What will Lutz Drive next?
#166
I am putting together 2 options for Ryan. I do not understand why some of you would think that I am name dropping, etc. Caster is not Mugen or AE or Losi, but we are not JQ or Agama either. Contrary to popular belief, we have been around for years, keep growing, and I know plenty of people who are players in the industry. We are still waiting for the right driver and I think Ryan is a definite candidate. From what I have heard, he is exactly what we are looking for even if he doesn't win every race. But I bet he would finish races with Caster.
I would bet he thinks short term and ends up with Losi or Ae, but we will see. Either way, I need to talk to him again and I need to talk to a few friends on doing this as a good move for us.
I would bet he thinks short term and ends up with Losi or Ae, but we will see. Either way, I need to talk to him again and I need to talk to a few friends on doing this as a good move for us.
You aren't earning any popularity posting the ways you do and your character seems to drift drastically from how positive Ryan is..
#167
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Ryan is a super nice young man for sure and seemed to be very intelligent, not to mention a stupid fast driver, he can really lay it down.................he should get the BEST contract agreements, HIGHEST pay etc..........the dude is a class act........Kudos to whomever lands him on their team.
#168
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sorry dude, i put hakmazter against any other owner/manager in the industry. if his posts "sound" a certain way to you thats fine. you can't judge anybody by their posts on rctech... really? c'mon. and then you sling your own negativity towards caster at the end too. caster probably wouldn't "let" you drive for them cause of your attitude.
#170
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In all Seriousness now, first off WOW, thank you everyone for the bode of confidence and the positive comments! You make me truly feel like I have made an impact in this hobby and its very gratifying to see!
Before more rumors get started let me clarify some things. :-)
I am regretfully not at they Byrons race this weekend for a couple of reasons.
-My travel arrangements never got made as all this has been transpiring
-I was set to go Wednesday and drive but I can't drive 13 hours by myself ( I fall asleep) and my carpool buddy wasn't able to attend at last minute.
-My little Girl had to have an MRI Thursday (shes doing good)
-Wednesday was my wifes birthday. (Love that woman!)
I have contacted Byrons and expressed my regrettable situation to them and they fully understand. They are a great group of people and I truly hope their event is going well for them this weekend.
I am instead going to attend our local 2 day race this weekend, the Harvest at Rescue R/C. I won't be running my Tamiya cars as they are already cleaned up and ready to be returned. Instead Jason Sams at Car Action was gracious enough to let me run his Mugen Truggy this weekend. (So before rumors of me going to mugen gain more traction, it's just what i've mentioned above) :-)
I won't be running buggy and instead will be helping my brother-in-law and other participants at the event have a successful weekend.
As for where i'm going? I honestly don't know yet. The R/C world is changing and I want to position myself accordingly with those changes. I need to become a more multi-dimensional driver and will be taking that into account. I have now received some contact from perspective sponsors and I can't thank them enough for the helpful hand they are putting out for me. It's going to be a busy couple of days here while I try to race and have some fun and decide what is best for me and my families future!
Again, Thank you all for the support! Keep up the guessing game It's fun to hear all the guesses and thoughts!
-Ryan Lutz
Before more rumors get started let me clarify some things. :-)
I am regretfully not at they Byrons race this weekend for a couple of reasons.
-My travel arrangements never got made as all this has been transpiring
-I was set to go Wednesday and drive but I can't drive 13 hours by myself ( I fall asleep) and my carpool buddy wasn't able to attend at last minute.
-My little Girl had to have an MRI Thursday (shes doing good)
-Wednesday was my wifes birthday. (Love that woman!)
I have contacted Byrons and expressed my regrettable situation to them and they fully understand. They are a great group of people and I truly hope their event is going well for them this weekend.
I am instead going to attend our local 2 day race this weekend, the Harvest at Rescue R/C. I won't be running my Tamiya cars as they are already cleaned up and ready to be returned. Instead Jason Sams at Car Action was gracious enough to let me run his Mugen Truggy this weekend. (So before rumors of me going to mugen gain more traction, it's just what i've mentioned above) :-)
I won't be running buggy and instead will be helping my brother-in-law and other participants at the event have a successful weekend.
As for where i'm going? I honestly don't know yet. The R/C world is changing and I want to position myself accordingly with those changes. I need to become a more multi-dimensional driver and will be taking that into account. I have now received some contact from perspective sponsors and I can't thank them enough for the helpful hand they are putting out for me. It's going to be a busy couple of days here while I try to race and have some fun and decide what is best for me and my families future!
Again, Thank you all for the support! Keep up the guessing game It's fun to hear all the guesses and thoughts!
-Ryan Lutz
#171
sorry dude, i put hakmazter against any other owner/manager in the industry. if his posts "sound" a certain way to you thats fine. you can't judge anybody by their posts on rctech... really? c'mon. and then you sling your own negativity towards caster at the end too. caster probably wouldn't "let" you drive for them cause of your attitude.
But to evade the drama this will be my last post in here, good luck ryan on the chassis, and good luck at worlds.
