[KensRedZed]

There are a lot of nice tracks listed here. My tracks don't compare to most.

I have a 1/32 Scalex track under a 4'x8' work bench. It's a bit of a task to remove the 4x4 plywood covers (seen on the right). But space is tight. It has a power track that utilizes separate power supplies for each lane. A bit of a rare find in Canada. I'm old school and prefer analog. This is only for a few select RTR slow cars. Nothing scratch built runs on this track. It's just for light hearted fun.

   

I also have an AFX track based on a design called the "Oak Creek 36". It sits on a 3'x7' foot plywood base. It's an interesting design in that all the offs happen at either end of the track. 2-people can easily race and marshal for each other.

   

I ran the power under the plywood to each end, and install quick-release alligator clips to the controllers. Designed for those kids that win a race and raise both hands while still hanging on to the controller.


   

The track opened up for racing.

   

The track is attached to a hinge that allows it to fold up to the wall. This hall was the most useless part of the basement until that track went up.

   

Then I got invited to my first club race. I could not believe my eyes. I have not looked back since. I can't wait to build a routed track sometime in the future.

   

[JasonB]

That's quite a range, and variety of tracks to race on.

[KensRedZed]

Thank you very kindly, Jason.

This next track we race on is my favorite, and it's called "The Ring". It's a friends track. The main straight on the right side is 19" feet long.

   

[JasonB]

Well I can certainly see why it's your favourite. I love the track weathering, and though there isn't a vast amount of space left for scenery, what's there is very nicely done.

[KensRedZed]

I can't take any credit for the track. I'm very lucky to race there.

A few more photos of the scenery.

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

A GT40 that didn't make it to the end of the race.

   

Seems a Porsche also did not finish.

   
   

Pit row is full.

   

[JasonB]

That's wonderful, so many great details.

[dreinecke]

Hmm...I'll have to see if I can sneak a track into the hallway.  Wonder if the wife will notice?

Awesome use of space.  That club track is awesome as well!

[Albion]

Interesting set of tracks. Nice use of space sneaking tracks under work bench. 

Any idea what the overall size of the Ring is, ?

[KensRedZed]

The Ring fits into a room that measures 11' foot by 27' foot. One corner has been adjusted due to the furnace room. You can easily walk around three sides of the track. I'm not sure of lane length.

[gokartride]

I can't take any credit for the track. I'm very lucky to race there.

Really superb inspiration there!! 

FWIW, I do not have, nor will ever have, space for a large 1/32 track....so I have put all my energy into making the best small tracks I can.  I find there are certain advantages: easier to marshal, easier to completely finish, ability to create a variety of track types.  I do race digital with pacer cars, though, and that really changes the dynamics of racing on a small circuit with moderate-length straight sections.