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RC RACING IN DALLAS CENTER, IOWA
Find your next race in central Iowa
1/10, 1/8, and large 1/5-scale plus a dedicated oval, all at one location. See what's coming up and grab your spot in a couple taps.
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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.
Run the track anytime
Scan a QR code for self-serve open track even when we're unstaffed — just pay the fee and drive.
Race with the best
At least five pro drivers run our course regularly, so there's always someone to learn from.
Trackside hobby shop
Parts, tires, gear, and real advice on-site — so a broken part never ends your day.
Streamed live
Every race goes out live on YouTube and LiveTime, so friends and family can watch you run.
Your profile & garage
Race once and we build your profile automatically — post your cars and setups, share them, register in one tap.
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
First time?
New to RC racing? Here's all it takes.
Create your free profile
Optional — it just speeds up registration and saves your cars, setups, and results. All you really have to do is register and show up.
Create profilePick a race or open track
Choose a beginner session or just book open track. Need a car? Add a rental at checkout.
Show up, we'll help
A Track Ambassador gets you set up, walks you through your first laps, and keeps you running.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
The RC Compound in Dallas Center, Iowa — just outside the Des Moines metro — is an outdoor RC racing track. We run 1/10, 1/8, and large 1/5-scale, plus a dedicated oval layout, and we’re central Iowa’s only 1/8-scale track and likely its only 1/5-scale track.
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.