Thanks for all the quick replies! Hobbico said that it is supposed to be this way as well. I also just checked the model in my RealFlight G3 sim (bought it a month ago, RF doesn't come with the NexStar ARF) and sure enough, it's set at 1.5 degrees of "right thrust". Mine seems a bit more, like maybe 3-4 deg, but even with that it still flies fine in the sim. I never knew this, I always thought that engine torque was just compensated for by the aileron trim. Somethin' new everyday.
Yes, I do plan to fly at a club, or at least with some fellow flyers that frequent a spot a little closer to my house. This just caught my attention and I wanted to have it sorted out before going and then finding out it's not ready.