21st-Sep-20, 12:46 PM
Woodland Trace Raceway
Woodland Trace Raceway is a 4-lane mdf circuit with an average lap length of 80 feet. The Trace became operational in January, 2012.
Except for the Corkscrew (which was built using 3/8" mdf to enable sufficient flex), the track is constructed of 1/2" thick mdf. The width between lanes is 3.5". I used Luf's lexan routing strip and tape laying tools in the track's construction.
The surface is 3 coats of semi-gloss latex, a paint/primer blend, lightly sanded after each coat. The track surface is smooth to the touch. This track had excellent grip from the first day. We most often run NSR and Slot.It rubber, but also Ninco rubber or Paul Gage urethane for certain classes of plastic wheeled cars.
Power is provided by a Pyramid PS26K 22 Amp unit. There are two electrical taps into the track and the current is supplied to the cars by 7/32" X 1 mil copper tape. We run at 10v and use DiFalco controllers.
Driver's stations were purchased from Slot Car Corner.
TrackMate takes care of the race management duties.
I built the pit buildings, grandstands, timing tower, bridges, and other trackside accessories from basswood, balsa, and/or photographic mat board. The cliff face is constructed of acoustic ceiling tile. Trees are made of dead azalea branches with Woodland Scenics foliage glued to them.
I downloaded .eps image files from brandsoftheworld.com for the signage and used Adobe Illustrator to re-size and in some cases, alter the files. The graphics on the Dunlop bridge were made from scratch based on aerial photos of the 1:1 bridge at Le Mans. I took some liberties in it's design, so it is not a 100% accurate replica.
Landscaping the track is a never-ending process and I will be posting updated photos as changes are made.
Currently, the fast lap record at the Trace is 5.599 sec, set by my highly modified Sportsman Mustang. Most well-prepared cars will lap in the high fives or low sixes.
Woodland Trace Raceway is a 4-lane mdf circuit with an average lap length of 80 feet. The Trace became operational in January, 2012.
Except for the Corkscrew (which was built using 3/8" mdf to enable sufficient flex), the track is constructed of 1/2" thick mdf. The width between lanes is 3.5". I used Luf's lexan routing strip and tape laying tools in the track's construction.
The surface is 3 coats of semi-gloss latex, a paint/primer blend, lightly sanded after each coat. The track surface is smooth to the touch. This track had excellent grip from the first day. We most often run NSR and Slot.It rubber, but also Ninco rubber or Paul Gage urethane for certain classes of plastic wheeled cars.
Power is provided by a Pyramid PS26K 22 Amp unit. There are two electrical taps into the track and the current is supplied to the cars by 7/32" X 1 mil copper tape. We run at 10v and use DiFalco controllers.
Driver's stations were purchased from Slot Car Corner.
TrackMate takes care of the race management duties.
I built the pit buildings, grandstands, timing tower, bridges, and other trackside accessories from basswood, balsa, and/or photographic mat board. The cliff face is constructed of acoustic ceiling tile. Trees are made of dead azalea branches with Woodland Scenics foliage glued to them.
I downloaded .eps image files from brandsoftheworld.com for the signage and used Adobe Illustrator to re-size and in some cases, alter the files. The graphics on the Dunlop bridge were made from scratch based on aerial photos of the 1:1 bridge at Le Mans. I took some liberties in it's design, so it is not a 100% accurate replica.
Landscaping the track is a never-ending process and I will be posting updated photos as changes are made.
Currently, the fast lap record at the Trace is 5.599 sec, set by my highly modified Sportsman Mustang. Most well-prepared cars will lap in the high fives or low sixes.
