Dallas Center, Iowa · Outdoor * 1/8 off-road
IOWA'S BEST RC RACE EXPERIENCE
Multiple tracks, multiple class races, beginner nights, track ambassadors - a great destination for summer fun! Central Iowa's only 1/10th scale, 1/8th scale, 1/5th scale, and oval track located in Dallas Center Iowa.
“The friendly atmosphere and people there having fun enjoying RC racing! Everyone there treats you like one of the gang, also very helpful!” — Tom Baker
“Great track, keeps things fresh with frequent layout changes. Friendly group of racers who will help newbies too!” — Eric Larimer
“Awesome place. Full of helpful people to make racing fun for all ages.” — Johnny Finley
“Great facility with a great group of guys running the track.” — Eric Wunschel
“Awesome friendly people, great environment.” — Ronald Skip Starner II
Welcome to The RC Compound
Whatever you drive, we've got a lane for it.
The RC Compound is central Iowa's only 1/8-scale off-road track — plus 1/5, 1/10, and a dedicated oval — with a real hobby shop right at the fence. Been racing for years or never picked up a transmitter? There's a lane here for you.
No car? Borrow one and try it before you spend a dollar. Our Track Ambassadors get first-timers rolling, and the regulars will help you dial in a setup — because here, racers help racers.
No car? We rent.
Try racing before you buy.
Every scale, one place.
1/8, 1/5, 1/10, and an oval.
Trackside shop.
Parts and straight advice on-site.
All ages, all levels.
From first lap to the A-main.
Race Recap
May 17, 2026 RC racers and RC builds.
A-main winners and the exact setups they ran. Shop the full BOM or cherry-pick parts.
Nick · 2 races (12 mo) · Sportsman E-Buggy
Nick Lyle's Sportsman E-Buggy
Nickhasn’t posted their setup for this race yet. When the build lands, you’ll shop the full BOM right here.
No build posted yet
Joe · 1 race (12 mo) · 1/5th Scale
Joe Zaier Jr.'s 1/5th Scale
Joehasn’t posted their setup for this race yet. When the build lands, you’ll shop the full BOM right here.
No build posted yet
Brian · 2 races (12 mo) · Box Stock Slash
Brian "B. Day" Day's Box Stock Slash
Brianhasn’t posted their setup for this race yet. When the build lands, you’ll shop the full BOM right here.
No build posted yet
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Chad · 2 races (12 mo) · Open Nitro Truggy
Chad Rubenking's Open Nitro Truggy
Chadhasn’t posted their setup for this race yet. When the build lands, you’ll shop the full BOM right here.
No build posted yet
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Mason · 1 race (12 mo) · Pro Nitro Buggy
Mason "Iceman" Fuller's Pro Nitro Buggy
Masonhasn’t posted their setup for this race yet. When the build lands, you’ll shop the full BOM right here.
No build posted yet
Eric · 3 races (12 mo) · Sportsman Nitro Buggy
Eric Wunschel's Sportsman Nitro Buggy
Erichasn’t posted their setup for this race yet. When the build lands, you’ll shop the full BOM right here.
No build posted yet
When it’s badged, it’s earned.
Track Tested — we ran it on our track. Racer Picked — a winning racer built with it. Racer Reviewed — reviewed by one of our racers.
Ships from Iowa in 24 h.
Real inventory, on the shop counter in Dallas Center. Not drop-shipped from a third party.
Racers help racers.
Stuck on a setup? Text the shop, ask in the pits, or swing by Beginner Night. We’re here.
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Track-proven RC parts.
Curated by the RC racers in our winners circle. Track tested RC parts.
Excel #21 Stainless Steel Replacement Blades (5)
Team Associated Factory Team FOX Kashima Coated 1/8 Buggy Rear Shock Body (2)
Mugen Seiki Rear Damper Shaft (Front/Rear for MTX3)
EcoPower 70W Adjustable Temperature Soldering Iron w/3.2mm Tip
From the track
Watch and read.
What the racers are talking about this week — track walks, recaps, setup guides.
Spring Series Round 3 — Recap Reel
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