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Old 02-11-2008, 10:53 AM
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im looking for links to previous track builds which was documented with pics. trying to get some ideas on curb formation. we have a layout all ready but ideas are welcome. electric and nitro 1/10th as well as 1/8th scale are goin to be run on the track, so lookin for european styled tracks.

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take a look at our site, should have some photos from construction.


www.timezoneracing.com
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thanks a million !!!!!! just what i was looking for
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This any help to you?

http://www.electriccarclub.co.uk/gallery/track-build/
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Originally Posted by Island Losi
im looking for links to previous track builds which was documented with pics. trying to get some ideas on curb formation. we have a layout all ready but ideas are welcome. electric and nitro 1/10th as well as 1/8th scale are goin to be run on the track, so lookin for european styled tracks.

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Where are you looking to locate the track?
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Originally Posted by tc3team
I'm just curious, what are the dimensions of that track? What are the lane widths?
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Originally Posted by tc3team

sweeet! thanks
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Originally Posted by nrtv20
Where are you looking to locate the track?
spot of land which has water 5ft down. that should not be a problem once the right methods are used . i.e. using boulders at the bottom then compacting and come up.



thanks for the info/help guys!!! i have more than enough info for now.
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anyone got track design software or a program the can used?
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Check out Jackson Rc Raceway over in NJ..

http://www.jacksonrcracing.com/onroadpics.htm

Should give you a general idea of how they constructed their track.
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