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The No Name RC Podcast

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Everything about 1:8th Nitro Buggy RC Car Racing!

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Typical length: 1 hr 27 min
Latest: 13 Oct 2026
Language: English

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13 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 31 minNew

Interview with the World Champion: David Ronnefak | Presented by Jconcepts

🏆 DAVID RONNEFALK IS THE 2026 IFMAR WORLD CHAMPION! 🌎🔥 The newly crowned 2026 IFMAR 1/8 IC Off-Road World Champion, David Ronnefalk, joins Lefty and Max on The No Name RC Podcast to break down one of the biggest victories of his RC racing career! Fresh off his incredible win at Thornhill Racing Circuit in Texas, David takes us behind the scenes of his World Championship campaign, from practice and qualifying to the dramatic 60-minute A-Main. We dive deep into his XRAY buggy setup, HotRace tire choices, shock package, track conditions, and the adjustments that helped him stay competitive…

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E390 · 22 Sep 2026 · 34 min
1-8th Off-Road IFMAR World Championships - Pt #10 The GOAT Era 2018-Present Day -Davide Ongaro
The GOAT era begins! 🐐🏆 In Part #10 of our history of the 1/8th Off-Road IFMAR World Championships, Lefty and longtime Kyosho legend Mic Cradock explore Davide Ongaro’s historic run from 2018 to the present day. They revisit Ongaro’s breakthrough victory in Australia, the controversial post-race gyro inspection, and the unforgettable 2022 battle against David Ronnefalk at Redován. The conversation then moves to the 2024 Worlds, where Ongaro became the first driver to win three consecutive IFMAR 1/8th Off-Road World Championships. Lefty and Mic also preview the upcoming Worlds at Thornhill…
E389 · 21 Sep 2026 · 17 min
1-8th Off-Road IFMAR World Championships - PT #9 The HB Years 2014 - 2016
The HB Years: Tessmann & Ronnefalk Win the Worlds | 2014–2016 Lefty and longtime Kyosho legend Mic Cradock continue their journey through the history of the 1/8 Off-Road IFMAR World Championships. This episode covers Ty Tessmann’s dominant 2014 championship victory in Sicily, Ryan Mayfield’s costly crash and the fuel controversy surrounding the event. Then we move to Las Vegas in 2016, where Mic shares Elliott Boots’ setup struggles, the tire decision that ended his challenge and the controversial moments involving Tessmann and Ryan Cavalieri. The episode concludes with David Ronnefalk…
E392 · 19 Sep 2026 · 3 hr 8 min
NNRC News #4 - The Biggest RC News You Missed & 1/10th Nitro Onroad Worlds!
The NNRC News Show is back! 🎙️🏁 Lefty and Max catch up on everything happening in the RC Racing world as we get closer to the 2026 IFMAR 1/8 Off-Road World Championships in Texas. This episode kicks off with Max becoming Finnish Champion and Lefty’s new SWORKz GT8 build before we dive into the 2026 IFMAR 1/10 Nitro Touring Car World Championship from Gubbio, Italy. We talk about Naoto Matsukura adding another World Championship to his career, what the Gubbio event says about the future of Nitro Touring Car racing, and the bigger question of where Nitro On-Road goes from here. Then it’s time…
E391 · 18 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
Story Of A World Champion | Robert Batlle - 76 Laps To Glory
In this episode of the Story of a World Champion series, Lefty sits down with 2012 IFMAR 1/8 Off-Road World Champion Robert Batlle to tell the full story of his unforgettable championship run in Argentina. Robert takes us back to his first World Championship as a 14-year-old in 2002 and the journey that eventually led him to the top of RC racing. He shares the incredible story of winning the 2012 Worlds Warm-Up with the Mugen MBX6—only to be told just one month before the World Championship that he had to race the brand-new MBX7. With rain limiting testing in Spain, Robert and his team drove…
E388 · 18 Sep 2026 · 22 min
1-8th Offroad IFMAR World Championships Pt#8 2012 Argentina TQ Curse and Robert Batlle Wins!
The road to the 20th 1/8 Off-Road IFMAR World Championship continues as Lefty and longtime Kyosho legend Mic Cradock revisit the unforgettable 2012 Worlds in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mic shares stories about customs problems, security concerns and the atmosphere surrounding the event. He also takes us behind the scenes of Elliott Boots’ dominant qualifying performance, the steering-servo failure that ended Elliott’s championship run in the semifinal and the debate over whether the overall TQ should receive a guaranteed place in the final. The episode concludes with Robert Batlle’s…
E387 · 17 Sep 2026 · 19 min
The Modern Era Begins: 2008 Charlotte & 2010 Thailand | IFMAR Worlds History Pt. 7
