Kocher to race for Hong Nor GT team in 2024

1:8 GT World Champion manufacturer Hong Nor has announced the signing of Swiss racer Michael Kocher for its 2024 line-up.  Kocher is best known for his collaboration with Italian designer Andrea Contarini in bringing the Raptor 1:8 GT chassis to market and in particular for racing the non production nitro version of the car at the 1:8 GT World Championships in Australia this year.  Now joining the Taiwanese brand, Kocher said, “I am very happy to join the Hong Nor family and factory Team for upcoming season.  I started 4 years ago in GT8 Nitro Racing.  I had the chance to cooperate with an Italian designer and produced my own racing car brand – Raptor Racing.  After 3 years of building cars for customers, I didn’t spent much time on the track.  I think it’s time to start a new journey.  During the Worlds held in Australia this year, I had the chance to test with different cars.  Among all the cars I’ve tested, I had the best experience with Hong Nor’s X3GTS 2023 World Edition, fast and easy to drive.  After a really nice meet with Hong Nor’s two bosses – Tony Chen and Hsiang Lin, it was clear to me to go forward with this great brand.  Hope the winter season pass soon, and I could be back on the track with the car.  See you on the track.”

Source: Hong Nor [hongnor-racing.com]