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I've got three that I race on this track but a half dozen more of other types. The lap record is 8.8 seconds I believe (I've usually had a few beers too many to remember the lap record). The start/finish line bridge has an IR timing system connected to the computer so it tracks the cars as they roll through (assuming they've connected their transponders).Originally Posted by Uberjager
I need more details on the track. What is the material? I want to make a rally track in my basement once we move in.My Man Cave is an RC race track
The material is carpet - 100% olefin style/color Viking - Stingray, got it from Home Depot. It's the shortest pile I could find and grips really well (not nearly as expensive as the stuff they use at "real" carpet tracks). Other Man Cavers (Mile High Man Cave Racing) have tried painting concrete floors and it's just too slick. The green and white stuff is closed cell foam I got from another Man Caver who manages a foam company.
We've run our Tamiya DF-03Ra and Traxxas rally cars on it and they do pretty well. Though the overpass is a little low for anything like a Blitz or Slash, I could have made it work if I had raised it. I just didn't envision running SC trucks on it, it was built for Tamiya M03s, HPI Cup Racers and the like.
ETA: I believe I'm hosting a race on August 10th and you're welcome to come down and check it out.
Last edited by Special Ed; 07-22-2013 at 12:15.
I am thinking of running 1/24th Losi brushless rally cars. I want to have a variety of surfaces for the track, carpet, foam, concrete, etc. I might go with the Losi track as a starting point.
That'll be awesome for a rally track. I like your thinking.
Oh that's sweet, what are you guys racing on it?My Man Cave is an RC race track
My man cave is packed with probably 50 or more RC's, not counting the 12X30 storage unit I have full of RC Stuff.
I'm jealous! Must be one heck of a collection.
We race mostly 1/10 scale (TT01s, Tamiya M-chassis, HPI Cup Racer, DF03s) and some of the guys run 1/18 scale buggers if they bring them. A lot of the guys now have vintage Tamiya stuff (Grasshoppers, etc) so if they get tires for them, we'll run them too. Basically we'll run anything that fits and has good tires (nothing that'll shred the carpet). I only live a few miles away from you (136th and Holly) and I'm sure Goodall and Todd would love having you show up for a man cave race (airsoft rifle is optional).
Hmm I might have to check that out next time you have a race. I have a sweet little tamiya front wheel drive Mini Cooper that'd probably go good on there. Haven't seen Todd and Jeff for a while.
My mancave is my back yard. Rc racetrack. Complete with lighting for night shenanigans.
Night racing at The Boneyard was AWESOME!
My mancave is my back yard. Rc racetrack. Complete with lighting for night shenanigans.
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