The No Name RC Podcast

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!

Thank you to all of our sponsors, patrons, YouTube members, and listeners for the continued support of the NNRC.

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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 HQ
00:21 – Meet Paul Wynn
01:01 – Getting into RC (80s parking lot racing)
02:12 – Early Florida RC scene
03:24 – First big races & Winter Champs
04:31 – Turning serious & sponsorship
07:37 – Influences & early legends
10:10 – Associated vs Losi rivalry
12:48 – Early 90s racing grind
15:23 – On-road success & podiums
16:31 – National title & Schumacher
18:32 – World Championships experience
22:14 – Working at Schumacher USA
27:06 – Touring car boom & decline
31:17 – Grassroots racing importance
36:26 – Joining JConcepts
41:30 – Learning body design & molds
43:40 – 3D printing & modern production
47:12 – Aerodynamics in RC
51:47 – Racing vs basher market
56:00 – Tire choice & driver support
59:30 – Racer mentality & aggression
1:03:05 – Young drivers vs pros
1:06:30 – Modern track trends
1:10:18 – Entry-level challenges
1:12:27 – Are cars too fast?
1:17:00 – Old school vs modern RC
1:19:53 – Growth of JConcepts
1:21:56 – Paul’s current role
1:23:50 – Life outside RC
1:26:00 – Outro

 

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00:00 Intro
00:37 Episode overview
05:27 Alan’s RC beginnings
08:10 Hobby shop & early RC racing
13:06 Northeast RC history
21:43 EMS career & return to hobby
23:18 Decline of hobby shops
30:15 Birth of ML Toys
34:51 Product growth & R&D
38:25 Leaving the hobby shop
42:07 ML Toys today
44:19 Power Wheels industry insight
49:30 Racing vs bashing
57:55 Power Wheels shutdown (Mattel)
1:00:43 Building new ML Toys cars
1:07:12 Back to RC racing
1:11:08 Motorama & racing scene
1:15:50 Battery swap innovation
1:20:24 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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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.

Thank you to the NNRC squad around the world for your continued support.

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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

Thank you to all the NNRC listeners around the world for your continued support.

Nitro is the glory… but E-Buggy pays the bills. 🏁

 

 

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     Website: https://www.rcgp.racing/

Max Mört’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maxmortrc

William Venables' YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WilliamVenables

Invisible Speed YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@invisiblespeedrc

Roach RC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoachRC

David Ronnefalk’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@davidronnefalk

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