Hobby Hideaway

05/28/2026

🏁 Gear Up for the 2026 Summer Mini-Z Racing Season at MG Hobby Hideaway! 🏁

Whether you are a seasoned pro or a first-time racer looking to get your tires warm, our track is the place to be. We pride ourselves on providing a competitive, fun, and respectful environment for all 1/28 scale drivers.

🔥 The Season Pass: Early Bird Special 🔥
Lock in your Full Season Membership for just $130!
(Early Bird pricing is available until July 17th! Regular price: $180 + Tax). Your pass covers ALL practices and races for the entire summer duration: July 8th – September 23rd, 2026.

https://www.hobbyhideaway.ca/products/mini-z-season-pass

🚨 HEADS UP: Fall Spec 2500 Class 🚨
We are incredibly excited to announce, along with GFX Racing, our new Spec 2500 class! While we will be officially running this in the FALL, we are giving everyone a full summer season heads-up to build, test, and tune their rigs.

This class hits a perfect balance: it's an incredible entry point for anyone wanting to step up into the world of 1/28 scale racing to learn the cars and setups. At the same time, it provides an awesome way for experienced drivers to challenge their raw driving skills using spec settings.

Check out the official Spec 2500 rules and start planning your build here: https://netorg15563795-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/jeff_hobbyhideaway_ca/IQBzEAhz70x_S4unehGpqVpuAaV4Uw1AFsw8URgQwhZLM5g?e=xysOuG

Weekly Track Schedule
Open Track / Practice:

Tuesdays: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

Wednesdays: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Thursdays: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

Wednesday Night League: Wednesdays 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

55+ League: Every Second Friday 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Drop-In Rates (For non-pass holders):

Practice: $7 + Tax per session

Race: $14 + Tax per race

Make sure to brush up on our standard track and class regulations in the attached Mini Z Info + Rules.docx.

05/26/2026

🐍 THEY HAVE ARRIVED! 🐍

The much-talked-about PN Racing KSP Compound RCP Snakeskin Tires have officially landed at Hobby Hideaway!

If you race 1/28th, you know exactly how highly anticipated these are. We highly encourage getting your order in ASAP—these are going to fly off the shelves, and we honestly have no idea when we will be able to get a resupply!

Will you be slithering around the track with these this week? 🏎️💨

Grab your set here before they vanish:

The Hobby Hideaway Verdict: The Perfect Balance of Grip and Corner Speed! If you want to drop your lap times on the 1/28 scale RCP track without risking a traction roll, tire selection is everything. The staff at Hobby Hideaway highly recommends the KSP Compound Snakeskin tires in the 35-degree comp...

05/25/2026

🚨 MEGA GIVEAWAY & FUNDRAISER ALERT! 🚨

Grab an official Hobby Hideaway sticker for just $5 and get automatically entered to win a fresh Audi R8 TT-02 Kit AND a $50 Hobby Hideaway Gift Card! There are strictly 60 spots available, so don't sleep on this drop. 🏎️💨

But here’s the best part—this isn’t just about scoring a sweet new kit. Every single dollar raised from these stickers is going directly to support the incredibly talented students of École polyvalente Nicolas-Gatineau! 🇨🇦

At the end of June, these students are flying out to Switzerland to the H2 Grand Prix (H2GP) World Finals! For those who might not know, the H2GP is a massive global STEM competition where students design, engineer, build, and endurance-race their very own 1:10 scale hydrogen fuel cell-powered RC cars. It’s the ultimate test of clean energy tech, teamwork, and racing strategy! 🌍🔋

https://www.h2grandprix.com/

The Goal: We want to use the funds from this sticker promo to buy the team some crucial RC pit gear so they are fully equipped and dialed in when they hit the world stage.

📅 Meet the Team on the 27th!
The students will be hanging out at the shop THIS Wednesday, May 27th, during our Mini-Z night! Come down, talk shop, and ask them all about their hydrogen-powered build.

⚔️ Jeff vs. Gruver Showdown!
To keep the fundraising energy high, we are also throwing down a special racing showdown between Jeff and Gruver! You definitely don't want to miss the trash talk and the bragging rights on the line for this one. 😂🏁

Grab your $5 sticker today (in-store or on the site) to lock in your spot for the Audi R8 draw and help us support the future of RC racing!

https://www.hobbyhideaway.ca/products/hobby-hideaway-sticker

Grab an official Hobby Hideaway sticker to show your support for the shop! Perfect for your pit box, transmitter case, or workbench. The whole team is thrilled to offer something massive to go along with this run of stickers. Every $5 purchase automatically grants you one (1) entry into our exclusiv...

05/25/2026

Hey Ottawa RC community! 🚗⚡

We recently read a critical update from Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) regarding lithium-ion battery fires, and the numbers are a serious wake-up call. OFS has already responded to 10 fires linked to lithium-ion batteries so far this year, bringing the total to 54 since 2024. In fact, one recent local house fire caused $750,000 in damage from a single battery failure.

While Meta's news rules mean we can't share the news article directly on Facebook, the message is too important not to pass along to our racers and builders.

If you are new to the hobby, one of the main differences between true hobby-grade RC trucks and the cheap toys found online is the quality and safety of the electronics—especially the batteries.

