Asked the question earlier expect on the wrong site ! Whats going on with

the off road track? Looking for a place to race on dirt ! Thanks

Kaug, They are currently practicing every day with a good number of people. So far, with a couple of attempts at an AMB-scored race, those in attendance (Saturdays) have really just wanted to practice. There will be a BIG RACE with computer scoring either the end of July or first weekend of August (not sure) and that will kick-off the official racing for the track. Hope to see you there, John.

McCulloughs Offroad is up and running every Saturday with computerized scoring and the fastest offroad racers in Western PA! :)

Has anything been happening at Hobbytown in Robinson lately?

Yes, actually, last Saturday my brother and I helped score and administer a race there. There were 18 entries, and the ONLY store person was Scott, the owner. It was a very fun day, and track was good to run on. For the race on the 17th, I hope to get a bunch of electric people out for it. Thanks for asking, John

John

I assume your having anothe race on Sept 17? What time and could someone give me some setup and gearing for an electric xxxt Thanks When is the track open for practice and how much is the race and practice costs ?

For more info on the "Steel Town Classic" which is going to happen on September 17th, check out this flyer which is a compilation between Steel City Hobbies and HobbyTownUSA. Yes, they are teaming up!
http://www.steelcityhobbies.com/Flyers/SCHHobbyTown.pdf

I thought someone was going to start a thread on this event?

The flyer says the track opens at noon, but I think Scott will allow people to get there much earlier.
Saturday, Sept. 17th - race starts at 1PM
Depending on entries - 3 qualifiers and a main - all 5 minutes long
All AC power will be via extension cord from the store.
Computer AMBrc scoring by SCH
Personal Transponders welcome (SCH Shop has some)
Track will be rolled, broomed and watered!
$10 for 1st class
$5 for every class afterwards
Many prizes to be had!
FOOD will be on-site... but you are welcome to add to the kitchen!
Other interested Hobby Shops please enquire!
More info to follow!
Or contact either SCH or Hobbytown for more specific info.

John

I assume your having anothe race on Sept 17? What time and could someone give me some setup and gearing for an electric xxxt Thanks When is the track open for practice and how much is the race and practice costs ?
Kaug, yes there will be a race on the 17th. As stated above, "I" will ONLY be attending to race this time, and help out when asked by my host.
For gearing, I'm not sure what spur you are using, but if you are around the 84T range, start with something in the mid 20's(24) with a torquey(sic) motor, and a tooth or two less for an RPMmie(sic) motor. I plan on getting a number of our friends to attend for electric, and Hobbytown will be providing power for charging, etc. from their generator onsite as before. The track has a nice technical feel (not too hard) and is 100% better now that there is a REAL DRIVERS' stand.
***Everyone bring your "fun" and leave all other emotions on the road out front*** John @ The Raceway, Beaver :wave:

All proceeds (and more) from UpComing SCH events this weekend and next are going to be donated to the Red Cross to help with the Hurricane Katrina disaster. As far as the 17th, SCH will be donating thier share of any income from this race day to the efffort. Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks!
Mike & the SCH crew

UpComing Events:
1. SWAP MEET this Saturday at SCH
2. Touring/Drag Racing @ Heinz Field on Monday
3. Steel Town Classic on the 17th
More info: www.steelcityhobbies.com

I just thought I would bring this thread forward for 2 reasons:
1. Hobbytown, Robinson Twp. will have a limited supply of the HOT NEW T-Maxx 3.3's in on Tuesday, Feb. 28th.
2. We need to start talking about the upcoming off-road racing season. This year looks to be BIGGER than EVER!!! Who's in? :thumbsup:

Just bringing this forward to start Spring a little early............
Preparations under way for Hobbytown's Off-road season- schedule coming soon!
Gentlemen, START YOUR ENGINES!!!!! Got Nitro??? :dude: (I hope so!)
John@ The Raceway :wave:

I talked with Scott today, and plans are for starting the racing around mid-April (weather depending). Practice can be anytime. If anyone is interested in helping out with track prep, PLEASE stop in and give them your name & number/e-mail. Any or all help will be appreciated. Also, they are looking for a couple (free?) triaxle loads of good dirt to EXPAND the track. Please also let them know about this. Thanks, and see you IN THE DIRT!! John

Dirt's here- need a bigger skid-steer or Bobcat. Anyone???? PLEASE??
2006 Off-road SCHEDULE will be posted soon, so get ready!!!!!!!! John

cant wait to try out some off road racing this summer, should be alot of fun :thumbsup:

Hot off the presses!!!!!!!! The 2006 Off-Road Schedule!!!!!!!!!!!
The track will be open most days, and will ALWAYS be open on the "off" Saturdays to P-R-A-C-T-I-C-E Thanks! John :wave:
Stop by and say "Hi" to Scott and the other great people working there, and see the HUGE selection of Off-Road Nitro & Electric vehicles and parts IN STOCK. They also have a large selection of HELICOPTERS too!! -Just the thing for aerial coverage of racing events :thumbsup:

John,

Is the track surface the same as last year? Also, is the overall track size about the same? Anything else changing?

