In this exclusive interview, HPI's mascot ACE sits down with President Ryusaku Hitomi to uncover the roots of HPI. From his early days welding exhaust headers in a garage to co-founding TRUST (GReddy) and competing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Hitomi’s journey is defined by a relentless passion for driving. Discover why he left the pinnacle of motorsport to launch HPI in 1998, driven by a mission to create high-performance, accessible parts for true driving enthusiasts.