Show #342 – The No Name RC Podcast | RC Racing Silly Season Wrap-Up

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. Nitro is the glory… but E-Buggy pays the bills. 💥 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: https://www.facebook.com/TheNoNameRCPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenonamercpc Discord: https://discord.gg/yRp9WKJEyQ ⚪️Support the NNRC⚪️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nnrcpodcast YouTube Members: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNoNameRCPodcast/membership ⚪️ NNRC Premium Sponsors ⚪️ JConcepts: https://jconcepts.net Hitec RCD: https://hitecrcd.com/ ML Toys: https://mltoys.com Invisible Speed: https://invisiblespeed.net/ Sidewinder Fuel: https://morganfuel.com/ ⚪️ NNRC Standard Sponsors ⚪️ Tekno RC: https://www.teknorc.com Klinik RC: https://klinikrc.com Beach RC: https://www.beachrc.com?aff=29 1up Racing: https://pick1up.com/ SMC Racing: https://www.smc-racing.com/ Amain Hobbies: https://www.amainhobbies.com/ (Save 10% with Code NONAME) RaceCraft USA: https://racecraft-usa.com/ (Save 10% with code NNRC) Get Shit Done Coffee: https://homeofthehustle.com/?ref=NNRC ⚪️ NNRC Partner Content ⚪️ Elite RC Productions: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ELITEPRCRODUCTIONS Website: https://elitercp.com RCGP: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rcgpmedia 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 Alexander Hagberg’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hagberg Robert Batlle's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@robertbatlle36 ⚪️ Affiliates & Promotions ⚪️ Cow RC Cleaning Products: https://cowrc.com/ (Save 10% with code NNRC) RC SignUp: https://rcsignup.com Dirty Assets Engine Services: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557605606401 So Dialed Setup App: https://www.sodialed.com Donathen RC: https://drcproshop.com/ (Save 10% with code Nitroistheglory) RC Box Club: https://rcboxclub.com RC Body Armor: https://rcbodyarmor.com 36Mood: https://36mood.com/gb/ House of RC: https://houseofrc.com