NewRed Hobbies – Ocala, Florida

I. Location Details:

• Name of Venue: NewRed Hobbies & Race Facility
• Address: 609 N/W 4TH Ave, Ocala, FL 34475, USA (some sources also list Unit C)
• Contact Information:
  • Phone: (352) 671-7302 (also seen as (262) 442-3041 on RC Scoring Pro)
  • Email: info@newredhobbies.com or tom@newredhobbies.com
  • Website: http://www.newredhobbies.com/ (Also active on Facebook)
  • House of RC Profile: https://houseofrc.com/places/175
  • RC Scoring Pro Profile: https://rcscoringpro.com/track/22/
• Operating Hours (Store & Practice – generally, check for race-day exceptions):
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Racing usually starts at 7:00 PM)
  • Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Racing usually starts at 1:00 PM)
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Racing usually starts at 1:00 PM on 2nd/4th Sundays)
  • Note: Practice is often available during open hours. Check their social media or race registration sites for specific practice vs. race day schedules.
• Type of Venue: Multiple RC Race Tracks (Indoor Off-Road, Outdoor Dirt Oval, Rock Crawling/Scaler) & Full-Service Hobby Shop

II. Track Information:

• Indoor Off-Road Track:
  • Surface: Clay (Indoor)
  • Authorized Scale: Primarily 1/10th scale.
  • Features: Offers off-road racing with layouts that change.
• Outdoor Dirt Oval Track:
  • Surface: Dirt (Outdoor)
  • Authorized Scale: Primarily 1/10th scale.
  • Features: High-speed oval racing.
• Rock Crawling/Scaler Course:
  • Type: Dedicated course for rock crawling and scaling.
• Facilities/Amenities:
  • Lap Counting System
  • Transponders Available
  • Pit Tables (including covered pit tables for races)
  • Electricity
  • Bathrooms
  • Pets Allowed
  • Trailers Allowed
  • Concession Stand (likely on race days)

III. Racing & Event Information:

• Race Program/Schedule: NewRed Hobbies offers organized racing several times a week.
  • Indoor Off-Road: Thursday nights (Registration 5:30 PM, Racing 6:30 PM) and Saturdays (Registration noon, Racing 1:00 PM).
  • Dirt Oval: 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month (Registration noon, Racing 1:00 PM).
  • Rock Crawlers: 3rd Sunday of the month (Registration 10:00 AM).
  • They are a venue for major events like the Florida RC 10th Scale Championship (FRCC). For example, they hosted Round 1 of the 2025 FRCC 10th scale series.
• Classes: A wide range of classes are raced for off-road and oval, including various 2WD and 4WD buggy, short course, and truck classes, often with specific motor limits (e.g., 17.5 Stock, 13.5, 21.5, Mod). Novice and Rookie classes are also available, sometimes with handout cars for beginners.
• Race Results: Past race results are available on RC Scoring Pro and their Facebook page.

IV. Hobby Shop Information:

• Status: Described as a “Fully Stocked Pro Shop” and a “locally owned Hobby Shop.”
• Inventory: Carries models and racing accessories, including products from major brands like Horizon Hobby, Team Associated, Losi, and JConcepts.
• Services: Offers services like a rental program, setup and repair, custom builds, and early access programs for crawlers, bashers, and radios. They are a “Certified Partner Plus” with Horizon Hobby.

V. User Reviews & Tips:

• Known for being a welcoming facility for RC enthusiasts.
• The variety of tracks makes it a versatile destination for different RC disciplines.
• Always check their official website or Facebook page for the most up-to-date race schedules and any changes to operating hours.