2025 Hobby Etc racing
Location:
Hobby Etc.
140 Hayward St
Manchester NH 03103
Off-road Schedule:
Weather permitting, racing is every Saturday afternoon and Tuesday night through the spring, summer, and fall.
Saturday:
open: 8am
registration closes: 12:30pm
first heat: 1pm
Last heat: between 4:30 and 5:30pm most weekends
Tuesday:
open: 8am
registration closes: 6:00pm
first heat: 6:30pm
Last heat: between 9:30 and 10:30pm most weekends
Entry Fee:
Entry fee is $20 per person. You can run as many classes as you like. There is no charge for practice.
Results:
All our race and practice session results are published at LiveRC.com.
What do I need?
- An RC car or truck
- MyLaps transponder Any transponder we carry will work. These transponders work at nearly all the other tracks in the USA.
- Signed waiver on file. These are available in the store.
- Table, chair, and a charger. Power and pit space is limited. Bring a folding table and chair.
- Positive attitude Don't be the one who makes us create a rule. We're all here to have fun, meet with old friends, and make some new friends.
Basic rules:
Our rules mirror R.O.A.R. regulations. Here are some important highlights:
Motors:
We typically run "open" motors. There are no restrictions. RC car racing is expensive. If you can go the same speed with a $60 modified motor as you can with a $120 spec motor, just buy the modified. Spend the money on tires.
Batteries:
LiPo batteries need to be treated safely. Excessive charge rates and over-voltage charging are not safe. Fireproof charging containers are a big part of safe operation. LiPo batteries should be “hard case”, and mounted securely in your model.
1:10 scale classes are restricted to 7 cell NiMh or 2 cell LiPo
1:8 scale classes may not use more than 4 LiPo cell packs.
Classes:
Sorry, no nitro.
We would like to have at least five vehicles to run a class. Participation will dictate how classes are divided by motor size. We can add or remove classes as needed.
1:10 Off-road: 2 cell lipo limit- 1:10 Four Wheel Drive Buggy open
- 1:10 Two Wheel Drive Buggy open
- 1:10 Two Wheel Drive Short Course open
- 1:10 Four Wheel Drive Short Course open
- 1:10 Baby Truggy open
- 1:10 Phillips Head - emphasis on fun. Tamiya and Kyosho re-release cars and trucks.
- OnlyVans - "Stock" Tamiya Lunchbox. Must use kit body and kit tires. Upgrades are not forbidden, but also not encouraged. Concours points for best paint and accessories awarded during drivers meeting. Go nuts: lights, spoilers, sounds - build a one-of-a-kind model and "race" with some friends.
- Novice/beginner/sportsman - any vehicle with any motor and battery is welcome. We only ask that you commit to staying for the full event day.
- 1:8 E-Buggy open
- 1:8 E-Truggy open
If your electric car doesn't fit into one of these classes, we will not turn you away from racing. We’ll work to find a “best match” class to run in.