According to OFS, the most frequent issues are found in low-quality or modified batteries, as well as with damaged or aging batteries. Here are a few critical takeaways:

⚠️ The Danger of "Cheap" Upgrades: Low-quality or modified batteries continue to pose a major risk. Cheap aftermarket batteries and chargers (like the ones often found on unnamed e-commerce platforms), or devices that are altered for higher speed or longer battery life, can bypass built-in safety controls. This significantly increases the risk of fire.

⚠️ Inspect Your Gear: Using damaged, swollen, or worn batteries drastically increases the risk of fire. If your battery looks puffy, it’s time to safely retire it!

♻️ Safe Disposal: Proper disposal is just as crucial as safe charging. Never toss old batteries in the garbage, as they can easily catch fire in waste facilities. Instead, put tape over the terminals and properly dispose of them. You can use the City of Ottawa's Waste Explorer (ottawa.ca/wasteexplorer) to find a municipal drop-off, or find a Call2Recycle drop-off location (call2recycle.ca) at retailers across the city.

At Hobby Hideaway, we only stock high-quality, trusted LiPo batteries built specifically for the demands of hobby-grade RC.

We want you to go fast, but we want you to be safe doing it. That’s why we also sell essential safety products like LiPo Safe bags and proper storage solutions. More importantly, our team is always here to give you expert advice on how to safely use, balance, and charge your batteries, which greatly reduces the risk of an accident.

Don't gamble with cheap, low-quality batteries just to save a few bucks. Stop by the shop, ask us questions, and let's make sure your setup is both competitive and safe! 🏁🔋

05/21/2026

🚨 UNREAL SAVINGS ALERT! 🚨

While we’re incredibly sad to see the 1/10 Arrma Granite 4x4 Brushed version being discontinued, the silver lining for you is the unbelievable price drop! 📉

Right now, you can score a true Hobby-Grade Basher for UNDER $200! 🤯 This is the perfect entry into the RC world or a rock-solid addition to your fleet. All you need to add is a battery and a charger to get this big dawg moving!

We have some sitting on the shelves right now, and a restock hitting the shop very soon. But make no mistake—once these are gone, they are gone for good!

Snag yours before this legendary monster truck disappears:
👉 https://www.hobbyhideaway.ca/products/1-10-granite-4x4-monster-truck-rtr

Or stop by the shop or grab yours online today! 🏁🏎️💨

The Hobby Hideaway Verdict: The Ultimate 1/10 Scale Bash-Ready Monster! The Arrma Granite 4x4 is legendary in the RC world for being one of the toughest, most entertaining monster trucks on the market. The Hobby Hideaway Team highly recommends this 1/10 scale beast for anyone looking to step up thei...

05/20/2026

Look what just landed at Hobby Hideaway! 🛩️

While we’re known for our small-scale RC racing, we also handle special orders for those unique, hard-to-find, and larger-scale items. Check out the incredible Hangar 9 Aermacchi MB-339 Turbine RC Jet (we’ve got two of these beasts heading out to lucky customers!) and the E-flite Turbo Timber Evolution 1.5m that comes ready with a set of floats.

Got a special build in mind or looking for something specific? We can help track it down!

📍 Visit us in-store: 1455 Youville Drive, Unit 112
💻 Check out the website: hobbyhideaway.ca
📞 Give us a call: 613-983-4229

05/19/2026

🚨 PRE-ORDERS NOW OPEN! 🚨

The hype is real! Reflex's first batch of the new GX28 Car Kits sold out incredibly fast, but don't worry—we’ve got you covered!

We have officially secured an order for the second batch, and we want to make sure you get your hands on one. If you want to guarantee your kit, do not wait around. These are going to fly off the shelves just as fast as the first round!

👇 Don't miss out! Secure your pre-order right here:

The Hobby Hideaway Verdict: A Masterclass in 1/28 Scale 2WD Dominance! If you are chasing titles in the 1/28 scale pan car racing scene, the highly anticipated Reflex Racing GX28 is the purpose-built weapon you've been waiting for. Built on the championship-winning DNA of the RX28 and FX28 platforms...

05/16/2026

As a reminder, we will be closed on Monday in celebration of Victoria Day. We wish everyone a great and relaxing long weekend!

05/15/2026

🚨 PRE-ORDER ALERT! 🚨

The hype is real, and our first allocation is disappearing incredibly fast! 🏎️💨

Don't be the driver stuck standing in the pits, watching your buddies tear up the track and having all the fun while you wait for the second wave to ship. If you want to guarantee your spot on the starting line, you need to lock in your pre-order NOW.

Once this initial batch sells out, it’s going to be a long waiting game for the next restock—and we all know how agonizing that wait can be when the rest of the crew is already out bashing and laying down hot laps!

✅ Secure your kit today via the link below, or stop by Hobby Hideaway to get your name on the list. Let's get you ready for race day!

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The Hobby Hideaway Verdict: A Belt-Driven Masterpiece for the Micro Track! At Hobby Hideaway, we live and breathe 1/28 scale racing, so when Team Associated announced the TC28 4WD Team Kit, our team was completely blown away. This isn't just another ready-to-run micro car—this is a purebred, unass...