The Track That Started With a Childhood Dream
Every great RC spot starts with a story — and The Hobby Horizon Indoor RC Crawler Track's story is one of the most genuine in the Philippine hobby scene. It did not begin with a business plan or a big investment. It began with a kid who loved RC cars and never quite outgrew that feeling — and that kid grew up to be Benj L, the man behind The Hobby Horizon.
Benj's love for RC vehicles goes back to childhood, a passion that stayed with him long after most people move on to other things. When he eventually reconnected with the hobby as an adult, he found something unexpected: a community. New friends. Fellow hobbyists who pushed him deeper into RC crawling and made the hobby feel alive in a way it never had before.
How a Weekly Meet-Up Became Something Bigger
What started as a small group of RC enthusiasts eventually turned into a regular ritual. After work, the crew would meet along Shaw Boulevard and the surrounding areas in Mandaluyong — rolling their rigs through the urban landscape, navigating curbs and ledges, turning ordinary city infrastructure into an impromptu crawling course.
It was casual, unplanned, and exactly the kind of thing that reminds you why you got into the hobby in the first place. But it also came with a real problem: weather. A rainy afternoon could cancel the whole session. The concrete was either blazing hot or slippery wet. There was no guarantee the space would be available, or that the environment would cooperate.
That frustration planted a seed. What if there was a dedicated, weather-proof space where hobbyists could crawl any day, any time, without worrying about the elements?
Building the Track: Two Months, Three Levels
From idea to opening took just two months — a remarkably fast build for something this ambitious. Benj designed and constructed the track himself, making the most of the available indoor space with a layout that goes vertical rather than just sprawling outward.
The result is a three-level indoor track packed with obstacles that challenge drivers at every skill level. The feature list reads like a crawling enthusiast's wish list:
- Elevator — a working platform that lifts rigs between levels, a crowd favourite and genuinely rare in Philippine RC tracks
- Zip line — sends your rig sliding from one section to the next, equal parts thrilling and technical
- Steep descent — tests throttle control and nerve on the way down
- Stairway vortex to the third level — a spiralling staircase obstacle that climbs to the top of the course
- See-saw — a classic balance obstacle requiring precise weight transfer
- Rock gardens — natural-style technical terrain for pure crawling performance
- And more cool obstacles throughout the course
The three-level design is what sets this track apart from most indoor RC spots in the Philippines. Going vertical multiplies the usable course area without needing a large footprint, and it creates a visual spectacle — watching a rig navigate the stairway vortex to reach the top floor is genuinely impressive.
Opened Last April in Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong
After two months of building, The Hobby Horizon Indoor RC Crawler Track officially opened its doors in April 2026, welcoming crawling enthusiasts from around Metro Manila. Being in Shaw Boulevard puts it right in the middle of one of the most accessible areas in the metro — easy to reach whether you're coming from Makati, Pasay, Taguig proper, or across the bridge from Pasig and Mandaluyong.
The indoor setup means it runs rain or shine. Weekdays, weekends, after work, before lunch — the track is there, ready. For hobbyists who used to cancel sessions because of weather, that reliability alone is a game changer.
Why Tracks Like This Matter for the PH RC Community
The Philippine RC crawling scene has grown enormously in the past few years, but dedicated indoor tracks remain rare. Most hobbyists rely on outdoor spots — parks, riverbeds, private land — that come with uncertainty. A permanent indoor venue changes the equation entirely.
It gives beginners a safe, controlled environment to learn. It gives experienced drivers a technical challenge to keep improving. And it gives the community a fixed point to gather around — a home base that exists every week, not just when conditions are right.
The Hobby Horizon track is exactly that kind of anchor. It did not start because someone saw a market opportunity. It started because Benj wanted a place for people like him — hobbyists who love crawling and want somewhere to do it properly.
Visit The Hobby Horizon Indoor RC Crawler Track
The Hobby Horizon Indoor RC Crawler Track is located in Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong. Whether you're a first-timer curious about RC crawling or a seasoned driver looking for a new technical challenge, the three-level course has something for every skill level.
Visit their website at thehobbyhorizon.com or follow their Facebook page for the latest updates on schedules, fees, and events. And if you visit, let us know your experience — tag @rcpinas and we'll feature your run.
