The No Name RC Podcast

00:00 Intro & AZ October Fest 2025 promo 02:58 Episode setup – SOTA Shock Inserts deep dive 04:51 Guest Matt Austin joins (SOTA RC Products) 06:02 Matt’s RC background & idea origins 20:01 Early prototypes & shock-dyno breakthrough 28:07 How the SOTA system works (pills, 3 damping zones) 38:07 Tuning range & damping curves explained 44:38 Rebound, bladders & oil considerations 52:14 Real-world setups for...

00:00 - Intro 

6:42 - Who is Andre Selvaggi 

14:35 - Kyle McBride the Fastest Australian, but Retired 

19:32 - Andrew’s Home Track Keilor is all about that oil

25:15 -  Australia 1/10th Off Road Scene 

37:05 - Chargers Rc BMX track surface

41:33 - Vaasa World's Last Real Off Road WC - History of Worlds Since 2011

58:03 - Hobby Action Spec Tire Amonut Rant 

1:02:55 -  Raw Speed Spec Tire 

1:07:45 - Tire Wear, Track Conditions 

1:11:...

⏱️ Timestamps (00:01) 📢Intro (05:42) 💥 AJ Schumacher acquires RawSpeed Inc. – how the deal unfolded (08:39) AJ’s RC roots & early racing with his dad Tony (22:04) Life & work before RawSpeed – mining jobs and lessons learned (39:28) Building the Nitro Compound track & its unique Arizona dirt (49:09) RawSpeed history, product quality, and marketing challenges (53:42) Moving operations from California to Arizona ...

⏱️ Episode Timestamps

• (00:00) - Intro 

• (05:24) How Jimmy connected with NNRC & Ignite RC beginnings

• (11:08) Hobby shops, Traxxas vs race brands & bringing new people into RC

• (16:15) Why Traxxas Slash was so important for RC racing

• (19:06) Short course & drag racing trends – from Slashes to DR10s

• (31:53) Keeping RC fun vs. taking racing too seriously

• (39:20) Ignite Design RC conversions & charity ra...

The No Name RC Podcast – JConcepts INS15 Round #4 at HobbyTown HobbyPlex w/ Alex Sturgeon

In this episode we’re back with another JConcepts Indoor National Series (INS15) recap, this time from the legendary HobbyTown HobbyPlex in Omaha, Nebraska.

Joining Lefty is Alex Sturgeon, the man behind the HobbyPlex track and race program, to break down everything from the facility setup to the exciting mains.

🎙️ What you’ll hear in this ep...

Time Stamps:

00:00 - Intro

8:00 - Funny Portugal Stories         

20:17 - Rc News

28:48 - Ebuggy Track Talk 

56:48 - Practice Day #1

1:10:09 -  Practice Day #2 

1:14:09 - Qualifying Day #1

1:26:27 - Day# 1 Qualifying , LCQ

1:33:24 - How did Pekko Regroup

1:48:50 - Finals day

1:50:20 - Practice A Final - Best Race 

1:53:48 - Orlowski’s Plans didnt work.

1:55:31 - Ongaro Canas Clash & The Aftermath

2:08:11 - A Final #2 Congrats M...

📌 Timestamps

00:00 – Intro & banter

11:35 – RC News presented by Hi-Tech

22:30 – Australian Nationals recap

29:00 – ROAR & EFRA controversies

55:34 – Race culture & Dakotah Fend struggles

1:06:14 – 1/8th On-Road chat & “lightsaber” antenna rant

1:23:09 – Track surface & grip discussion

1:26:03 - ABC Australia Recap 

1:45:13 – Wicked Weekend recap

2:31:58 – Pit lane mistakes & Fuller’s rise

3:00:40 – Practic...

00:00 Intro and Catch up with Will & Lefty

15:53 - ETS Rain 

25:05 - Lefty’s travels 

27:50 - Pre-Race Talking Points 

29:07 - The Track Same But Different 

46:10 - Qualifying Recap 

52:37 - A Finals 2WD

1:10:18 - 4WD Finals 

1:25:20 - A3 Final was F@cking Crazy 

1:34:36 - Post-Race talking points 

1:37:55 - XRAY didn’t sell 4WD tires to non XRAY Drivers for 2WD

1:45:04 - Driver Celebrations Against the rules?

1:50:58 - Beach R...

00:00 - Intro

7:30  - Nitro Buggy Euros Ongaro’s Kryptonite

9:10  - Rc Racing: How it started for Ongaro

18:03  - Joining Team Associated

19:45  - No wing No Problem:2017 NEO Win

24:20  - 99 Problems but a Gyro ain't one- 1st World Championship 

31:35  - How did things change after the first WC?

32:56  - DNC - Not Ongaro’s Favorite Style of Race

34:31 -  RCGP Thunder Alley 

36:04 - Staying Sharp with Practice during COVID years

39:...

