2026 is here!
I am going to play with toy cars!
You are going to read about me playing with toy cars!
I might forget to post things; let me be honest, I will 100% forget to post things, but I will try. I have a new car this year, EB48 2.2, which is stock for now (well, technically 2, but we don’t talk about the 1/10 car).
Thanks for reading!
The R/C Tire Selector app keeps getting better. Here’s what dropped in the latest update. Track Log Photos, Quick Add Tracks, and More Tires
You can now attach up to 2 photos when logging a race session. Snap a pic of the track conditions, your tire wear, whatever helps tell the story. Photos show up as thumbnails in the log entries and tap one to open it full-screen.
This helps when you’re looking back at what the track actually looked like when you ran that setup. “Hard packed with light dust” means different things to different people. A photo doesn’t lie.
Previously, if your track wasn’t in the list, you had to switch over to the Tracks tab, add it, then come back. Now there’s a “Track not listed? + Add one” link right below the track drop-down in the New Entry form. Fill in the name, city, and country, and the app adds it to the list and auto-selects it so you can keep filling out your log without losing your place.
The app flags new user-submitted tracks for admin review, but they work immediately. Your log entries always display correctly regardless of track status.
The database now includes the Pro-Motion Corsair bar tire. It’s discontinued, but plenty of people still run them, especially on abrasive, high-grip, oil-sealed tracks. If you’ve got Corsairs in your tire bag, they’ll now show up in your search results with full compound and surface data.
Previously, tire submissions that the admin already reviewed (approved or rejected) still showed up on the submissions page. That’s fixed now. Only pending submissions appear.
The community keeps growing, and the data keeps getting better. Keep logging your race sessions. Every entry makes the app more useful for everyone.
Try the R/C tire selector app now: https://tires.dodgecityrc.com
previous post: https://dodgecityrc.com/r-c-tire-selector-v2-4-now-open-to-everyone-track-log-brand-logos-more/
Officially kicking off the outdoor season with THE Series 2026, I was excited to get back on track, compete, and see where I stacked up.
Saturday Mat 30th, I attended race one of THE Series 2026 @ Beyond the Creek RC Raceway. The track was super challenging this weekend, with a layout that really punished mistakes and rewarded consistency. After getting significant practice in on Friday, I came into Saturday focused on tightening up my lines and minimizing errors. By the end of qualifying, I was able to put together more consistent laps and improve my overall pace compared to earlier runs.
I would finish the day bumping into the Double A mains in both classes. While I ended up just off the podium, I was able to stay competitive and learned a lot racing against a faster field. It was a strong step forward in terms of consistency and confidence on a difficult track, and definitely something I can build on going into the next round.
Special thanks to Nathanial Betley and Wes Brattin for helping me dial in my setup throughout the weekend; the changes made a noticeable difference on track. Also, huge thanks to Ilan Sanderson for reglueing tires while I marshaled which kept everything running smoothly between heats. And thank you to April Thomas-Powell for coming out to support me and capture some great photos from the day.
All in all, it was a great day at the track and to top it off, I even won a door prize.
The next race you will see me at is most likely Race 2 of the Glass Series at TARCAR on the 20th. followed by either Race 2 of THE Series 2026 @ Finish Line RC or Race 3 of the Novi Points Series. Looking forward to carrying this momentum forward.
The R/C Tire Selector has come a long way since the original beta launch. What started as a simple “match tires to track conditions” tool has grown into something much bigger — and as of today, it’s open to everyone. No more beta keys.
Here’s what’s new.
The biggest change first: the beta key system is gone. Anyone can access the app now. Just accept the disclaimer, and you’re in. If you had a beta key before, everything still works — your favorites, your settings, everything carries over.
This is the feature I’m most excited about. The new Track Log lets you record your race sessions — what track you were at, what tires you ran, the compound, track temp, surface conditions, and how they worked. Rate your setup 1-5 stars and add notes.
But here’s the cool part: it’s shared. When you tap on a track in the Tracks tab, you can see what other people ran there too. Over time, this builds into a community knowledge base — before you even get to a track, you can see what tires worked for others in similar conditions.
The tire entry is smart — pick a brand and the tread list filters to only that brand’s tires. Pick a tread, and the compound dropdown shows only that tire’s available compounds. No typing, tap.
Tracks are shared across all users. You can add new tracks that everyone can see, and the app comes preloaded with several tracks in the Michigan/Ohio/Indiana/Kentucky area to get things started.
Select a single tire brand from the dropdown, and the header transforms — the app title swaps out for that brand’s logo. It’s a small touch, but it makes the experience feel more polished, especially when you’re focused on one brand.
New in Settings: a brand visibility filter. If you only run AKA and TZO, you can hide every other brand. They won’t show up in results, the dropdown, or suggestions. Tap “Hide All” then tap the brands you want — clean and simple.
The compound comparison chart was redesigned for mobile. Instead of showing categories (Ultra Soft, Soft, etc.) with each brand listed inside, it now shows brands as the headers. Tap a brand to see all their compounds, including codes, colors, temperature ranges, and which surfaces they’re best for.
This is way more intuitive — racers think “what does AKA offer?” not “what does every brand call their Soft compound?”
