Re: UPDATED 04/08: Latest Pics: Lake Erie Raceway in primer

feeds@yuku.com (60sRacer) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:09:27 GMT

OLSO,

Look closely at picture number 3 in my set. You will see that the H shaped supports are screwed into another 2x4 which is glued to the bottom of the track.The glued on pieces are of variable lengths depending on where they are, and add support to the MDF. This way there are no screw holes to fill on the track surface and the supports can be easily removed. This whole track was designed from the start to be easily disassembled. It takes a few extra steps, but it can...

Re: UPDATED 04/08: Latest Pics: Lake Erie Raceway in primer

feeds@yuku.com (olsoltracer) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:58:46 GMT

Is the track screwed to the supports or is it just laying on top of supports.

Re: UPDATED 04/08: Latest Pics: Lake Erie Raceway in primer

feeds@yuku.com (Teamsterjohn) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:29:33 GMT

That going to be one sweet track when your all done. Great job.

Re: UPDATED 04/08: Latest Pics: Lake Erie Raceway in primer

feeds@yuku.com (60sRacer) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:53:00 GMT

OLSO,
The track supports have worked out very well for me. They are made out of cheap material to start with, 2x4's, and if you make them the wrong size/height you can glue a piece back on to them. Or you can just unscrew the whole thing and start over. I think that is a little better than mucking up an expensive piece of plywood and all you need is something that will cut a short straight line. There are also no angles to figure out. Good luck with your project....

Re: UPDATED 04/08: Latest Pics: Lake Erie Raceway in primer

feeds@yuku.com (olsoltracer) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:43:59 GMT

Cool layout iam gonna build a track think ill use your idea for track supports.

Re: UPDATED 04/08: Latest Pics: Lake Erie Raceway in primer

feeds@yuku.com (60sRacer) — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:06:26 GMT

Yeah, you could run it CCW. No problemo. Will probably wind up doing that at some point in time. The design is all yours if you want it. Go for it!!

Jim

Re: UPDATED 04/08: Latest Pics: Lake Erie Raceway in primer

feeds@yuku.com (sledge57) — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:33:48 GMT

Sweet track but I'd run it both directions, that track CCW would be an awesome hillclimb with those tricky turns on the downhill side

If I ever do bulid a track I might steal your layout and make the climb a little steeper...................

Doug

1:1 Scale slot car
471 CID 11.93 @ 114MPH

Re: UPDATED 04/08: Latest Pics: Lake Erie Raceway in primer

feeds@yuku.com (60sRacer) — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:37:57 GMT

The track was designed specifically to run clockwise. The drivers stations and start/finish line will be situated on the short straight at the end of the track as is shown in the first picture in the series. This way you are looking lengthwise at the entire track as you are racing which will eliminate any back and forth head thrashing as you follow the car. Line of sight was very important in my design.

Have a good one

Re: UPDATED 04/08: Latest Pics: Lake Erie Raceway in primer

feeds@yuku.com (Mr56P) — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 07:23:23 GMT

That looks great!

Laps run in my head were fun... Which direction you going to run?

~ Larry ~
Hellanbach Speedway

Home of The
Black Box Racing Team

Re: UPDATED 04/08: Latest Pics: Lake Erie Raceway in primer

feeds@yuku.com (Fletch) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:09:43 GMT

Not a big track,the table is 16x7, it is my first routed track, me and a good friend put this together in about a week and a half. I plan on building a new one this spring when the weather breaks. The next track will be the full length of the shop, about 24x8. Not sure if we we are gonna build another oval or a road course, I really like the oval, the racing is really close, last fri. we raced and the cars were about 2 feet apart at the end of the race. The next will be either a Darlington or...

Re: UPDATED 04/08: Latest Pics: Lake Erie Raceway in primer

feeds@yuku.com (60sRacer) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:51:54 GMT

Hey Fletch

I am on the West side of Cleveland in Parma, about 6 miles South of the big lake as the crow flies. What you guys racing on?

Jim

Re: UPDATED 04/08: Latest Pics: Lake Erie Raceway in primer

feeds@yuku.com (Fletch) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:09:30 GMT

That is sweet........Hey 60s, just wondering i am about 1 hour from lake erie, I live south of Toledo, where abouts you at? If you don't mind me asking. We have a nice little club of about 7-8 guys ranging from 16-55 years old...

Re: UPDATED 04/08: Latest Pics: Lake Erie Raceway in primer

feeds@yuku.com (scatman1) — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 21:44:53 GMT

Nice work. I've raced on Hot Shoe's track and grip is fine. All after market tires work well. We mainly use Indy Grips on the track.

Tony

Re: UPDATED 04/08: Latest Pics: Lake Erie Raceway in primer

feeds@yuku.com (NoahRacing) — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:48:44 GMT

I thought those looked familiar. I was one of the builder's of Dillion Speedway. Your track looks really cool. Should be a blast to drive.

Re: UPDATED 04/08: Latest Pics: Lake Erie Raceway in primer

feeds@yuku.com (60sRacer) — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:38:19 GMT

Thanks.
I kind of borrowed the support idea from the folks from Dillon Speedway. It is a variation on their's. If you look hard enough on this forum, you will find them. I had thought over several ways of supporting my track and when I saw how they did it, that just clicked with me. The original Carerra track planner I used to lay this out listed the track length around 86'. Not sure what it is now after my "tweaking". I will measure it at some point in time however.

...

Re: UPDATED 04/08: Latest Pics: Lake Erie Raceway in primer

feeds@yuku.com (kozee) — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:27:15 GMT

Sweet track! Looks like a mixed up Blue King with flat corners!!

Re: UPDATED 04/08: Latest Pics: Lake Erie Raceway in primer

feeds@yuku.com (slotrocker) — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 18:04:06 GMT

Great work!! I like your supports. Three lefts, three rights, should be very close racing. Have you measured or estimated lane lenghts ? Keep us updated. Awesome !!

SR

Re: UPDATED 04/08: Latest Pics: Lake Erie Raceway in primer

feeds@yuku.com (lbowles2) — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:50:09 GMT

Nice layout... Wish I had that kind of room to work with

------------------------

Larry

Re: UPDATED 04/08: Latest Pics: Lake Erie Raceway in primer

feeds@yuku.com (eAddict) — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:16:31 GMT

Looks great. I'd paint the grove the lane color.

Vince
MGPMRC

UPDATED 04/08: Latest Pics: Lake Erie Raceway in primer

feeds@yuku.com (60sRacer) — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:55:33 GMT

Here are the latest shots of my track. I had to tweak my design a bit and play with some of the elevations due to line of sight issues after I got it up in the air. It looked fine when it was on the floor. " src="http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/ohwell.gif">
I have 1 more small piece to fit in and rout, then should just about be ready to start slapping on some paint. I am going with interior/exterior acrylic...