The modern era of the 1/8 Off-Road IFMAR World Championships begins! Lefty and longtime Kyosho legend Mic Cradock revisit the rain-soaked 2008 Worlds in Charlotte, North Carolina, where Atsushi Hara used consistency and fuel strategy to deliver Hot Bodies its first World Championship. They also look back at the dramatic 2010 Worlds in Pattaya, Thailand, where Cody King defeated a stacked field to capture Kyosho’s eighth 1/8 Off-Road World Championship. Hear the stories behind Charlotte’s mud-soaked track, pizza-cutter tires, Mike Truhe’s incredible speed, the arrival of a new generation and…
E386 · 16 Sep 2026 · 19 min
History of the 1/8th IFMAR Off Road Worlds - Part #6: Expect the Unexpected
Expect the Unexpected: 2006 IFMAR Worlds in Jakarta Lefty and longtime Kyosho legend Mic Cradock revisit the unforgettable 2006 IFMAR 1/8 Off-Road World Championship in Jakarta, Indonesia. Mic shares the story behind Mark Pavidis’ long-awaited World Championship victory, the brutally rough track, risky setup decisions, fuel-strategy drama, Yannick Aigoin’s costly rollover, and the pressure surrounding the Kyosho team. Plus, plenty of hilarious and unbelievable stories from racing around the world. 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkQNVuiFF-A 💥 Nitro is the…
E384 · 15 Sep 2026 · 18 min
History of the 1/8th IFMAR Off Road Worlds - Part #5: The First American
The First American: History of the 1/8 Off-Road IFMAR Worlds – Part #5 The road to the 20th 1/8 Off-Road IFMAR World Championship continues as Lefty and longtime Kyosho legend Mic Cradock revisit the 2002 Worlds in Punta del Este, Uruguay. Hear how Greg Degani became the first American 1/8 Off-Road World Champion, the problems that ended other contenders’ chances, and why Degani’s dedication never received enough credit. They also move into the 2004 Worlds in Sweden, Guillaume Vray ending Kyosho’s winning streak, technical controversies, and the beginning of a new media era for RC racing. 📺…
E385 · 15 Sep 2026 · 21 min
History of the 1/8th IFMAR Off Road Worlds - Part #4: Kanai Gets His Win!
Kanai Gets His Win! | History of the 1/8 IFMAR Off-Road Worlds – Part 4 Lefty and Mic Cradock continue their journey through IFMAR history, revisiting Daniel Reckward’s 1998 World Championship victory in Portugal and Yuichi Kanai’s emotional first Worlds win in Las Vegas in 2000. Hear stories about the legendary RB WS7 engine, brutal rental cars, the enormous Las Vegas driver stand, Mic getting married during the Worlds, and Kanai finally becoming World Champion with the buggy he helped design. Watch the full video on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy50X1_ZU30 💥 Nitro is the Glory,…
E383 · 15 Sep 2026 · 17 min
History of the 1/8th IFMAR Off Road Worlds - Part #3: The Italians Fight Back
The Italians fight back in Part 3 of our History of the 1/8th IFMAR Off-Road World Championships! Lefty and longtime Kyosho legend Mic Cradock revisit the 1994 Worlds in Austria and the 1996 Worlds in England. They discuss Maurizio Monesi’s second World Championship, Alex Laffranchi’s surprise victory, Kyosho’s growing dominance, changing track designs, tire development, pit stops, wild travel stories, and plenty of behind-the-scenes memories. Watch the video version here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW8S4CzVyGM 💥 Nitro is the Glory, E-Buggy Pays the Bills! 💥 📌 Subscribe & Turn On…
E382 · 14 Sep 2026 · 26 min
🎙️ History of the 1/8th IFMAR Off-Road Worlds – Part #2: Japanese Dominance
Lefty is joined again by longtime Kyosho legend Mic Cradock to continue the history of the 1/8th IFMAR Off-Road World Championships. Mic shares firsthand stories from his first Worlds in Bangkok, Thailand, in 1990 before moving into the rain-soaked 1992 Worlds in Germany, where Kunihiro Toge delivered Kyosho its first of eight World Championships. They also discuss early RC technology, track conditions, tire development, international travel and the beginning of Japanese dominance in 1/8th off-road racing. Watch the video version here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2g5yld6E1E 💥 Nitro is…
E381 · 14 Sep 2026 · 18 min
🎙️ History of the 1/8th IFMAR Off-Road Worlds — Part #1: The Early Years
🎙️ History of the 1/8th IFMAR Off-Road Worlds — Part #1: The Early Years Lefty is joined by longtime Kyosho legend Mic Cradock to revisit the beginning of the 1/8th IFMAR Off-Road World Championships, including the 1986 Worlds in France and the 1988 Worlds in Italy. They discuss the early cars, legendary racers, Mic’s journey into RC racing and stories from the sport’s formative years. 🏁 💥 Nitro is the Glory, E-Buggy Pays the Bills! 💥 📌 Subscribe & Turn On Notifications so you never miss an episode! 📌 📩 Support the Podcast: Join our Patreon for early access & exclusive content! 📩 👊 LIKE,…
E380 · 28 Aug 2026 · 2 hr 30 min
Show #354 The No Name RC Podcast - David Joor, Avid Racing
