Freedom Park R/C Car Tracks (Roadrunners R/C Club) – Camarillo, California

I. Location Details:

• Name of Venue: Freedom Park R/C Car Tracks (managed by Roadrunners R/C Club)
• Address: Located within Freedom Park, with various addresses listed, but the primary RC track address is often cited as 520 Freedom Park Drive, Camarillo, CA 93010, USA (or 275 E. Pleasant Valley Rd., Camarillo, CA 93010 for the park itself).
• Contact Information:
  • Phone: (805) 910-7157 (Roadrunners R/C Club)
  • Email: roadrunner.rc1974@gmail.com
  • Website: http://www.roadrunnersrc.com/
  • LiveRC (Track Page): https://live.liverc.com/971-Freedom_Park_Raceway/
• Operating Hours (Park Hours – track access): Open each day from dawn to dusk.
• Type of Venue: Multi-Track Outdoor RC Racing Facility (Public facility during the week, moderated by the club).

II. Track Information:

• Number of Tracks: Features multiple tracks.
• Track Types & Surfaces:
  • Off-Road Track: A dirt off-road track.
  • On-Road Track: A paved on-road track (recently reconfigured and newly paved).
  • Paved Oval: A paved oval track.
• Authorized Scales: Accommodates both 1/10th and 1/8th scale RC vehicles for different track types.
• Facilities/Amenities:
  • Bathrooms
  • Pets Allowed
  • Trailers Allowed
  • Concession Stand (likely on race days)
  • Lap Counting System
  • Electricity
  • Covered Pit Tables (available during events/races)
  • Hobby Shop (mentioned in some older listings, but it’s primarily a track. Contact directly for current retail availability.)
  • Public access for practice during non-race days.

III. Racing & Event Information:

• Race Program/Schedule (Roadrunners R/C Club): The club hosts regular races.
  • Off-Road Races: Typically held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month, with racing starting around 10:00 AM.
  • On-Road Races: Typically held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month, with racing starting around 10:00 AM.
  • Dirt Oval Races: Often held on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month, starting around 7:00 PM.
  • Always verify the most current schedule on their website, Facebook page, or LiveRC, as dates and times can be affected by holidays or special events.
• Classes Raced: A wide variety of classes are raced across the different track types, catering to various skill levels and vehicle types (e.g., 1/8th E-Buggy, 2wd Buggy, Short Course, Rally, Nitro Buggy, etc. as seen on LiveRC results).
• Historical Significance: Established in 1974, it’s a “landmark in the Remote Control world” and has hosted many sanctioned State and National events for NORCCA and ROAR, attracting some of the world’s fastest RC racers.

IV. User Reviews & Tips:

• Variety of Tracks: Offers unique opportunities to race different types of RC cars on dedicated surfaces.
• Historic Venue: A place with a rich history in RC racing.
• Community-Driven: Maintained and moderated by dedicated club members.
• Check Schedule: Due to multiple tracks and varying schedules, confirming race dates and track availability beforehand is highly recommended.