Thanks for repping the T-Shirt and our Club! You have a huge following here. Hope you can make it down to Australia one day.

We need videos about driving technique! Everyone says 'practice more', but few people have specific advice about how to drive well. PLEASE make some videos about proper cornering, passing, and jumping. The best tires won't help terrible habits :) Love your videos BTW.

Solid advice. I like to put a caliper on every link and shock collar. It’s easy to forget you made rapid changes and failed to double check the final result.

Excellent video and this is key for anything in life. Remember this: “Piss poor preparation promotes piss poor performance.”

My best tip, and I fail to do it because I have a hectic life, is GET TO THE TRACK WHEN THEY OPEN! Be the first to make some practice laps. The people who complain most about not keeping up are the same ones that are last to the track, rarely practice, don't go through their chassis during the week, and don't practice driving enough. Blame only yourself for your performance. I would bet most guys who win at any club don't have the best motor there. They're the best driver with decent gear.

Consistency is key and a car that handles to your own driving style

I race touringcars and for me the mindset is very important too, when i think about the event to much I set myself under pressure. A few years ago I always looked on the entry list and thought about where I should end up in the race. When its not going the right way I start to get very frustrated and just push the car and make alot of mistakes, its almost like I gave up. The best races for me are the ones where I dont think about this stuff and just focus on my driving. My friend on the other hand really wants to win and is very confident when he goes to a race and this works best for him. I think that its very important that you are selfconfident and trust your abilitys.

I’ve been racing for over 24 years and have raced all over the country the key tips to winning is always always have fun, lots of practice, and be smooth and consistent

Well said Ryan. I recently came back from my first big weekend race and every one of your points is bang on. Keep up the good work!

Hey Ryan thanks for all of the tips and videos they have really helped me out

very cool outlook on how to prep for a race !! Looking forward upcoming content!!

Should have named this video, “Preparation Race”....cuz it’s always a pain in the butt. Lol. Great video Ryan. Keep them coming.

Here's my number one tip, works all the time. Make sure you cross the finish line before everyone else!

Hardcore Hobbies always recommends the Ryan Harris channel for great content! Thanks for all the hard work and always setup for what works for you and your style of driving. Agreed Preparation is vastly underrated and overlooked quite a bit. Keep them coming!🤘

First major race this weekend, thanks for the videos and the passing of knowledge. Always look forward to your videos.

Great shirt! Also....i am such a novice at racing but i really have a great time. Also, you make it more fun because even at your level you are very approachable. Thanks for sharing!

I check my car every week before I race. (Clean, re-oil bearings, rebuild transmission, make sure everything moves freely) And I rebuild my shocks every 2-4 weeks And I take EVERY part off of it and do a full rebuild about once-twice per season... and before any big races.

Ryan your tips and tricks are great thank you

"Is that bearing in that rear hub carrier totally blown out and you don't know because you haven't looked for four months?" Did you really have to attack me personally?

Great video Ryan that’s what I’m working on currently trying to get mine and the kids buggies rewards for the off road season👍

awesome vid great tips!! sooo important to keep up on all that stuff or u will never succeed!!!! keep the vids coming Ryan and thanx for taking time to do them!!!

Love your videos and passion for the hobby! Was worried for 10 seconds we were going to just see commercials🤣. We are lucky to have some new videos and the good content!

Great tips Ryan 👍👍👍

These are great and things that you've listed and I learned to do a lot of what you mention as a sponsored driver through 1985 to 1996 and things I assume everyone does or knows about. I even keep track a checklist of all my maintenance items and dates they've were done last. I track them in Microsoft One Note. Each car I own has it's own tab with all the maintenance items listed for that particular car. In my OneNote file (that is Synced on my phone, laptop, and even work computer) that has tabs for Gear Ratios, Rear Pill settings, Wing Setup, Axel Heights, Specific Track Notes, Setting up and breaking in a Differential, and Slipper Clutch setup to name a few. I even keep a flash drive with folders for each car. For example, my B6.1D folder has folders in it of each piece of equipment in that car (Chassis, ESC, Servo, TX-RX) and within the Chassis folder I have my filled out setup sheets under a "Setup Sheets" folder along with ones I've downloaded for the car and track like Spencer Rivkin's setup sheet. I keep a binder with me of all this stuff at the track as well, but the electronic files are easier to zoom into and read if I have a laptop at the track. I've learned over the years to be organized, consistent, and taking good notes of everything I'm doing or things I've tried while learning how to setup of a car. When I was a kid my dad did a lot of the work on the cars and kept a small notebook with him at all times about all the things we tried at different tracks. I took what he started and just organized it a little better. My dad raced dragsters on a dry lake bed in the 40's and 50's and if it wasn't for him I wouldn't have been successful RC racer. I was able to get back into the swing of things pretty quick after taking 20 years off and I owe a lot of that to my dad as well as how I used to approach every day of racing at different tracks all over California when I was younger. It's a mental thing for me to know when the car has been torn down and rebuilt and that there's nothing bent or worn out. I have plenty of tires that are ready to go for different conditions that the track I'm at may go through during a day of racing. When I get to the track I know that all I have to do is fine tune the car and work on driving the car. As Ryan touched on in the video, the prep you do before ever getting to the track can go a long way in how you're able to mentally handle a race day. Some days are going throw you a curve ball, and that's fine, but the more prepared you are for the day beforehand then those curve balls won't be such a shock to you when they do happen. If I feel like I'm behind the eight ball all day then I figure that it's because I didn't plan for that day ahead of time. Great stuff Ryan, keep up the good videos. I've been learning a lot and being reminded of a lot of things by watching your work. I wish you were closer to California, I feel you approach racing in a very similar way to how I approach it, would be cool to share ideas.

