HobbyFactory team driver Pekko Iivonen lead Team Associated to a 1-2 victory in the opening round of the Finnish nationals in Vaasa. Pekko as well as Team Associated factory driver Max Mört fought for the lead in the beginning with HB Racing driver Ari Heinonen and another Team Associated factory driver Joona Haatanen. HobbyFactory team driver Arttu Syrjänen completed the top 5. After the 45 minutes Pekko led the HobbyFactory team to a full top 5 lockdown.
M8 SM Vaasa Final results (13.6.2021):
Pekko Iivonen | Team Associated | O.S. Speed
Max Mört | Team Associated | O.S. Speed | Power HD
Ari Heinonen | HB Racing | O.S. Speed
Joona Haatanen | Team Associated | Ruddog | Reedy
Arttu Syrjänen | Team Associated | O.S. Speed | Power HD
Jamiel Gabrielsson | JQRacing | O.S. Speed
Joseph Quagraine | Mayako | Ultimate Engines
Simo Ahoniemi | Mugen | SMJ
Kasper Haahti | Kyosho | O.S. Speed
Heikki Valtonen | Team Associated | Alpha | Power HD
The electic class was dominated by Team Associated and Reedy factory driver Karri Salmela. A second place finish for the reigning Finnish champion Jarno Siltanen and a third place for the HobbyFactory team driver Mikko Luopajärvi.
The HobbyFactory team had a strong weekend also in the electric class locking down the first and third spots on the podium. Both Karri and Mikko raced with Team Associated cars and Reedy Motors and ESC's.
M8e SM Vaasa Final results (13.6.2021):
Karri Salmela | Team Associated | Reedy
Jarno Siltanen | Mugen
Mikko Luopajärvi | Team Associated | Reedy
Tomi Mairue | Xray | Hobbywing
Oskari Mäki | Team Associated | Reedy
Kristian Ullakko | Team Associated
Arto Heinonen | Team Associated | Reedy | Power HD
The next race of the national series will be in Salo on the third of July. HobbyFactory will be on the ground even stronger and we are expecting great results from our team as well as providing our best customer support at the race.