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TONY COMPETES AT 2006 IFMAR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Graham’s Hobby Centre employee Tony Firth recently competed at the 2006 IFMAR 200mm IC On-Road World Championships held at Brisbane in September.  Racing a RB powered Kyosho V-One RRR EVO, he finished a respectable 57th in the world (18th Australian). The event attracted the worlds best drivers which Tony said “we absolutely amazing to watch, they just perfected everything”

< Tony with his #1 supporter - Dad!

Tony thoroughly enjoyed the experience and is looking forward to putting his new found experience into action.  Tony would like to thank the following for their support of his trip to the worlds:

- Graham (Graham’s Hobby Centre) for their support and encouragement.
- JPM Racing / RB Engines
- Model Engines / OS Engines (for the backup motor)
- Enneti Tyres
- FIRTHS
- Kyosho

The results of the Main Final, saw an Australian for the first time with young Australian  Peter Jovanovic finishing 3rd, behind Takaaki Shimo from Japan in 2nd, and winner Keisuke Fukuda.  Full details and photos are available at www.200mmifmarworlds.com

The Brendale circuit was beautifully prepared and is a truly world class facility.