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7 days ago
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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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Friday Apr 17, 2026
Friday Apr 17, 2026
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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Monday Mar 30, 2026
Monday Mar 30, 2026
Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro 02:24 Meet Racing Jason 05:04 Building the Viral Backyard Track 06:33 How He Got Into RC & Racing 09:36 Sprint Car Racing Background 16:14 From Racing to DirtFish Instructor 19:02 Backyard Track Vision & Growing RC 21:15 Are RC Race Days TOO Long? 23:21 The Problem with Current Formats 29:30 Backyard Track in Action 33:29 Jason’s NEW Race Format Explained 36:05 Can This Work at Big Races? 41:07 Making RC More Exciting to Watch 44:12 Do We Need a Pro RC Series? 50:53 How Do We Grow RC? 58:12 Woes of Turn Marshaling
1:02:59 Track Design & Layout 1:04:15 How to Build Your Own RC Track 1:13:47 What is DirtFish Rally School? 1:19:29 RC vs Full Scale Racing 1:27:54 Final Thoughts 1:32:00 Outro
Show #348 – Racing Jason & His Awesome Backyard RC Track
In this episode of the No Name RC Podcast, Lefty sits down with Racing Jason — the creator behind one of the most talked-about backyard RC tracks in the world.
Jason shares his journey from growing up around off-road racing to competing in full-scale sprint cars, and how that passion led him into RC and building a unique track layout deep in the Pacific Northwest.
We dive into:• The evolution of his backyard RC track and design ideas• His background in full-scale racing and transition into RC• His role as a driver instructor at DirtFish Rally School• The current state of RC racing formats and why change is needed• Ideas for shorter race days and more engaging racing• Hosting backyard races and experimenting with new formats• Advice for anyone looking to build their own RC track
This is a great conversation about creativity in RC, growing the hobby, and thinking differently about how we race.
If you have guest suggestions or want to be featured on the show, reach out — we’re always looking to highlight people doing cool things in RC.
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Friday Mar 06, 2026
Friday Mar 06, 2026
Time stamps:
5:33 - Start in RC and With Matrix
11:18 - Full Time F1 Engineer
18:49 - Nitro On Road Racing
21:53 - 1/10 Nitro vs ⅛ Nitro Onroad
27:33 - Poor On Road Nitro Worlds Attendance?
33:28 - On Road GT Racing ?
37:40 - F1 & RC Geometry The Same Data Collection and Analysis
46:23 - Aero in RC
52:07 - The IWI Pitwatch
56:46 - Connect watch to Count laps
Show #347 – IWI Pit Watch & Nitro On-Road Science Mode with David Loppini
In this episode of The No Name RC Podcast, Lefty sits down with David Loppini, an Italian RC racer and Formula 1 vehicle dynamics engineer currently working with the Audi F1 project.
David shares his journey through 1/10 nitro on-road racing, working with Matrix, and how his career in motorsport engineering developed from RC racing into the world of Formula 1.
We also dive into how concepts like suspension geometry, aerodynamics, data analysis, and simulation translate directly between full-scale motorsport and RC cars.
The episode also features a product spotlight on David’s new creation — the IWI Pit Watch, a smartwatch designed specifically for RC racers that helps manage lap times, pit strategy, fuel windows, and race schedules during events.
If you enjoy the technical side of RC racing, engineering discussions, and innovation in the hobby, this is a great episode to check out.
Topics covered in this episode:
David Loppini’s RC racing background
Racing 1/10 Nitro On-Road in Europe
Working in Formula 1 vehicle dynamics
Suspension, aero, and setup crossover between F1 and RC
Data, telemetry, and the future of RC racing
The new IWI Pit Watch and how it works
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Saturday Feb 28, 2026
Saturday Feb 28, 2026
Time Stamps:
0:00:00 The No Name RC Podcast
0:04:21 Jconcepts | Catch up
0:10:42 Hitec RC | News
0:20:55 Release of the B7.1
0:38:18 Additively manufactured metal gearbox by Schumacher
0:48:44 Release of the 22X-4 2.0
1:03:31 Invisible Speed | Recent races: MKGP 2026
1:35:36 EOS Pre race talking points
1:58:02 ** Advertisement break **
1:59:36 ML Toys | Race Recap: EOS Daun
2:01:19 2wd Recap
2:18:00 4wd Recap
2:31:35 Sidewinder Fuels | Winners & Losers
2:42:00 Gossip of the week
2:57:31 Outro
Show #346 – It’s All About 1/10th Scale Racing | EOS Daun, MKGP & Tech Deep Dive
The boys are back — and this one is a full-on 1/10th scale racing deep dive.
