Cal Raceway

Hello Everyone, This is Mike Rydwel, friend to Charlie and Angie. It has been a truly sad time as our warm and dear friend Charlie, peacefully passed away last week. Charlie has touched so many people in so many ways with his warm smile and energy and his passion for friendships and life. Charlie and I go back decades, back when he started hosting races at California RC and held R/C events in parking lots throughout Socal. I was the 'out of towner' that would drive from San D...iego to all of his races because I enjoyed Charlies race programs so much. And I may have moved to Orange County 3 years ago just to be closer to Charlies races, lol. I'm really going to miss Charlies voice that brought so much fun and laughter to every race that he announced! Rest in peace my brother. In 2010 Charlie helped bring back Cal Raceway from a forgotten and empty plot, to the energetic and fun track that we all enjoy racing at today. I am honored that Angie has asked me to take over Cal going forward. I will do my best to make Angie and Charlie proud. In time, after we've had time to transfer operations, learn how the equipment works and get a team of helpers, I hope to reopen the track for practice and then eventually start running race programs again when the time is right. There is a lot of work to do for sure and we must stay mindful of Covid so please stay tuned to this Facebook page for news, updates and schedule announcements. I hope everyone has had a Merry Christmas, Happiest of Holidays and I look forward to racing with you all in the New Year. Thanks for your support, Mike Rydwell Exotek Racing Irvine, Ca

As you all know Cal raceway was always a dream for Charlie. He loved RC and holding races for all of you. There were a couple of local people that came immediately to mind of who I wanted to take over Cal. I know they will continue to keep the track going somehow . Little by little they will start with some practices and hopefully racing. Please continue to support the hobby. My heart is broken and I dont know what else to say. Thank you for all the messages.

I wish I had good news but Charlie is in critical condition in the ICU with COVID and on a ventilator. I am also COVID positive. Please keep us in your prayers. It is a very scary time for me and I am all alone. You all know how much Charlie means to me. He is my world. Please pray for us.

Big Thankyou for everyone who came out to the 22nd Annual Toys 4 Tots Race! Great Turnout and awesome support from our sponsors! Hitec RCD Team Associated Reedy ActivRC... Trackstar RPM Products Socal Eco Cleaning Exotek Eric Cunamay Services Coast Airbrush It was a rough year for everyone especially those who lost their jobs during this pandemic. It's great the RC community got together to make this happen to those families who aren't so fortunate! Thankyou so much! Here are the results for yesterday's race. Congrats to all the winners! http://calraceway.com//22nd-annual-toys-4-tots-race-resul/ See more

Thankyou ALl who came out!

Big thankyou to Dave at Coast Airbrush for sponsoring the Concourse Event this Sunday at the 22nd Annual Toys 4 Tots Race

Hey everyone! I would like to hear from everyone about USGT and running open 21.5 or Spec USGT motor. Please post your thoughts so i can apply them to the Toys 4 Tots Race.

New Layout looks fun and flowey! Ready for some racing action on Saturday Nov. 7!! Gates opens at 10am, racing at 3pm! 1st time racers welcome! We are located at 2190 North Canal st. Orange, Ca 92865 IG @cal_raceway Www.calraceway.com

Track will open at 11am today. We are washing it down for you

Track will be open for practice on Saturday from 10am till 5pm. $15 to play.Track will be open for practice on Saturday from 10am till 5pm. $15 to play.

21st Annual Toys 4 Tots Race! Mark your Calendars! December 5 Practice December 6 Race Stay Tuned for more info!

Our next race will be Saturday November 7th. See you all then.

RACERS! We will be joined by Miss Sandy this saturday as our trophy girly! Make sure you say hello!

For the first time racers coming out to Cal, we are located right beside the big soccer field by the grass off Canal and Meets behind Sears. 2190 North Canal St. Orange, Ca 92865. Look for the Canopies on the grass! See you all on Saturday!

For CHUCK LESLIE MEMORIAL: We will have a few fun stuff going on for this event. We will have a M Chassis Parade Lap. Fill as much minis as we can and do a parade lap or two. We will have a few of Chuck's friends speak on behalf of him We will also have a Mini Madness 10 minute race. 20 cars on the track. $1 to enter. No marshals. Winner takes the pot!... It will be a fun day indeed! See more

Hey RC Peeps! I will need some help on Sat if anyone is available to help charge batteries for the Demo Cars. Also, if anyone has any spare Swift Bodies they wanna get rid of for the demo cars that would be great! I have 3 M03's that needs bodies. Please let me know! Thanks everyone!

We are racing today. Track is already open. Racing starts at 5:00pm. $25 first class $15 second class.