Thunder Road Hobbies

Thunder Road Hobbies is a well-established hobby shop and RC track located in Moline, Illinois.

Here’s a breakdown of their offerings:

I. Location & Contact Details:

• Address: 6411 61st St, Moline, IL 61265, USA
• Phone Number: +1 (309) 762-5295
• Email: kevin@thunderroadhobbies.com
• Website: https://thunderroadhobbies.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thunderroadhobbies
• Operating Hours (Store & Track):
  • Monday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

II. Hobby Shop Information:

• Products: Thunder Road Hobbies is a fully stocked hobby shop offering a wide variety of hobby-grade products, including:
  • RC cars, trucks, planes, boats, and helicopters.
  • Model trains.
  • Plastic models.
  • Metal detectors.
  • Building materials, replacement parts, accessories, batteries, chargers, radios, and more.
• Services: They provide:
  • Setup and repair services for RC vehicles.
  • Custom build services.
  • They aim to service what they sell and assist with repairs.

III. RC Track Information:

• Tracks: Thunder Road Hobbies features an outdoor dirt off-road track and a 1/10th oval track.
• Public Access: The outdoor dirt off-road track is generally open to the public for a fee of $5 per day, as long as there isn’t a scheduled race or the track isn’t too muddy.
• Track Amenities:
  • Lap Counting System
  • Transponders Available
  • Electricity for pit areas
  • Bathrooms
  • Kids Zone
  • Pets Allowed
  • Trailers Allowed
  • Vending Machines for food and beverages
• Authorized Scales: The off-road track accommodates 1/8th scale and various other RC cars and trucks (they do not allow 1/5th scale vehicles).
• Racing: They host regular RC races, including an Off-Road Summer Series. Race days are often on Saturdays and Sundays.
  • Race Entry Fees: Typically around $25 for the first entry, and $15 for additional classes (prices may vary, check their website/Facebook for current info).
  • Classes: Include 1/8 E Buggy, 1/8 Nitro Buggy, Rookie, Truggy/ETRUGGY, 4WD Short Course, and more (4 entries are usually needed for a class to run).
• Checking Race Schedules: It’s highly recommended to check their Facebook page or website for weekly race announcements and track status updates, especially for Sunday races and weather-dependent conditions.