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The Grid Talk RC Podcast

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Welcome to Grid Talk Every week we will be bringing you news and comments about RC racing from around the world. Your resident hosts are Russell Lee and Chris Boden, both UK 10th off road racers, who will interview RC racers, engineers and enthusiasts from UK and around the world in each week.
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Episodes

GTRC - THE HALL BROTHERS - TEAM ASSOCIATED

Welcome to Grid Talk, this week The Hall brothers Return from Team Associated. We chat to Jamie and Tommy about whats changed since they went factory, and a successful winter series round up, and looking forwards to racing plans for this year. All that and more on this weeks show Don't forget to LIKE and SHARE! #CMLdistribution #SchumacherRacing #Willspeed #GTRC

Mar 16, 202242 minSeason 3Ep. 13

GTRC - JASON POTTER - ASSOCIATED CML

Welcome to Grid Talk, this week we are talking to Jason Potter, avid and super competitive UK club racer Every week we go for the superstars, sometimes its just great to get your mates on and have a great chat about old times Among many things, we talk vintage racing, racing back in the day, Centro, CML, and loads of other topics just for fun, with a fair bit of ribbing each other All that and more on this weeks show! #CMLdistribution #SchumacherRacing #Willspeed #GTRC...

Mar 09, 202259 minSeason 3Ep. 13

GTRC - MARK HEADLING - WILLSPEED

Welcome to Grid Talk, this week we are talking to Mark Headling Willspeed Factory Team Driver... We talk about his history in RC, working at Modelworld, and Mirage/HPI and racing through the decades up to his current racing and What it takes to be a Willspeed Ambassador, Among many things, we talk vintage racing, the death of forums, how great Oople to survive the social media craze and the very interesting project of the RC10 with a Yokomo lowrider mid mounted motor, and a little about real Mot...

Mar 02, 20221 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 13

GTRC - SAM MUGHAL - SLOUGH ELECTRIC SCMCC

Welcome to Grid Talk, this week we are talking to Sam Mughal, of Slough electric model car club, We talk about the shop, racing and the ins an out of running a club we also talk about his plans this year with Yassir. All that and more on this weeks show! #CMLdistribution #SchumacherRacing #Willspeed #GTRC

Feb 23, 20221 hr 21 minSeason 3Ep. 8

GTRC - NEIL OLIVER AND ASH WILLIAMS - OSWESTRY RC CLUB

Welcome to Grid Talk, this week we are talking to Neil Oliver and Ashley Williams, serious club racers, both heavily involved with the Oswestry rc club We talk about the history of their fabulous RC careers, and the history of the Oswestry club which has been running for nearly 40 years, holding 10 UK 10TH off road nationals, hosting Regionals to this day and some great stand alone meetings, the summer grass race and the Oople roadshow to name a few. A great chat with 2 guys who really love the ...

Feb 16, 20221 hr 24 minSeason 3Ep. 6

GTRC - DAVID SPASHETT - ZEN RACING

Welcome to Grid Talk, this week we are talking to David Spashett, a racer that needs no introduction, kind of like the UK'S Masami, with 4 world, 14 euro and 26 national titles. We talk about his history in the 12th on road scene, and up to current days, with some great storys told... All that and more on this weeks show! #CMLdistribution #SchumacherRacing #Willspeed #GTRC

Feb 02, 20221 hr 4 minSeason 3Ep. 5

GTRC - WILL JOHNSON - WILLSPEED

Welcome to Grid Talk, this week we are talking to Will Johnson of Willspeed, UK 10th buggy conversion manufacturer, We talk about whats new with Willspeed, breaking into america and whats on the horizon, we also give a warm welcome to Willspeed as a GTRC sponsor All that and more on this weeks show! #CMLdistribution #SchumacherRacing #Willspeed #GTRC

Jan 26, 20221 hr 9 min

GTRC - CHRIS ELY - BRCA WEST MIDLANDS 10TH REGIONAL REP

Welcome to Grid Talk, this week we are talking to Chris Ely, of Kyosho UK, BRCA 10th regional rep, and committee member of the newly formed Potteries EOS Carpet club in Stoke We talk about what it takes to be a rep, run a club, and run a full race program for himself in 10th and 8th eBuggy We also talk vintage and some hot news about a possible Predator re-release, and the prototype he has half built with modern drivetrain already fitted!! Short and sweet this week, just long enough for your com...

Jan 19, 20221 hr 12 minSeason 3Ep. 3

GTRC - JAMES WESTMORELAND - SUPERBIKE AND RC RACER

Welcome to Grid Talk, this week we are talking to James Westmoreland UK based World Superbike Endurance racer who also races RC cars! We planned to talk RC cars, but to be honest, we mainly spoke about his history in bike racing, racing in the British Superbike series (BSB) his current Endurance team, and questions like.. what's like going 200mph at night in the rain! There is a bit of talk of RC, but its mainly racing in the real word. A great listen, not to be missed!!!!! All that and more on ...

