Phil's Hobby Shop, Inc.

08/22/2026

We have received some of the Losi 22s Dirt Late Model tires in the Soft and Medium compounds. They are mounted on the Black or the Satin Aluminum wheels, functional for the front or rear.
Plus, we also have the Clear 22s DLM bodies in stock for those of you that like to do custom paint jobs.
This is a growing class at M.E. Racing Promotions - OCC Roadhouse R/C Racing on Monday nights and these Medium compound tires should offer a longer lifespan.
Stop in and see all our R/C selections. Open today till 5pm, as well as Sundays - Noon till 5pm.

08/19/2026

It was another great "Thursday Night Thunder" for the 1 RC Racing, LLC cars at the "Boulevard Bullring". There were 18 total entries with 4 each - Midgets and Open Wheel Modifieds, plus 5 each - Street Stocks and Super Modifieds. Two rounds of Heat races kicked off the program. When the carpet fuzz settled it would be Tom Tartarzewski and Ryan "Sizzlin'" Simmonds splitting the TQ spots. Ryan captured the Midget and Super Modified divisions, while Tom knocked out the OWM and Street Stock divisions. The Mains ran next, check out the Results and Pics below.

1RC Racing Midget A-Main
1st-"Mowin'" Owen Koehler
2nd-Ryan Simmonds
3rd-Tom Tartarzewski
4th-"Flyin'" Brian Slentz

1RC Racing Open Wheel Modified A-Main
1st-Tom Tartarzewski
2nd-Owen Koehler
3rd-Ryan Simmonds
4th-Brian Slentz

1RC Racing Street Stock A-Main
1st-Owen Koehler
2nd-Brian Slentz
3rd-Tom Tartarzewski
4th-Ryan Simmonds
5th-John Putnam

1RC Racing Super Modified A-Main
1st-Tom Tartarzewski
2nd-Owen Koehler
3rd-Brian Slentz
4th-Ryan Simmonds
5th-John Putnam

It's awesome to have such a steady crowd supporting our Race Program. Thanks again guys!!!
Ryan led early on from the Pole in the Midget A-Main, but Owen snuck past for the lead and ran it to the Checkered flag. He also snagged the "Redbox" with a 2.395. Tom converted his Pole position start into a Flag-to-Flag win in the OWM A-Main. Owen would be a close 2nd and tag another "Redbox" at a 2.471. The Street Stock A-Main was a "Battle Royale" from the sound of the tone. Tom held them off early, then Owen slipped by for the top spot. Brian moved up from 4th to 3rd around Ryan in their heated tussle. Then late in the race Brian made it past Tom to take home 2nd place. Owen was able to get his 3rd "Redbox" with a really quick 2.450. Ryan fired quickly from the Pole in the Super Modified A-Main. However, he was not able to keep Tom behind him for long. There was a good scrap over 2nd for the rest of the race distance between Ryan, Brian and Owen. Tom did secure the win with a solid drive out front. Meanwhile, Owen charged from 5th to 2nd at the flag and took the "Redbox" sweep, with a 2.241 lap time.
Once again, some quality 1RC racing action and a FUN night with the gang. We will have the Sprint cars, Eastern Dirt Modifieds, and Dirt Late Models on the carpet this week. Catch you at the track.

08/17/2026

It's almost time for the "Monday Night Nationals" at OCC Road House!!!
Join in the FUN with Brad and Chris - M.E. Racing Promotions - OCC Roadhouse R/C Racing. Plenty of classes to choose from. Stop in on your way out for ALL the supplies you'll need for a successful Race Night.

IT'S RACE DAY!!! Come on out and join us for another great night of racing, food, and fun at OCC Road House, the home of weekly Monday night family fun kicks off at 6:30pm with the race program starting shortly after 7pm, SEE YOU ALL SOON!

