I am starting this thread to get conversation going on the new carpet track that steel city hobbies is building in the bridgeville area.

When can we see some racing at this new track?

RcDinge.
the new hobby store and carpet track is looking good.

Thanks for the fresh start!
SCH is building a "Fresh" store and a "Fresh" Ozite™ track. Over 92' x 36' plus wildcards to extend the track are on its way for phase one. We hope to have the new track up and running before the months end.
This Ozite is from the exact run from this years Snowbirds as we are in line right behind that delivery.
The store (190' x 50') should be one of the largest dedicated R/C shops in the USA. Thanks to everyone who has been helping with all the support to make this possible!
For updated pictures and race schedule:
www.steelcityhobbies.com
:thumbsup:

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Can't wait to start racin' again :)

FYI

For anyone who wants to put in their 2¢ worth on track layout, design, ideas, or whatever, we are having a meeting of the minds on Friday Night at 7PM.
Meeting will be at the new Bridgeville track - Great Southern Shopping Center off of I-79.

Mike McBride and Rob Walbrown were gracious and dedicated to take care of the 1st track in Washington and have put forward their ideas on this one as well.

Now is your opportunity to contribute towards an actual concept before it is built - instead of after the fact! Just remember, this is only Phase One and some things will not happen overnight!!! (Like our new store! :lol: ) We will make due with what materials we have and will be progressing over time as we hone this to perfection.

New items include:
Ozite™ race surface; exterior border, and some interior barriers.

Thanks!

Mike :cool:

:cry: not sure who ''the ones'' are you keep talking about...

Did someone pee in someones cheerios or what? :lol:

I'm down with the move this weekend if i can make it back to town soon enough

guys there will be raceing in washington same time same place thanks al.

Yes, Racing this weekend in Washington on Saturday - 1PM
Next week too! The following, TBD depending on when the carpet arrives in Bridgeville.
Conor - give me a jingle.
McSmooth... chill out bro... it is just a track and life will go on with or without you... I hope you stick around, as you are the man to beat on the track.

SCH will be moving over the next 3 days... so please excuse any inconvenience!

Mike

It's Christmas for me on Friday(Serbian girl freind) but I should be there.
Also,my condolences on your loss Mike.I wish the Rooney family well in your time of morning.

Thanks Glitcher! My great aunt was Art Rooney Sr.'s sister... the last of that generation who were the 1st to be born on US soil - from Ireland. She was a true humanitarian and was very wise, but never turned away a hungry stranger... ...not too many like that around these days... :wave:

It's Christmas for me on Friday(Serbian girl freind) but I should be there.
Also,my condolences on your loss Mike.I wish the Rooney family well in your time of morning.

As you can see, it is late when I posted! Thanks to all who stuck around until 1 AM working their @55 off building and painting the new Steel City Hobbies Flagship store! It is really something... ... it will be an awesome place for any R/C enthusiast to visit. So I am broke... who cares! Just so we have fun! :lol:

We have a Track Meeting Friday Night at 7 PM at the Bridgeville location. (if anyone needs directions, ask or call the existing store) This is the perfect time for any racer to pitch in their 2¢ worth as far as ideas, etc. on the new track and surrounding area. Mike McBride submitted a plan that we are going with... and we will add to it if someone has a more logical idea...

So bring your ideas and bounce them off of one another... a few months down the line you will have no excuse to complain otherwise!

:wave:

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Hey! Thanks to everyone’s input on building a kick butt track! I think it will be one of the best this area has seen.
The food was great too so thanks for eating everything! ha-ha

SCH is moving this weekend and the store will open its new doors in Bridgeville on Tuesday. There will be a few odds and ends to take care of over the next few weeks... so please work with us if we have a few technical glitches ... ... and the track guys know what you have to do to pull all the pieces together for when the carpet arrives in about 2 weeks.

Have a great weekend!

Mike
:cool:

Don't want to upset the new resident brown-noser.
Allan, who beat you? lol :confused:

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neat setup, for oval purposes how long is the inside wall down the straight away, just trying to see about how long the oval runline is gonna be.

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xxxxx

MCsmooth whoops sorry didnt see you posted 160-170 sound right
Good luck and hope to make it over there sometime

Layout looks really fun :) GJ McSmooth

erock1331
the track could change to 92' by 36' thats what carpet is comeing.
if you have any ? give mike R. a call at S.C.H in bridgevill pa.
thanks allen.

