Archive for November, 2007

2007 Indoor Champs

The Cleveland US Indoor Champs is one of the longest running R/C road course races in the world. It has been running close to thirty years. These types of races are destination goals for the avid R/C racing enthusiast. The Indoor Champs is one of the top races held in the USA accompanied by the International Indoor Champs held in Las Vegas and the largest, the Snowbird Nationals held in Orlando FL every winter. For more information on the Indoor Champs, check out their website.

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Frank Dempster, Mike Rooney and Chuck Chambers pose outside the Indoor Champs on a cold chilly day. Frank loves the cold as he sports his shorts and Steel City Hobbies T-Shirt! The Champs have some of the nicest traditional awards to give out after the mains.

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The Indoor Champs are held at the Holiday Inn every year. Once you walk inside the front doors – your nose is in range of the tire traction compound used for grip!

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The Track looks great with the green infields. The track is similar in size to Steel City Hobbies in Pittsburgh. The overall buzz at the race was that attendance was down big time this year. The people who were there looked to be having a great time despite the cost of rising fuel costs! All in all, this is one of the “must attends” for big races if you are into R/C Racing.

HUGE Sale going on now!

Steel City Hobbies started a HUGE sale for the holidays. Items from NEW R/C Hobby products such as Traxxas Brushless models to Steelers apparel!

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TRA3608 Stampede VXL Brushless RTR
• 65+ mph top speed on 8000mAh 3S Lipo
• Velineon Extreme Brushless Power System
• Traxxas High Current Connector
• Maxx Cable 12 gauge wire
• Velineon 3500 brushless motor
• Velineon VXL-3s fwd/rev/brake ESC
• Precision high-torque digital steering servo
• Steel internal transmission gears
• New front steering spindles and rear hubs with 5x11mm rubber-sealed ball bearings
• Precision metric hex hardware
• Included 4-position adjustable wheelie bar
• Veratile,pre-glued Talon 2.8″ all-terrain tires
• Sinister black chrome All-Star 2.8″ wheels

The next generation of extreme brushless horsepower is here, and it’s Ready-To-Drive® from Traxxas! Velineon™ is the ultimate brushless system elivering the wheelie-grinding horsepower, supercharged speeds, and ease of use that you expect from Traxxas. Just plug it in and it works. Stampede® has always been the first name in monster truck fun, but with Velineon brushless power on board, the ground-pounding, high-speed, wheelie-popping antics are completely over-the-top. The included wheelie bar keeps the altitude in check, but with this kind of power, the wheelies don’t stop just because you’re going over 50mph. With a top speed of over 65mph, the Velineon™ Brushless Power System is designed to let you explore the outer limits of what’s possible with brushless. Stampede is the ultimate play truck that’s always at hand, ready
for instant R/C fun. Your battery selection determines your speed and skill level. The Velineon system accepts the widest range of battery types, including 3-cell Lithium Polymer packs (3S LiPo packs). Built-in low-voltage detection in the VXL-3s electronic speed control helps you maintain your LiPo battery packs in top condition. The new VXL-3s forward/ reverse electronic speed control simplifies brushless technology with easy operation that gives you all the control you need for maximum fun and the flexibility to use brushed,brushless, and sensored brushless motors. The tough new look compliments the additional performance enhancements including a digital high-torque steering servo, steel turnbuckles, steel transmission gears, 5×11 ball bearings, and precision hex hardware. Stampede is the ultimate rock-crushing torque monster!

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TRA3708 Rustler VXL Brushless RTR
• 70+mph top spped on 8000mAh 3S Lipo
• Velineon Extreme Brushless Power System
• Traxxas High Current connector
• Velineon 3500 brushless motor
• Velineon VXL-3s fed/rev/brake ESC
• New low-profile, aggressive body with bolt-on wing
• Precision high-torque digital steering servo
• Steel internal transmission gears
• New front steering spindles and rear hubswith 5×11 mm rubber-sealed ball bearings
• Precision metric hex hardware
• Pre-glued Alias 2.8″ step-pin rear and ribbed front tires
• Sinister black-chrome All-Star 2.8″ wheels

The next generation of extreme brushless horsepower is here, and it’s Ready-To-Race® from Traxxas! Velineon™ is the ultimate brushless system delivering the tire-melting horsepower, supercharged speeds, and ease of use that you expect from Traxxas. Just plug it in and it works. The new Rustler VXL combines Velineon Brushless Power with the proven fun and durability that have made Rustler the number-1 selling electric stadium racer. Velineon launches Rustler VXL to new heights with speed potential that reaches beyond
70mph! Your battery selection determines your speed and skill level. The Velineon system accepts the widest range of battery types, including 3-cell Lithium Polymer packs (3S LiPo packs). Built-in low-voltage detection in the VXL-3s electronic speed control helps you maintain your LiPo battery packs in top condition. The new VXL-3s forward/ reverse electronic speed control simplifies brushless technology with easy operation that gives you all the control you need for maximum fun and the flexibility to use brushed, brushless and sensored brushless motors. The tough new look compliments the additional performance enhancements including a digital high-torque steering servo, steel turnbuckles, steel transmission gears, 5×11 ball bearings, and precision hex hardware. The Rustler VXL combines on and off-road versatility in the ultimate brushless speed machine!

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2007 Steelers Equipment Hot Jacket: Wear exactly what the team will be wearing on the sidelines. This black equipment Play Dry hot jacket will be what the Pittsburgh Steelers will be wearing on the sidelines this year. It is a pullover lightweight jacket with Play Dry mesh lining and Lycra binding at the sleeve openings. Dual side vents with zippers and embroidered team graphic on the center front chest. 100% polyester mini rip stop – Play Dry material.

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The Memory Co. – Workshop Santa Figure with Ornament – Ceramic – Collectable
and
The Memory Co. – 5th edition of the Steelers Nutcracker – Wooden – 14 inches tall – Collectable

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The Highland Mint Autographed Plaque Terry Bradshaw – Speaks for itself!

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TRA2408 Bandit VXL Brushless RTR
• 70+ mph top speed on 800mAh 3S Lipo
• Velineon Extreme Brushless Power System
• Traxxas High Current Connector
• Maxx Cable 12 gauge wire
• Velineon 3500 brushless motor
• Velineon VXL-3s fwd/rev/brake ESC
• Precision high-torque digital steering servo
• Steel internal transmission gears
• New front steering spindles and rear hubs with 5x11mm rubber-sealed ball bearings
• Precision metric hex hardware
• Pre-glued Alias 2.2″ step-pin rear and ribbed front tires
• Sinister balck-chrome Tracer 2.2″ wheels

The next generation of extreme brushless horsepower is here, and
it’s Ready-To-Race® from Traxxas! Velineon™ is the ultimate brushless
system delivering the tire-melting horsepower, supercharged
speeds, and ease of use that you expect from Traxxas. Just plug it
in and it works. The Bandit VXL expands the Extreme Sports Buggy
Legacy with even more power than you ever thought possible. The new Velineon Brushless Power System accelerates Bandit VXL into the stratosphere with jet-like thrust and incredible 70+mph top speed! The Bandit VXL is a low-slung, lightweight speed machine that’s rocket fast on pavement and rips incredible roost off-road. Get a pair of Bandit VXLs together and the race is
on. Your battery selection determines your speed and skill level.
The Velineon system accepts the widest range of battery types, including 3-cell Lithium Polymer packs (3S LiPo packs). Built-in low-voltage detection in the VXL-3s electronic speed control helps you maintain your LiPo battery packs in top condition. The new VXL-3s forward/ reverse electronic speed control simplifies brushless technology with easy operation that gives you all the control you need for maximum fun and the flexibility to use brushed, brushless and sensored brushless motors. The tough new look compliments the additional performance enhancements including a digital high-torque steering servo, steel turnbuckles, steel transmission gears, 5×11 ball bearings, and precision hex hardware.

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FlyZone is the expert at making R/C flight easy…and with the Cessna 182 Skylane’s “traditional” looks and 4-channel control, you can add realism to the advantages as well. There’s no building, covering or painting to do…even the decals are factory-applied for an authentic trim scheme!

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This is the radio controlled, Electric powered, Ready To Fly
Heli-Max Axe CP Mini Helicopter.
Stable hovering and aerobatic performance out of the box
without the need for expensive upgrades.

Too much to list – Stop in during this holiday season to capture YOUR HUGE SAVINGS!!!
While Supplies Last

Cleveland Indoor Champs – Info

The Indoor Champs will be run from November 21 thru Nov 25.
Click here for info on the Champs which are held in the Holiday Inn.