Dinge,
We will have work days! Starting next week we will be doing some finishing touches in that space. We are doing a lot of work in the pit area and removing all sorts of display cases in the race area, but it is moving along. We will need help moving dirt around and setting up pit tables, etc. Any help would be great. Just contact the store for the best times.
Thanks for your input.
Mike

Mike, it's been almost 1 week from your last post- inquiring minds want to know............ ???? When will the dirt be delivered? Will there be racing by the end of Sept? Thanks for updating, John.

John (and inquiring minds),
We are approved for the space 100%!
BUT, (as there is always a "but")
We are waiting for a call back from the board of directors on exactly what is going to happen to THAT space in the near future as parts of the mall are slated for the wrecking ball! :confused:
Chances are that we will be able to haul some dirt into the space and race until next spring, if not longer. But with the chance of loosing that space before the end of January 05, it may not be worth putting $$ into a 3 month life span for a track. We are ready to pounce on the space soon as we get the word "go". If that is the case, we should be ready to go by the end of the month or early October!
I already have my MF2 w/brushless set up and ready to go!
Thanks!
Mike

Mike, it's been almost 1 week from your last post- inquiring minds want to know............ ???? When will the dirt be delivered? Will there be racing by the end of Sept? Thanks for updating, John.

Wow, what progress you guys have made ups and downs too! looks like you are on the up and up with the new track. are you having indoor racing in MD again this winter? i have been down south for months so i have been out of the loop. looking to visit some tracks whenever i head up before winter. (seasonal job here)

Theres plans for an outdoor track up hear in washington too right? if so, were would that be?

Maxx,
You’re all over SCH. Thanks for posting.
The Mall wants us to do OutDoor On-Road as well as Off-Road. The question now is... where on the grounds?? Time will tell... but we strongly want to produce outdoor off road by next summer.
As you may already know, we do have an off-road track right at our store at Deep Creek Lake, only 90 miles southeast of the store. If you need directions check out the website or give Jerry a call at the MD store.
Mike


Theres plans for an outdoor track up hear in washington too right? if so, were would that be?

Hmm.....I'm trying to think of were that off-road track could go....I was thinking for a minute the Washington County Fair Grounds... I know that right beside the hospital is a HUGE grass parking area for the big fair every year (probably a couple acres) , but it never really gets filled up, but i duno...i dont think that would be the ideal spot for a track

Maxx,
Well, the mall says we could easily build one behind the movie theater... which there is plenty of room for both off-road and on-road. We will cross that bridge soon enough. We have been approved for the indoor dirt off-road (next to Staples), but we are holding off to see if we can make a 5 or 6 month run apposed to a 3 month run. Nitro would be limited to nice days because we only have a loading dock door and 2 man doors to open for fresh air. We are leaning towards the electric realm though.
We have an off-road track at our Maryland store, which is only 89 miles south/east of the Washington store. Races for that track are every Sunday at Noon. If you jump in now, you can still compete for the points/trophy series, as you must attend six of the nine races. The series is for Monster Truck and 1/8th Scale buggy only, but we do run classes such as Stadium Truck, Mini-T, and more.
Mike

Whats going on with the off road indoor track? I hear mcculloughs building was just put up by the amish. It would be cool to have two rival tracks to run on! I may be moving out of town next spring so I need to get my fix with the locals before I go. Nice carpet track by the way.

Like I said before, we have the space for at least 3 months... not sure what happens after January... We have a decent carpet track that is the largest in the area with both road course and tri-oval... and if we can get a solid word that the off-road space will not be renovated before February, we will go for it. :thumbsup:
Keep in touch on the website! Thanks!

I can lend a hand to move some dirt. I would think die hard racers would all pitch in for a place to run. What else needs to be done?

Dinge,
Thanks again and thanks to everyone for the support and interest. What I was trying to say previously is the store is trying to be smart on what we invest in. We would rather spend on permanent structures than something we "may" have to move sooner than later. I am not only talking about dirt, but electricity and water! It is simply a gamble! Technically we could just dump some dirt and be off and racing. It really is a great space! If someone wants to donate, or spear head this, give me a call.
Thanks again!
Mike
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Mike, Wish I had the extra cash to get the dirt for the track but if someone else does you know I will be more than glad to help in any other way.

