Event Recap: 2026 DieHard RC Experience Series No. 3

January 6, 2026

The first event of the new year took place at the DieHard RC indoor off-road carpet track at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds Pavilion in Monroe on Saturday, Jan. 3. This was the DieHard RC Experience No. 3 race, which is the third of seven races in the 2025-26 off-road carpet series.

DieHard RC is a remote-controlled racing program that provides community competition and “strives to create a fun and educational learning environment that is inclusive, promotes teamwork and allows the community to come together. Integrity, hard work and community involvement through STEM focused racing and educational programs are the cornerstones of our business.”

DieHard RC also provides Youth and Girls programs (#Drivelikeagirl) to “support all those little girls who want to break through boundaries and be part of something bigger than themselves. Brenda (is) a co-founder of 1,000 drones for 1,000 girls, which is a nonprofit focused on increasing the number of women and girls in the drone industry.”

RC drivers can compete in multiple divisions: Novice, 21.5 2WD Buggy, 17.5 4WD Buggy, 17.5 2WD Buggy, 4WD 13.5 Buggy, 4WD Modified Buggy, 2WD Modified Buggy, 2WD 13.5 Stadium Truck, 2WD 13.5 Short-Course Truck, Masters 2WD Buggy and Senior 55+ Buggy.

$35 entry fee per class for non-members; $30 each additional with membership; $10 rental Buggies

Race Days for the remaining events are listed below with doors opening at 7 AM. Qualifying begins at 10 AM.

January 17
February 7
February 28
April 10-12 – in conjunction with Northwest Hobby Expo

Visit diehardrc.com for more information on memberships and upcoming events.

In December 2025, historic flooding entered Snohomish, which is the site of the outdoor DieHard RC Family RC Park. The tracks, buildings and equipment became submerged, resulting in a very uncertain future of racing. Click here to donate and help DieHard RC recover from the flood.

Below are the 21.5 Buggy winners: