Dirt Devils Offroad RC Club, Delray Beach
#46
Tech Master
Tomorrow's a work day folks! We'll be working at our new track in Delray from here on out. Work starts at 9am come by and lend a hand. We'll be working on pit lane.
#47
Tech Master
Huge thanks to those that came out to work yesterday morning! We managed to build a section of pit lane and part of the second section. Hopefully the city will deliver our clay sooner than later. We have lots of building to go and need all the help we can get.
As you can see from the photos, we have almost everything we need to build an awesome track. Just as soon as the county parks department finishes another project they're working on, we'll have tons of clay delivered courtesy of them.
Dan has ordered the MyLaps counting system as well as a bunch of transponders. Please PM DanDrc for more info on them.
Front view of track site:
Just two of the many pre-built 6 x 10 stand sections we have:
Our supply depot:
All of our coping, and the rest of the stand sections. One or two of the sections will be dedicated to the computer equipment and pa system, at least 30ft worth will be driver's stand, we'll have a 16-20ft waste-high pit lane, and a handicap accessible driver's area.
Eastward view. She's gonna be a big'un! Get ready for 30 second 1/10th lap times! 5th scale events anyone?
As you can see from the photos, we have almost everything we need to build an awesome track. Just as soon as the county parks department finishes another project they're working on, we'll have tons of clay delivered courtesy of them.
Dan has ordered the MyLaps counting system as well as a bunch of transponders. Please PM DanDrc for more info on them.
Front view of track site:
Just two of the many pre-built 6 x 10 stand sections we have:
Our supply depot:
All of our coping, and the rest of the stand sections. One or two of the sections will be dedicated to the computer equipment and pa system, at least 30ft worth will be driver's stand, we'll have a 16-20ft waste-high pit lane, and a handicap accessible driver's area.
Eastward view. She's gonna be a big'un! Get ready for 30 second 1/10th lap times! 5th scale events anyone?
#48
Tech Adept
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track construction
talked to park manager today , he claims park crew will be back next week to start moving material for track surface. we started constructing old driver stand sections into a pit lane thanx to hineken, sparechange racer and speeed and myself . i want to get another work day going this sunday again if possible ,we can make a get together of it ,i will bring hot dogs and cold drinks for everyone . bring your tents ,chairs and family.we can share opinions and suggestions,and good conversation.all help is deeply appreciated.thanx
#49
Tech Master
That's AWESOME!! I think getting the city to move our clay and shell rock is half the battle.
#51
A helpful tip for new tracks. Even old ones! An easy way to pick up rocks and leave the dirt. (The back saver i call it)
I invented it for my DO track in Nashville. Works with any dirt. Go to Lows or Home Depo and pick up a Mahoney, like the one you sweep trash in to. Comes with a small broom. 15-18 bucks. Cut out the bottom and put 1/8th inch wire mesh in place of the bottom. Sweep in the rock and dirt. Shake it a few time and the dirt falls out and the rock stays! Good for filling small divots in the tract as well!
It’s well worth its weight in Gold when you don’t have to bend over a few hundred times a week!
I built a Drag that has a knife edge on the front that kicks the rock on top of the steel grate. I put the mesh on top, and the mesh lets the dirt fall back on the track evenly all the way around. But keeps the rock! I don’t know how to put pic’s on here or I would post.. Hope it helps guys?
I invented it for my DO track in Nashville. Works with any dirt. Go to Lows or Home Depo and pick up a Mahoney, like the one you sweep trash in to. Comes with a small broom. 15-18 bucks. Cut out the bottom and put 1/8th inch wire mesh in place of the bottom. Sweep in the rock and dirt. Shake it a few time and the dirt falls out and the rock stays! Good for filling small divots in the tract as well!
It’s well worth its weight in Gold when you don’t have to bend over a few hundred times a week!
I built a Drag that has a knife edge on the front that kicks the rock on top of the steel grate. I put the mesh on top, and the mesh lets the dirt fall back on the track evenly all the way around. But keeps the rock! I don’t know how to put pic’s on here or I would post.. Hope it helps guys?
#52
Tech Master
Thanks for the tip! I actually have a spare one of those at home from the deli I used to own. I'll have to donate it to the track. Any other cheap tips?
#53
Tech Master
Another Sunday gone and some great progress accomplished! It was great to see a nice turnout and to meet some club members. The chili dogs and salads provided by Dan and Sharon really hit the spot after some heavy lifting
If we keep this up we'll be racing in no time!
