DALLAS CENTER, IOWA
Central Iowa's every-scale RC racing track
1/10, 1/8, and large 1/5-scale off-road plus a dedicated oval — organized races, self-serve open track, car rentals, and a trackside hobby shop, all at a single location just outside Des Moines.
What we offer
Explore the Compound
From racing events to track layouts and exclusive parts — everything you need to compete.
Events
Upcoming races, open track, and clinics — find your next one.
Schedule
The full calendar. Filter by date and type.
Racers
Driver profiles, bios, and garages.
Builds
Customer build galleries — chassis and setup combos.
Leaderboards
Lap-time leaderboards across classes and tracks.
Track Layouts
Current and historical track layouts.
Shop
Track-tested parts, tires, and gear.
Why The RC Compound
Central Iowa’s only every-scale track
Every scale, one location
Central Iowa's only 1/8 track and likely its only 1/5, plus 1/10 and a dedicated oval — so whatever you drive has a home here.
No car? We rent.
Borrow a ready-to-run car and try racing before you spend a dollar on your own.
Track Ambassadors
Staff in branded shirts are on the track to help — and they love getting first-timers going.
Visit the track
Outdoor 1/8- and 1/10-scale RC off-road racing and a stocked hobby shop, all at one location.
33003 Zippy Drive, Dallas Center, IA 50063- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 16:00 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 22:00
…and more on the location page.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
We're in Dallas Center, Iowa — about 20 minutes northwest of downtown Des Moines, and an easy drive from West Des Moines, Waukee, Ames, and the rest of the central-Iowa metro.
Ready to race?
Whether it's your first lap or your hundredth, pick an event and we'll see you at the track. No car? We've got one for you.