Few men in any industry are considered "Pioneers".  However, ask anyone who was around R/C cars in the late 70's and every one of them will say they know Mike Reedy.  Mike's passion for racing and kind heart endeared him to anyone he came in contact with. 

As organized racing became more and more popular in the mid 80's, Mike decided to celebrate his birthday in the best way he knew how; by hosting a race.  But this race would not be just any race.  The top competitors from around the world were invited to compete in a unique heads-up format that has set the standard for r/c racing excitement and difficulty.  32 of the best drivers from around the world battle head-to-head in eight rounds of eight cars across four heats utilizing 2wd and 4wd buggies.  As the races are completed, drivers gain points based upon finishing positions with six of the eight rounds counting towards their overall score.  Unlike most racing, this format isn’t necessarily about being the fastest driver, but instead knowing how to win races. 

As the years passed and champions like Lett, Hirosaka, Kinwald and Pavidis were crowned, 4wd buggy fell out of favor among the world racing stage and the Reedy Race lost its luster.  Now with the world wide resurgence of 4wd buggy, the most exciting race in the world is back and with a whole new crowd of racers eager to etch their name next to the great champions of yesteryear.  And in customary Mike Reedy form, the event also has an open division for the up and coming talent to showcase their skills against each other vying for the open 2wd and 4wd titles and a spot in next year's exclusive Invitational class.