NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED · EVERYONE WELCOME
Your first visit.
Your kind of fun.
Whether you want to drive a few practice laps, explore the small-scale crawler course, bring the family, or enter your very first race, we'll help you feel right at home.
STEP 01 · PICK YOUR PACE
Practice first.
Race when you're ready.
There is no pressure to jump into a race. Start wherever you feel comfortable.
Open practice
$5 for the whole dayBring an eligible vehicle, check in, and enjoy the track layout scheduled for that day. No race entry needed.
SEE TODAY'S TRACK LAYOUT →Go racing
$15 first entry · +$5 each additionalYour race entry already includes practice. Find a class, register before the deadline, and we'll help you get lined up.
FIND A CLASS FOR YOUR CAR →STEP 02 · CAN YOUR CAR RUN HERE?
The essentials.
No guesswork.
A few simple standards protect the carpet and keep the racing safe for everybody.
Larger vehicles are not permitted on either racing surface.
Use a 2S LiPo battery or smaller for all track vehicles.
Smaller off-road vehicles may be 2WD or 4WD.
Arrive with a clean vehicle fitted with its body.
Four-wheel-drive 1/10-scale on-road cars may be appropriate for the on-road layout. Flat-bottom chassis require chassis protectors; all buggies require shock tower guards. Official class rules and staff inspection determine final race eligibility.
STEP 03 · PACK YOUR PIT
What to bring.
What to know.
No need to overthink it. Start with the basics, and ask the shop if you need help.
Your RC vehicle + body
Bring a clean 1/10-scale or smaller vehicle fitted with its body. Staff can help check whether it meets the track requirements.
Radio + charged battery
Bring your transmitter and a suitable battery. Track vehicles are limited to 2S LiPo batteries or smaller.
A compatible charger
Pack the proper charger for your battery. Plenty of open pit stalls have power so you can charge and keep running.
Required protective parts
Flat-bottom chassis need chassis protectors, and every buggy needs shock tower guards. Check exposed screws before driving.
Want the simplest start?
Ready-to-run vehicles are a convenient way to get driving. What is included varies by model, so check whether a battery and charger come in the box.
Want to build your racer?
Race kits typically require assembly and additional components such as electronics, a radio, a servo, a suitable battery, a charger, and sometimes a body or tires.
LIVETIME SCORING SOFTWARE
Your laps.
Anywhere, anytime.
A transponder is not required to practice or race, but an MRT or MyLaps two-wire transponder unlocks live lap times, race results, championship standings, and your personal driver profile. Transponders are always available to rent or purchase at Indy RC.
STEP 04 · KNOW WHEN TO SHOW UP
Race-day timing.
Made simple.
Signups close 15 minutes before racing. Drivers meetings typically begin 10–15 minutes before the start.
Oval
3 PMSign up by 2:45 PMOff-road
7 PMSign up by 6:45 PMOn-road
7 PMSign up by 6:45 PMOff-road
6 PMSign up by 5:45 PM1/28 scale
7 PMSign up by 6:45 PM1/28 scale
12 PMSign up by 11:45 AMThe 1/28-scale races take place on our separate small-scale track. Open practice is available every day according to each track's schedule, including days without races.
SEE THE COMPLETE RACE-DAY BREAKDOWN →STEP 05 · WHAT YOUR FIRST RACE LOOKS LIKE
From check-in
to checkered flag.
CHECK IN
Pay your track or race fee before driving and have your vehicle checked by staff.
GET SETTLED
Choose an available powered pit stall, get your equipment ready, and enjoy practice.
SIGN UP
Race registration closes 15 minutes before the start. The drivers meeting usually follows right away.
STAGE + RACE
Be ready one race before yours. Timers between races are strict, so stay close and listen.
IMPOUND + MARSHAL
After your race, immediately impound your vehicle, then return to marshal the next race.
REAL QUESTIONS · STRAIGHT ANSWERS
Still wondering?
We've got you.
Do I have to race to use the track?+
Not at all. Open practice is $5 per person for the day. Check the weekly schedule to see which layout is set up and when practice is available.
Can my friends and I race cars that do not have a listed class?+
Possibly! We are open to additional race classes beyond the ones currently listed. If you and some buddies have similar track-legal vehicles, give us a call. It typically takes at least four cars to make a race, and all additional classes must be approved by the track.
Which days can I practice with my car?+
Monday and Thursday welcome all track-legal off-road, on-road, and oval vehicles. Off-road vehicles can also practice Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday; on-road vehicles can practice Friday; oval vehicles can practice Sunday. On race days, your car must match that day's racing type, but it does not need to qualify for an organized race class.
Can I bring a four-wheel-drive vehicle?+
For 1/10-scale off-road, vehicles must be two-wheel drive. Vehicles smaller than 1/10 scale may be two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. Four-wheel-drive 1/10-scale on-road vehicles may run when appropriate for the on-road layout. Staff can confirm your particular vehicle.
Do I need a transponder just to get started?+
No. A transponder is not required to practice or race. However, an MRT or MyLaps two-wire transponder unlocks live lap times, official race results, championship standings, and your personal driver profile. Transponders are always available to rent or purchase at Indy RC.
Is there somewhere to plug in my charger?+
Yes. The facility has plenty of open pit stalls with power. Bring the correct charger for your battery and supervise batteries while they charge.
Can families and first-time racers come?+
Absolutely. Indy RC is a friendly, family-focused, climate-controlled indoor facility. You do not need previous race experience to come see what it is all about.
Do you have somewhere to run a rock crawler?+
Yes! Our separate rock crawler course is for 1/18-scale and smaller crawlers. It is open whenever Indy RC is open, costs $5 for the day, and is included with any other paid track fee. Whether you are killing time or waiting between races, this course is a hit. Crawlers belong on the crawler course—not on the racing tracks.
What if I am not sure what car or equipment to buy?+
Call or stop by the hobby shop. We can help you compare ready-to-run vehicles and race kits, find a compatible battery and charger, and figure out what works for practice or your preferred class.
INDY RC RACEWAY & HOBBIES
You belong
at the track.
5135 S Emerson Avenue · Indianapolis, IN 46237
Open every day, 10 AM–8 PM. Past 8 PM, the track and hobby shop stay open only while racing continues. Check What's Happening Now or call 317.787.7568.