Steel City Nationals

Road Course:
When: April 21st
Where: Steel City Hobbies – Pittsburgh, PA.
What: On-Road carpet racing
Cost: $35 for 1st, $15 for 2nd+
Cost Pre-Entry: $25 for 1st, $15 for 2nd+ - ends April 20th!

Oval:
When: April 28th and 29th
Where: Steel City Hobbies – Pittsburgh, PA.
What: Oval carpet racing
Cost: $35 for 1st, $15 for 2nd+
Cost Pre-Entry: $25 for 1st, $15 for 2nd+ - ends April 20th!

This is the 1st combo Nationals SCH has held as we are forming a season-ending big race for everyone to look forward to every year.
Road Course was moved up a week to avoid conflict with the Gate.

Time particulars:
On-Road
Friday, April 20th - Open On-Road practice all day till close
Saturday, April 21st - 8:00 AM - Doors open & Practice
10:00 AM - Drivers meeting & racing begins

Friday, April 27th – Open Oval practice until 10 PM
Saturday, April 28th – 8:00 AM – Oval open practice
Saturday, April 28th – 11:50 Drivers Meeting
Saturday, April 28th – NOON – Lets go racing! (On-Road 1st)
- 4 qualifiers with resorting after every round
Sunday, April 29th – 8:00 AM - Open practice
Sunday, April 29th – 10:00 AM - Triple A-Mains

Classes:

Road Course
Stock Sedan
Stock 12th Scale
Others TBD upon entries

Oval
Stadium Truck* – (no pan car chassis – real truck only - stock) – 4 Minute
Mini-T & 18 T* in same class – no brushless – 4 Minute
4-Cell 1600 Battery – 4 Minute
NASTRUCK Brushless 4300 - No Upgrades – 4 Minute
4300 Pro Stock Brushless (BRL Rules) – 4 Minute
4-Cell Stock – any battery – 4 Minute
4-Cell 19-Turn ARCOR approved motor – 4 Minute
4-Cell Indy Car* – 4 Minute
6-Cell Stock Truck* – (Touring sedan with truck body) – 4 Minute
Busch Class - 3800 Battery or less, Rear of car stays in, any tire. – 4 Minute
1/12 Oval* – 4 Minute
* - These classes will run only with a minimum of 5 entries

Rules:
On-Road: ROAR rules are used as a guideline
Oval: ARCOR rules are used as a guideline. BRL used for Brushless guidelines as well.
SCH reserves the right to changes

Must have 5 cars to make a class.
Must have nominal number of Pre-Entries for Awards
We can create additional classes if notified early.
Awards are based on Pre-Entries
Door Prizes and 50/50 Raffles

Keep posted on the SCH site for updated info: www.steelcityhobbies.com (http://www.steelcityhobbies.com/).

Mike you don't have mini t on the poll.

what is 4 cell 1600 battery ?? is that legands ??

and you should do a mod mini truck, that could be a big class.

and you need to add teh 13.5 class we are starting here in a few weeks.

Can't wait to show Mike and Rob how to drive a truck!!!! he! he! he! I'm in for S/K also.

how about a 13.5 brushless with li-po batteries nastruck.

Never mind, I missed it in the original post.

When: April 28th and 29th
Where: Steel City Hobbies – Pittsburgh, PA.
What: On-Road and Oval carpet racing
Cost: $35 for 1st, $15 for 2nd+
Cost Pre-Entry: $25 for 1st, $15 for 2nd+

gtb esc for brush or brushless 25.00 more than ss brush only.
someone want to spend my money better think about what the costs are first.
why would i need 2 esc ss and a gtb when one will do it all and save 150.00
i know the hobby shops love the sales but where you going to find the people to pay these prices.??????

You may beat me, but Rob - NO WAY! :wave:

Can't wait to show Mike and Rob how to drive a truck!!!! he! he! he! I'm in for S/K also.

What motors are the 6 cell sedan Nastruck class going to run?

We are using BRL as a reference for Brushless per our spec listed above. Specificly I (or someone) will get you an answer. As far as the ARCOR Brushless Nats - we have to abide to all their rules for thier race. This is a SCH race where we use references such as ARCOR and BRL. Hope that helps for now.

