famous race is held annually
at the Scottsdale R/C Speedway(SRS) racetrack and 2007 saw its 21st
year!
The 20th anniversary of this prestigious race seemed a fitting time to introduce Hot Bodies' new 4WD electric Buggy, the Cyclone D4.
Three drivers from Team HB made the trip over, all of whom were racing
the D4 in the 4WD Modified Class and were hoping to really prove the
buggy's potential.
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Speedway track, although not large in itself, has some serious
fluctuation in terrain to really test the D4's durability and handling.
Despite the blistering heat that was well into the 90's, the D4s (and
the drivers!) coped well with the conditions and produced consistent
results, with Atsushi Hara claiming a respectable 6th place in
qualifying - ensuring his passage into the A Main. Even the other
drivers seemed to turn their attention to the Cyclone D4 as they saw
the potential from the 'new chassis' in the class!
The HB Cyclone D4 has already proven itself to be a more than capable top-level, championship-quality kit - building upon its TQ and victory at the IFMAR World's Warm-Up Race in 2006.
For more information on the Cyclone D4 check out this news article and this product preview and keep your eyes peeled for the official kit page and specification appearing on the Hot Bodies website soon!
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