Mike Reedy – A Message from his Family

Racer received this message via Team Associated from Mike Reedy’s family:

It is with very heavy hearts that we must inform everyone of Mike Reedy’s passing early this morning. Mike lost his ten-plus year battle with Parkinson’s disease, but passed away peacefully surrounded by many of his Associated family and friends. As the man who turned his name into one of the most successful racing brands in RC history, Mike Reedy could be found in the pits of every major race event building and tuning motors for most of the top RC drivers in the world. It didn’t matter whether you were a world champion or just an average racer, Mike was there to help everyone and had a true passion for doing this.
Mike contributed greatly to the technology of the RC industry, but perhaps where he made his most measurable contribution was in the lives of countless young drivers coming up through the racing ranks. He served as the Team Associated race team manager for over 20 years, and during that time, scouted, and mentored some of the best talent the RC industry has ever witnessed. Names like Jay Halsey, Masami Hirosaka, Mark Pavidis, Billy Easton, Brian Kinwald, Tony Neisinger, Neil Cragg, Craig Drescher, Matt Francis, Mark Francis, Cliff Lett, Ryan Maifield, and many others are prime examples of the unparalleled influence he had on our industry and the people in it.

Today our industry lost an icon that is impossible to replace,
but Mike was more than just an icon,
he is a legend, and legends never die.

Rest in Peace Mike. You will be greatly missed.

Mike asked that there be no funeral services for his passing, but rather an RC party celebration of his life. Details will be announced at a later date. In lieu of sending flowers, we ask that you consider making a memorial contribution in Mike Reedy’s name to the National Parkinson Foundation here.

Source: Team Associated