RC Car Tracks & Bash Spots in Massachusetts (Updated 2026)
Massachusetts R/C and Hobby Directory
1. RC Excitement
Location: 208 Bemis Rd, Fitchburg, MA 01420 Contact: (978) 342-3374 | info@rcexcitement.com
Overview: Described as the “Premiere Radio Control Complex in the North East,” RC Excitement is a comprehensive facility catering to surface R/C vehicles. The venue supports both competitive racing and technical driving (rock crawling).
- Facilities & Tracks: The site features facilities for “Weekly Club Racing” and specialized areas for “Outdoor & Indoor Rock Crawling”.
- Key Events: The facility hosts major annual events including the “21st Annual Snowball,” the “Gobbler,” and the “Xpedition Series” (a rock crawling adventure series). They also host brand-specific events like “RC4WD Go Scale Day”.
- Services:
- Retail: A stocked hobby shop carrying major brands like Traxxas, Losi, Arrma, Team Associated, and Spektrum.
- Support: On-site “Repair Center” and “RC Car Rentals”.
- Parties: Available as a “Party Facility” for groups.
- Hours of Operation:
- Mon–Wed: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- Thurs–Fri: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Sat–Sun: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
2. Modelville Hobby
Location: 280 Eliot Street, Ashland, MA 01721 Contact: (508) 881-7616
Overview: Modelville Hobby specializes in slot car racing rather than remote control, marketing itself as a place to “Preserve the past” and “Enjoy the present”. Established originally in 1965 by Dick Cafarelli, it moved to its current Ashland location in 1990.
- Facilities: The location houses five 1/24 scale race tracks, an HO road course, and an HO drag strip. The “Blue Figure Eight Track” is specifically noted for party packages.
- Racing Program:
- Tuesdays: IRRA Retro classes (CAN-AM, Coupes, Stock Car, F-1) with rotating tracks.
- Fridays: “FlexiCar” classes, primarily Factory Stock Cars.
- Regional Series: Hosts the “Yankee USRA” and “NERR” series on select Saturdays.
- Services: Walk-in rentals are available with no appointment needed for small groups. They offer party packages that include cars and controllers.
- Hours of Operation:
- Mon: Closed
- Tues-Fri: 4pm – 8pm
- Sat-Sun: 1pm – 5pm.
3. Tandemonium RC
Location: New England Premier Sportsplex, 199 Newbury St, Danvers, MA 01923 Contact: Facebook (for details/bookings)
Overview: Tandemonium RC describes itself as “New England’s Premier RC Drift Arena”. It is a specialized facility focusing on RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) drift cars and FPV drones.
- Facilities: A 900 sq. ft. P-Tile surface track located on the second floor (access via loading dock).
- Rules & Equipment:
- Drift: Strictly “RWD RC Drift Cars only.” Spec tires are Reve D AS01 (sold on-site), though other clean tires that do not damage the tile are permitted.
- Drones: The facility hosts “Tiny Whoop Racing” (FPV Quads) roughly one Saturday a month and allows FPV flying alongside drifting (without gates).
- Costs: Track fee is $30/day; weekly memberships are available.
- Hours of Operation:
- Mon–Thu: By Appointment
- Fri: 6pm – 10pm (or later)
- Sat: 4pm – 10pm (or later)
- Sun: 10am – 6pm.
4. Wachusett RC Flyers
Location: Sterling Field, 58 George Peeso Rd, Sterling, MA 01564 Contact: Webmaster via email
Overview: This is an aviation-focused club field for “current or aspiring R/C pilots”. It serves as a hub for traditional model aviation as well as modern drone flying.
- Usage: The site is the home field for the Central Mass FPVers and supports FPV (First-Person View) drone racing and quadcopter flying.
- Membership: Participation requires a membership application.
- Instruction: The club explicitly states that “New and learning pilots are always welcome”.