Team Associated factory driver Max Mört drove to victory in the second round of Finnish nationals. In the earlier parts of the race Max fought for the lead with the eventual 3rd place finisher Tomi Salonen until Tomi had to come into the pits and fix a broken rear wing. Finishing in second about half a lap behind Max was Joseph Quagraine. HobbyFactory team drivers Pekko Iivonen and Arttu Syrjänen finished 4th and 5th respectively fighting until the very last lap of the race.
M8 SM Salo Final results (3.7.2021):
Max Mört | Team Associated | O.S. Speed | Power HD
Joseph Quagraine | Mayako | Ultimate Engines
Tomi Salonen | Mugen | O.S. Speed
Pekko Iivonen | Team Associated | O.S. Speed
Arttu Syrjänen | Team Associated | O.S. Speed | Power HD
Ari Heinonen | HB Racing | O.S. Speed
Jamiel Gabrielsson | JQRacing | O.S. Speed
Petri Mylläri | Mugen | O.S. Speed
Joona Haatanen | Team Associated | Ruddog | Reedy
Joona Lempiäinen | Team Associated | O.S. Speed | Power HD
Karri Salmela to a second win of the season in the electric class
In the electric class it was again the Team Associated and Reedy factory driver Karri Salmela who took the win in dominating fashion. This time it was the HobbyFactory team driver Mikko Luopajärvi coming in second place and completing the Team Associated 1-2 finish. Once again a 1-2 finish for the HobbyFactory team showing the strenght of our team in both classes. Tomi Mairue completed the podium in third.
Both Karri ja Mikko raced with Team Associated cars and Reedy motors and ESC's.
M8e SM Salo Final results (3.7.2021):
Karri Salmela | Team Associated | Reedy
Mikko Luopajärvi | Team Associated | Reedy
Tomi Mairue | Xray | Hobbywing
Jarno Siltanen | Mugen
Jani Hovi | Xray | Hobbywing
Joonas Kekkonen | Team Associated | Reedy | Power HD
Mikko Ylinen | HB Racing
Akseli Syrjänen | Team Associated | Reedy
Oskari Mäki | Team Associated | Reedy
Arto Heinonen | Team Associated | Reedy | Power HD
The National series will continue on the recently renewed track in Turku on the 31st of July. HobbyFactory will be present as usual as a team as well as providing our customers with the best possible customer service.