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Post by swamper on Sept 19, 2008 16:45:31 GMT -7
I have been rc drag racing for 15 years and have got burned out with all the traveling to races all over the south east. How many people in Florida would race ho drags if track were built ?
Randy
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Post by Demon340 on Sept 19, 2008 17:35:09 GMT -7
Hey RANDY
We race here in orlando the third monday of the month at WDWAHO RACEWAY for more info you can talk to phil he is
ALLSTARHR. We have four classes a .460 heads up full tree and a bracket class full tree for points and two fun classes a stock tomy
g plus heads up pro tree and a run what you got and hope its fast heads up pro tree.We run only inline cars track not set up
yet for pancake motors.
TOM AKA DEMON 340
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Post by rapidrichard on Sept 21, 2008 19:31:43 GMT -7
Swamper are you thinking of building a track in Florida? great if close to Orlando we will attend  RapidRichard [Richard] Demon 340 [tom] |
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Post by swamper on Oct 11, 2008 19:24:40 GMT -7
Well guys I ordered a 1000 ft track off e-bay today. I also have 2 12 volt battery's ready to go. A timing system is next. What do you guys think about trackmates budget system?
Thanks Randy
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Post by 440gtx on Oct 11, 2008 20:25:52 GMT -7
I've used it for a while now and it works great. It doesn't have all the extra stuff that the $450 program has but you can't beat it for $120.
440
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Post by SKR on Oct 12, 2008 19:34:50 GMT -7
Cool to see another track go up in Florida. Where are you located Randy?
I've heard nothing but good things about the budget system. Like 440 said, you can't beat it for $120
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Post by swamper on Oct 13, 2008 14:20:07 GMT -7
Im in Sarasota Fl. Its 50 miles south of Tampa off I 75. I have been talking with Phill to get help. What a great guy. Also been PM with Richard for info. These guys are just what HO drags is all about. I will post more info as I get closer to being ready to have some fun. ;D
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Post by swamper on Oct 18, 2008 6:54:25 GMT -7
When I get my track up and running were can I get grand stands timing tower ect? Also if I want to make my track portable what is the best way to build legs ect or ? to make it easy to transport set up and take down.
Thanks Randy
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Post by allstarhr on Oct 18, 2008 7:32:21 GMT -7
I know of three different ways to set up a portable track. One would be to get three of those plastic saw horses and clamp it or screw it to them with one at the start, one at the joint just past the finish line and one at the end if the track it's self is mounted pretty stiff. The portable track I made is mounted on three boards screwed together to make an "H" if looked at from the end with the track mounted on the crossbar of the "H". Keeps the racing surface flat and the wiring is stapled under the cross board.
I also bought a portable track from Rev. Barnsdale that uses specially mounted sockets and removable legs. It's really neat but a had to be a lot of work to make.
The third way is probably the best and easiest. Just buy three of the plastic 2' X 4' folding tables from Costco or Sam's and Set it on them. I already had the tables from other functions and their legs adjust from coffee table height to table height to counter height. They are great for many other uses and yet can be easily moved with the track since they are light and fold. I think I paid about $35.00 each. I easily could have spent more in time and money for something "trick". It also gives you a place to stage the cars and sit down the ladder sheets. It would be pretty easy to screw a metal "L" bracket to the side of the "H" and use C clamps to clamp the track to the table if you wanted more stability.
Just thoughts and I've sure there are other good ways to "get er done".
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