Raw Speed now has full compound data in the app with official temperature ranges straight from the manufacturer. SS, SSLW, Soft, SLW, Clay, and Gumball — all mapped with temps and surface recommendations.
The app keeps growing. On the short list:
The app is live and free at tires.dodgecityrc.com
No account needed. No beta key. Just open it and go.
Your favorites sync automatically across sessions, and you can link multiple devices in Settings so your phone and computer share the same data.
If you find a tire that’s missing or have feedback, there’s a “Add Tire” option right in the app.
Let’s keep building something the R/C community actually needs. 🏁
I was finally able to do some eight scale racing this past weekend at Sandpit on their indoor track for the last nitro day points race.
My new Tekno EB 2.2 finally started coming into its own towards the end of the day, which left me feeling good. I cannot wait for outdoor season to start.
After a little suspense, the time has come to pull back the curtain on something I’ve been quietly building: the R/C Tire Selector WebApp — a tool designed specifically for 1/8 scale buggy racers to take the guesswork out of tire selection.
What started as a thought experiment quickly turned into something I felt was worth actually building and sharing with the community. If you’ve ever stood at the track unsure which compound to throw on based on the conditions, this app is for you.
At its core, the app lets you match tires to track conditions — fast and simply. Enter a track temperature, select your track condition, or do both. When you combine temp and condition, the app recommends a specific compound and tire. If you just pick a condition, it shows you the best tire options along with all available compounds.
Clicking on any tire pulls up a full breakdown: recommended track conditions, available compounds, temperature ranges for each compound, and a photo of the tread pattern so you know exactly what you’re looking at.
The app is actively growing. On the roadmap:
The app is currently in beta and not yet open to everyone — but I’m actively looking for testers to kick the tires (pun intended) and give feedback. If you want to get your hands on it early, reach out and I’ll send you a beta code.
Let’s build something the R/C community actually needs. 🏁
Video of the app working coming soon!
Tired of guessing which tires to run? Tired of digging through your pit box, wondering what compounds you actually have?
I’ve been working on something.
A tool that knows surfaces. Knows temperatures. Knows what’s in your arsenal and what’s not.
No more endless scrolling. No more second-guessing at the track.
Just answers.
Stay tuned.
I was “suckered” into racing 1/10, AGAIN! why do I let myself get talked into these things. I guess it is for the children! lol
So yeah, I went to RC One and raced 1/10 Stock 17.5 and 40+ mod (with my 17.5). Needless to say, it was a fun 3 days with Nathaniel, Ilan, and Wes. I also met Dylan and Dalton (one of whom I met previously outdoors).
17.5 was a blast once I got tires and gearing situated. I had the chance to bump from the C to the B, but nerves got the best of me.
40+ was complete chaos. I was running a stock car in a mod class with way more people than should have been in a class, but it was still a great time!
Would “probably” do again…..Probably……
As per usual, I planned to do this blog thing and stick with it. I did not. lol
Let’s try again.
Did some 1/10 racing the other day with Nate, Nathaniel, and Ilan. Shhh, don’t tell anyone.
It was fun. I had a great time. Little cars are hard lol.
Sorry for being absent. I have had some person life things going on, all good, that have kept me from racing. I am hoping to start racing again in September. For now I am focused on family because that is where I need to be 🙂 This life change is going to be great for me and my family and we have already seen the benefits. Thanks for coming to read and I will have more RC stuff posted as soon as I can 🙂
Thanks again!
-ME
2025 Summer Series Race 1 @ Novi Water Tower has concluded.
Lesson 1 for the day: One of these days I will learn that the inevitablility of me changing my diff fluid to match the surface is 100%. Until then, I shall me going into heat one with the wrong fluid and then changing it between rounds 1 and 2 :).
I really thought that the season opener would of been the biggest race day with 94 Drivers and 180 Entries but the the 1st round of the points series did not disappoint with 100 Drivers and 196 Entires. That meant only 2 rounds and a main just so we could finish the day.
All in all the day went well once we got the wind situation dealt with. Round 1 in both classes went okay. The track was just tool cold for what I chose tirewise but not horrible. Once it warmed up my tire chose was spot on.
Lesson 2 for the day: Always make sure your directional tires are on the proper way BEFORE glueing them.
So yeah, I glued a fresh set of tires for round 2 and the mains and I glued 2 of them the wrong way which meant I needed to unglue them when an exacto knife. FUN STUFF!! lol. Either way I sorted it out and the tires worked great!
All in all I guess I cannot complain since I didn’t change my fluids for round 1. I did struggle a bit in my eBuggy Main but I had a blast in my eTruggy main.
For my eBuggy main I stand by my statement that we should of restarted the eBuggy main due to people driving over others. Went for 2nd to last then had to climb back to 5.
For eTruggy, I ended up in 5th because I wasn’t paying enough attention to the announcer. I thought I was chasing 4th, then I let someone go by me who I thought was lapping me. Turns out I was in 4th and the person I let by was in 5th and was now in 4th. It was great racing and I enjoyed it alot.
I am pleased with my results @ the Novi 2025 Summer Series. I have one more race until I break for Xray Challange Prep.
Here is my obligitory photo