Thanks in advance for the info! Have fun at The Finale this weekend. Tell the other "Beavers" I said "HI"!

Later! :thumbsup:
-Jason M.

Mucho, thanks for your interest. ;) First, the surface will NOT be the same, the size WILL be bigger, and ANOTHER load (30 yards) of topsoil was delivered the other day. So far, they have created the track design and roughed it out, the previous dirt was spread, and the new dirt will be moved on Saturday.
If anyone has the time.................SATURDAY, April 15th, will be the work day at the track to spread the NEW dirt and get the track ready for Saturday the 22nd RACE DAY!! Please, PLEEZE, come out and help this Saturday. Thanks! and see you then, John :thumbsup:

What type of tires will we need to use with the new surface or is it to early to really say ? I wish I could make it up to help tomorrow expect don't get home from work until 5:15 pm. Living in the Waynesburg area it's a rather long haul and I think would make it up way to late to move dirt sorry.

Kaug! Nice to hear from you! It is way too early to tell which tires will work. Just bring a nice selection of mini-pins, bowties, and a couple of different ribbed tires (electric); and probably bowties or something similar for the big nitro trucks. They are adding an additional lane at the back of the track with a banked 180 bringing you into the course from the sweeper. Again this year, it appears that we will be turning left...........
Thanks for the offer, but you are right- 5:30PM will be a little late. Please try to make it for NEXT Saturday's kick-off race. See you then, John :wave:

I live in Beaver Falls, PA which is about 30 miles from there. I work at the Value City right there across from Hobbytown every morning. I should try to stop in there because my job ends at 9:30 AM. I have an E-maxx, a Rustler, and a couple of Pedes. What are the requirements of racing?

Hello! and thanks for asking. Basically, you need to just show up. That's a little short, but really just show up. There are always nitro classes, with a couple of E-Maxxes running too, and a couple of electric classes which usually have stadium trucks (Rustler) and buggies in them. Electric is provided, and you will need a table, chair, and maybe a shelter if you want. Sometimes, there is extra space available in one of the racer's shelters too. Racing will start by 1PM at the latest, and you can figure on spending about 3-4 hours for the event on average. There will be 2 heats/ 1 mains, and we are going to "Poll the audience" whether we use IFMAR starting method or just "heads-up" for qualifying. The mains will be "heads-up" only, but have the starting grid spread out a little to avoid the dreaded first-turn pile up. I hope this helped, and hope to see you on Saturday! John :wave:

SWAP MEET at Steel City Hobbies

Just a friendly reminder - SWAP MEET for all your R/C stuff will be at SCH this Sunday from 12 Noon to 4!
People will filter in when we open at 10am - so make sure you do not miss out on any good deals! ...or come to sell your Spring Cleaning gear!

$5 for an area (pit spot) to sell your stuff!

Good Luck and happy hunting!

Good luck with the Off-Road racing this summer as well... I know some SCH customers are looking forward to some local off-road action!

MR :cool:

how much to race and how much to practice?

Slaz, and others who MAY have been MISINFORMED, the cost of racing this year will be $10.00 for the first vehicle, and I'm not sure about the 2nd, 3rd, etc. Practice costs are $5.00 for about 4-5 hours- I think they have an "all day" price as well. There will be a few races this summer run by, and scored by the RCARR organization, which will be $35.00 for entry, but they will PAY cash to A-main winners, and perhaps others places as well? Not sure, but I know that THOSE races will be the only ones with increased entry fees.
The FOURTH OF JULY RACE on the 2nd of July, run by Hobbytown, (may) have an extra price, but WILL HAVE many race prizes, and possibly a picnic involved in the extra costs. The kind folks at Hobbytown realize the added costs of travel for racers and their utilities over the winter, and have chosen to NOT raise the entry fee prices for this season. So, save a couple of bucks and race local, where we WILL KEEP IT FUN!! See you soon! John :wave:

How was the XXX-NT turnout. Working on my first Nitro truck and hope to make it out soon to practice and hopefully be racing soon. Any setup help
sure would be nice. Shock oil, springs, Toe In Etc. :thumbsup:

Gene, overall, the turnout was light. This was caused by the COLD temps on Saturday. We did have about 22-23 racers running 1/8th Buggies, Monster Trucks (Maxxes, etc),Truggies, Nitro Stadium, and Electric Stadium. The next race (scored) will be in 2 weeks, and weather permitting, should be a good one. Everyone was having FUN, and you know how THAT spreads......... :thumbsup: See you then? John :wave:

hey john any 4 wheel drive or gas trucks racing

Keep me posted on club races, etc. Just moved to Greentree a few months ago and wouldn't mind racing on Sunday's etc. Can run any electric or 1/10 gas truck.

