HobbyTown & RC Racing

I. General Information:

• HobbyTown stores offer a wide range of hobby products, including RC cars, trucks, planes, boats, drones, model kits, games, and more.
• Many HobbyTown locations are independently owned and operated, which means the services and facilities can vary from store to store.

II. HobbyTown Locations with RC Tracks:

While not all HobbyTown locations have RC tracks, some prominent ones do:

• HobbyTown Cincinnati RC Raceway (Loveland, OH): This location features an indoor carpet off-road RC track. They primarily race 1/16 and 1/18 cars, including Losi Mini-T, Mini-B, and Mini JRX2. They host races on Fridays at 7 PM, and practice is available during normal store hours.
• HobbyTown HobbyPlex (Omaha, NE): This is described as the “Largest HobbyTown in the Midwest” and offers off-road, on-road, and dirt oval racing. They are known for their track builds and events.
• HobbyTown Santee (Santee, CA): This location hosts RC racing events and also offers RC car building and tuning clinics.
• HobbyTown Mobile (Mobile, AL): This store has an off-road track onsite.
• HobbyTown USA (Lake in the Hills, IL): This location moved to a new spot specifically to include an indoor RC track, allowing for year-round racing.
• HobbyTown Fresno & CenCal Speedway (Fresno, CA): This location features CenCal Speedway and hosts various RC racing events, including the ROAR Region 12 Nitro Championship.
• Pikes Peak RC Arena, HobbyTown (Colorado Springs, CO): This is a premier RC racing facility with a state-of-the-art arena for all skill levels. They are a spec tire facility, meaning specific pre-mounted tires are required for all on-road and off-road classes.

III. Services Often Offered by HobbyTown Stores:

• Product Sales: Extensive range of RC vehicles, parts, accessories, model kits, games, and other hobby supplies.
• RC Car Repair Services: Many locations provide repair services and assistance with troubleshooting RC products.
• Clinics and Workshops: Some stores offer clinics on topics like RC car building and tuning, miniature painting, and 3D printing.
• Special Orders: Customers can often place special orders for items not currently in stock.
• In-Store Pickup: Online orders can often be picked up in-store.
• Community Events: Many stores host community events, including RC racing, miniature painting clinics, and tabletop gaming sessions.
• Knowledgeable Staff: Staff are generally available to assist with product selection, repairs, and advice.

IV. Important Notes for RC Enthusiasts:

• Check Local Store: Due to the franchise model, it’s always best to check with your specific local HobbyTown store for their exact track availability, race schedules, classes, and services. Many stores have their own websites or social media pages where they post this information.
• Spec Tires/Rules: Some tracks, like Pikes Peak RC Arena, have specific tire rules or other class regulations, so it’s important to be aware of these before participating in races.