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RC Workshop: 1/10 Scale R/C Comp CLASS (2.0 & 2.5) at The BattleGround Pittsburgh

May 31 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

RC Workshop: 1/10 Scale R/C Comp CLASS (2.0 & 2.5) at The Battlergrounds

RC Workshop: 1/10 Scale R/C Comp CLASS (2.0 & 2.5) at The Battlerground Pittsburgh

Join us on Sunday, May 31, 2025, starting at 10 AM at The BG for our FREE Class 2.0 and 2.25 1/10th Scale R/C Rock Crawling Competition!

During the comp, we will have six courses total—three for Class 2.0 and three separate courses for Class 2.25.

Drivers can choose to enter Class 2 or Class 2.25. If you’ve won at The BG more than twice, made the podium more than four times, or are a sponsored driver, you’ll automatically move up to Class 2.5. That means you can only compete in Class 2.5 comps, not Class 2 or 2.25.

Class 2 and 2.25 comps are for those newer to crawling, are comfortable competing at this skill level, and/or running more moderately built rigs.

All comps at The BG are now free! Rental trucks are available for anyone who needs one.

All ages welcome! For ages 12 & under, reverses are free and don’t count against scoring.

1/24th scale course will be open and available during all comps during the evening.

Competition Rules – 1/10 Scale

General Rules (Apply to All Classes):

– 10 progress gates, plus start and finish gates (all gates are 12” wide). Start and finish gates count as 10 points if struck.
– 8-minute time period allowed per course for all 3 courses.
– Tires must be under 4.85” and 2.2” max on wheel size (tires CAN be siped, grooved, or trimmed).
– Cab-only trucks are allowed.
– Dovetails are allowed (must be ½” from widest part of cab).
– Rail chassis only (no tube frames).
– Must have a front bumper. Can be mounted on a truck or molded into the body, but must be wider than the frame rails.
– Rear bumpers are NOT required.

Class 2.0:

– Body requirement: Cabs must be at least 4.25” from the top of the cab to the bottom of the door.
– No team drivers allowed.

Class 2.25:

– Body requirement: MUST have at least cab only for a body.
– No team drivers allowed.

The Old Car Dealership

The first priority was to get the building safe, secure and weather-tight. With step one accomplished, the team went to work on getting The BG field and facility up and running. Thanks to the long hours and dedication of his team, they hauled off over 80,000 pounds of debris and junk that had been stored in the building for decades. Between a master carpenter, electrician, block mason, and a team of extremely dedicated employees, they were able to pull off what most thought was an impossible task.

The owner believes in restoring buildings that have solid structure instead of tearing them down and losing their rich history. The Old Car Dealership was a perfect candidate after years of neglect. He hoped to bring life back to what once was a landmark building on the 8^th Ave corridor. Since our opening in 2014, new plans are still underway including the addition of an Intellectual Hobby Shop on the second floor mezzanine and two cafes on the first floor. The transformation will be complete with window repairs, a new parking lot, and new fencing.

What is The BG?

The BG facility is truly one of a kind. It incorporates more than just Airsoft. We have expanded our facility to accommodate Airsoft, NERF, Gel Blasters, Nerf Rivals, GOTCHA Paintball Guns, Bow Tag, and slingshots. The owner wanted to incorporate several different activities into one facility. The BG offers private parties such as birthday parties, corporate holiday parties, team building events and more for any of the above activities.

Why?

The owner was looking for a place to bring his own two children after school or on the weekends where they could have fun and be active together in a safe environment. While there are other facilities that provide some of these activities, none of them are a one-stop-shop for fun. The owner envisioned a place that he could go with his children regularly that would provide exercise, fun, and excitement, all while teaching them teamwork, honor, and strategy. That’s when the concept of “The BG” was born.