Archive for January, 2007

S.C.H. sponsors Snowbird Nationals in Orlando, FL.

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Steel City Hobbies will be a hot spot for the north east for people heading to the Snowbird Nationals in Orlando Florida as S.C.H. is an official practice track for the biggest race on the planet. The nationals run from February 6th thru the 11th. Keep posted for updated pictures and videos courtesy of the Snowbirds and Steel City Hobbies. For more information on the Snowbirds check out www.snowbirdnationals.com. For class info: Classes

World of Wheels

World of Wheels

This year’s World of Wheels was a great success as SCH and Y108 helped raise hundreds for St. Jude. Not only were there full size scale cars, but there were 1/18th scale cars by Team Losi.

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Special thanks to Todd Hodge of Team Losi for helping out with this good cause! Mini-T’s were used this year on SCH’s Ozite carpet with a few Road-Rails which made for a pefect racing combination.

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The World of Wheels is Pittsburgh’s largest custom car show held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center located downtown. The World of Wheels hours are 3 -10pm Friday, Jan. 19th, 10am – 10pm Saturday, Jan 20th, and 10am – 6pm Sunday, Jan 21st.

Steel City Hobbies helped raise money for Race for the Cure / St. Jude CHildren’s Research Hospital.  Race donations totaled $327.00 which was handed off to Y108.  SCH donated a few hundered dollars worth of manpower and equipment.

Snowbird Nationals DVD

Now you can pick up a Snowbirds DVD of the 2006 On-Road and Oval A-Mains available exclusively through Steel City Hobbies. Call the shop to reserve your copy today! Discs shipping January 20th!

Snowbird Nationals DVD 2006
Now is your chance to see some of the greatest R/C racers in the world on this combo box set which includes two DVD’s! One disc of Oval racing and the other On-Road racing at the 2006 Snowbird Nationals. A must have for pro racers looking to compete against some of the top names!

DVD example of the Snowbirds

Below is an example of SCH footage of the Snowbirds. Pick up your limited edition box set available at the shop now! Only while supplies last!

New Times and New Rules for Saturday racing!

We have split up racing on Saturdays!

9:00 AM – Doors, Track, and Registration Open
10:45 AM – Registration Closes – Track Closes, Driver’s Meeting
11:00 AM – On-Road Starts
2:45 PM – Registration Closes – Track Closes, Driver’s Meeting
3:00 PM – Oval Starts
Times subject to change

Rules and regulations are subject to change.

CLUB RULES

GENERAL RULES

THE USE OF PROFANITY, ABUSIVE OR VULGAR LANGUAGE WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS A DRIVER PERMITTED TO LEAVE THE DRIVER’S STAND. ANY DRIVER THAT DOES SO WILL HAVE FIVE (5) LAPS DEDUCTED.

INTENTIONAL HITTING OF ANOTHER CAR IN AN EFFORT TO CAUSE DAMAGE OR TO GAIN POSITION WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. THIS WILL RESULT IN AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.

ALL CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED BY A RESPONSIBLE ADULT AT ALL TIMES.

ABSOLUTELY NO RUNNING IS PERMITTED IN THE BUILDING.

HEELEY’S ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE BUILDING.

HELICOPTERS ARE NOT PERMITTED DURING PRACTICE OR RACES.

PLEASE SEE ANY ONE OF THE STAFF MEMBERS IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR YOU WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE SOMETHING. If SOMETHING IS NOT IN STOCK, IT CAN BE ORDERED. ALL ORDERS ARE PLACED AT 1:00PM ON MONDAY.

PLEASE TAKE ALL COMMENTS, COMPLAINTS OR CONCERNS TO A STEEL CITY STAFF MEMBER.

RACERS MUST HAVE A FREQUENCY CLIP ON THEIR RADIO DURING PRACTICE.

REGISTRATION:
When registering please indicate a phone number where you can be reached.
In order to receive the discount you must pay for all classes at the time of registration.

PRACTICE DAYS:
Oval – Monday and Wednesday
Road Course – Thursday and Friday

RACE DAY:
Beginning February 3, 2007 racing will be held on Saturdays only.
Races will begin every hour on the hour:
Road Course start time – 11:00 am
Oval start time – 3:00pm.


TURN MARSHALS:

Every racer is responsible to be a turn marshal immediately following their race. If any racer fails to do so they will have one (1) lap deducted. This is at the decretion of the Race Director and/or SCH staff.

TECH INSPECTIONS:
Immediately following the race, racers are to take their cars to the table for inspection.

  • Weigh in is done with transponder
  • Wheel dot stickers are not permitted
  • Rubber tires are not permitted

CLASSES:
Legends

  • all spec

Nastruck

  • no upgrades at all

Busch

  • Back of body must be closed
  • 3800 batteries or less
  • Any foam tires
  • Must be pan car chassis
  • Must have 3 (three) 50 (fifty) lap races to move up

Stadium Truck

  • Modified and brushless

SK Spec

  • Fiberglass chassis only
  • Spec tires, motor
  • wt. 2.75

Mod Sedan

Stock

  • Stock means stock!

1-12 Scale

  • 27 turn motor

Mini Truck

  • Modified or brushless

Novice

  • What you bring you can run

Sprint

  • Gear box is legal
  • Any tires

For a full and complete listing of SCH Rules, click here!