Money usually talks... Thanks for the offer!

Mike, Wish I had the extra cash to get the dirt for the track but if someone else does you know I will be more than glad to help in any other way.

Washington Mall wants SCH to build the in door Off-Road track as we have the space for the next year... any thoughts?
Mike

Mike, as far as I know there are about 6 to 8 of us from Larobe heading your way this weekend to race. We are looking forward to checking everything out.
Al

Great! See you on Saturday. Carpet Racing starts at 1PM with registration closing at 12:30...

Mike, as far as I know there are about 6 to 8 of us from Larobe heading your way this weekend to race. We are looking forward to checking everything out.
Al

SCH Fuel Sale going on NOW!
We are moving a lot of 20% Quarts -
Stop in to check it out before it is GONE!

Great! See you on Saturday. Carpet Racing starts at 1PM with registration closing at 12:30...


We are going to get there a little Early I was kind of worried about us guys getting there late and not have a place to pit. We are coming armed with extension cords and really to try our hand at your track. I printed out the rules and was handing them out to those of us in my area.

Look forward to seeing you guys then....

Al :wave:

Hey Wizzard,

If I have to work on Sat. Can you pre-register me and I will get there in time for the race start? I will e-mail you a list of our classes......

I can do that...................... :thumbsup: :dude:

Are you guys going to build the dirt track? Understandable with the mall trying to keep stores since the big deal fell through. Are you still moving?

Are you guys going to build the dirt track? Understandable with the mall trying to keep stores since the big deal fell through. Are you still moving?



I read that in the paper a while ago too......Will there still be a move? :D

Well, so I sit here have my morning coffee killing a few minutes before I have to run my son to work at the local hobbies shop in town , thinking about my weekend of racing.
I have to take my hat off to those that Steel City for a way cool day of racing at there track.
Some may know I race at Latrobe and we had a small group of folks make the trip to see the gang at Steel City and try out there track.
I must say I was concerned about what we would find with there current carpet. It was great we were able to stick just fine. The Staff and other racers were outstanding. They joked with us and made us feel welcome as if we were regulars there. Mike runs a great race. Mike and his staff were able to keep the races moving right along in a very timely manor.
After talking with most of the guys we were with all of them enjoyed themselves and all want to plan another trip back. We had talked about maybe once a month running down there.
Mike did a wonderful job with everything and the staff he had put up with us and was great with pointing us to the parts we needed and wanted in the store.
If anyone is thinking of making the trip….Do it! We were pleasantly surprised at what we found and had a great time!
Thanks guys at Steel City. I’ll be seeing ya again.
Al :thumbsup:

Al,
Thanks for stopping in and bringing the gang with you! It was a lot of fun and hope to continue this type of racing anytime you can make it! Everyone at SCH (staff and racers) want to provide the best quality of racing from track conditions to atmosphere... and the Latrobe gang just added to it! 90% of it is just having good clean fun!
Happy Holidays!
Mike

Well, so I sit here have my morning coffee killing a few minutes before I have to run my son to work at the local hobbies shop in town , thinking about my weekend of racing.
I have to take my hat off to those that Steel City for a way cool day of racing at there track.
Some may know I race at Latrobe and we had a small group of folks make the trip to see the gang at Steel City and try out there track.
I must say I was concerned about what we would find with there current carpet. It was great we were able to stick just fine. The Staff and other racers were outstanding. They joked with us and made us feel welcome as if we were regulars there. Mike runs a great race. Mike and his staff were able to keep the races moving right along in a very timely manor.
After talking with most of the guys we were with all of them enjoyed themselves and all want to plan another trip back. We had talked about maybe once a month running down there.
Mike did a wonderful job with everything and the staff he had put up with us and was great with pointing us to the parts we needed and wanted in the store.
If anyone is thinking of making the trip….Do it! We were pleasantly surprised at what we found and had a great time!
Thanks guys at Steel City. I’ll be seeing ya again.
Al :thumbsup:

Merry Christmas everyone!

Keep safe and start building your new cars for an exciting time with winter racing in 2005!

Mike

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