08/16/2026

We have the NEW Pro Boat Models Miss Illinois U-34 hydroplane in stock NOW!!!
This is a 34" replica of the H1 Unlimiteds that you've seen racing on TV for the coveted Gold Cup trophy. Pro Boat Models has captured a current hull design built from an Injection Molded Composite and packed it with SpektrumRC 8s POWER. Just install two 4s lipo batteries and SCORCH the water at 70+ miles per hour!!!
The pre-installed breakaway aluminum rudder will protect against any underwater debris. High-quality stainless-steel hardware throughout ensures long-lasting, rust-free performance and durability, run after run. A clean molded interior features organized cooling line routes, a waterproof receiver box, and a grease catch to prevent the flinging of grease from the flex shaft. The U-34 also has a machined aluminum, adjustable strut for locked in straight line stability.
Grab yours today and dominate the local lake!!!

08/12/2026

We had a nice turnout of 21 - 1 RC Racing, LLC cars for this past week's "Thursday Night Thunder". There were 8 each of the Asphalt Modifieds, Asphalt Late Models, and Super Trucks. Along with 3 of the new 1/24th Asphalt Late Models. Two rounds of Heat races would set our Mains for the night. The Asphalt Modified division was TQ'd by Matt "Bad Boy" Foy, taking both Heat race wins and fastest lap time. Scott Olenik double TQ'd, taking the Asphalt Late Models and Super Trucks. Tom Tartarzewski swept the Heat races for the 24's and would take the TQ spot for the A-Main. Check below for the Results and Pics.

1RC Racing Asphalt Modified B-Main
1st-Ryan "Sizzlin'" Simmonds
2nd-Rich Casteline

1RC Racing Asphalt Modified A-Main
1st-Matt Foy
2nd-Ryan Simmonds
3rd-"Mowin'" Owen Koehler
4th-Tom Tartarzewski
5th-John Putnam

1RC Racing Asphalt Late Model B-Main
1st-Matt Foy
2nd-John Putnam

1RC Racing Asphalt Late Model A-Main
1st-Owen Koehler
2nd-Scott Olenik
3rd-Tom Tartarzewski
4th-Ryan Simmonds
5th-Matt Foy

1RC Racing Super Truck B-Main
1st-Rich Casteline
2nd-Ryan Simmonds

1RC Racing Super Truck A-Main
1st-Tom Tartarzewski
2nd-Scott Olenik
3rd-Owen Koehler
4th-Rich Casteline
5th-John Putnam

1RC Racing 1/24 Asphalt Late Model A-Main
1st-Owen Koehler
2nd-Tom Tartarzewski
3rd-Rich Casteline

Another fantastic turnout and some GREAT racing action again. Thanks to the racers for showing up!!!
Matt put together a smooth Asphalt Modified race, leading Flag-to-Flag. Plenty of pressure from Owen, Ryan, and Tom, but he stayed focused. Ryan did grab the "Redbox" with a 2.402. In the ALM A-Main, Scott led almost halfway before Owen was able to make a pass stick. They had a great battle the rest of the way home with Scott getting the "Redbox" with a 2.396. The Super Truck A-Main was a war. Scott led from the Pole, but Tom and Owen both took turns in the top spot. Scott turned a 2.418 to snag the "Redbox" but could not keep Tom from taking the victory away. Our newest addition, the 24s, put on a great show for their 2nd appearance. Tom had command for the first third of the Main, then Owen took the lead away and did not let it go. Rich improved his car all night after picking it up earlier in the week. Owen was the "Redbox" recipient with a 2.537 lap around the "Boulevard Bullring".
Super fun night with a great group. This week we will return to the top of our rotation and have the Midgets, Open Wheel Modifieds, Street Stocks, and Super Modifieds on the track. Hope to see you all then.

