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In this episode of Coffee & RC, Lefty is joined by Pekko Iivonen to recap the 2026 EFRA 1/8th Off-Road European Championships.
We congratulate Juan Carlos Canas on capturing his third European Championship before breaking down the biggest stories and performances from the event. Pekko also shares his own race experience, including an incredible LCQ victory followed by a charge from 13th on the grid to finish 8th in the A-Main.
We also answer questions from the live audience and discuss all things RC racing.
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Time Stamps :
00:00 intro Max lefty catch up 
25:26 - BRCA 1:8 Nats 
30:07 TNR Arenacross 
34:46 - Jermaine Robinson Fastest 1:8 Racer in Cali! 
38:49 - Cali King of Club Racing 
41:11- LCRC - Party Rock Race 
42:40 -  JConcepts INS RD #3 
44:10 - Schumacher dominates on carpet at INS
49:07 - Domnic Paccione Best Spec Driver in the World & Spec vs Mod tangents 
1:03:20 - ⅛ needs a mechanical difference 
1:08:20 - SWORKZ LCG Conversion 
1:34:09 - More Vintage Releases
1:38:40 -Light Weight Gears 🤦🏻‍♂️Max 
1:42:14 -  Titanium Chassus 🤦🏻‍♂️ Max 
1:45:17 - conclusion 
he NNRC News Show is back!
In this episode, Lefty and Max break down the biggest stories from around the RC racing world. They discuss the latest BRCA National results, INS Round 3, Jermaine Robinson's rise as one of California's hottest drivers, and Jaden Edmonds' move to Sparko.
The conversation also covers Schumacher's impressive performance at Island Raceway, the ongoing Spec vs. Modified debate in 1/10-scale racing, the latest 1/8-scale suspension developments with SWorkz' new low-CG shock system, and other industry news and product releases.
As always, it's a mix of racing news, technical discussion, opinions, and a few tangents along the way.
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Daniel came over from Norway for his first INS race and left with wins in both 2WD and 4WD Mod after a brutal weekend on one of the toughest carpet tracks we have seen. The RC One layout had concrete walls, a tricky quad jump, changing track conditions, and plenty of carnage, but Daniel managed the chaos and came out on top.
 
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Time Stamps:
00:00 - Intro and Welcome, Kevin 
27:12 - How Beach RC pushed Amain 
34:18 - Bicycle Integration into Website Hurt AMain 
41:56 - Online sales are the 😈
47:44 - Hobbico demise 
51:11 - Horizon Hobbies relationship 
53:13 - Houston getting Hobbytowns 
59:43 - Exclusive Brands 
1:09:03 - East Coast Warehouse opening and what happened during Covid 
1:14:02 - HobbyTown Acquisition 
1:21:10 - Data Showing Retail RC is profitable and important 
1:28:52 - How Kevin Became CEO 
1:31:54 - Future of AMain 
1:34:01 - RC Racing future 
1:46:13 - AI and future 
1:49:17 - Story and conclusion 
In this episode of The No Name RC Podcast, Lefty sits down with AMain Hobbies CEO Kevin Kiser for a wide-ranging conversation about the RC industry, the growth of AMain Hobbies, and the challenges and opportunities facing the hobby today.
Kevin shares his journey through RC, what it's like leading one of the largest hobby retailers in the world, and his thoughts on everything from local hobby shops and online retail to industry trends, content creation, and the future of RC racing.
This conversation ended up being even better than expected, with Kevin offering honest insights into the business side of the hobby and where he sees RC heading in the years ahead.
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The NNRC News Show is back with another episode! Max and Lefty explore some breaking industry news as Javier Garcia gets appointed as IFMAR section chairman, the biggest races in the past few weeks such as the Jconcepts ONS at Adrenaline and ETS at Apeldoorn as well as the coolest new releases in the RC Market!
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro & Catchup
8:52 - Industry News 
9:40 - Javier Garcia Interim IC Director at IFMAR 
24:41 -Rick Howhart Departs from AR after 19 years 
29:28 - Race Results 
30:33 - JBRL 
33:05 - Brca 1/10 the Nats rd #3
34:41 -Spanish Nats RD #3 
38:25 - ONS RD #2
44:50 - GT Euros
51:22 - Italian Race 
57:48- Barrufolo Wins Kyosho Masters 
1:00:23 - ETS RD #1
1:17:29 - New Releases - AE Drops1/8th Platform 
1:34:56 - Sparko F8 SE 
1:36:16 - AE FTE RC10 Truck 
1:40:34 - Avalon TC Body 
2:11:02 - 3d Printed nitro pipe Manifold? 
2:15:10 - R1 Wurks Titanium Driveshafts 
2:18:24 -TLR RPP is Back 
2:21:04 -  David Ronnefalk Buys Latera Racing 
2:25:26 - Max Rear vs Mid Motor Rebuttal 
2:38:27 - Conclusion 
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Daniel came over from Norway for his first INS race and left with wins in both 2WD and 4WD Mod after a brutal weekend on one of the toughest carpet tracks we have seen.
The RC One layout had concrete walls, a tricky quad jump, changing track conditions, and plenty of carnage, but Daniel managed the chaos and came out on top.
In this episode, we talk about his wins, the battle with Tater Sontag, Brennan Schimmel’s speed, the Schumacher team effort, European vs American track styles, and what makes RC One such a unique challenge.
Huge thanks to Daniel for coming on and sharing his thoughts after a massive weekend for him and the Schumacher team.
Can Daniel carry this momentum into Round #3?
Let us know in the comments! ⬇️
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The first ever episode of the NNRC News Show is now here. Max and Lefty explore past races, the biggest announcements as well as the hottest new releases!
 
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Yes yes yes indeed! Nitro is the glory but Ebuggy pays the bills!
In this episode of the No Name RC Podcast, Lefty, Max & Pekko sit down to geek out over the 2026 IFMAR Worlds Warm-Up Race from Thornhill Raceway in Texas! The boys break down Davide Ongaro’s domination, Ryan Maifield’s charge through the field, Matty Polito’s impressive pace, and what this race really means heading into the Worlds later this year.
The conversation gets heated as the crew dives deep into the tire sauce controversy, IFMAR’s enforcement plans, and whether the Worlds Warm-Up was actually useful for the top drivers. They also compare American, European, and Asian track styles, discuss setup philosophies, fuel mileage strategy, and what it’s truly going to take to beat Ongaro at the Worlds.
Plus plenty of classic NNRC bench racing, RC industry talk, laughs, tangents, and chaos along the way!
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Show #350 – The No Name RC Podcast | Paul Wynn of JConcepts
In this episode, Lefty sits down in person at the JConcepts warehouse with Paul Wynn—national champion, former Schumacher USA team manager, and a key figure behind the growth of JConcepts.
From 1980s Florida parking lot racing to competing at the World Championships and helping build one of the biggest brands in RC, Paul shares an incredible journey through the evolution of RC racing. The guys dive into old-school racing culture, the legendary rivalries, the shift to modern high-tech racing, and what it really takes to support top drivers today.
They also break down body design, aerodynamics, tire choices, racer mentality, and the future of RC racing—plus why grassroots racing might be the key to growing the hobby again.
If you love RC history, behind-the-scenes insight, and real talk from the industry—this is a must-listen.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Intro & JConcepts HQ00:21 – Meet Paul Wynn01:01 – Getting into RC (80s parking lot racing)02:12 – Early Florida RC scene03:24 – First big races & Winter Champs04:31 – Turning serious & sponsorship07:37 – Influences & early legends10:10 – Associated vs Losi rivalry12:48 – Early 90s racing grind15:23 – On-road success & podiums16:31 – National title & Schumacher18:32 – World Championships experience22:14 – Working at Schumacher USA27:06 – Touring car boom & decline31:17 – Grassroots racing importance36:26 – Joining JConcepts41:30 – Learning body design & molds43:40 – 3D printing & modern production47:12 – Aerodynamics in RC51:47 – Racing vs basher market56:00 – Tire choice & driver support59:30 – Racer mentality & aggression1:03:05 – Young drivers vs pros1:06:30 – Modern track trends1:10:18 – Entry-level challenges1:12:27 – Are cars too fast?1:17:00 – Old school vs modern RC1:19:53 – Growth of JConcepts1:21:56 – Paul’s current role1:23:50 – Life outside RC1:26:00 – Outro
 
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00:00 Intro00:37 Episode overview05:27 Alan’s RC beginnings08:10 Hobby shop & early RC racing13:06 Northeast RC history21:43 EMS career & return to hobby23:18 Decline of hobby shops30:15 Birth of ML Toys34:51 Product growth & R&D38:25 Leaving the hobby shop42:07 ML Toys today44:19 Power Wheels industry insight49:30 Racing vs bashing57:55 Power Wheels shutdown (Mattel)1:00:43 Building new ML Toys cars1:07:12 Back to RC racing1:11:08 Motorama & racing scene1:15:50 Battery swap innovation1:20:24 Final thoughts
🔥 Show #349 – From RC Hobby Shop Roots to a Power Wheels Empire! 🔥
What is going on RC Racing World!!!
This week on The No Name RC Podcast, Lefty sits down with Alan Placer and this one is a WILD crossover episode you don’t want to miss!
We’re talking RC racing in the 80s, the rise and fall of hobby shops, and how Alan turned a small side hustle fixing Power Wheels into ML Toys — a multi-million dollar powerhouse in the ride-on world 💥
We dive into:
The OG Northeast RC racing scene
The truth about why hobby shops struggled
How ML Toys was born
The hidden world of Power Wheels mods & racing
And why Alan is now building his OWN ride-on vehicles from scratch
This is one of those episodes that shows just how far this hobby can take you if you’re passionate enough.
Whether you’re into RC, bashing, racing, or just love a good underdog story… this one hits 💯
🎧 Tap in now and let me know what you think!
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