The No Name RC Podcast

Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Intro
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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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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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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🔥 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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05:35 -Bongiorno Nicola 

8:12 - HOTRACE Factory in Italy & USA 

12:23 - RC Off Road Tire Development 

17:44 - Unseen Costs of Tire development

23:22 -  Carpet Tires USA & Europe 

26:36 - Rough Cost of producing 1/10 Slick Tire 

29:05 - ⅛ Tire Market & New Indoor Tire 

32:27 - ⅛ tire harder to develop than 1/10 

33:08 - Thoughts On RAWSpeed Sale

35:32 - Expansion of USA Team? 

38:47 - Marco Leaves Again Why? 

41:09 - Two More Drivers Leaving Why?  45:26 - Drivers on No Tire Contracts?

47:00 - Plans for New Euro drivers? 

50:20 - Nicolas Thoughts on Spec Tires

1:03:36 - How to Save Nitro OnRoad 

1:17:51 - Sport vs Hobby & Future of RC 

1:22:00 - Lefty wants a celebrity RC race 

1:34:12 -Conclusion 

 

In this episode, Lefty sits down with HotRace Tyres boss Nicola Marrone for one of the most honest and insightful RC conversations of the year. Nicola joins us from his factory in Italy to talk about what it really takes to build world-class tyres, the massive cost and grind behind R&D, the differences between U.S. and European carpet racing, and how tyre development affects performance at the highest level.

They also dive deep into:
• The true cost of a winning tyre and why volume matters
• New 1/8 indoor tyre developments and preparation for Worlds
• Marco Baruffolo leaving HotRace and possible big-name moves coming
• Why some drivers deserve big contracts… and why some don’t
• A heated debate: Spec tyres vs Open tyres at IFMAR Worlds
• Is RC a hobby or a real sport? Nicola explains why it absolutely is a sport
• How RC can grow globally and why celebrity involvement could change everything

If you love real RC talk, business truth, passion, and behind-the-scenes insight into the RC industry, this episode is a must-listen.

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