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Post by SKR on Jun 9, 2014 18:44:54 GMT -7
Picked up this cheap plug in track lighting package of 5 lights at Lowes for about $35. Works perfect and they are mounted to the ceiling.  Still need to mount the win lights. Very bright blue lights clearly showing the winner instantly.  Mercury Drag Team running laps   |
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Post by pceng on Jun 9, 2014 21:29:32 GMT -7
Hey Sam, had constant consistency problems trying to get timing to work at , Dougs track. Think it was lighting problems...... How far are your lights from track & what wattage are they ? Look very bright in pic.......
......................... tia, Peter
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Post by SKR on Jun 10, 2014 17:35:05 GMT -7
Peter, here are the exact lights I bought. They are about 4' above the track. They look much brighter here. Lowes Lighting |
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Post by kdog on Jun 10, 2014 21:54:40 GMT -7
Peter, here are the exact lights I bought. They are about 4' above the track. They look much brighter here. Lowes LightingPuck lights...you don't say |
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Post by pceng on Jun 10, 2014 22:11:30 GMT -7
Hey Sam, link isn't working for me......... what wattage are the bulbs? ............ is there any other light source beside start/finish lighting?
..............thanks, Peter
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Post by SKR on Jun 11, 2014 18:11:17 GMT -7
Hey Sam, link isn't working for me......... what wattage are the bulbs? ............ is there any other light source beside start/finish lighting? ..............thanks, Peter I have all 5 set up. One for the pre-stage & stage, 1 @ 60', 1 @ 660' , 1 @ speed and 1 @ finish. Other lighting is 3 shop lights. The shop lights doesn't trip the sensors. Specs: Plug-In Cabinet Xenon Puck Light Kit 120 volt, 20 watt G8 Xenon bulbs included 5-ft lamp cords with polarized plug included 200 watt touch dimmer included Can be surface mount or recessed mounted Wire mounting clips included |
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Post by SKR on Jun 15, 2014 16:07:03 GMT -7
Pikes Peak Dragway is starting to take on a look of its own. Nobody in the concrete stands yet but that didn't stop some owners of some old Glidden cars to do a little test & tune.    The win lights found their way home. I made these out of 1/2" PVC pipe.  Hard to see but the left lane is the Coors Light lane. They paid us thousands of dollars to get that lane, anybody want to buy the right   Foam timing blocks were needed with all the intermediate times. The 1000' sensors are on their way.  more to come........ |
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Post by TGM2054 on Jun 15, 2014 17:58:06 GMT -7
Looks great Sam! Your giving me tons of ideas for my track. I've got to get my tail in gear on mine.I'm wondering where you got that Christmes tree, it looks like the same one Kdog has for his. Anybody have an idea where I can find one?
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Post by SKR on Jun 15, 2014 18:25:51 GMT -7
I bought it off ebay years ago. I think it's from a die cast set? not sure, maybe Kevin can give you a better idea.
Congrats on your announcement!
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Post by pceng on Jun 15, 2014 18:34:17 GMT -7
Looking really good , Sam. The backdrop was a great choice...... cars in front just the right size........ perspective is amazing....
One sugestion, if you hadn't planned on it already........... add the color of the rock formations in the background..... in slightly darker shades to your rocks by stands.
Think it would make it perfect.......... Disney might be calling !
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Post by AJR on Jun 15, 2014 19:25:12 GMT -7
Glidden cars.........drool.........drool!!  Track looks awesome. |
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Post by kdog on Jun 15, 2014 19:43:03 GMT -7
Looks great Sam! Your giving me tons of ideas for my track. I've got to get my tail in gear on mine.I'm wondering where you got that Christmes tree, it looks like the same one Kdog has for his. Anybody have an idea where I can find one? I got one in a $5 die cast set, it came with one drag car. I see them from time to time, at die cast auctions on ebay it's been a few years but have seen them more recently I'll keep an eye out as well. Checked ebay and found item number......400727377068 |
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Post by Eagle Racing on Jun 15, 2014 20:24:29 GMT -7
TGM2054, just type in HO Drag Racing Christmas Tree in E-bay search. It will come up $9.95. I use the same one on my track.
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Post by SKR on Aug 30, 2014 20:48:45 GMT -7
Need more proxy racing this year? Then feel free to join us for the 2014 Samta Claus's Door Slammer Showdown (yes Samta) going on in December at Pikes Peak Dragway. This will be your first chance to run at PPD and to prepare your cars for 2015 as PPD will host a NTRA event. Included with D/S will be "match racing" and I will also allow you to send any car you like to get E/T's at PPD. Dates and details coming soon. Stay Tuned!!!!!!
Sam
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Post by kiwidave on Aug 30, 2014 21:15:22 GMT -7
Awesome news!!
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Track looks awesome.
