The RC Compound

The RC Compound · Private Events

Throw the only birthday they’ll talk about all year.

Real RC racing. Real race director. Real winners circle. Your group walks out of here having raced — heat sheets, lap timing, video, announcer call-outs, the whole pro-racer experience. We bring the show. You show up to win.

Birthdays (kids love this)Corporate team-buildingFamily reunionsBachelor / bachelorette

01 / What you get

Six awesome options available for every private event.

Not slot cars. Not open practice. The same race-day experience our club racers get on Saturday — packaged for your group.

01

Loaner cars & training for everyone

Trail-ready 1/8 buggies on charge, dialed in by our techs. No skill barrier — show up, drive, win. 30-minute prep training available.

02

A real race with a real director

Heat sheets, controlled rolling start, marshal flags, restart calls. Not open practice — a race.

03

Live AI announcer call-outs

Every racer announced by name on check-in. Lead changes, last-lap heroics, podium reads — all on the PA.

04

Lap timing + leaderboard

AMB-grade transponders. Every lap counts. Live leaderboard projected so the crowd knows who’s up.

05

Pro-grade video coverage

Multi-angle race capture + driver-stand B-roll. Heats, podium, candid pit shots — yours to keep.

06

Winners circle media kit

Trophy stand photos, podium clip, full-race highlight reel. Posted to your group within 48 hours.

02 / Packages

Pick the shape of your day.

Three packaged shapes, all with the full pro-racer experience. Custom shapes welcome — tell us your group and we’ll build the schedule.

Most booked
Group of kids at the track during a private event.
A · BIRTHDAY

Birthday parties

For ages 7+ and the parents who want them off screens. Two hours, eight to twelve racers, a heat-sheet bracket, a real podium, a cake table at the trophy stand.

  • 8–12 racers · 2-hour event slot
  • Heat-sheet bracket + final
  • Podium ceremony with trophies
  • Birthday-kid winners-circle photo + reel
  • Cake table at the driver stand
Race-day energy at the track.
B · CORPORATE

Corporate team-building

The off-site that actually works. Sales team, engineering team, mixed group — everyone races, the meek occasionally win, leadership goes home with a podium photo and a story.

  • 12–32 racers · half- or full-day options
  • Custom team brackets (departments, regions)
  • Catered options (BBQ truck, pizza)
  • Branded podium graphics + custom highlight reel
  • Optional on-site bar service
Multi-generational racers at the driver stand.
C · FAMILY

Family reunions

Three generations, one leaderboard. Grandpa who drove a real race car at 19 and the eight-year-old niece who plays Mario Kart on the iPad. Same starting line.

  • 8–24 racers · multi-generational classes
  • Junior + senior brackets
  • Family bracket photo + group winners shot
  • Reserved pit bay for the day
  • Wheelchair-accessible driver stand

03 / How it works

From booking to podium in four steps.

  1. 01STEP

    Tell us your group

    Date, headcount, age range, vibe. We’ll come back with a schedule and a fixed quote within one business day.

  2. 02STEP

    Show up

    Walk in. Cars are charged, transponders programmed, the announcer has every name. Driver-stand briefing runs 5 minutes.

  3. 03STEP

    Race

    Heat sheets, marshal flags, restart calls, last-lap drama. Every racer gets timed laps. Lead changes go on the PA.

  4. 04STEP

    Walk out as a champion

    Trophy stand, podium photo, full highlight reel posted to your group within 48 hours.

04 / FAQ

Common questions.

Anything else? Hit us through the contact form and we’ll respond same business day.

How long does an event run?

Birthday parties are a 2-hour slot. Corporate and family events range from a half-day (3 hr) to a full day (6 hr). The schedule scales with headcount — more racers means more heats. We size it for you.

What’s the minimum group size?

Eight racers minimum to run a real bracket. Below that, the field is too small to make a podium feel earned. If your group is smaller, ask us about combining with another small group on the same day.

What about food and drinks?

You can bring your own (cake, snacks, soft drinks) — driver-stand has a dedicated cake/food table. For corporate events we partner with local BBQ + pizza for catering, or you can hire your own. Adult beverages welcome at private 21+ events; we’ll discuss bar service options when you book.

Are there age limits?

Drivers age 7 and up. Younger kids can ride along on the driver stand and watch — they often catch the bug and ask to come back. No upper limit; we’ve had grandparents podium.

Can we bring our own cars?

For private events, no — we run rental fleets so the cars are matched and the field is fair. (Bring-your-own-car is for our regular race weekends, not private events.) Trust us, it’s better when nobody has a faster car.

Trophies, prizes, parting gifts?

Podium trophies (1st / 2nd / 3rd) come standard. Custom team-medals and branded swag available for corporate events. Birthday-kid gets the perpetual "first-podium" photo printed on site.

When do we get the photos and video?

Same-day candid photos shared within 4 hours via private gallery link. Edited highlight reel within 48 hours. Raw footage available on request.

How far in advance do I need to book?

Saturdays book out 4–6 weeks ahead during race season. Weekday slots usually 1–2 weeks. Big corporate events (32+ racers) need at least 3 weeks lead time so we can stage the rental fleet.

05 / Lock the date

Tell us your group.
We’ll bring the show.

Birthdays, corporate days, family reunions, anything in between. Same-day quote, fixed price, no surprises.

CALL+15155550142Mon–Sat · 10:00–18:00 CST
EMAIL[email protected]Reply same business day
VISIT33003 Zippy DriveDallas Center, IA · 14 mi west of Des Moines