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May 17, 2011

Mike Reedy (1941 – 2011)

The RC World has lost another great with the passing of legend Mike Reedy. Most famous for his motor and battery preparation, drivers running Reedy products took an unprecedented 28 World titles. A respected figure, not only for his technical prowess and his ability to spot talented drivers and take them under his wing, but he was also a great ambassador for the sport. Having battled with illness for some years, Mike passed away in the early hours of Tuesday May 17th, he was 70 years old. Our condolences go out to the Reedy family and those who knew him.

UPDATED: A message from Mike Reedy’s family

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May 16, 2011

Gualtiero Picco (1940 – 2011)

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of one of the RC Industry’s pioneers, Mr. Gualtiero Picco. The man behind Picco Micromotori, the company he started in the early 80’s, passed away yesterday following a long illness, he was 71. Best known for the engines that carried his name, it was Gualtiero’s passion and constant drive to develop that has, in no small part, shaped the design and configuration of modern day RC engines. A long time Tether car enthusiast, he holds the current World record which he set in 2009 in the WMCR V class, getting his ‘car’ up to a speed of 344 kmh. He is survived by his wife Marisa and two sons Alberto and Edoardo, who carry on the running of the Picco company. Red RC would like to express our condolences to the Picco family.

May 3, 2011

ROAR suspends ORCA ESCs for six months

ROAR

As a result of actions that were in direct violation of instructions from a ROAR Executive Committee member, ORCA brand speed controls are not permitted in ROAR sanctioned competition for the next six months. The violation stems from a discussion about the true amount of timing in the second generation of ESC from the brand, in which it was not in compliance with the zero timing specification as indicated in the rules. Given that it was only days before the event, it was instructed that the new ESC and the software could not be used. Upon further inspection, it was determined that the new software was loaded on to the previous generation ESC, in direct violation of the timing rule itself, and the instructions of the Technical Director. The six month suspension will take effect 5/1/11, and assuming a satisfactory agreement can be made before the 11/1/11 expiration, the ORCA ESCs can be considered for use in ROAR competition again.

Source: ROAR [roarracing.com]

April 5, 2011

LRP job opening for Sales Representative Export

LRP seek Sales Representative Export

LRP in Germany have been in touch to tell us they are looking for a ‘Sales Representative Export’ with fluent English and basic German to work at their headquarters in Germany. If you have college/university degree in business or a job practice in trading as well as work experience in sales and want to work in the RC Industry then get in touch.

View the full job description here

April 1, 2011

Marty Korn gets team manager role at A-Main Hobbies

A Main Hobbies announced today that Marty Korn will assume team manager responsibilities for A Main Hobbies, ProTek R/C, and JQ Products. Marty brings decades of top-level RC racing and industry experience to the position. Living in Southern California will help him play an integral role in communicating with A Main Hobbies and ProTek R/C team drivers and customers, providing technical support and assistance both online and at racing events across the country. In addition, Marty replaces Peter Martin as team manager for JQ Products USA and will help the team continue to develop and refine THE Car.

Source: A-Main Hobbies [amainhobbies.com]

March 4, 2011

John Yves Ferte joins MSE Mugen Seiki Europe

MSE Mugen Seiki Europe officially announced that they have appointed John Yves Ferte as their new Sales and Team Manager. John Yves will help managing and developing the company’s up-coming new strategies and projects while also managing MSE Mugen Seiki Europe Team drivers. He has already shown his dedicated wish to built a healthy, young and promising team by picking up the likes of Robert Battle (above) and Simon Willetts to name a few. MSE Mugen Seiki Europe would like to welcome John Yves to his new position as he leaves his French & UK roots to join the head office based in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Stefan Habbecke, MSE Mugen Seiki Europe’s President had this to say:

I am really happy to have John Yves strengthen our sales Team. With his enthusiasm and experience in the model business, he is a real asset to our young company and I am looking forward to many up-coming improvements.

Source: MSE [mugen.eu]

February 16, 2011

Picco overhaul company website

Site sponsors Picco were in touch to let us know about their all new website. A complete overhaul, the new design gives more information on the companies engines, with in depth information and detailed photographs of all the internals as well as the latest news concerning the Italian company. Go check it out at www.teampicco.com.

Source: Picco [teampicco.com]

January 28, 2011

Michael Vollmer quits position at Durango

Durango main designer Michael Vollmer, the man who along with Gerd Strenge created the DEX410 and DNX408, got in touch to tell us that he has left the company. Unhappy with compromises he had to take in his design work, he handed in his notice and will now concentrate on working with other companies through his design company Revolution Design. Michael released the following statement:

After nearly 3 years of collaboration with Team Durango, which was founded by Gerd Strenge and I, I feel the time is now right to search for a new challenge. Having designed the most innovative 4WD electric Off Road car on the market, the most innovative nitro Off Road car on the market and the no less innovative future projects for Team Durango, the differences of opinion between myself as a designer and the Team Durango management has become to great to continue. As a designer you always have to make compromises between what you as a designer want and what the company require, which is normal in business. But now I feel that I am having to make too many concessions for me to be happy with my projects. Its a shame to leave as I will lose some of the nicest colleagues a man could wish for. Also I wish my friend Gerd all the best for the future. Now I feel is the time to to create something new. I will continue my work through my design office Revolution Design located in Hamburg/Germany and I am looking to work with RC companies on any RC relevant projects where the client is looking for innovative, stylish and creative design.

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