In this episode of The No Name RC Podcast, we break down everything happening in the 10th scale off-road world right now, including EOS Daun and MKGP, along with major technical discussions around new car releases and evolving setup trends.
We cover:
EOS Daun race recap (2WD & 4WD)
MKGP inside a UK shopping center
Team Associated B7.1 updates
Schumacher’s 3D-printed gearbox innovation
TLR 22X4 2.0 release
Shock technology evolution and flapper piston debate
Transmission layout trends (3-gear vs 5-gear)
Carpet vs dirt driving styles
Prototype “B6.7” rumors spotted in the pits
The current state of European 10th scale racing
This episode is a proper racer’s conversation — long-form, technical, and focused on where 1/10th scale is heading.
If you’re serious about 10th scale off-road racing, this is one you don’t want to miss.
Thank you to all of our sponsors and supporters for keeping the podcast going.
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Friday Feb 20, 2026
Friday Feb 20, 2026
The Winter Project - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u44qrLTs2k0
00:00:00 Intro
00:05:15 Paul Thacker Intro
00:12:00 Snow Machines!
01:00:00 Life after Injuries
01:16:15 Segway into RC
01:37:40 When the hobby becomes a job
01:43:50 Getting big sponsors into RC
02:05:00 Outro
🎙️ Show 345 – Paul Thacker | No Name RC Podcast
In this episode of the No Name RC Podcast, Lefty sits down with Paul Thacker for a powerful long-form conversation about extreme sports, resilience, and finding a new competitive outlet through RC racing.
Paul is a former X Games snowmobile athlete known for massive world-record long jumps and freestyle riding. After a life-changing crash that left him in a wheelchair, Paul rebuilt his life, found new purpose, and eventually found his way into RC racing. This episode goes far beyond RC and dives into mindset, risk, recovery, and what it really takes to compete at a high level.
Inside this episode:• Paul’s journey from extreme sports to RC racing• The mentality of elite-level competitors• Life after injury and redefining purpose• Why RC is more competitive and mentally demanding than most people realize• The RC scene in Alaska and how it continues to grow• How storytelling and personalities can help grow RC as a sport
This is an inspiring conversation about overcoming adversity, staying competitive, and why RC racing connects with people on a deeper level than just lap times.
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the No Name RC Podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend in the RC community.
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Friday Feb 06, 2026
Friday Feb 06, 2026
Time Stamps:
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00:04:50 Jussi Luopajärvi
00:16:58 Origins of Test Logger
00:23:10 Data logging
00:41:08 Test Logger Analyzer Pro Features
00:51:55 Vision for the future
00:58:10 2011 Vaasa Worlds
01:25:55 World Championship Series?
01:43:53 Hydrogren RC cars
01:53:42 OutroProduct
Spotlight: TestLogger w/ Jussi Luopajärvi
In this episode of the No Name RC Podcast, Lefty is joined by Jussi Luopajärvi, the creator of TestLogger, to break down how data logging, telemetry, and analysis can help RC racers improve lap times, consistency, and car setup.
Jussi shares how TestLogger was inspired by full-scale motorsports, how racers can use data to better understand their driving and vehicle behavior, and why structured testing is becoming the future of RC racing.
We also talk about the evolution of RC technology, lessons from professional motorsports, and how tools like TestLogger can benefit racers at every level — from club racers to top competitors.
If you’re into RC performance, tuning, and getting faster through smarter driving, this episode is a must-listen.
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Friday Jan 23, 2026
Friday Jan 23, 2026
00:00 - Intro
06:31 - Welcome Marcus & Early Beginnigs
20:47 - First Euros Race
26:41 - First Foray into Nitro and 2nd Euro Win
33:54 - Driver Marcus looked up too
35:37- Rivalry with Broc start EOS?
