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On the grid
What you get
Bootz BBQ will be serving up the best bbq around.
Bring your overnight gear.
This is a 1/5th scale, 1/8th scale and 1/10 scale madness trophy race. Never raced? Come down and watch!
From the track
The weekend
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New To RC Racing or The RC Compound?
Look for our track ambassadors with these t-shirts. They can show you around, explain the events, show examples of different classes of cars from monster 1\5th scale down to 1\10th scale, buggies, truggies, and everything in between. They love talking RC and helping people get into exciting sport of RC racing right.
Jun 19–20, 2026 — trophy race at The RC Compound. Walk-ups are welcome, but classes fill; register online to guarantee your grid.
The RC Compound · Dallas Center, IA| Session | When |
|---|---|
| Doors open | Fri 5:00 PM |
| Finish | Sat 9:00 PM |
Event FAQ
The June race weekend runs Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 21. On-site camping opens Friday at 5 p.m., so plan to roll in that afternoon if you want to set up before dark. Watch the [events page](/race/events/race-weekends) for the registration link going live soon.
Yes — camping is available on-site starting Friday at 5 p.m. That lets you settle in, get the pit area dialed, and be ready to race Saturday morning without a hotel run. Check the [race weekend details](/race/events/race-weekends) for any updates on space.
Awards go to every class running that weekend. Combined with prizes and food on-site, it's set up so 1/8 buggy and truggy drivers across skill levels all have something to race for. Full class list will post with registration on the [events page](/race/events/race-weekends).
Registration opens soon — it isn't live yet as of this posting. Bookmark the [race weekend page](/race/events/race-weekends) and check back, or browse the [events calendar](/race/events) so you don't miss the open date.
This isn't really 3 days of a races. Friday camping starts and we have an open track or. Saturday practice in the a.m., then qualifiers, then the races. Plan for full pit gear (tools, tires, spare parts, charger, fuel or batteries), plus camping basics — tent or camper, bedding, chairs, and weather layers for Iowa in June. Food is on-site, but bring water and anything class-specific you can't easily source trackside. Stock up on consumables ahead of time at [the shop](/shop).
