Route 73 Hobby Shop - RCHR

Route 73 Hobby Shop - RCHR

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Hobby Shop with Indoor mini z track

Photos from Route 73 Hobby Shop - RCHR's post 05/29/2026

Huge thank you to Rob Denhardt for knocking this out of the park! 16 foot drivers stand with sunshade roof! Next up is construction of the actual track. Racing soon guys stay tuned!

05/02/2026

Hey everyone, just wanted to provide an update on racing this summer. I am very happy to say, now that the parking lot is finally paved, we will be running an on-road program this summer starting in June. Over the next month we will be building a drivers stand on the right side. We will be building the same kind of on-road track as we had at the old shop. Just like before we will be building the track on Friday nights and racing on Saturday afternoons and trophy races on Sundays once a month. We will be racing into the fall this year probably wrapping up around October. For classes, we will be looking at 25.5 sedan, silver can (shaft cars), m-chassis and losi Nascar to start. For pitting, we have lots of room outside under the awning for tables and chairs and will provide electricity first come first serve. We will reserve an area track side for tents. For parking we should have a very similar situation as the old track. First come first serve, with additional parking in the plaza next door. The food situation is much improved with several really good choices next door in the plaza and nearby.

After a year off, we are very excited to be getting back to some serious racing. I know the old track can not be replaced. But we will be making every effort to make summer on-road as good as it ever was. Here's to a great summer of racing like old times 🍻 We hope to see some of you guys really soon!! 🏁

- Will

Photos from Route 73 Hobby Shop - RCHR's post 03/13/2026

Route 73 is stocked back up on models, crawlers, bashers and Tamiya kits! Stop in and see us this weekend for all your hobby needs.

03/03/2026

Hey everyone, we are closing early tonight due to the icy conditions. Be careful out there tonight!

02/23/2026

Hi everyone, we will be closed today due to the snow!! Good luck to everyone digging out..

02/13/2026

Just a quick update to the rules for Mini Z and 1/28 racing.

BOX STOCK
98MM GT cars only
MUST RUN stock Readyset transmitter
MUST RUN Kyosho bodies only
Allowable upgrades are:
-Tires of choice
-T-plates of choice
-Springs of choice, both front and rear
-AAA NiMH batteries

SUPER STOCK:
Any 98-102MM chassis
Any suspension or chassis upgrades
MUST RUN Kyosho white motor or PN 70T brushed motors
MUST RUN AAA batteries
No Exceptions

2500 LIPO PANCAR:
28SRA Rules
-2500kv
-Blinky Only
-8.4 volts only
-Hard body only
-12t pinion and 53t spur only
-98-102mm only

We're here to have fun and challenge each other to run faster, not to cheat.

Thanks for your cooperation.
These rules were pinned to the top last year. If you have any questions, please ask.

Photos from Route 73 Hobby Shop - RCHR's post 02/06/2026

New Tamiya kit Completer Packs are in! They've got everything you need to get your next build moving for 70 bucks out the door!
Get em while they're hot!

01/26/2026

Shop will open at 5 today! Come get some laps in or a new ride for all this fluffy stuff!

01/26/2026

Shop is closed today, Monday 1/25/26, at least until 4 or 5. Hoping to open for this evening. Stay tuned and stay safe!

01/19/2026

🚨🚨🚨Friday Nights Are Heating Up!!! Just like old times, only a bit smaller...🏁

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1588 Watertown Avenue
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Tuesday 10am - 10pm
Wednesday 10am - 10pm
Thursday 10am - 10pm
Friday 10am - 10pm
Saturday 10am - 11pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm