RC Sand Sharks racer at the beach track

2026 SEASON · HUNTINGTON BEACH

RC SAND SHARKS

SAND DRAG RACING

Heads-up RC racing on the sand. Bring the build, chase the light, and earn your place in the winner's circle.

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08Race classes

05Confirmed dates

01Legendary beach

RUN ON THE LIGHT

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ONE & DONE

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BUILT FOR THE SAND

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ALL AGES WELCOME

Race calendar

2026 Schedule

Five Sundays. One beach. Every race is a fresh shot at the podium.

01

26APR

Season opener

Huntington Beach · Lifeguard Tower 13

Confirmed

02

17MAY

Round two

Huntington Beach · Lifeguard Tower 13

Confirmed

03

20SEP

Fall showdown

Huntington Beach · Lifeguard Tower 13

Confirmed

04

18OCT

October race

Huntington Beach · Lifeguard Tower 13

Confirmed

05

20DEC

Season finale

Huntington Beach · Lifeguard Tower 13

Confirmed

Race-day timing and staging updates are posted in Race Day Live.

Competition

Race Classes

From first-time young racers to no-limit builds, there's a lane for every level.

01

Kids

10 & under · cars supplied

02

2WD RTR

1/10 scale · 3S limit

03

2WD

1/10 scale · 3S limit

04

3S Mod

2WD · 16-inch minimum wheelbase

05

4WD

1/10 scale · 3S limit

06

4–6S

1/8–1/5 scale · 6S limit

07

Psycho

1/6–1/5 scale · 8S+

08

Unlimited

Anything goes · safety inspected

Young RC Sand Sharks winner holding a trophy

Community powered

Big racing.
Bigger smiles.

RC Sand Sharks brings builders, racers, families, and fans together on the Huntington Beach sand. The Kids class makes it easy for the next generation to get behind the controller.

Cars for Kids-class racers are supplied by Horizon Hobby and RC Sand Sharks.

Know before you race

Fast. Fair.
Safe.

Races are “one and done.” First legal car across the finish line wins. Crossing the center line, contacting the side wall, or hitting the track system is a lane infraction.

Read complete class rules

Race-day essentials

Electric cars only — no gas or nitro

Manufacturer cell-count label required on batteries

Bodies must cover the battery

One entry per class

All cars are inspected before staging

Race Master has the final call

Rules revised May 28, 2026. Rules are subject to change at the Race Master's discretion.

TOWER
13

The race spot

Meet us
on the sand.

Huntington Beach, California — at Lifeguard Tower 13. The nearest cross streets are Pacific Coast Highway between Magnolia Street and Beach Boulevard.

RC Sand Sharks racer with trophy and RC cars

Keep the sand flying

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