08/11/2026

We have the latest release from E-flite!!!
The Micro OV-10 Bronco BNF Basic is in stock NOW!!!
This Bronco is sized to be affordable and practical for all pilots with a 25" wingspan and $220 price tag. It's compatible with popular 3S 600–850mAh batteries and is equipped with exclusive SpektrumRC AS3X plus optional-use SAFE Select technologies to make flying easier. Optional-use fixed landing gear with a steerable nose wheel makes it a breeze to taxi, take off from, and land on smooth surfaces. For grass fields you can utilize the automatic Hand Launch Assist Mode. It's a durable design with amazing performance; scale looks and LED lighting pre-installed. Stop in and check this beauty out in person.

08/08/2026

STACKED up and ready to go racing!!!
We have more of the NEW Losi 22s Dirt Oval Late Models back IN STOCK!!!
The rules have been posted for M.E. Racing Promotions - OCC Roadhouse R/C Racing, so check them out and get ready for Monday night.

08/05/2026

There were a "Bakers Dozen" entries for 1 RC Racing, LLC "Thursday Night Thunder" this past week. The Sprint car and Eastern Dirt Modified divisions had 4 each and the Dirt Late Models had 5 entries. We ran three rounds of Heat races to set the A-Mains. "Mowin'" Owen Koehler was able to sweep the Sprint car Heats to get the TQ spot. Tom Tartarzewski accomplished the same task, sweeping his Heats, in the EDM division. Ryan "Sizzlin'" Simmonds and Owen Koehler tied on wins after the Heat races, but Ryan had the quickest lap time and would secure the TQ spot. Next down below will be the Results and Pics from the Mains.

1RC Racing Sprint car A-Main
1st-Owen Koehler
2nd-Ryan Simmonds
3rd-John Putnam
4th-Rich Casteline

1RC Racing Eastern Dirt Modified A-Main
1st-Owen Koehler
2nd-Tom Tartarzewski
3rd-Ryan Simmonds
4th-Rich Casteline

1RC Racing Dirt Late Model A-Main
1st-Ryan Simmonds
2nd-Tom Tartarzewski
3rd-Owen Koehler
4th-Rich Casteline
5th-John Putnam

Still seeing a good turnout each week and that's fantastic. We are blessed to have all the local support from these guys.
The Mains went pretty smooth. Owen was rock solid in the Sprint A-Main, leading by half a second at the finish and knocking out the "Redbox" with a 2.415. Tom led from the Pole in the EDM A-Main, but Owen slipped by Ryan for 2nd, then pounced on Tom for the lead around Lap 12. They had a good battle along with Ryan and Rich for the rest of the Main. Owen also took another "Redbox" in EDM with a 2.417. Ryan had a lock on the DLM A-Main, leading Flag-to-Flag. Tom returned the favor to Owen, taking away 2nd at the halfway mark and holding it to the finish. Rich and John tussled over 4th for the entire race distance. Owen did complete a "Redbox" hat-trick by taking the DLM lap at 2.474.
Good people and good 1RC racing action, you can't beat that. This week at the "Boulevard Bullring" we will have the Asphalt Modifieds, Asphalt Late Models, Super Trucks, and 24th Asphalt Late Models on the card. We'll see you then.

08/03/2026

The weather seems to be passing by us now.
Time to load up the R/C equipment and go RACING!!!
It's the "Monday Night Nationals at OCC Road House with M.E. Racing Promotions - OCC Roadhouse R/C Racing!!!
Stop by on the way out. We have a fresh batch of I-Laps Transponders, Traxxas Anacondas and Slash kits, plus Losi Sprint cars and Dirt Late Models in stock.

IT'S RACE DAY!!! We're looking good for another great evening of fast racing, good food, and friends at Tampa Bay's longest running weekly Oval race program. Come on out and join us or head out to grab a cold drink and a bite to eat and enjoy some hot racing action at OCC Road House!

08/01/2026

We had to resort to some UNIQUE shipping methods!!!

But the TamiyaUSA paint rack is looking good again. Stop in and get ALL the colors you need to complete your projects.