PA Practice Schedule and Notes on Tracks :

SCH is happy to present several options in racing this fall and winter. We will be racing indoors, outdoors, on-road, off-road, turning left, turning right, driving straight, or just about anything that comes to mind! See below for the racing of your choice.

Indoor Carpet
Outdoor On-Road & Drag
Outdoor Off-Road
Rules
General Notes to Racers
After Thoughts
E-Heli Flying - we fly every Tuesday evening - come join in!

Track usage on any given non-race day is $5 per 2 hours.

Racing subject to change due to weather and other unpredictable acts of God. Racing also subject to change due to holiday schedules, etc.

Driving Directions

~~ In-Door Carpet ~~

SCH is happy to present the largest indoor carpet track in the Pittsburgh PA quad state area. Daily track usage and weekly racing all under one roof. Check with the store for current updates and additional racing times.

The race season will be on Saturdays, but we may have club racing on Wednesdays (Oval) and Thursdays (Road-Course) along with a new addition on Tuesdays - Helicopter flying!

The track is located within the store in the Bridgeville Great Southern Shopping Center. We have built pit spaces around the 1st Competition Ozite carpet track in the area. We suggest that you bring your own chair and power strip/cord just in case. The drivers stand is also built with the handicapped in mind.

Ozite Competition Track - SCH has built a new store/track located in Bridgeville, PA, within the "Pittsburgh, PA" area. The Ozite carpet has been installed which covers 92' x 36'. Each racer is allowed 3' of pit space.

We encourage racers to bring chairs and 110v extension cords & power strips just in case. We have enough pit "space" to fit 100-plus people comfortably. The first race on this new track was January 29, 2005 at 1PM.

~~ Out-Door Pavement On-Road ~~

On-Road Touring Car - Schedule TBD. We plan on racing mostly in the South Hills. We also plan on racing at Heinz Field, and making special appearances in the North Hills, Greensburg and West of Pittsburgh. If you have a spot for us to race, please get in touch!

Drag Racing - Drag Racing will be back next spring with a revolving schedule. Just like the old days, spur of the moment Drag Racing makes for exciting times. If you see a "GUMBALL" appear on the home page, that means racing that day. We plan on adding a few fixed dates on the schedule which will most likely be on Sundays.

Notes - We will try to have our racing near power, but you should be prepared to bring your own extension cord, table & chair if you will need these amenities.

~~ Dirt ~~

Off-Road Dirt - The local Pgh Off-Road track is a work in progress. We have plans to race every other Sunday using our AMBrc timing system. Track schedule TBD.

Deep Creek Lake, MD
Closed

Washington PA
All racing in Washington has been moved to the R/C facility in Pittsburgh.  

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Rules

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Non-club members and spectators are all welcome!

GENERAL NOTES TO RACERS

• Racing entry fees are $13.00 for the first class and $7.00 for 2nd, and $5 for every additional class. (Drag Racing $15 - 1st, $5 - 2nd+)
• Practice entry fees are $5.00 per 2 hours. (Free for Club Members)
• No charge for spectators

• No stacking of racers - meaning no washing in racers to compete under one name to cheat out of paying for an extra class.

• Oderless Tire Traction compound only on carpet. Suggested: NifTech

• Please bring a pit-towel to keep our tables clean! (or pick one up at our store)

• Track is closed when the store is closed. Club members have the ability to practice when the track is closed to the public under predetermined rules.

• After registration closes, the race is scheduled to start when posted, with a drop dead start time. Any late comers may miss a heat let alone may not be able to enter. Pre-registration over the phone will be accepted.

• After registration closes, there are no refunds.

• When a race is about to start and a racer is not ready, a one minute maximum grace period "might" be granted by the race official per their judgment. Race starts regardless after one minute grace period (which is beyond the officials control). The same applies to the Mains.

• No fighting! Any verbal fighting is not permitted. 1st offense will result in a 1 week suspension. 2nd offense 2 weeks suspension. 3rd time and you are out until further notice.

• Stock class - Stock Motor and no more than 6-cell 3300 batteries. Other hop-ups such as shocks, tires etc. are acceptable. Spec classes such as 4-cell stock NASCAR must comply to general R/C racing rules.

• Modified class - Modified Motors accepted. Currently, we accept just about anything within reason from 19-Turn down to Brushless systems. Bring it and we will race it.

Rules and regulations are subject to change.

AFTER THOUGHTS

Indoor Notes:
• We suggest you bring an extension cord and/or power strip and chair.
• We also suggest a Pit Towel to help keep our pit tables clean.
• Spare Crystals! - You may have a conflict of frequency so it is good to have one or two spares in your tool kit!
• Personal Transponders will work at our track and are encouraged!

Outdoor Notes:
• We suggest you bring your own extension cord and/or power strip.
• We suggest you bring a chair and table if you wish to create your own pit space.
• We also sugggest bringing sun screen just in case!
• Food and drinks are up to you!

Registration closes 1/2 hour before race start time!