Jan 05, 20221 hr 7 minSeason 3Ep. 1

GTRC - THE CHRISTMAS DRAW 2021 WITH NEIL CRAGG

Welcome to Grid Talk 2021 Christmas draw with Neil Cragg, time for the Raffle A good chat with Neil about the old days and drawing of the prize winners All that and more on this weeks show Don't forget to LIKE and SHARE! #CMLdistribution #SchumacherRacing #GTRC

Dec 22, 202159 minSeason 2Ep. 52

GTRC - AIDAN BURKE - THE EXTRA LAP- END OF YEAR ROUND UP

Welcome to Grid Talk, this week we are talking to Aidan Burke, host of the Extra lap Podcast and Schumacher Racing Factory Team Driver This weeks show is just a chat about racing in general, we get Aidans "this is your RC life" talk about Southport and on and on for around 2 hours! Just a bit of fun this week, but a great end of season catch up All that and more on this weeks show! #CMLdistribution #SchumacherRacing #GTRC

Dec 16, 20212 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 50

GTRC - DARREN BLOOMFIELD - TEAM ASSOCIATED CML

Welcome to Grid Talk, This week we are talking to Darren Bloomfield, a bit of a big deal back in the day, with multiple National championships across 8th and 10th scale, Euros wins and Worlds A Finals, going on to his comeback tour proving he can still mix it with the best. We go back in time and talk about how he got started, those great results, what it took and how it took its toll on life outside racing, up to making a comeback with a new car and new team, and taking about the next chapter f...

Dec 08, 202158 minSeason 2Ep. 49

GTRC - KARL MARSDEN - KYOSHO UK

Welcome to Grid Talk, this week we are talking to Karl Marsden of Kyosho UK We talk about his job, What its like there out on the road, and a history of his racing including making euro A's back in the day. Short and sweet this week, just long enough for your commute... All that and more on this weeks show! #CMLdistribution #SchumacherRacing #GTRC

Dec 02, 202149 minSeason 2Ep. 46

GTRC - DAMIAN WHITTLE -TLR - OOPLE

Welcome to Grid Talk, this week we are talking to Damian Whittle, UK TLR racer and one of the organizers of the popular OOPLE race series We talk all things Losi from the current cars to the older XX'S, the up coming 2022 OOPLE Series. All that and more on this weeks show! #CMLdistribution #SchumacherRacing #GTRC

Nov 24, 20211 hr 15 minSeason 2Ep. 49

GTRC - PAUL WORSLEY - BRCA AND EFRA

Welcome to Grid Talk, this week we are talking to Paul Worsley a man who helped shape 10th racing in the UK and around the wold over the last 15+years We talk old times, good times, travelling the world, crashing hire cars, racers cheating, motor testing and pretty much every subject you can think of in this bumper 3 hour special!! We talk about how he got started in RC moving up and on to organization of meetings rules and regulations, with highlights such shaping the Kidderminster track circle...

Nov 12, 20213 hr 3 minSeason 2Ep. 49

GTRC - MARTIN OWEN - THE NEW BRCA 10TH OFF ROAD CHAIRMAN

Welcome to Grid Talk, this week we are talking to Martin Owen New BRCA 10th Off Road Chairman We talk about whats going to happen with racing next year with Nationals and Regionals coming back. A true gent who's been there and done it, and looks like the right man for the job All that and more on this weeks show! #CMLdistribution #SchumacherRacing #GTRC

Nov 03, 202157 minSeason 2Ep. 46

GTRC - MIKE MOYSE - TEAM ASSOCIATED

Welcome to Grid Talk, This week we are talking to Mike Moyse, super competitive club racer from Jersey, a man who travels more than most, flying too the main land to race his Team Associated 2wd We talk old times, and modern racing, his campaign of the summer Schumacher Soom series and the racing scene in Jersey All that and more on this weeks show! #CMLdistribution #SchumacherRacing #GTRC

Oct 27, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 45

GTRC - SEAN GREGSON - RCHAUS

Welcome to Grid Talk, this week we are talking to Sean Gregson, owner of RCHOUS the newest aftermarket product supplier, we talk about his new range, and the development of his new line of trick bits and fluids We also talk about his home the Isle of White, and the dedication it takes to come to the mainland to race most weekends All that and more on this weeks show #CMLdistribution #SchumacherRacing #GTRC

Oct 20, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 42

GTRC - ALLAN O'BRIEN - XRAY

Welcome to Grid Talk, this week we are talking to Allan O'Brien,and the news is out, Allans signed for Xray!! We talk about the future with Xray, building new cars, the initial few test meetings, and have a general catch up about what happened over summer, the building of the newc Glasgow track and whats coming up in winter. All that and more on this weeks show! #CMLdistribution #SchumacherRacing #GTRC

Oct 13, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 2Ep. 43

GTRC - ROBIN LUCAS - DESIGNER OF THE THING!!!

Welcome to Grid Talk, This week we are talking to Robin Lucas of Steve Webb Models and creator of "The Thing" a laydown shocked 10th 2wd buggy. We talk about how he got started in RC racing at a young age, to working in one of the most historic and well know model shops in the UK We talk about his success and losses at Euros and Worlds while running touring cars back in the day, painting RC Shells and loads of other historic stuff! All that and more on this weeks show! #CMLdistribution #Schumach...

