Where creativity, healthy competition, learning, and community come together. Experience slot car racing, hands-on STEM learning, art programs, family activities, and community connections in the heart of Ojai.
About R.A.C.E.
Racing, Art, Communication, Education
R.A.C.E. is a unique community program in Ojai that brings together the excitement of slot car racing with art, creativity, mentorship, and lifelong learning. Our mission is to create an affordable, welcoming space where children, families, and community members can connect, learn, and grow through hands-on experiences.
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Located in a classroom setting designed for both racing and creative exploration, R.A.C.E. offers organized slot car racing sessions, youth programs, art workshops, exhibits, family activities, and educational opportunities that encourage imagination, teamwork, and personal development.
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Whether you're here to race, create, learn, or simply connect with others, R.A.C.E. provides a place where curiosity, creativity, and community come together.
Our Story
What started as a passion for slot car racing has evolved into an Ojai center for community engagement. We believe that through mentorship and shared creativity, we can inspire a new generation of innovative thinkers and racers alike.
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Many thanks to our community members who helped bring our vision to fruition and to Scalextric and Professor Motor for their sponsorship.
Experience the precision and speed of high-speed racing in our state-of-the-art track environment, where fun meets tactical skill.
Slot Car Racing
What We Offer
Explore the tactile world of hands-on art and creative expression through mentorship and workshops for young and old, where imagination knows no bounds.
Art & Creativity
Building Community
Community is at the heart of everything we do.
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R.A.C.E. brings together people of different ages, backgrounds, and interests through shared experiences centered around creativity, learning, and curiosity. Whether someone comes to race, create art, volunteer, mentor, or simply socialize, they become part of a welcoming and supportive environment.
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We believe strong communities are built when people have opportunities to gather, collaborate, and learn from one another. Through racing events, art exhibits, workshops, educational programs, and family activities, R.A.C.E. creates meaningful connections that extend beyond the track.
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Our vision is simple: to create a place where everyone feels welcome, where learning is enjoyable, and where community grows one relationship at a time.