PA Practice Schedule and Notes on Tracks :

SCH is happy to present several options in racing this season. We will be racing indoors, outdoors, on-road, off-road, turning left, turning right, driving straight, or just about anything that comes to mind! See below for the racing of your choice.

• Indoor Carpet
• Outdoor On-Road & Drag
• Outdoor Off-Road
• Rules
• General Notes to Racers
• After Thoughts

E-Heli Flying – we fly every Tuesday evening – come join in!

Track usage on any given non-race day is $5 per 2 hours.

Racing subject to change due to weather and other unpredictable acts of God. Racing also subject to change due to holiday schedules, etc.

Driving Directions

~~ In-Door Carpet ~~

SCH is happy to present the first sanctioned competition indoor carpet track in the Pittsburgh PA quad state area. Daily track usage and weekly racing all under one roof. Check with the store for current updates and additional racing times.

The race season will be on Saturdays, but we may have club racing on Wednesdays (Oval) and Thursdays (Road-Course) along with a new addition on Tuesdays – Helicopter flying! Sundays will include Oval racing and e-heli flying – keep posted!
The track is located within the store in the Bridgeville Great Southern Shopping Center. We have built pit spaces around the 1st Competition Ozite carpet track in the area. The 12 position drivers stand is also built with the handicapped in mind.

Ozite Competition Track – SCH has built the area’s first store/track facility located in Bridgeville, PA, within the “Pittsburgh, PA” metro area. The Ozite carpet has been glued down and covers 92′ x 40′. Each racer is allowed 3′ of pit space.

Even though we can house over 100 Pit positions, and have plenty of power, we encourage racers to bring chairs and 110v extension cords & power strips just in case. We have hosted races with 99+ entries with no problems. We have enough pit “space” to fit 100-plus people comfortably with 119 spaces in total. The first race on this new track was January 29, 2005 at 1PM.

~~ Out-Door Pavement On-Road ~~

On-Road Touring Car – Schedule TBD.

Drag Racing – Schedule TBD.

Notes – We will try to have our racing near power, but you should be prepared to bring your own power, extension cord, table & chair if you will need these amenities.

~~ Dirt ~~

Off-Road Dirt – The thoughts of a new dirt track has resurfaced. Keep posted. Track schedule TBD.

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Rules

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Non-club members and spectators are all welcome!

GENERAL NOTES TO RACERS

• Racing entry fees are $10.00 for the first class and $5.00 for 2nd, and $5 for every additional class. (Drag Racing $15 – 1st, $5 – 2nd+)
• Practice entry fees are $5.00 per 2 hours. (Free for Club Members)
• No charge for spectators
• No stacking of racers – meaning no washing in racers to compete under one name to cheat out of paying for an extra class.
• Oderless Tire Traction compound only on carpet. Suggested: NifTech
• Please bring a pit-towel to keep our tables clean! (or pick one up at our store)
• Track is closed when the store is closed. Club members have the ability to practice when the track is closed to the public under predetermined rules.
• After registration closes, the race is scheduled to start when posted, with a drop dead start time. Any late comers may miss a heat let alone may not be able to enter. Pre-registration over the phone will be accepted.
• After registration closes, there are no refunds.
• When a race is about to start and a racer is not ready, a one minute maximum grace period “might” be granted by the race official per their judgment. Race starts regardless after one minute grace period (which is beyond the officials control). The same applies to the Mains.
• No fighting! Any verbal fighting is not permitted. 1st offense will result in a 1 week suspension. 2nd offense 2 weeks suspension. 3rd time and you are out until further notice.
• Stock class – Stock Motor and no more than 6-cell 4200 batteries. Other hop-ups such as shocks, tires etc. are acceptable. Spec classes such as 4-cell stock NASCAR must comply to general R/C racing rules.
• Modified class – Modified Motors accepted. Currently, we accept just about anything within reason from 19-Turn down to Brushless systems. Bring it and we will race it.

Rules and regulations are subject to change.

CLUB 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.

EVERY RACER MUST ATTEND DRIVERS MEETING.

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

AFTER THOUGHTS

Indoor Notes:
• We suggest you bring an extension cord and/or power strip and chair on larger events.
• We also suggest a Pit Towel to help keep our pit tables clean.
• Spare Crystals! – You may have a conflict of frequency so it is good to have one or two spares in your tool kit!
• Personal Transponders will work at our track and are encouraged!

Outdoor Notes:
• We suggest you bring your own extension cord and/or power strip. On remote locations, if you have a generator, bring it.
• We suggest you bring a chair and table if you wish to create your own pit space.
• We also sugggest bringing sun screen just in case!
• Food and drinks are up to you!

Registration closes 15 minutes before race start time!

Please contact the store with any comments or suggestions.