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This week we're going inside an R/C race team. We joined Team Associated's Australian team manager Andrew Selvaggi to explore the ins and outs, the whys and hows of an R/C team. What does it mean to the manufacturer to run a race team, how does the Australia team contribute to the factory efforts, how often does Andrew have to read the riot act to his hyper-competitive team drivers, how do the rest of us benefit from the work a team does? It's a fascinating conversation and I hope you enjoy.

#rc #rccars #rcracing #ifmar #teamassociated 

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Links for this episode:

https://www.facebook.com/TeamAssociatedAustralia/

https://www.facebook.com/AskRayMundayRC

From the grass tracks of the UK behind the wheel of a highly modified Tamiya Hotshot, to World, European and Reedy Race A finals and podiums, this episode we tour through the career of UK great Rory Cull. Rory has been lured back to the track in recent months for a Vintage Bash even in his adopted home of Australia, and joins me today for stories, memories and insights into the hyper-competitive UK, Euro and international scene of the mid-late 80s and early 90's.

#rc #rccars #ifmar #reedymodifieds #teamassociated #schumacherfamily #tamiya  

Links mentioned in this eposide:

- Rory Cull Hotshot: https://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?t=45612

- Reedy Race history and scans: https://www.reedyrace.com/common/scans.html

This week we're back with Andrew Cooke...and you better buckle up 'cos its a good one!  We had a fascinating chat about Mini racing, and what it took to modify a 1/12th car to win a Nats in 2022, before diving into the topic everybody wants to know about - Andrew's GrandPrix3D project and "that" Masami 1989 Worlds RC10 replica. Stick around for a world exclusive announcement about what's next for GrandPrix3d. Enjoy this final part of my chat with Andrew Cooke.

Australian legend Luis Sola once described Andrew Cooke as "the most perfectionist racer I know" - and we're going deeeep to find out if that's true. From the origin story in the mid-1980's to the heights of Australian racing, overseas to Kyosho, Tamiya and IFMAR world championships, winning a national championship using a magic "voodoo" button, the one percenters it takes to get everything right, psychological warfare on the race track...and more. We went so deep that this chat became our first two-part episode, with the second part to follow in our next episode - including a deep dive into Andrew's GrandPrix3D project including the Masami replica. Enjoy this chat!

The club is the lifeblood of R/C racing in Australia, and in many parts of the world. This week we dive deep into the inner workings of one of Australia's leading R/C off-road racing clubs - Brisbane's Chargers R/C. I'm joined by club President Jenson Spencer and treasurer and race control guru Shaun Turner. We talk track design, Jenno's 1987 World Champs experiences, landowner and industry partners, an inside look at hosting the 2022 Nationals, and what lies ahead for this forward thinking club. For more, go find the Chargers R/C team on facebook or at https://www.chargersrc.net/ for all the news on the club's upcoming events. I hope you enjoy the chat.

We're diving deep inside the one of the world's most respected R/C manufacturers: Schumacher Racing. Join us for this chat with Robin Schumacher as we cover off Schumacher's origin story, a trip through the high points of World Championship racing, a peek inside the engineering mind of founder Cecil Schumacher and more. You might spot some clues about new projects for vintage enthusiasts, the 8th off-road scene and the 2023 World Championships along the way. Robin is a delight, and I hope you enjoy this episode.

Welcome to Ep 1 of this second Action R/C podcast series reflecting on R/C racing in Australia. In this episode we’re in Victoria to reflect on the wildly successful 2022 Vintage Bash. I'm joined by legends Tony Gray, Luis Sola and Aaron De Fina who hosted the event and are all still high on the good times a month down the track. What was the best car? Who emerged from the woodwork? And the all important question - will there be a Vintage Bash 2.0. Join us for all this nonsense and more .

Welcome to Ep 16 of this podcast series reflecting on 80’s & 90’s R/C racing in Australia. In this episode we’re back in Victoria for a conversation with one of the true characters of Australian R/C. Racer, innovator, journalist, character.  He knew how to drive, but more than that, how to enjoy R/C for all it's worth. A man who steered Dirt and Track magazine through two separate stints and was at the heart of all sorts of new racing classes over the years.  I’m delighted to chat today with the man, the myth, the legend…Mr Tony Gray. Enjoy!

We're going deep into the world of spec-motor racing in the 1990's, and what better tour guide than the one and only Chris Marshall. Engineer, gun driver, inventor, race winner. Welcome Chris!

We're turning the tables this time, as guest host Chris Lander explores the Team Guyatt story. Father and son David and Scott Guyatt wander through the Queensland R/C scene in the 80's and 90's, the mighty Team Schumacher, and the rise of R/C magazine Racing Lines. Enjoy!