[COLOR=Red]The track is located at Smithton Hole in Smithton, Pa(right off rt. 70). It just opened last sunday on the 26th,and races will be held every sunday. Track opens for practice at 12 noon, races start at 2:00PM. Cost is only $10.00 for the first class and $5.00 for additional classes. The surface is a clay topsoil mixture,and the measurements are 140' x 70'. The classes are as follows:
Monster Truck
Stadium Truck
1/8 Buggy

We will run nitro and electric, stock and outlaw, depending on attendance since we are so new. We don't have any electicity or tables yet,but we do have an AMB20 scoring system. And we will have parts and refreshments for sale. For directions log onto www.smithtonhole.com or call Raceway Hobbies at (724-925-3225). Come out and pay us a visit

how far are you guys from beaver?

it might be around 1:45mins because I am 1:10mins away and im in Moon Township right next to the airport. I might come down but first do you have oics of the track first?

Matt, find out how to get pictures on this thread- you need them. I hope to visit soon, John @ The Raceway

I took a ride out to the Smithton Hole track this past Sunday. Spent an hour or so talking with Matt and checking out the track. The track has some unique features...elevation changes, high bank berms, hole, etc. The hillside next to the straight is in the process of being angled and cleared for improved visability. A drivers stand, onsight trailer, and electricity are all in the works. They even placed a nice sized french drain next to the front straight for drainage. I'm looking forward to racing on this track.

Here are a few pics of the track, sorry for the poor quality...these were taken using the still mode on my digi camcorder...

Smithton Hole RC Track 1 (http://home.comcast.net/~rc-driver/rcpics/SmithtonHole_070305__001a.jpg)

Smithton Hole RC Track 2 (http://home.comcast.net/~rc-driver/rcpics/SmithtonHole_070305__002a.jpg)

Smithton Hole RC Track 3 (http://home.comcast.net/~rc-driver/rcpics/SmithtonHole_070305__003a.jpg)

Smithton Hole RC Track 4 (http://home.comcast.net/~rc-driver/rcpics/SmithtonHole_070305__004a.jpg)

Smithton Hole RC Track 5 (http://home.comcast.net/~rc-driver/rcpics/SmithtonHole_070305__061a.jpg)

The summer point series for the R/C Raceway @ Smithton Hole sponsered by Raceway Hobbies is set to begin this sunday july 24th. We have the electricty hooked up. The driver's stand is under construction, and should be finished by the weekend. Plus the lights should be up and running this weekend, so soon we will be having the races later.(Beat The Heat!!!) We will have parts and refreshments for sale, and we have an AMB20 system up and running. The surface is nice we have been working it.Please come out and support our new track! Drivers wanted!!!!! Track opens at noon for practice and we will start racing at 2:00 PM.

<<A SPECIAL INVITATION TO ALL RACERS>>
IF YOU ARE READING THIS AND COME OUT TO RACE THIS SUNDAY THE 24TH I WILL PAY FOR YOUR REGISTRATION. FREE RACING ON THE 24TH!!

Call me at the store between 11am and 7pm M-F, 10am-6pm saturday if you have any questions. Log on to www.smithtonhole.com for directions. Thank you and I hope to see you this weekend.

Matt,
Great start! Keep up the good work. I am sure you will have many exciting races and I plan to make a few with the guys from the shop.
Thanks for drag racing at Heinz Field last week... that Jato runs pretty good!
Mike

Mike I though Steel City was building a dirt track or are you tied into the one in Smithton?

Matt - good luck with the opening weekend! I have to work on Sunday, so I won't be able to race but will be back out sometime soon. Can't wait to take some laps, the place looked good a few weeks ago when I stopped out there.

Al

I am going to go out some sunday. I want to race my modded t-maxx, built for raceing. does any one else fit into this class?

Kaug,
I would like to think SCH supports all tracks in Pittsburgh. Good customers built a track not far from the store (about 1hr 15min from Smithton) that needs a little more detail work, we hope to be racing in a week or two depending on the help.

Matt & DelRay's track is up and ready to go now! Maybe we will do a few joint races with a championship series, etc. later this summer? It is all about having fun!

Mike I though Steel City was building a dirt track or are you tied into the one in Smithton?

I am going to go out some sunday. I want to race my modded t-maxx, built for raceing. does any one else fit into this class?
Most of our drivers run monster trucks so you'll fit right in with your T-Maxx

Myself and a buddy went down to check it out last evening, this track has some very nice features that I have not seen it off-tracks before. Looks like it will be a lot of fun. Might try to make out there the first weekend of Aug., too busy the next two.... LOL

i had a great time today at the track. the best part was beating up on some nitro monsters with a stock e maxx! the track is so smooth with great cornering ability. nice flowing curves big jumps and cool people !!! except tom " highster"

any update on this weekend racing?

any update on this weekend racing?
We'll be racing this weekend. And we will be starting on time, so we can get all the rounds in before the mains. Anybody that is late will just have to jump in. I got all the problems worked out with the software . And the timing loop will be buried also. Hopefully everything will go smoothly. Hope to see you sunday!