Time stamps 00:00 - Intro 7:47 - David’s Early beginnings 16:38 - Houston RC Scene back in the day 22:00 - Slick tires: Where born at M&Ms 24:16 - When did David Start Travelling 26:12 - Driving for XRAY RC America 28:50 - Chris Crews - Crews Control 30:33 - The ⅛ Off-Road Boom 32:08 - Reno Savoya and the attitude era of ⅛ rc 36:43 - David Spashett story 38:59 - Is ⅛ bigger now than 1/10 & Diversification of Avid 52:06 - Avid & Kurt Wenger Split ways And Other Bearing Companies 56:43 - How did Avid survive over the years 59:53 - Pivot to Tires or Car? 1:10:31 - How Joor Told Jason Avid was…
E379 · 21 Aug 2026 · 3 hr 45 min
Race Recap Show #15 - 1/8th Offroad Nationals 2026 with Max & Lefty!
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS ⏱️ 0:00 – Intro 7:50 – Jconcepts | Catching Up 18:10 – Hitec RC | News 19:52 – Völker to RC Maker 25:23 – Future of Mugen Onroad Program 29:20 – What's the future of Phi's engine program? 38:38 – Invisiblespeed | Pre Race Talking points 39:52 – The new Schedule at the Nationals 52:15 – The track 59:45 – ML Toys | Race Recap 1:03:21 – Electric Truggy Recap 1:05:27 – Nitro Truggy Recap 1:07:58 – Electric Buggy Recap 1:13:47 – What's going on with Ryan Lutz? 1:18:04 – Electric Buggy Finals 1:25:45 – Nitro Buggy Recap 2:03:31 – The Incident 2:42:27 – The Big Debate About Future of…
E378 · 14 Aug 2026 · 3 hr 5 min
Race Recap Show #14 - 1/10th Offroad Euros 2026 with Max, Will & Lefty!
0:00 – Intro & Rant16:57 – Catching Up with Max & Will28:26 – RC News39:03 – Slick-Tire Racing43:39 – 2026 Silly Season59:52 – Ronald Völker Leaves Mugen1:17:55 – European Championship Recap: The Track1:30:43 – Spec Tires but No Tire Limits?1:44:03 – 2WD Recap: Congratulations, Marcus Kærup!2:12:42 – 4WD European Championship Recap2:40:15 – Winners & Losers2:49:48 – Is Marcus Kærup the Best RC Racer in the World? The 2026 RC Silly Season is heating up, and the EFRA 1/10th Off-Road European Championships gave us plenty to discuss! In NNRC Show #353, Lefty, Max, and Will talk about: 🏆 Marcus…
E377 · 13 Jul 2026 · 2 hr 54 min
Coffee & RC - Pekko Recaps the Euros With Lefty
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. Grab a coffee and enjoy the conversation! ☕ Buy Your Hosts a Coffee! If you're…
E376 · 3 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 47 min
NNRC News #3 - BRCA, INS RD#3, J Robinson Top 1/8 Cali Driver & More
T 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…
E375 · 29 Jun 2026 · 30 min
Beyond The Podium - Daniel Kobbevik Recaps His JConcepts INS16 Wins at RC One
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 Taylor 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…
E374 · 26 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 54 min
Show #351 The No Name RC Podcast - Amain Hobbies CEO - Kevin Kiser
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…
E372 · 11 Jun 2026 · 2 hr 41 min
NNRC RC News #2 - ETS, Avalon Bodies, Max's Rebuttal to the Rear Motor Camp & More
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…
E373 · 10 Jun 2026 · 30 min
Beyond The Podium - Daniel Kobbevik Recaps His JConcepts INS16 Wins at RC One
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…
E371 · 29 May 2026 · 2 hr 42 min
NNRC News Show #1 - Races & New Releases /Marc Rheinhard to XRAY Discussion
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! 💥 Nitro is the Glory, E-Buggy Pays the Bills! 💥 📌 Subscribe & Turn On Notifications so you never miss an episode! 📌 📩 Support the Podcast: Join our Patreon for early access & exclusive content! 📩 👊 LIKE, COMMENT & SHARE to keep RC growing! What do you think about the latest Silly Season moves? Let’s talk in the comments! 👊 ⚪️ NNRC Social Media & Community ⚪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nnrcpodcast/ Facebook:…
E370 · 12 May 2026 · 3 hr 28 min
NNRC LIVE at 1PM EST | Worlds Warm Up Race Recap with Lefty, Max & Pekko
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…
E369 · 1 May 2026 · 1 hr 27 min
Show #350 The No Name RC Podcast - Paul Wynn of JConcepts
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…
E368 · 17 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 25 min
Show #349 The No Name RC Podcast - RC Hobby Shop to Power Wheels Modification PowerHouse ML Toys
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…
E367 · 30 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 34 min
Show #348 The NNRC Podcast - Racing Jason & The Awesome Backyard RC Track
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…
E366 · 6 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
Show #347 - The No Name RC Podcast- IWI Pit Watch & Nitro On Road Science Mode with David Loppini
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…
E365 · 28 Feb 2026 · 2 hr 58 min
Show #346 The No Name RC Podcast - It's All About 1/10th Scale Racing!
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 —…
E364 · 20 Feb 2026 · 2 hr 12 min
Show #345 The No Nae RC Podcast - Paul Thacker - XGames to RC Racing
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…

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