08/08/2026
This....
It's only been a little over a year, and half way in our second season. But definitely feel this!
Five years ago, if youād asked me what it takes to own an RC track, Iād have said dirt, water, and a few shovels. Five years later Iād tell you a much longer story. Back then, it was just me and my oldest son, Justin. We had a dream. Build a place where people could race hard, spend time with family, hang out with friends, and just enjoy this hobby we all love. We didnāt have a business plan. We just had shovels, a water hose, and a lot of late nights. Folks would stand around watching us sweat, and Iād holler, āso you wanna be a track owner?ā We all laughed, but looking back, that line says it all. As the years passed, every dollar that came in went right back into the track. Better dirt, bigger layouts, more equipment. Never in our pockets. It took a couple of years before the racer base really grew, but little by little, it did. Justin stepped away for work. My middle son, Jacob, stepped in, bringing fresh energy and countless hours of layout design and maintenance, and about three years ago, Clint came on as race director. His experience and dedication leveled us up. None of what weāve built happens alone. Hereās what I couldnāt have said in year one. Most weeks, after a full day at work, weāre back at the track. Watering, grading, fixing. Thatās the part people donāt see. And hereās the part I want readers to understand. Local tracks survive because racers choose to support them. A strong club night isnāt just a good time. Itās the next load of dirt. It might be the piece of equipment we can finally replace or add. Itās how we keep moving forward. If everyone waits until next weekend, eventually there wonāt be a next weekend. Thatās not drama. Thatās math.Iām not asking anyone to make every race. Life is busy. We get that. Iām just saying your support matters more than you know. Funny thing is, after all these years, Iād still rather spend a Saturday working on the track than racing on it. Watching kids smile, friends catch up, good battles on the track. Thatās the reward. So When you hear me grin and say, so you wanna be a track owner? Know that Iām smiling. Because now I know exactly what it means. And if I had the chance? Iād do it all over again.