Oct 06, 20211 hr 19 minSeason 2Ep. 41

GTRC - JAMIE BOOTH - SMD DISTRIBUTION - AE

Welcome to Grid Talk, this week we are talking to Jamie Booth seasoned racer, owner of SMD Direct, and household name in RC and Team Associated racer from the UK We talk about his RC racing history, How he got started in RC, and moving through to his events like the Worlds and Euros and loads of 80's history We also delve into vintage RC Racing All that and more on this weeks show! #CMLdistribution #SchumacherRacing #GTRC

Sep 29, 20211 hr 20 min

GTRC - JAMIE CLANCY - TEAM ASSOCIATED

Welcome to Grid Talk, this week its Jamie Clancy from Team Associated. We talk to Jamie about 8th off road racing, his decent campaign of the 8th Nationals this year, coming 2nd at the Herts GP... A great chat covering loads of interesting topics All that and more on this weeks show Don't forget to LIKE and SHARE! #CMLdistribution #SchumacherRacing #GTRC

Sep 22, 20211 hr 20 minSeason 2Ep. 39

GTRC - ADAM SKELDING - ARRMA - TEAM ASSOCIATED

Welcome to Grid Talk, this week we are talking to Adam Skelding of Arrma UK and privateer Associated racer. We talk about how he got started in RC racing at a young age, becoming an engineer and on his way to designing the HPI Sprint 2 and on to production readying the Durrango 4WD race cars, and onto his current job working with Arrma uk on the seriously popular basher brand This week with added Chris Boden!! All that and more on this weeks show! #CMLdistribution #SchumacherRacing #GTRC...

Sep 08, 20211 hr 41 minSeason 2Ep. 38

GTRC - JORN NEUMANN - SCHUMACHER - SWORKZ

Welcome to Grid Talk, this week we are talking to Jorn Nuemann Schumacher and Sworkz factory driver We talk about how he got started in racing right up to current events, and a worlds win last year you might not of heard of. Just a quick chat this week, perfect for your commute! All that and more on this weeks show! #CMLdistribution #SchumacherRacing #GTRC

Sep 01, 202136 minSeason 2Ep. 37

GTRC - JONNI SKIDMORE - MUGEN - SCHUMACHER

Welcome to Grid Talk, This week we are talking to Jonni Skidmore, freshly crowned 8th off road 2021 British Champion racing for Mugen We talk about how he got started, right up to the 8th Worlds in Vegas and Perth and nearly winning a euros B!! All that and more on this weeks show! This week with added Alexander Heywood, covering for Chris whole he is in Ibiza #CMLDistribution #SchumacherRacing #GTRC

Aug 25, 20211 hr 8 minSeason 2Ep. 35

GTRC - EUGENE GALLEY - CML ASSOCIATED

Welcome to Grid Talk, this week we are talking to Eugene Galley who races under the CML Associated Banner We talk about how he got started in RC and up to racing UK Nationals. All that and more on this weeks show! #CMLdistribution #SchumacherRacing #GTRC

Aug 18, 20211 hr 15 minSeason 2Ep. 33

GTRC - MATT THOMPSON - FACTORY YOKOMO

Welcome to Grid Talk, this week we are talking to Matt Thompson Factory Yokomo F1 We talk about how he got started in RC and was top 5 in the UK, giving it all up and making a triumphant 15 years later regaining F1 status within 2 years of his return to racing. We talk old time and good times, with a little mix of vintage with loads of fun and laughs All that and more on this weeks show! #CMLdistribution #SchumacherRacing #GTRC #Yokomo

Aug 11, 20211 hr 39 minSeason 2Ep. 33

GTRC - RYAN CLARKE - ASSOCIATED - MODELSPORT

Welcome to Grid Talk Technical Special. In this episode we are talking to Ryan Clarke UK Team Associated F2 We talk about his big comeback to racing after a 20 year lay off playing semi professional rugby All that and more on this weeks show #CMLdistribution #SchumacherRacing #GTRC

Aug 04, 20211 hr 17 minSeason 2Ep. 31

GTRC - KEITH ROBERTSON - CML ASSOCIATED

Welcome to Grid Talk, this week we are talking to Keith Robertson seasoned racer, multiple UK on road champ and F1 Off Road Team Associated racer from the UK We talk about his RC racing history, How he got started in RC, and moving through to his events like the Worlds and Euros We also delve into vintage RC Racing All that and more on this weeks show! #CMLdistribution #SchumacherRacing #GTRC

Jul 28, 20211 hr 23 minSeason 2Ep. 30

GTRC - TOM AND CHRIS YARDY - XRAY

Welcome to Grid Talk, this week we are talking to Tom Yardy, and his dad Chris, of the UK Xray Team We talk about how he got started in RC and racing regionals up to a worlds in Chico!, We then we go on to talk in depth about their involvement of the development of the Centro mid motor cars, and up to running the Xray cars with active diffs. A great 90 minute chat about RC racing from the "good old days" All that and more on this weeks show #CMLdistribution #SchumacherRacing #GTRC...

Jul 14, 20211 hr 39 minSeason 2Ep. 27
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