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Track Length Apr 20, 2009 18:10:28 GMT -7

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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2009 18:10:28 GMT -7

Hey Guys
I am mildly confused about the actual track length. I have learned that HO covers 3 different scales ( 1/64, 1/72, 1/87 ) and I know track length is determined by owners discretion. I guess what I would like to know is what the average or most common length of track you guys run ( not including shutdown or stage area....just from the start line to finish.
thanks!

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Track Length Apr 20, 2009 18:38:11 GMT -7

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Post by johnbalich on Apr 20, 2009 18:38:11 GMT -7

if you look in this board under "DEEP STAGING" there is an article called "how long is a drag strip?"

There are those who insist on 20 feet six inches but few have that much room.

PSYCHOSLOTS Dragway and a few others are sixteen feet (timed) plus shutdown area. Reading the article will you give you a good handle.

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Track Length Apr 20, 2009 20:24:45 GMT -7

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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2009 20:24:45 GMT -7

Apr 20, 2009 18:38:11 GMT -7 johnbalich said:

if you look in this board under "DEEP STAGING" there is an article called "how long is a drag strip?"

There are those who insist on 20 feet six inches but few have that much room.

PSYCHOSLOTS Dragway and a few others are sixteen feet (timed) plus shutdown area. Reading the article will you give you a good handle.

thank-you sir!!

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Track Length Apr 23, 2009 5:13:46 GMT -7

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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2009 5:13:46 GMT -7

I went with the 1/87 scale idea. I have 22 feet to use, so going with that idea, it gives me 16 feet of track, 1 foot staging area and 5 feet shut donw. Now, that same track length I believe would translate to a 1/64 scale 1,000 foot wich is also a common length. So your choice! Jody