What about an S/K class?
AND the BIGGEST question........ are GTB's legal for brushless spec? Arcor rules say no, track rules so no unless your already running one, but have to have SS for next race season?

Stock Monster motor by Trinity!

What motors are the 6 cell sedan Nastruck class going to run?

That would be under OPTION - if you read closely - this is where the optional classes will be as I could not add more than 10 points to the poll!
MR

Mike you don't have mini t on the poll.

Absolutly no li-po batteries. Specifics such as these will be listed on the SCH website: www.steelcityhobbies.com - in the near future. General rules are referenced from BRL (Brushless) and ARCOR.

As far as 13.5 Brushless - IF there are enough entries to any specific class, we will review and run it. This is stated in the instructions already. :)

We are planning on picking up a few motor jigs for the brushed motors to check for motors that are not to spec.

how about a 13.5 brushless with li-po batteries nastruck.

Brushless Can Not Be Modified.
Li-pos Are The Best You Can Do.
Just Imagine Charging 2 Batteries At Home. Just To Be Safe One Would Work For The Complete Race. Why Not Li-po. Sure Would Make Racing Alot Simpler

Brushless Can Not Be Modified.
Li-pos Are The Best You Can Do.
Just Imagine Charging 2 Batteries At Home. Just To Be Safe One Would Work For The Complete Race. Why Not Li-po. Sure Would Make Racing Alot Simpler
dude we don't do lipos in racing,at steelcity :wave:

it does sound great, and ill be enjoying it when it happens, but its probably gonna be a while for it to happen here. they do run helicopters there with em in it, so i dont fully understand why its a big deal, but again, we car racers tend to push the level of everything we get so..............have you ran the 13.5 and a 7.4 yet ?? its gotta be ballistick !! if you have what was the runline of the track ? we are 155 i was just told.

Come On. We Need Li-po Fellow Racers.
Li-pos Are Cheaper Also If You Put All The Equipment Needed For Ni-mh
Chargers 2 Of Them 150.00 Ea 300.00 Total Plus Discharger 40.00 To 150.00
4 Battery Packs Good Ones 50.00 Plus 200.00 Total....
Good For 50 To 100 Charges. Times 10 = 2000.00 To Equal Li-po
Li-pos 1000 Times Charged 85.00
Now You Know Why They Do Not Want Li-po Batteries.
Orion Batteries Are Incased In Plastic. You Have To Know How To Read And You Will Have No Problem When Charging Li-pos.
The Batteries With No Plastic Case Can Get Damaged And Be A Problem.
Voice Your Opinion Fellow Racers. Do You Love To Spend Money?????

I Will Give Results Of The Runs I Get From The Li-pos And A 13.5. Keep Posted.

I Will Give Results Of The Runs I Get From The Li-pos And A 13.5. Keep Posted.
you sound like a sales men. :tongue:

is it any stock motor for 4 cell stk?

WHAT? No helmet cam Racing. I'M bummed

Count Me In !!! For Stock And 19turn

Never been there before. Looking to make this event. I also ask, is it any stock motor?

i would say any 27 turn will fly. this is a non sanctioned race. but motors will be teched !!

im also going to be doing a "roll call" thread this weekend, like i did for the thanksgiving race, so if you guys want to start putting your full names, what state you are from, and what class. dont be shy, and dont forget, mike really could not list all the classes in teh poll, but i will list whatever you tell me you got or want to run, and if there is 5, your in !! :wave:

and those of you already in the "poll" that dont know me, i dont know you, so please list your names.

what about brushless 18 t

its in there, and ill have mine !!

here is the roll call !!

http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/showthread.php?p=1860560#post1860560

its in there, and ill have mine !!

here is the roll call !!

http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/showthread.php?p=1860560#post1860560
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There is only ONE licensed to do that!! ...we will try to reproduce the "(oval) voice of the Snowbirds..." lol

WHAT? No helmet cam Racing. I'M bummed

No brushless 18th scale!
This class will include Mini-T, 18T (18th Scale) stock motors they come with!
Good thought though! :)

MR

what about brushless 18 t

Welcome aboard!

