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May 16, 2007

EXCLUSIVE – Kyosho to make 2nd Major Announcement at Shizuoka

Kyosho to make 2nd Major Announcement?

When we exclusively broke the news about the partnership between CRF and Kyosho, we mentioned that the official announcement would be made at the Shizuoka Hobby show, which begins tomorrow in Japan. We can inform you that this announcement should happen tomorrow, the first day of the show, and according to our sources we should expect an even bigger announcement coming from the Japanese company over the course of this weekends show. We have been told that this news is MAJOR and having heard certain fragments of this news, if they are true, we can tell you that this is indeed HUGE news.

We hope to bring you the official Kyosho / CRF announcement from the show and we will let you know when we hear more about the 2nd announcement, so stay tuned.

May 10, 2007

Shawn Palmer takes over at Schumacher USA

Shawn Palmer

According to a release on RC Car Actions website, Shawn Palmer has taken over the top spot at Schumacher USA from Adrian Martinez who had led the office for over 6 years. Adrian will be assisting in the transition before pursuing an opportunity in creative machining and design starting in June.

Shawn brings a broad spectrum of extensive industry experience in marketing and product development to Schumacher USA. His involvement with very high power systems in cars is well known, and meshes perfectly with Schumacher’s philosophy of providing our customers quality vehicles that are very fast and very fun. Shawn will also be managing and expanding the distribution of Schumacher USA’s exclusive product lines including Schumacher cars and accessories, Take Off tires and accessories, RW Racing Gears, Keyence speed controls and more.

Read the full release here.

Source: RCCA [rccaraction.com]

May 3, 2007

EXCLUSIVE – Kyosho to choose CRF as engine supplier

EXCLUSIVE - Kyosho to choose CRF as engine supplier

We have been reporting on the ongoing saga between Kyosho and Sirio for some time now and although some people dont want to believe its true, i can tell you that its happening folks. We have heard from a very reliable source in Japan that Kyosho are very close to completing a deal with Swiss company CRF to supply engines for their entire range of cars. The consequence of this deal is that Sirio, the Italian engine company who previously supplied Kyosho is out, which seems to tie in with what we have been reporting on Kyosho team drivers leaving Sirio as their engine supplier and, as it turns out, choosing CRF. Adrien Bertin left Sirio to work for Team Orion, focussing on the development of the CRF engines, Josh Cyrul is a long time CRF user and was the first Kyosho team driver to switch away from Sirio, Ilia van Gastel has been confirmed to be running CRF engines which only leaves Takaaki Shimo to confirm his position with CRF which we expect to happen at the Shizuoka Hobby show in Japan in 2 weeks time, along with the official announcement of the partnership.

April 25, 2007

Gerd Strenge – The Facts

Durango

Since publishing Gerds first statement which was heavily discussed on the oOple forums, i have received another statement from Mr. Strenge clarifying a few points brought up by individuals as well as responding to the statement made by Aero Racing. We didnt publish this statement from Aero for 2 reasons; 1. We didn’t receive it and 2. It didnt tackle any of the accusations and seemed to try and make this whole thing into some sort of conspiracy.

Click here to read the follow up statement from Gerd… content

April 25, 2007

Gerd Strenge – Official Statement

The Real Durango

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… content

April 19, 2007

Job openings at Axial Racing

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.

April 13, 2007

Panther tyres coming to the UK

Panther Tyres

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… content

April 5, 2007

Schumacher Job opening

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.