Atsushi Hara’s SWORKz S350 Evo Buggy at the Worlds.

Hara pushing hard.
Hara's relatively stock buggy put him all the way up to fifth in the fourth round.

Hara’s relatively stock buggy put him all the way up to fifth in the fourth round.

Atsushi Hara is at the Worlds driving his SWORKz S350 Evo buggy. Still fairly new to the buggy, Hara leaves it relatively stock. However, the former World Champion is running a few new parts including aluminum rear hubs, and universal-style axles front and rear. Still looking for a set up for the unusual conditions, Hara was on form in the fourth round when the weather deteriorated and still posted a fifth place. Fortunately I had a chance to get a look at his buggy in the pits. It’s all about the details.

Universal-style axles are new on the SWORKz S350 Evo buggy.

Universal-style axles are new on the SWORKz S350 Evo buggy.

Hara is always meticulous with his vehicles.

Hara is always meticulous with his vehicles.

The track is very abrasive and changing out chassis is common

The Messina track is very abrasive and changing out chassis is common

The new rear aluminum hubs

The new rear aluminum hubs.

Clean electronics layout.

Clean electronics layout.

The rear of the SWORKz buggy.

The rear of the SWORKz buggy.

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Hara’s signature style.

Hara's O.S. nitro engine.

Hara’s O.S. nitro engine.

 

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Updated: September 26, 2014 — 12:10 PM
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