OnTrack Raceway – Theodore, Alabama

I. Location Details:

• Name of Venue: OnTrack Raceway
• Address: 5989 US-90, Theodore, Alabama, 36582, United States (Theodore is a community near Mobile, Alabama)
• Contact Information:
  • Phone: (251) 298-7080
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnTrackRaceway (Highly active for updates)
  • Website: https://www.ontrackraceway.com/ (Also listed as a dealer on Team Gravity RC)
• Operating Hours: While specific daily hours aren’t readily available, as an indoor track with a hobby shop, they typically have set hours for practice and specific race nights. It’s highly recommended to check their Facebook page or call them for the most current schedule.
• Type of Venue: Indoor RC Track & Hobby Shop

II. Track Information:

• Track Surface(s): Indoor Carpet
  • They feature tracks for both On-Road and Oval racing.
• Track Dimensions/Layout: The exact dimensions aren’t specified, but indoor carpet tracks are typically designed to be dynamic and can be reconfigured for different race layouts.
• Authorized Scales:
  • On-Road: 1/12 scale and 1/10 scale
  • Oval: 1/10 scale
• Facilities/Amenities:
  • Indoor carpet tracks.
  • Likely has pit areas with power for racers.
  • On-site hobby shop.

III. Racing & Event Information:

• Race Program/Schedule: As an active indoor facility, OnTrack Raceway hosts regular race programs. Details on specific race days and times would be posted on their Facebook page.
• Classes Raced: Given their carpet tracks, they would likely run common electric classes for:
  • 1/12 On-Road
  • 1/10 On-Road Touring Car
  • 1/10 Oval classes (e.g., pan car oval, possibly spec MudBoss or similar for carpet oval).
• Events: They participate in and host local series and events.

IV. Hobby Shop Information:

• Inventory/Specialties: OnTrack Raceway is listed as a “Hobby store in Mobile, Alabama.” They carry a range of RC products.
  • They are listed as a dealer for brands like Motiv/Gravity RC, indicating they stock competitive racing parts.
  • Expect a selection of RC cars, trucks, parts, batteries, chargers, and accessories relevant to the scales and types of racing they host.

V. User Reviews & Tips:

• Indoor Advantage: Being an indoor carpet track means consistent racing conditions regardless of weather.
• Specialized Focus: Excellent for enthusiasts of indoor on-road and oval carpet racing.
• Check Facebook: Their Facebook page is the most reliable source for up-to-date information on track conditions, race schedules, and special events.

Information from them Website

For our Thursday night races:

Entry fees for your first class are $10 and $5 for each additional class after that. We typically limit racing on Thursday night to select classes.

Doors open at  3PM for practice and setup.
Racing typically starts around 7PM. Please arrive before 6:30PM for registration and to setup your pit.
Racing usually wraps up between 8:30PM and 9:00PM depending on the number of racers and classes.

For our regular weekend club races:

Entry fees for your first class are $25 for non-members and $20 for members.
Then it’s $15 for the second class and $10 for each additional class after that for both non-members and members.

Doors usually open at noon for practice and setup.
Please plan to arrive before at least one hour before racing starts for registration and to setup your pit. Be sure to check the schedule for up-to-date details!
Racing generally starts around 1pm and usually wraps up around 5-6 hours after start time depending on the number of racers and classes.
Please check the schedule link at the top of this page for details about other featured races, practice days, and special events.

Although we have a limited number of handout transponders, we recommend that racers provide their own. Handouts are first come, first serve and need to be returned to the charging rack after each race. We use MyLaps RC4 transponders (AMB/2-wire/3-wire/MRT mPTX)

Monday       – 3:00pm-9:00pm
Tuesday      – Closed
Wednesday – 3:00pm-9:00pm
Thursday     – 3:00pm-9:00pm
Friday          – 3:00pm-9:00pm
Saturday      – Noon-7:30pm
Sunday        – Noon-6:00pm