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 the Audi F1 project.
David shares his journey through 1/10 nitro on-road racing, working with Matrix, and how his career in motorsport engineering developed from RC racing into the world of Formula 1.
We also dive into how concepts like suspension geometry, aerodynamics, data analysis, and simulation translate directly between full-scale motorsport and RC cars.
The episode also features a product spotlight on David’s new creation — the IWI Pit Watch, a smartwatch designed specifically for RC racers that helps manage lap times, pit strategy, fuel windows, and race schedules during events.
If you enjoy the technical side of RC racing, engineering discussions, and innovation in the hobby, this is a great episode to check out.
Topics covered in this episode:
David Loppini’s RC racing background
Racing 1/10 Nitro On-Road in Europe
Working in Formula 1 vehicle dynamics
Suspension, aero, and setup crossover between F1 and RC
Data, telemetry, and the future of RC racing
The new IWI Pit Watch and how it works
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