Michael Ang is the owner/operator of the newest Hobby shop in Metro Manila The Pit Shop Cafe. His shop has brought many new racers to the hobby in the last few months and has made available many items that were once difficult to get locally. For the new hot modified motors, trick brushes or crazy new T-MAXX stuff all you have to do is pass by the Pit Shop Cafe. Mang, as he is more commonly known, is not only a shop owner but also a racer and he will supply you with both good part and useful information. He is also one of the top drivers locally especially in the Touring EP class which is by far the most competitive class in the area. R/C racing has benefited locally due to Mang's efforts so lets see what he has to share with us from his favorite R/C kit to his favorite fast food. (We stopped by the shop and surprised him with our interview)


Full Name: Michael Ang

1. When did you start racing?
1987

2. What your first R/C?
Tamiya Big Wig, it broke really easily.

3. Favorite R/C Class?
Chameleon Electric Touring

4. Favorite kit?
Yokomo MR4-TC (he also races the new PRO3 HPI in Stock leading the Thursday night point series)

5. Best Race?
5 or 6 years ago in a race sponsored by Boyel at Boom Na Boom. There were more than a hundred
racers. 5 mains with more than 10 in each for the super 10 class. I finished second in the A-main.

6. Have you ever soldered your motor on backwards?
Nope. I've placed the timing on backwards, but never soldered.

7. Who's the best racer abroad? Why?
Masami Hirosaka. He has won the most World Championships (IFMAR he has 13 now)

8. Advice to new racers:
Practice hard. (for you new racers this is really important)

9. McDonald's or Jollibee?
Jollibee!

Thanks Mang for your time and patience!

Interview by: the crew from PHIL R/C