Thanks Ryan. Great video it's useful for on road too. Totally agree Point 2 because I am such a slow guy in the pit....

Thanks for the great effort making your channel high quality and so helpful. I just started in 1/10 2wd buggy (clay) - first 1/10, first 2wd. Come from a 2wd 1/8 racing - 1/5 bashing background. I went with a TLR 22 5.0 and am really liking it. Are you planning on doing a "my 2wd setup" update now that you've switched to TLR? I would love to see what you do with your car and what your philosophy behind tuning the 22 is. Thanks again!

Awesome video as usual!!

great video, like your work, thanks for video

Awesome content man! Subbed to you bro

I love your content man. I just started getting into this hobby around November. I've learned so much from KZfaq already. Your videos have been some of the best. Unfortunately for me I still haven't even made it to a track yet. I got a Kyosho Ultima Rb6.6 readyset to get me started and I've been wrenching on it as much as my budget allows. I just put a Hobbywing Xerun 17.5T motor with the X10 esc in it. Converted to shorty Lipo and rearranged everything for a clean look and nice balance. I wish I could post pics here to show you. I'm pretty proud of it honestly. Lol Also it would be incredible if I could get any suggestions or tips from you. Oh well. For some reason I'm a little nervous about going to my local track, while I'm dying on the inside to get there at the same time. According to my bumpy, hard pack, dirt/sand driveway the car doesn't even feel like the same car anymore. I have far more control and "feel" with it now. And over bumps and tiny jumps it stays low and flat. I've gone almost all aluminum steering parts including the horn. I'm definitely going to upgrade my servo within a few weeks. I'm also getting a Sanwa radio and receiver. I might sound crazy for doing all these upgrades without having driven on a track yet, but I know what I want. I just ordered my carbon fiber shock towers today, but I'm going to wait until I'm comfortable with the track before installing them. I'm sure I'll make a fair amount of bonehead mistakes and I'd hate to crack up the new ones first. Lol Anyways, sorry about the long winded comment. I just wanted to "talk shop" somewhere where people had the same interests. My coworkers and girlfriend basically tune me out when I start talking rc now. 😂😂 Thanks for great learner friendly videos. You really are helping people. Never stop. You're the man.

He’s back with another video again yay

Just subd to your channel love your content keep up the good work

Problem is there is a lot of people that don't have local track like myself that have to travel a hour + indoor or outdoor its not possible to practice during the week like local can only on race day weekend . So they will always have the upper hand when its come to being fast and winning.

Be consistent and practice but most importantly have fun

Really great video. 👍

Good info... Thanks!

Thank you!

Hey Ryan thank you for all the great tips! If it wasn’t for you stopping and taking a look at Nico’s car while we were at SS and seeing I had the wrong setup his day would have been awful.

Ryan, I have spawned a reasonable sized group of traxxas spec racers in my area. It started with one guy, I let him drive my truck,he liked it and bought his own. Now about 6 of his friends also race. The stock slash class is now the largest at the track almost every race day! What I need are suggestions for tire prep. Since we are required to run stock tires what do you suggest for tire prep? I would love to pass on something for these guys to help them out. Thanks for your content! Jim

You talked about sway bars and whether you may or may not have them in your pit bag. It's hard to find a video on when or when not to use them. Could you make a video about that? PS love your content!

Yo I love the video. I'm new In the racing world. I got a losi 8 rtr to start. What transponder is best to get that compatible where ever I go and my local track??? I looked at my lap 2 wire. What do you think??

I wish you can make more videos I like each one you make

hi Ryan. i think a lot of guys like it, if you make a video about, how to approach the raceday itselfe. like for example. (BTW i drive 1/10th onroad F1 on a high level, like ETS series) i see a lot of people make a BIG setupchange on a track thats still "damp" or not gripped up, like after the 1st practise. this is a BIG no-go, but it takes a LOT of confidence to not change your setup, and trust that the track WILL grip up. so with what mindset do you approach the heat your about to drive?? in my opinion, after the right prep. that i how you win an event. right mindset and train of thoughts. i might be able to write a book on, how to approach a race, a heat, a final, a overtake....... That why i love racing!!! there is so much in it, and so much to learn

You need to do a video on PR Brand like 2wd 4wd buggies and truggy class, thanks for your videos 👍😁

Good tips

Victory loves preperation

Awesome job on the videos tons of interesting stuff. If you are new to racing I strongly suggest you to follow his channel. Way to go broski. Keep cranking out those awesome videos.

Great video as always! Wondering if it's too much trouble to do a comparison test between a pure blinky esc vs a full blown "Pro Spec" speedos running blinky firmware/zero timing. That would be great!

Quick comment and question. I thank u for ur tips. They r help me on my second year of racing. But i race Vta and gt. All on road. I use ur tips to get better. And the guys at my track n North Carolina sees it. I have made the A-main once. I know for u its old but i was happy and excited. I drive on a poor mans budget but im still on the backs of the guys that r pouring hundreds into their cars with more years than me. Im not going to b awesome like u but my question. Do u know of any other tc drivers who do videos to help out the starters?

Ryan.!!. how do you bind the M17 Transmitter to the receiver.?

How about a video on open cell v.s. closed cell foams? Also the prep of foams, I have seen pros punching holes into the foams. Why would you do this? How does the track's traction level affect what foams you want to use? Just trying to see any reason I would run open cell.

great video ...

For me i'd say "awareness" you have to be aware of what the car is doing and what you are doing compared to the other drivers... overtime you will understand things more quickly and find speed in your equipment and your driving.

Hi Ryan I’m big fan from Tampa I’m starting in the hobby and I’m trying to find a good tool box if you can make a video on tools and tools boxes I’ll really appreciate the help 👍🏻

Ryan I am getting back into the hobby after what seems like forever, there is a carpet track fairly close so I plan on racing. I have a 17.5 motor/ESC already and a few 5000mah 2s lipos(not shorty) what would you recommend as a kit to race on carpet with

Hey Ryan i have a question i have to rebuild my Rc electric Stadium truck i need a new motor everything else

Wondering if you can take one of your race videos and break down driving? Braking, cornering how too stuff. You could just narrate over one race video.

Hi hi from KEORCA, Keilor Electric Off Road Car Association in Melbourne, Australia

What speed controller to get for 17.5 racing?

Ryan, we need a video on charging, discharge, what you do with battery right after a race, how you store batteries after racing, do you discharge after race night? Etc

Great tips!!! Could you shoot the link to the pit light to us? The one on your site is the smaller one. I like that larger one you just reviewed. 😊

Thank you for supporting our club by wearing the T Shirt !

Hell yea

What was/is in your terrarium?

Can you make a video on how to properly disinfect a RC car? Thanks Bro!

How do you develop a race program?

i always tell people new coming in or who want to be fast; every minute of track time is 25 minutes off track... making the car as good as it can be to your ability at home.. but noobs still get hung up on their previous race results vs where they should be today.. at some point i stop talking... and just... rebuild my shocks.. or flush my bearings haha..

What gears do u normally run on ur TLR 5.0? Spur/Pinion? Thanks

You've got fish,I've got fish,and rc cars,what fish do you have?

do a video reviewing your TLR cars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ryan = RC Senpai

Hi Ryan, it's ever a pleasure to watch your videos, i'm looking at you from France. Do you already have a 22X-4? i'd like to know if you prefer it from a B64? I tried a B64 of a friend of mine and i think it's easier to drive than a 22-4 2.0 on the track of my club track, an old school dirt track that i like, my car is hard to drive. What do you think of it?

Pro Line tires are overpriced. A pair of schumacher tires costs 10 bucks. And they are really good

I luv u

I would only add for the nitro racers that are newer, get a good tune on your engines before race day! Cause I was that guy, and it really sucks putting all that time and effort in preparing for race day, and to show up with new engines and have zero to NO idea on how to tune it! Then your getting random ppl wrenching on your buggy in pit lane, with guys that have zero history of that engine. Or even worse, you're constantly flaming out during your race due to your bad tune, and now your pit guys running around like a chicken with his head cut off scrambling to get you fired back up... hopefully your starter box isnt a pos either... God I love nitro lololol

First! Go Ryan!

do you have new bodies? They look a bit different

great vids....and the question is...is rc a real motorsport?....and if yes why people that are not involved think that is just a toy story...and how rc world will stop this depreciation of our hobby?

Anyone Race at Whip it raceway in Reno Nevada?

Only if this guys name was Kyle 😂

"Is that bearing in that rear hub carrier totally blown out and you don't know because you haven't looked for four months?" Did you really have to attack me personally?