38:32 - 2023 Worlds in USA
44:14 - Back To Nitro
49:47 - 2025 Worlds Warm Up
53:43 - 1/10 World Championship 2025 2WD leg
1:11:38 - 1/10 Worlds 2025 4WD Leg
1:24:16 - Beef with Broc
1:26:30 - 1st Florida Carpet Championship
1:29:37 - Ebuggy World Championship
1:38:10 - What’s Next for Marcus ?
1:39:39 - RC for a living?
1:42:10 - What does Marcus do in spare time
🎙️ Show #342 – Marcus Kaerup | First Interview of 2026
We kick off 2026 on the No Name RC Podcast with a huge guest — Marcus Kaerup 🇩🇰
Before turning 18, Marcus has already achieved:🏆 FIRST-EVER IFMAR 1/8 E-Buggy World Champion🏆 IFMAR 1/10 4WD World Champion🏆 2x EFRA European Champion
In this episode, we dive into Marcus’ journey from racing with his dad in Denmark to becoming one of the most successful young drivers in RC history. We talk about championship pressure, mindset, racing in Europe vs the USA, and what it takes to perform at the highest level.
This is a great way to start the year and a must-listen for any RC racing fan.
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Friday Jan 16, 2026
Friday Jan 16, 2026
Time Stamps :
00:00 - Intro Happy NY!
05:56 - Max & Lefty What’s new
15:07 - What is the RC Silly Season?
23:05 - ⅛ Off- Road Chassis Moves
31:00 - Wallie - HongNor and another company for career opportunities?
38:44 - Adrien Pariente to Sparko
41:39 - Oceania RC Silly Season
43:07 - 1/10 Chassis Moves - Jorn Neauman - WIRC
47:10 -Brennan Schimmel to Schumacher
51:10 - Where is Tater Sontag?
53:23 - Tire Silly Season Moves - Matrix Pushing in USA
1:06:42 - HOTRACE Moves
1:10:56 - JConcepts Sign Burak Kilic
1:13:36 - Exodus of drivers from Hotrace and where they went.
1:24:32 - Small But Significant Moves
1:31:32 - Max Tangent - Death of Nitro Onroad
1:38:56 - Joona Haatanen - Ruddog Electrónics
1:42:00 Final SillySeason Synopsis - Tire W@r
1:53:09 - Economics - Companies switching up strategies & conclusion
The first recorded episode of 2026 is here, and Lefty & Max are breaking down everything that happened during this year’s RC Racing Silly Season.
While this off-season didn’t bring the massive chassis shakeups we’ve seen in the past, there are still major storylines that will shape the 2026 racing year. From driver moves and team changes to tire wars, sponsorship shifts, and the business side of RC, we dig into what really matters—and what it means for racers, brands, and fans moving forward.
In this episode, we discuss:• Why this Silly Season was quieter than previous years• The most important chassis and team changes• Major tire market moves and new brand pushes• Dakotah Phend to Matrix and its industry impact• Driver moves across the USA, Europe, and beyond• The economics of RC racing: contracts, support, and sustainability• What to watch heading into the biggest races of 2026
Whether you’re a hardcore racer, industry insider, or longtime RC fan, this episode delivers honest bench racing, insider perspective, and real talk about where the sport is headed.
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Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
🔥 The Longest RC Podcast in History – 7 HOURS of Coffee & RC with Pekko, Lefty & JQ! ☕🏁
We didn’t plan it… but it happened 😅 This turned into the longest RC Podcast ever made — 7 straight hours of laughs, heated debates, deep RC knowledge, travel stories, silly season rumors, industry talk, China adventures, emotional moments, community love, and pure RC passion.
From Pekko’s wild 7-week trip to China…To massive Silly Season & tire war discussion…To honoring RC legends…To one of the most intense & real conversations ever about the future of RC racing…To JQ jumping in and turning this into full-on RC therapy session 🤣
This is everything we love about RC — real talk, culture, community, passion, honesty, humor and ZERO filters. If you love RC, grab a coffee, maybe lunch… maybe dinner… because this one is a ride! ❤️
Thank you to everyone who watched live, supported in the chat, dropped super chats, shared opinions, debated respectfully, and stayed the full duration. YOU are what makes RC special.
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