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Post by ncdragracer on May 26, 2018 18:47:48 GMT -7
New home track in North Carolina is currently under construction. Just finished ordering up some of the needed pieces to start construction.
Track will be double wide 6" (basing track off of Angry Jeffs'/ BEAR CREEK DRAGWAY v2) however due to space restrictions track will be Scale Eighth mile - 10"-3 3/4" Timed length with aprox. 5'-5" of shut down. Track will have individual powered lanes using 30V 10A 110DC adjustable power supplies.
Still undecided on timing system, but looking at being able to host proxy races for Pancake (Stock to Super Comp), and Inlines (Stock to Comp)
I hope I can get you guys to run eighth mile down here? I figured with all the eighth mile 1:1 scale tracks we have here in the area, that it would be fitting to follow suite with mine
Robert
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Post by kiwidave on May 26, 2018 19:50:33 GMT -7
Excellent, looking forward to seeing your progress. I'd love the chance to run on an 1/8 mile track.
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Post by gnome on May 27, 2018 6:50:34 GMT -7
I'll be there looking forward to the progress ,methods and materials that u use im currently working on developing a new track myself.the track surface thread kind of fizzled without much input. Motor city raceway is also an 1/8th mile
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Post by ncdragracer on May 27, 2018 7:14:50 GMT -7
I'll be there looking forward to the progress ,methods and materials that u use im currently working on developing a new track myself.the track surface thread kind of fizzled without much input. Motor city raceway is also an 1/8th mile Thanks, Using the basics as Jeff used in his second version of BEAR CREEK. Table Top will be laid out slightly different although I may use his same width dimensions. Using track wiring kit, power tracks / tap track from Gregory @ HO Slot Car Racing. |
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Post by dave632 on May 27, 2018 11:46:30 GMT -7
Looks like you are well on your way to getting your track up and running. Looking forward to racing on it. Nothing wrong with 1/8th mile tracks. When I ran full size about 90% was 1/8th mile. I even ran on a 1/16 mile track way back when. It was the straight for a 1/2 mile oval. You were slowing down on the banked turn of the oval after the run was over.
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Post by AJR on Jun 1, 2018 6:15:16 GMT -7
Right on Robert. I look forward to seeing the progression and the final version! All of these new potential proxy venues really is exciting! Gnome's Motor City Raceway....GTS's Good Times Speedway....and now Rocky River Dragway.....AWESOME!! hoslotcarracing.com site is a good one for pretty much anything you need and great info. as well.
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Post by ncdragracer on Jun 1, 2018 19:31:39 GMT -7
Right on Robert. I look forward to seeing the progression and the final version! All of these new potential proxy venues really is exciting! Gnome's Motor City Raceway....GTS's Good Times Speedway....and now Rocky River Dragway.....AWESOME!! hoslotcarracing.com site is a good one for pretty much anything you need and great info. as well. Thanks brother, I have started to acquire the hard to get pieces (Old to new Track adapters) and some other pieces. Pretty much have the layout configured and figured out. Track power is also acquired. For a eighth mile track do you guys feel 5 foot shut down is adequate/good for the classes I listed? If so then looking at basically building two 36"x 8' table bases, bolting them together (tables based off Greg's website) Cant get to slotcardragons site?? But was also looking at Arduino and looking at the possibility of making my own timing system. Something like GTS set up. Also need some ideas for driver stations, and tree / finish line configurations, so all you guys feel free to post some up or chime in. I would like to see some feed back from all of you as the more input / feed back I get will make it a great facility and venue spot for all of us |
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Post by ncdragracer on Jun 1, 2018 19:33:20 GMT -7
I'll be there looking forward to the progress ,methods and materials that u use im currently working on developing a new track myself.the track surface thread kind of fizzled without much input. Motor city raceway is also an 1/8th mile Gnome, I am sorry didn't see a thread in regards to your track surface ?? |
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Post by gnome on Jun 2, 2018 4:54:45 GMT -7
I didn't start the thread NC ,just following it it was a month or two ago that i saw it but don't remember the exact wording . Have to go get ready for local car show will post on my drivers stations later they work well you can see them at gnomes shop at motor city raceway.
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Post by gnome on Jun 3, 2018 5:13:17 GMT -7
Good morning, what I did was drill 3/4" hole in face plate then drilled smaller hole from bottom of plate and ran brass hardware screws in from bottom, attached wire and fasined with washer and nut inside larger hole screw should run threw larg hole where u can attach ure gator clips.i will do my new track this way but would also like to make a race master station that i can fire bolth lanes simultaneously with solinoids manually or by the green .any input on wiring this would be appreciated.
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Post by dave632 on Jun 3, 2018 9:27:46 GMT -7
I can draw you a schematic for wiring the relays. If you want I can also draw up a switch setup so you can use either simultaneous or separate lanes for bracket racing. That is how my track is wired. A little more confusing to wire but I have had 0 problems with this setup.
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Post by ncdragracer on Jun 3, 2018 10:19:44 GMT -7
Thanks guys, This is what I was given in regards to track wiring so far, I like this one but open to other suggestions  |
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Post by steve on Jun 3, 2018 11:08:56 GMT -7
I have a 1/8 mile track as well its Maxtrax with a Trackmate Dp 2000 timing system
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Post by dave632 on Jun 3, 2018 11:12:03 GMT -7
I like the relays for drag racing because it takes the load off the button or whatever you are using to start the cars. That diagram is to small for me to read it.
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Post by ncdragracer on Jun 3, 2018 12:41:12 GMT -7
I like the relays for drag racing because it takes the load off the button or whatever you are using to start the cars. That diagram is to small for me to read it. I enlarged it dave, the diagram doesn't have relays in it so I am open to ideas on where to place/wire them in. |
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