Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Gerd Strenge - Official Statement Categories - Durango, Industry, Products - comments closed
We have been contacted by Gerd Strenge, designer of the Durango 4wd electric buggy, to make a statement regarding some very disturbing news about, what basically amounts to theft by Belgian firm Aero Racing. As some of you may be aware, 2 weekends ago was the first race of the UK Nationals for off road and at that event a new firm was present called Aero Racing, claiming to have produced a new car called the A-One which was ‘based’ on the Durango, and they also claimed to have bought the full concept from Mr Strenge. This turns out to be a complete lie and, despite contact with Aero Racing by Gerd, they continue to use Gerds name and the Durango name to promote this rip off.
The text above is the opinion of Red RC, not that of Gerd Strenge.
Click here to read the full statement from Gerd Strenge… (more…)
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Job openings at Axial Racing Categories - Axial, Industry - comments closed
Axial Racing are hiring. If you are based in the US, California to be exact, and you have always dreamed of working in the RC Industry then Axial could be place for you. They are loking to fill two positions, one for a Marketing Specialist with an emphasis on graphic & web design and the other position is a Customer Service Technician.
If you are interested in knowing more go here.
Friday, April 13, 2007
Panther tyres coming to the UK Categories - Panther, Industry, Tires, Off Road, Products - comments closed
We just received a mail from our friends at Horizon Hobby UK, formerly Helger Racing, saying that have started to import the Panther range of tyres into the UK. The name Panther may not be totally familiar to Off road racers in the UK but the products will be. Panther have been manufacturing tyres for both on and off road since 1985, originally all the tyres where produced for Kit manufactures and other aftermarket tyre suppliers under there own brands.
Read the full release here… (more…)
Thursday, April 5, 2007
Schumacher Job opening Categories - Schumacher, Industry - comments closed
If you’ve ever wanted to work in the RC industry, or perhaps you already do and want a change of scenery, then Schumacher USA may have the job for you, with a position opening in their Sales and Marketing department.
To be responsible for sales and marketing of Schumacher R/C cars and accessories in North America, based in Tampa, Florida. Requirements are good sales and marketing skills and experience, and a knowledge and enthusiasm for R/C cars.
For more information e-mail Robin Schumacher or phone him on 00 44 1604 790580.
Monday, April 2, 2007
RC Racing episode 5 now online Categories - Video, Industry, Racing - comments closed
The 5th episode of RC Racing TV show is now online and can be watched in the player above. In this month’s episode is coverage of the Neo Buggy Invitational event including the Truggy “A†final as well as a review of the HPI Hellfire, a chat with top US star Adam Drake and much more.
Friday, March 30, 2007
RC Racing Episode 6, premieres Wednesday on Motors TV Categories - Video, Industry, Racing - comments closed
The producers of the great RC TV show RC Racing were once again in contact to inform us of the upcoming Episode 6 which premieres next Wednesday on European cable channel Motors TV. Expect to see episode 5 online in the next couple of days.
Episode 6 sees RC Racing return to the Neo Invitational meeting but now we concentrate on the premiere Buggy class, we’ve got race coverage of the first Semi final as well as interviews with 2 world champions (Andy Moore and David Spashett) who were trying something different. We also take an in depth look at the rapidly growing RC Motorbike class, and once again Nick gives it go, with mixed results!
Click here to see the airtimes for Episode 6… (more…)
Thursday, March 29, 2007
RC Pro Series expands to South Africa Categories - Industry, Events, Off Road, International, Racing - comments closed
The RC Pro Series is going global, following their first move to the Caribbean, the top racing series in the US is now expanding to South Africa with the announcement that RC Pro South Africa will be running their own National Series for Nitro Offroad, similar to the series in the US. Members of RC Pro SA will be full RC Pro members and be eligible to compete in any RC Pro event and together the Series organisers are working on plans for a World Finals in the future.
The first RC Pro South Africa event is this coming weekend hosted by Avion RCX in Kempton Park. The board of directors for RC Pro South Africa are working feverishly to put everything together for a live broadcast of this event. We will keep everyone informed of start times etc as soon as they have everything setup.
You can view the series flyer here and read more about it here.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Ilia van Gastel leaves Sirio? Categories - Sirio, Industry, Kyosho, Racing - comments closed
To continue our long running look into the partnership breakdown between Kyosho and Sirio, we today heard a rumour, that backed up something we heard a while back, that multiple Belgian Champion and Euros podium finisher Ilia van Gastel has not re-signed to use Sirio engines. Van Gastel is of course a factory sponsored Kyosho racer and his abandoning Sirio as an engine partner is in keeping with the other Kyosho factory racers Collari, Bertin, Cyrul and Shimo who have all abandoned Sirio as their engine supplier in recent months.
So where does Van Gastel go from here? Should he choose Novarossi like 7 time World Champion Collari or choose the Team Orion CRF like Cyrul and Bertin or perhaps go for some other manufacturer? Who knows, but we’re sure to find out soon, as the new outdoor season is about to start up.
UPDATE: According to a number of e-mails from other top European racers that i have received and also the current entry list (PDF) from the 1/8th scale EFRA GP that will be held at the end of April, Ilia will race Team Orion CRF engines.
Image: JE Racing [jeracing.eu]