We are recommending the Trinity Monster Stock motor for all stock classes.

Great questions... we hope to have a detail page up within a week to field most of your questions, etc... At the shop we have most of these questions in mind already as we are compiling a data spec sheet.

Classes Lastly, we are trying to stick to the 10 to 12 range for classes as obviously there is not enough time in the day to run too many classes! If there is a large showing for a particular class that we can't run - we can run a state champs in the summer for those specialty promoters classes.

Never been there before. Looking to make this event. I also ask, is it any stock motor?

could anyone give me info on how i can buy the 2006 snowbirds dvd? id really like to order it somehow but i cant see on the website how to order it. link would be nice :) also prices would be cool. thanks! pm me if youd like

Hey Mike, what about splitting the Nats. into seperate weekends oval one week onroad the next. I don't think there is going to be many onroad guys that want to wait for all the oval racing to get done and the oval guys don't like the track to be changed around during race day. I think Tony and I have been the only ones running both the last couple of weeks. Just a thought, Brett

could anyone give me info on how i can buy the 2006 snowbirds dvd? id really like to order it somehow but i cant see on the website how to order it. link would be nice :) also prices would be cool. thanks! pm me if youd like


pm mike@steel city, the post right above yours.

could anyone give me info on how i can buy the 2006 snowbirds dvd? id really like to order it somehow but i cant see on the website how to order it. link would be nice :) also prices would be cool. thanks! pm me if youd like
Porksalot they are ont done they take a bit to make mike will post about them when they are up for sale they will be at the store and they have last years there know for sale. :thumbsup:

Porksalot they are ont done they take a bit to make mike will post about them when they are up for sale they will be at the store and they have last years there know for sale. :thumbsup:

2006 SHOULD be done... LOL We just got back from 2007 birds.. :roll:

2006 SHOULD be done... LOL We just got back from 2007 birds.. :roll:
i just ment that they steel have 06 left thats all. :wave: :wave:

ok so the only way to buy it is to go to pittsburg to the store? lol 5 hours away id rather order it. so ill pm mike! thanks just thought there might be a link to it thanks

this is just my 2 cents but the motor for stock should be the co27s there the motor of choice at all large handout races

this is just my 2 cents but the motor for stock should be the co27s there the motor of choice at all large handout races
If its not going to be hand outs for stock, I think it should be any legal stock motor. I know I'm not going to buy any motors to race one race.

It says the Monster is recommended, its doesn't say you can't run a different legal stock motor.

please send me your info either threw pm or add it to the roll call thread too, so we can get a better idea of whos comming, and i cant wait to see obrian running 10 classes !! hes gonna be a busy mo fo !! is the corner he pits in gonna be big enough ??

i just found out that i have to go to a stupid wedding on the28th so i guess i will not make it. unless i can get some good photos of the groom at the bachler party to cancel the weeding? i would never try to ruin someones wedding so that i could go to a big race, YA RIGHT!!!!!!! :cool: :cool:

plan on me showin up for stock and 4300, i just love steel city, good group of guys, and i will b running the ROAR EPIC STOCK motor, not blue or monster or X, hope that mike o brian guy shows!

please send me your info either threw pm or add it to the roll call thread too, so we can get a better idea of whos comming, and i cant wait to see obrian running 10 classes !! hes gonna be a busy mo fo !! is the corner he pits in gonna be big enough ??
I heard he's drivin' a semi full of cars in from out east. :cool:

You can call the store and they will send one to you! They have them in stock now. This is 2006 combo - both oval and on-road. 2007 will be out in a few weeks.

Soon you will be able to buy one from our website - but you can simply call now and you will have it in a few days.

Thanks for the interest!

MR


ok so the only way to buy it is to go to pittsburg to the store? lol 5 hours away id rather order it. so ill pm mike! thanks just thought there might be a link to it thanks

Do You Guys Run Any Spec Classes Such As Spec Truck Or Spec Brushless Truck?

The 4300 Nastruck class is spec batts, SS or SS+ speedcontrol, SS4300 motor with no upgrades.

Is a membership from any organization needed to attend this race ???? I'm used to the ROAR style 4 cell stock.

no, this is not a arcor or roar race.