My first wood track build...in Manchester, NH

[manchvegasracer]

[HomeRacingWorld]

Now this is a great build. Thanks for sharing.

Yeah, those 2 guys are good at this. Bob is a fine supervisor I see. I knew he had it in him :)

I still have my lane color distribution system too :)

[TuscoTodd]

WOW! Now that is a heck of an update! Congrats on what looks to be a nice track build going on there!
BTW - loved the battery powered car runs! :D

[chappyman66]

Very nice looking build! Love the battery car.....it's almost impossible to resist running a car as soon as the routing is done just to see the track "work". Nicely done, and enjoy the process!

[bobbyraz49]

Beautiful !!!!
Slot Car Corner ROCKS !!!!!
How did you integrate a call button ? Do you need a button for each lane ? I only have 2 lanes and was wondering if I could place one call button between the 2 lanes ? Do you press the button a 2nd time to resume the race ?
TY

[turbokev]

[RichD]

Only one track call button is needed. Pushing it once turns off the power and pushing it a second time turns it back on. Most tracks have a hand held switch on an extension cord, that works best if there is a spare person to work the button. If the drivers have to use the track call button it is probably best to have a button for each driver's station, however there is a possible hitch with that arrangement. When there is a crash two drivers might hit their buttons at the same time, in that case the track call would be cancelled. If it was me I would add a fourth track call button on an extension cord, SCC sells those as well. Track calls can also be activated from the computer keyboard using the Enter key or spacebar, my experience with that is that in the heat of battle the wrong key may sometimes get pressed.

[dreinecke]

That's first class help! Nice work thus far.

[turbokev]

[Austin]

I can't wait for the open house

[demether]

[manchvegasracer]

To answer a few of the above questions:

I will be using dead strips for lap counting/timing and track mate software. I have the track mate stuff staring at me in the garage asking to be installed.

I will also be adding a 4th track call button for the "race director" to use.

Lane lengths are:

Blue - 61' 8"
Yellow - 60' 9"
Red - 60' 0"

Thank for all the compliments. Don't forget that I have had some great help so far. Painting the surface is on hold due to the rain and higher humidity. Hopefully can start on it tomorrow or Friday.

[sixtiesracer]

That is going to be one sweet layout!!! And, I second the motion about what Austin said.

[Florida_Slotter]

Almost makes me want to relocate to New Hampshire.

Call Steve and Dickie and watch your track come alive.

It's a great thing to have those kind of friends.

[ListerStormGT]

Very nice, great looking track! Im going to fly those guys down here the next time I build a track. :dance: