Sweetwater RC Raceway – Powder Springs, Georgia

I. Location Details:

• Name of Venue: Sweetwater RC Raceway (also referred to as SweetWater Raceway)
• Address: 63 Marvin Park, Powder Springs, GA 30127, USA
• Contact Information:
  • Phone: (770) 845-4436 (as per RCTracks.io) or (770) 943-7595 (as per LiveRC, which might be a general contact for Shon H., a prominent figure in GA RC racing, or a contact for the owner).
  • Email: SYNAP2012@YAHOO.COM (as per LiveRC)
  • Website/Social Media: There isn’t one primary official website, but they are very active on:
    • RCTracks.io Profile: https://rctracks.io/rc-tracks/united-states/georgia/powder-springs/sweetwater-raceway/
    • RC Garage Profile: https://rcgarage.info/Track/478 (This platform is heavily used for their event listings and results).
    • LiveRC Profile: https://sweetwaterraceway.liverc.com/
• Operating Hours: The off-road track is generally open every day it’s not raining for practice.
• Type of Venue: RC Race Track (Outdoor Off-Road, Indoor Mini-Z On-Road)

II. Track Information:

• Off-Road Track:
  • Surface: Clay
  • Authorized Scales: Primarily 1/10th scale, including 2WD Mod Buggy, 2WD Stock Buggy, 4WD Mod Buggy, and Nitro and Electric Stadium Truck classes.
• Indoor Mini-Z Track:
  • Surface: Mini-Z (likely a specific type of carpet or modular track for small-scale on-road racing).
  • Authorized Scales: Mini-Z scale (1/27 or 1/28 scale).
• Facilities/Amenities: Information is somewhat limited on general amenities, but race events often imply the presence of:
  • Lap Counting System
  • Transponders (likely available for rent or purchase)
  • Electricity (for pitting)

III. Racing & Event Information:

• Race Program/Schedule: Sweetwater RC Raceway has a very active racing schedule, hosting races multiple times a week for different track types.
  • Outdoor Off-Road: They race on EVERY Wednesday at 8:00 PM and Sunday at 2:00 PM (weather permitting).
  • Mini-Z On-Road: They host various Mini-Z specific events, including the “2nd Annual 1/28 Georgia State Championship” (e.g., May 31, 2025, with practice on Friday and Saturday morning, racing starting at 11:00 AM on Saturday).
  • Classes Raced: A wide array of classes are supported across both tracks, including:
    • Off-Road: 1/10th scale 2WD Mod/Stock Buggy, 4WD Mod Buggy, Nitro and Electric Stadium Truck. They also participate in the GORCS (Georgia Off-Road Championship Series) for classes like Pro E-Buggy, SCT, 4WD Buggy, and 2WD Buggy.
    • Mini-Z: 1/28 Mod, 1/28 2WD, 1/28 Pan Car, F1, Euro Truck, 2WD Open LM, 2WD Open Mod, 2WD 3500 Pan Car, 2WD Open F1, Micro-B Open.
• Event Results: Extensive past race results are available on RC Garage and LiveRC.
• Always check their RC Garage or LiveRC pages for the most current schedule and event details, as race times and classes can be very specific and subject to change.

IV. Hobby Shop:

• • Based on information from RCSignup.com, Sweetwater RC Raceway does NOT have an on-site hobby shop.