Todd, we did have Nitro Stadium on Sat, but no 4wd buggy. I don't think there will be very many of them around, but who knows?
Chris, attached is the race schedule for this summer. Good to hear that you are so close! The track is open daily for practice, and most evenings there a more than a few practicing out there with nitro. Stop by and check it out! Thanks for asking, and sorry to get back a little late. John :wave:
P.S. I hope to get a few MORE electric vehicles, but some don't like 30+ second laps times..............

anybody got a setup for a hyper 7 for this track?
shocks, oils, springs?
hope to be out to race soon!!!
any help would be appreciated, thanks.

were is this track located!!!

Todd, do you know where Ikea in Robinson Twp. is? It is right across the local street from Ikea. (412) 788-1000 is the number there. It's VERY easy to find, just follow signs for the airport from rte 79N, then go about 3-4 miles - you will exit just past the Ikea, turn right, turn right again, go up the hill to the next light (Steak-N-Shake), turn right again..........IT'S ON THE LEFT!!!!!! :tongue: See you next Saturday! John

Quick message: Racing at Hobbytown, Pittsburgh this Saturday May 20th is cancelled due to lots of WATER. They might consider boat races instead....... Really, because of ALL the rain and very little drainage on the track, there are many puddles and a small lake forming behind the new section. Sorry, John

Quick message: Racing at Hobbytown, Pittsburgh this Saturday May 20th is cancelled due to lots of WATER. They might consider boat races instead....... Really, because of ALL the rain and very little drainage on the track, there are many puddles and a small lake forming behind the new section. Sorry, John
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, when are they racin again??? :wave:

Mike, nice to see you reading this thread. The schedule for the summer is attached. See you soon? John :wave:

Just a reminder that the next race will be this Saturday, with racing starting at or around HIGH NOON. Rain has been a problem recently, and might make this week a little soggy too. Please watch the forecasts and check with the store for last-minute info. (412)-788-1000 See you then, John :wave:

I'm moving this Friday and will still be moving Saturday I'm sure!
I finally got the chance to race this past Saturday and it is obvious I'm a little rusty! (Dead last in 1/8). I blamed it on still being in carpet mode! I look forward to racing so close to home.

What is the "special race" on July 2nd?

Glitchy, stop by on Sunday for some cake...........................
You ALL KNOW why I am writing this- RAIN, RAIN, go away.......................
Racing tomorrow is cancelled- crocs and gators are back................. John

Got any pics of the current track layout and driver stand?

Finally, we've been able to secure a D-R-Y weekend coming up. This Saturday, June 17th we are RACING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!
Racing will begin at around 12 noon, so be there and get set-up beforehand. Thanks go to Scott & his family for providing the good weather on Saturday- they rented a "nice day" machine at the cost of a bajillion dollars! :thumbsup:
I'll see EVERYONE Saturday!! John :wave:

i'll be there with 2 friends from out of town!finally i'll be able to break out the new st-r. my friend's driving an msr x-5t and the other one's driving an s3. looks like it'll be a good day!

What time on Saturday does the track open for ? :rolleyes:

Gene, nice to hear from you! The "gate" opens at 9am and races start shortly after 12 Noon. Leadfoot, thanks for replying, and looking forward to seeing you & your friends too! The last time we ran on it, the lap times were (no kidding) about 32 seconds or more, so it's a BIG track design and a bit technical in a couple of spots. It is still VERY friendly for 1/8th scales, and of course friendly for RACERS too! Bring your own EZ-Up, table, chairs or whatever, and don't forget to bring a large amount of "FUN". John :wave:

Maybe! Just maybe!............

hey guys-my one friend's car wasn't allowed on the plane :( anyone have a car he could drive for the day? preferably 1/8 or truggy but anything would definetly be accepted. he's a good driver-wouldn't hack anything up. if you have anything it would be awesome for us to be able to race together since they're only in for a short time. thanks!

A FUN day of offroad racing at Hobbytown USA Thanks to John - Sam and everyone else for all the thankless effort to make it a nice day to race and enjoy fellow racers company. Mark you calenders for Sunday July 2 the next BIG day of racing.

when does racing start this sunday? what classes are being run? i have to work at 7 but i was still hoping to race. i just hope it's organized better then the steel town classic-that was a mess (no offense to those involved). we need to keep racing going and not have 15 minutes between heats. the one thing i noticed last race day was that when watering the first part watered was dry by the time watering was done. do you guys have 2 hoses?

Weather permitting, the 4th of July Race(Sunday July 2nd) will START by High Noon. We are going to make every effort to be done racing by 5PM.
Leadfoot, thank you for your concern about previous events, but as you saw when you were there that I have the capacity to push the race on if needed. Since the bi-weekly races are relaxed, we allow more time when others are not ready.....
Because this race will have more people at it, certain things will be discussed in the driver's meeting on Sunday morning concerning this.
Gene, thank you for the nice comments, it was good to have you racing! Make sure that Losi truck is ready for Sunday, I think a few more are getting ready to run! John :thumbsup:

sounds good i'll be out with the st-r! hopefully i won't fall apart every race this time.

Good Racing Sunday everyone :thumbsup: