BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Racers start you engines. It's one of the largest remote control car racing events in California.
Sunday is the main event day of the 22nd Shoot Out at Rain-Man’s Hobby and Raceway in Southwest Bakersfield. The three-day event started Friday June 28th with drivers having a practice day on the track. Saturday was time trials day for polling positions for Sunday's main event races.
Jimmy Babcock, promoter for the Shoot Out, said racing starts around 8:30 a.m. on Sunday and will continue until 6 p.m. at the Rain-Man's Hobby and Raceway. The event is free for spectators to come watch. Food trucks will be outside the indoor racetrack.
Babcock said racer range from beginner to professionals, 6 years old to 70 years old. You can also watch racing events at Rain-Man’s Hobby and Raceway on LiveRC.com.
For more information about learning how to become a remote control car driver, visit their Facebook page or visit their indoor track at 4615 Grissom St, Bakersfield, California 93313.