Pm me if you would like to respond to my post but plz don't put it in this thread
#172
Interesting. I assure you that my offer to Ryan will be the best I'm the industry if he is looking long term. If he is looking at 2011 only, then we won't be. The Caster plan has always been a 20 to 25 year plan. I have been blatantly disrespected on rctech because I am not an industry insider and that is fine.
I do not understand what you mean. If it matters, I was involved with rc pro products stuff outside of alpha. Also talked to Kendall about issues with Protek and seeing if he wanted to switch, etc. Involved with lots of things outside of Caster...
I do not understand what you mean. If it matters, I was involved with rc pro products stuff outside of alpha. Also talked to Kendall about issues with Protek and seeing if he wanted to switch, etc. Involved with lots of things outside of Caster...
#173
Tech Master
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That's not a plan that's a life time, only contracts I no r that long are business building agreements. This is n rc car, what happens when he finds out his tamiya last twice as long as ur caster, hea deffinently not gonna wanna stay for another 24 years haha. Anywho Ryan as someone who races for a living, u no who I am u came to my house n drove in Victorville (me n my bro race mx proffessionally) anyways pick the car that gets u the best results n makes ur job the funnest, cause once u start hating ur car u won't have fun anymore n your job won't go smooth. After seeing u drive at my house n at all the other races I'm pretty sure u can b a front runner at worlds 2010 but u need a good car cause u push your stuff to the limits! Anyways good luck.
#174
Interesting. I assure you that my offer to Ryan will be the best I'm the industry if he is looking long term. If he is looking at 2011 only, then we won't be. The Caster plan has always been a 20 to 25 year plan. I have been blatantly disrespected on rctech because I am not an industry insider and that is fine.
I do not understand what you mean. If it matters, I was involved with rc pro products stuff outside of alpha. Also talked to Kendall about issues with Protek and seeing if he wanted to switch, etc. Involved with lots of things outside of Caster...
I do not understand what you mean. If it matters, I was involved with rc pro products stuff outside of alpha. Also talked to Kendall about issues with Protek and seeing if he wanted to switch, etc. Involved with lots of things outside of Caster...
also update your sig it should really be more in dept since you have so much power as you do own castor as of right now you look just like another fan boy
#175
When the only way we can communicate is thru this forum.. your post are the only things we have to go on.. if ryan was a comple @$$ on here but nice in public there would be no way for us (on here) to know about that.. how you act on here is just as important as how you are in public, and because 90% may never meet him in person, so if they do meet thru rctech this is what they will make they're decision about his character.. and I would run caster if they paid me. I am not flaming his product, but I just could not run for someone that represents their company the way he does. I don't know if you've ever run a business but it everything the owner does.. relfects the company and vice versa
But to evade the drama this will be my last post in here, good luck ryan on the chassis, and good luck at worlds.
Pm me if you would like to respond to my post but plz don't put it in this thread
But to evade the drama this will be my last post in here, good luck ryan on the chassis, and good luck at worlds.
Pm me if you would like to respond to my post but plz don't put it in this thread
I have had some dealings with Mike aka hakmazter. I can assure you he is a good guy trying to fight an uphill battle in a tough industry. It is not only tough trying to make a name for a new product. But once you do you have others from bigger companies trying to jump on your success.
So take it easy on the guy he is just trying to make a living like the rest of us.
PS... Ryan, Take your time and make the right decisions as nothing is more important than your family!!! I am sure you will land you your feet and do well not matter where it is!!!
#176
Well, that is the. Point. You guys think 2 dimensionally. If you think I would lock Ryan up as a driver forever, that would be foolish for all of us.
As for forums, I bet you guys wouldn't talk to to Losi, Odonnell, Bennett, or Hickerson, or others the way I get treated here, but that is fine. It seems that when there is drama here, our sales increase.
As for forums, I bet you guys wouldn't talk to to Losi, Odonnell, Bennett, or Hickerson, or others the way I get treated here, but that is fine. It seems that when there is drama here, our sales increase.
#177
Well, that is the. Point. You guys think 2 dimensionally. If you think I would lock Ryan up as a driver forever, that would be foolish for all of us.
As for forums, I bet you guys wouldn't talk to to Losi, Odonnell, Bennett, or Hickerson, or others the way I get treated here, but that is fine. It seems that when there is drama here, our sales increase.
As for forums, I bet you guys wouldn't talk to to Losi, Odonnell, Bennett, or Hickerson, or others the way I get treated here, but that is fine. It seems that when there is drama here, our sales increase.
#179
It is, Caster is the only one who has said is talking to Ryan. I wish him the best either way.
I have sort of talked topic since a few have acted like we don't have the right to talk to him, but it appears out business would increase exponentially if he came on board and he would benefit from it. Then he could be on here and I could another things....lol.
I have sort of talked topic since a few have acted like we don't have the right to talk to him, but it appears out business would increase exponentially if he came on board and he would benefit from it. Then he could be on here and I could another things....lol.
#180
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Tyco R/C