We’re back with another packed episode diving into the JConcepts INS15 Series! Join Lefty and Jason Ruona as they break down all the action from Round 3 at Island Speedway and preview what’s to come at Round 4 at the legendary Hobbyplex in Omaha.

🏁 We cover standout performances from Nate Sontag, Dustin Fox, Talon Henley, and more as the series heads into its tightest stretch yet. 🛞 Get insight into how layout design and driver ...

00:00 – AZ October Fest 2025 Announcement 01:11 – Show intro & Ryan Stiles Harris joins the show 04:30 – Reactions to Ryan’s first NNRC appearance 08:30 – RC media, controversy, and public perception 15:20 – Creating authentic content vs. chasing views 19:00 – Leaving Horizon & focusing on racing 22:00 – Loyalty to Techno RC and racing confidence 28:30 – Setup talk & how small changes make a big difference 32:00...

In this special episode of The No Name RC Podcast, Lefty sits down with Moritz Lautenbach — racer, physics student, and son of LRP founder Jurgen Lautenbach — for an in-depth conversation about the past, present, and future of LRP Electronics and RC tech.

🧠 Moritz brings a unique perspective to the table, balancing high-level physics education with hands-on RC racing and product development. From motor tuning to telemetry, and the...

00:00 Intro and Max Triggering People 

3:06 - Max goes to Holland for a Wedding Pekko is going to swimming with Great White Sharks

11:23 - Kilics out from 6Mik

17:12 - Palsson out of HB & Shumacher Prototype Fake News? 

24:00 - Back To Barcelos! 

30:13 - The Track- Pekko Compares Oil vs Glue Tracks 

46:00 - Qualifying 

1:04:54 - Orlowski Kerffule

1:13:30 - Semi Finals

1:37:58 - Last Chance Qualifier 

1:50:40 - A Final

2:07:29...

📌 Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & Banter

03:41 – Sponsor Shoutouts

17:17 – FX Engine Moves

27:37 – New Clutch Systems

36:00 – Spec Tire Debate

48:10 – Padova Track Status

51:29 – Barcelos Track Breakdown

1:12:35 – Track Surface & Flow Discussion

1:36:03 – Practice Results & Standouts

1:43:55 – Marcus Kaerup: Dark Horse

Pick 1:47:01 – Power Wheels Podcast & Wrap-Up

Welcome back to The No Name RC Podcast! In this episode...

⏱️ Timestamps

00:01 – Intro & Pekko’s return from the U.S.

02:08 – Official show intro & Nationals setup

10:48 – Finnish RC scene & mentoring young drivers

22:12 – New ROAR format: pros & cons

27:22 – Truggy: Maifield vs. Phend

33:12 – Tire wear & track surface changes

39:08 – Wilson’s TQ + main event chaos

44:57 – Great drives from Wiggins & Lemieux

57:12 – Euro vs. U.S. racing styles

1:14:10 – LCQ rules: 1...

Show #320 – Ryan Lutz: The Comeback | The No Name RC Podcast

🔥 Nitro is the glory, but Ebuggy pays the bills!

In this episode, we’re joined by the one and only Ryan Lutz – one of the most respected and resilient racers in RC. From nearly stepping away from the hobby to revitalizing his career with Kyosho and Raw Speed, Ryan shares his powerful story.

We dive into:

• The UPS job he almost took 👷

• Brand transitions: Agama ➡️...

Time Stamps

00:00 - Intro 

9:16 - June Is Men’s Mental Health Month 

11:25 - Max & Lefty Catch Up 

20:13 - Max admits he was wrong 

26:10 - Team associated B84

33:25 - Science Mode - Kyosho MP11

51:43 - New Reds Engine 

54:21 - The Ebuggy Euros Track American style but not Rc?

1:03:19 -  Qualifying Recap 

1:12:08 - Noha Ben Mohammed, the next big French Pro Driver?

1:21:55 - A Finals Synopsis

1:39:59 Ongaro v Canas The Take out...

00:00 - Intro & Shoutouts 

5:55 - Wallie is Back !!

8:13 - What happened to Wallie on the NNRC years ago, why he stopped ?

11:48 - What has Wallie been up to ?

17:14 - Working for AMain Hobbies?

23:28 - Plans for Wallie Builds - Fixing the AE 1/8th Buggy For an average Racer.

37:00 - Stepping back from racing to focus on his WB Team Drivers and Coaching.

23:19 - California Race Scene Now?

51:50 - MotoWhips Pipes & And are B...

Time Stamps

00:00 - Intro with Rouna

2:27 - Most Competitive Mod & Stock Classes in USA 

7:06 - Competition at Rd #2 Who Impressed Who did not.

9:11 - Rd #3 Island Raceway Field will be stacked in MOd & Stock 

12:15 - Fast Carpet Faster Tempers

15:09 - XRAY VS AE

22:25 Xray Working as a team.

27:47 - Brennan Schimmel’s Journey 

31:45 - Stock to Mod System is Working?

34:48 More Geeking out on Schimmel

40:47 - Racers that ha...