Matt, Sometimes it takes a few weeks racing to get the bugs out of the lap counter and timing. I hope to make it down and see it fist hand some sunday.
Johnny

fist hand? whats that? :wave:

Oh you know all about fist hand.

Are we going to see some photos of the action from todays racing? I'll see you guys next.

Matt,

Are you thinking of running a points series? And if so, will there be prizes or awards to the winners?

I went to the race track today and raced my friends revo. This track is a great track from what iv seen around town. I highly recomend paying these guys a visit. :thumbsup:
The track is a good size and has a great lay out, nothing too hard nothing too simple. The dirt or clay mixture was great, it hugged the tires well. The main straight away was a little loose but was on a hard surface.
Im hopeing to make it out again in 2 weeks.

Matt,

Are you all racing this weekend? And what time?

We'll be racing at 2:00 pm. Track opens at noon for practice. Hope to see you

I'm gonna be out on Sunday with my Electrics. I was over at Raceway hobbies at lunch and found out about the place. Hopefully their will be enough electric's to race. Matt and his buddy said they will bring theirs as well. Looking forward to this weekend. With the wife out of town I get to double dip at two tracks this weekend! See you Sunday.

another great weekend!any pics? 1/8 scale buggy is really picking up .

There won't be a race this sun the 14th because we are going on vacation. There will be an open practice if anyone wants to go out and run their trucks. I apoligize for any inconvenience. :wave:

vacation? wtf? you dont need a vacation. you need a car!!!! just like me. have a good time. :thumbsup:

Hi...

Curious, how many 1/8 buggies are racing at the Hole on Sundays? Also...anyone have any recent pics of the track? Thanks!

Scott

i think 5 or 6 1/8 buggies. the track coming along very well. its a great drivers track.

Are you racing tomorrow (8/28) and if so...what time does the track open? Thanks!

when is the next race?

when is the next race?

The next race will be on Saturday the 17th at 7:00 PM. Under the lights!! We hope to see you guys this weekend. The remaining racing schedule is as follows: SATURDAY SEPT. 17TH 7PM
SATURDAY SEPT. 24TH 7PM
SUNDAY OCT. 2ND 2PM
SUNDAY OCT. 9TH 2PM
The racing season is coming to an end, so make sure you don't miss offroad action at the Smithton Hole R/C Race Track sponsored by Raceway Hobbies. Stop in and see how you can win a modified Steelers T-Maxx.

Call for more info: Matt Coles
Raceway Hobbies
724-925-3225

under the lights is cool.

Matt,

What classes will be ran on the night races?

I'm thinking about bring some electric stuff that I plan on running later in the winter, and just wanted to know if there will be anything to run with. Looking at E-maxx, 2wd stadium truck, and 2wd buggy. Do you think there will be any others?

Also will the timing equpiment be ready for racing?


Tom

Matt,

One more question, would it be ok if I brought a table and set up a little for sale section? Maybe some small parts and gallons of fuel.

let me know,
Tom

localguysrc@zoominternet.net

ill be running all electric as well.

Hey guys,
Me and Del both have electric stadium trucks and he has 2 electric buggies. It's cool if you bring some parts for sale. We will be having an open practice under the lights thursday. The scoring system is working, but still giving me a few problems. We are looking into new software.Any suggestions??? I talked to the owners of the track who we bought it from and they gave me a few suggestions. So everything should go smoothly.

electric is the $hiz

Matt,

I will try to make it down early to help you out with the timing system. As for racing great to here electrics are welcome.


I will be there.......

Who all is in for Sat night?

im donnie iris bitch!

anyone have anything going on? whats the word mocking bird?

Is this track still around ?

I was in Raceway hobbies a week or two ago and Del-Ray said they were gonna try start up this Sunday weather permitting.

Pete or anyone else - Directions to the track from Pittsburgh?

Thanks,

Chris

Guys, go to this link below. There is a link that will map you there. If it still is the same last year, they raced on Sunday's and started at two. That could change, hopefully they won't move to Saturday. I went once last year and had a good time. Its an old school typed of track in a true off road sense. Leave your taper pins at home. I used Ifmar stud and T-Bone tires and directionals up front. Red all around. I'd like to go again sometime this year. But you know how much I get out nowadays!
http://www.smithtonhole.com/index.html

Hey what's up guys? I haven't posted here in a while. The spring points series is is well under way! You can check out the results at our new site www.teamraceway.com. We get about 25 or so trucks every week. The 2wd electric class is growing, and we're trying to start an unlimited class for all those truggy guys out there. the monsters still rule and still no buggies! We now have bleachers and the second light is up(night racing coming soon!!!) The spring point series will run till the end of june. Then in july the summer points series will begin. The winner of every class will receive a $100 gift certificate to use in store.

We are planning on a "Dash For Cash" race July 2nd under the lights. There will be food, fun, and prizes along with cash prizes for the winners. Check back here or at our site for more details.