MCsmooth whoops sorry didnt see you posted 160-170 sound right
Good luck and hope to make it over there sometime

Got a sneak peak at the facility,you "WILL" want to make it over there!

I dropped by last night and everything was looking great for opening day for the store. I just hope the carpet comes in soon so the track can get finished.

My parents live about 40 min from P-burgh so a road trip sounds in store !!

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what do you think about these?

Just a quick shout-out to everyone who has been helping out... Rob, Mark, Mike, Mike, Mike, Tony, Joan, Val, Abby, Madison, and of course, big Al!
Updated pictures:
http://www.steelcityhobbies.com/2005Files/GreatSouthern.shtml
92' x 36' of Ozite may hit the new store by next Tuesday and hopefully we will be racing by that weekend. Stop in to take a peek or to shop around... we are always open for comments and suggestions!
:wave:

Hey Mike, did you guys get the traditional gray ozite or the new black ozite?

Wow the pics look great, definately gonna have to make a road trip once it's all done.
I like the Steelers theme, even though I am a Cowboys fan, LOL
But my Dad and Brother would love it there for sure.

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I was hoping the Ozite would be an ash color, but this run is more along the lighter gray line. This is from the exact cut/run the Snowbirds will receive.
Thanks for the comments... everyone has been working their azz off to get this done ASAP! With any luck we could be racing a week from Sat. It is not a Steelers theme, but a Pittsburgh theme... but the stripes do match the Steelers training facility hallways, etc. Some inside info for ya. haha
M
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Hey Mike, did you guys get the traditional gray ozite or the new black ozite?

Wow the pics look great, definately gonna have to make a road trip once it's all done.
I like the Steelers theme, even though I am a Cowboys fan, LOL
But my Dad and Brother would love it there for sure.

Roons
Made a drive by tonight buy nobody was there at 10pm. Early day? track is HUGE and looked awesome all framed in. looks like you have elf rcdinges working around as you work so fast. I have been to all tracks in the pittsburgh area on road off road and i think this is TIGHT and largest of all. Very clean and nice lines. store is awesome to. i'm still sore from the move. what should I race?

RcDinge
yes we have been working very hard to make this track the bigest in pa.
glad to see that you like it, looks good huh.
thanks Al.

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Al has been working hard? WOW!! :lol: Stopped by the store yesterday and there is alot of progress being made on the track. I can't wait until it is done.
rcdinge you could get a stadium truck also. Those are a blast. Ask Tony about it.

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a little of both

Is anyone going to be racing tommoro? (The Mall)

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Ok, I still dont know if im going to be going though. I stopped in at the store yesterday and it looked GREAT!! Good job to everyone that is helping with it. I can't wait to get racing :)


-Eric (MaxxMadness)

I was impressed with all the workers who made the appearance tonight! Thanks for that as that shows a lot of character and the dedication of the true R/C racer!

Also, McSmooth... I broke only twice I think last season... (stadium truck)... They are a lot of fun .... like Rich Price said today, now he will not be able to jump the outer rail to head down the hallway to hit pedestrians. Um.. I think that is a good thing! :thumbsup:

Good luck to those who race on Sat! Good luck to the Steelers too...

Mike!

The store is about to "stock up" with parts and kits. If anyone wants any input, now is the time!!
We plan on ordering pan car stuff, touring car, mini-truck, and general racing supplies for carpet racing.
Let us know! (email, calling or stopping in)

What kind of tire compound will you be using?Any restrictions?
What are your hours?

tom i'll talk to you tomarow about that.
al

Al, you know how hard it is to watch a NBA game live (at the MCI center) and listen to the Steeler game at the same time? The fans sitting next to us were just as interested in the score as we were...

Allan, Lil Frankie beat both of us...LOL :drunk:

snooki.
yes i know thats y he is going with us in march.

Glitcher,
We will have "some" restrictions as well as making provisions for special cases. It was suggested by CRC to stick with TQ and to stay away from Jack the Gripper (due to carpet erosion). Details will be updated on the website. Hours are also on the website, but we are open daily from 11am thru 8pm Mon-Sat. Sunday 10am - 2pm We are open Mondays but may close down the line.

Carpet is supposed to be at the track by Thursday of this week! We will race one more time in WashPA this weekend.

M


What kind of tire compound will you be using?Any restrictions?
What are your hours?