B&T RC Raceway – Crestview, Florida

I. Location Details:

• Name of Venue: B&T RC Raceway
• Address: 585 Brookmeade Dr (Lot behind Fire Station at this address), Crestview, FL 32539, USA
  • Note: The entrance to the field where the track is located is about 100 feet north of the fire station.
• Contact Information:
  • Phone: (850) 865-9650 (Don Knapp) or (850) 331-3246 (as per Fun 4 Emerald Coast Kids)
  • Email: shorinryudk@cox.net
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SSRaceway/ (This appears to be their main social media presence for updates)
  • RCSignup Profile: https://rcsignup.com/tracks/displayTrack.cfm?ID=882 (This link is associated with Mills Pond RC, but B&T also has event listings on RCSignup, for example, “The Battle At B&T R/C Raceway”).
  • LiveRC (Track Page): https://bntrcraceway.liverc.com/
• Operating Hours (General, always verify for race days):
  • According to Maps, it’s listed as open 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM every day.
  • Practice: The track is generally open all days for practice weather permitting, except for Fridays before race days, when it’s closed for track maintenance and prep. (Do not run in the rain or when the track is muddy).
• Type of Venue: Outdoor Off-Road RC Track

II. Track Information:

• Track Type: Outdoor Off-Road
• Surface: Clay
• Authorized Scales: Designed for 1/8th and 1/10th scale RC off-road vehicles.
• Features: Provides a dynamic off-road racing experience.
• Facilities/Amenities:
  • Electricity
  • Lap Counting System
  • Lighted Track
  • Transponders Available
  • Pets Allowed
  • Trailers Allowed
  • Covered drivers stand and parking (as per RCMap.io)

III. Racing & Event Information:

• Race Schedule:
  • Regular races are held every 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month (weather permitting), and also on the 5th Saturday if the month has one.
  • Race Day Schedule (typical):
    • Open Practice: Often the Friday before, e.g., 7:00 AM – 9:30 PM.
    • Qualifiers: Typically start 9:00 AM on Saturday of a race weekend.
    • Mains: Typically start 9:00 AM on Sunday of a race weekend.
• Classes Raced: A wide variety of nitro and electric off-road classes are run, including:
  • 1/8 Nitro Buggy, 1/8 Nitro Truggy, 1/10 Nitro Stadium Truck
  • 1/8 Electric Buggy, 1/8 Electric Truggy, 40+ 1/8 E Buggy
  • 1/10 2WD Mod Buggy, 1/10 2WD Stock Buggy (17.5T)
  • 1/10 4WD Mod Buggy, 1/10 4WD Stock Buggy (13.5T)
  • 1/10 Stadium Truck (13.5T), 1/10 Mini Truggy
  • 1/10 Short Course 2WD Mod, 1/10 Short Course 4WD Mod, Slash 4×4
  • Novice class for beginners.
• Major Events: B&T RC Raceway hosts significant events such as “The Battle At B&T R/C Raceway” and annual “Community Charity Races.”

IV. Hobby Shop:

• No on-site hobby shop. They focus purely on the track experience.

V. Important Notes:

• Weather Dependent: As an outdoor track, racing and practice are highly dependent on weather conditions. Always check their Facebook page for the latest updates before traveling.
• Respectful Use: Users are asked to be respectful when using the track, avoiding intentional pipe hitting and digging holes.