13 year old Takumi Matsuda, the young Japanse Serpent 733 drivers that reached the World Final, comming from 36th place after qualifying was not easy. Below the interview:


Q: how do you feel after the Worlds ?
A: I had great experiences, and enjoyed it a lot.
I appreciate the people who helped me. I continue practice for
the next WC.

Q: which car, engine, pipe, body, radio did you use ?
A: Serpent 733, Mega ZX-12 EM DS4 with IDM2617 pipe, Xceed Audi body and Sanwa M11X radio

Q: did you expect to be in the final of the WC before the race ?
I thought I would be lucky if I could reach the final.
Frankly, I was not confident, as it was my 1st WC.

Q; which qualifying position did you manage and how
A: 36th place as fuel consumption was the biggest competitor.

Q: at some point you were in 2nd place in the final, what happened after that ?
A: During the final it was very hot and my sweat came into my eye, and it hurt. So I released my hand from transmitter and wiped my eye. During it, my car hit a board and I and got one wheel broken.

Q: who is your pit-crew and are they fast enough ?
A: My father and Yuya Sahashi. They were perfect.

Q: How old are you and what is your level at school ?
13 years old, I am in the second grade at junior high school.

Q: do you only race 1/10 gas, or also other classes ?
A: Only GP touring.

Q: when will be your next big race ?
A: It is Japan National for GP touring on September.

Thanks Takumi, and good luck for the Japan Nats.

Team Serpent