Dan has extra AMB Transponders at a discounted price for club members! PM him for the details!
Here's a shot of the raised pit lane construction.
The retaining wall starting to get laid out
Crockpot chili and hot dogs! Tough to beat!
The layout of the track was roped out a few weeks ago if anyone wants to walk it
Raised pit lane sections were put near their final place. Next week we sink those puppies into the ground and make them permanent!
If we keep this up we'll be racing in no time!
Dan has extra AMB Transponders at a discounted price for club members! PM him for the details!
Here's a shot of the raised pit lane construction.
The retaining wall starting to get laid out
Crockpot chili and hot dogs! Tough to beat!
The layout of the track was roped out a few weeks ago if anyone wants to walk it
Raised pit lane sections were put near their final place. Next week we sink those puppies into the ground and make them permanent!
#55
Tech Master
Went by the park today to let my son burn off some energy and watch the dirt oval guys. To my pleasant surprised I arrived and saw two fresh loads of shell rock for our track dumped. Time to start building up the base of our berms and corners!
I'll be bringing a power auger with me tomorrow to drill the holes in the ground for pit lane. We'll put the two finished sections in their place and build the entry and exit ramps. Dan and I would also like to grab the 3rd section we'll use for the driver's stand and move it next to the other two.
It's all hands on deck guys, the more people we have the more we'll be able to accomplish! Last week we had a GREAT turnout, but it could always be better
Tomorrow, Sunday, March 4th, 2012. Let's get some work done!
Address:
10875 Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach, Florida 33436
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I'll be bringing a power auger with me tomorrow to drill the holes in the ground for pit lane. We'll put the two finished sections in their place and build the entry and exit ramps. Dan and I would also like to grab the 3rd section we'll use for the driver's stand and move it next to the other two.
It's all hands on deck guys, the more people we have the more we'll be able to accomplish! Last week we had a GREAT turnout, but it could always be better
Tomorrow, Sunday, March 4th, 2012. Let's get some work done!
Address:
10875 Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach, Florida 33436
Link to a map
This thread has over 2,000 views, but less than 60 posts. Don't be shy, introduce yourselves!
#57
Tech Master
Ok, construction pics are getting a bit monotonous so let's break it up with some great news. A BIG CONGRATS to Rick for winning the raffle on the SC10 4x4. Here's a pic of the drawing and of Rick accepting his prize from our fearless leader Dan.
Here's a shot of our first two piles of shellrock for the berms. You can see the dirt oval club in the background gettin er done.
Here's a shot of our first two piles of shellrock for the berms. You can see the dirt oval club in the background gettin er done.
#58
Tech Master
Just wanted to post some pictures of what West Delray Regional Park has to offer. This park is a hidden gem in Palm Beach County. It's also soon going to be an RC heaven.
Some of the offerings besides the soon to be offroad track..
Dirt Oval in full force:
Heli Port
Airport
Boat Lake
Info
And soon, World Class Offroad RC'ing!!!
Some of the offerings besides the soon to be offroad track..
Dirt Oval in full force:
Heli Port
Airport
Boat Lake
Info
And soon, World Class Offroad RC'ing!!!
#59
Thanks for posting the pictures of the various locations within the park.
And thanks for posting the picture of me accepting the winning truck from Dan. Now I can prove to my girlfriend that I won the truck and didn't spend more just to have "another" vehicle. (Just kidding)
I think it is a very good idea to post pictures and activities of our club and the oval club too. The more people know, the more will come join us to race and thus the better for the club to make improvements and upkeep to the tracks. I'm sure several racers are going to be using both tracks for variety and fun. That being said, we will be the only place in South Florida that offers 2 seperate tracks within feet of each other.
Rick
And thanks for posting the picture of me accepting the winning truck from Dan. Now I can prove to my girlfriend that I won the truck and didn't spend more just to have "another" vehicle. (Just kidding)
I think it is a very good idea to post pictures and activities of our club and the oval club too. The more people know, the more will come join us to race and thus the better for the club to make improvements and upkeep to the tracks. I'm sure several racers are going to be using both tracks for variety and fun. That being said, we will be the only place in South Florida that offers 2 seperate tracks within feet of each other.
Rick
#60
Tech Master
Your welcome! I completely agree, the more people that know what this great park has to offer, the better off we'll all be. Race entries will be be up and the parks department will see that their efforts were for a great cause.
What also helps us is comments on this thread. Every time someone comments or posts their opinion this thread gets bumped to the top. It gets the most action when it stays near the top of the page. It's a simple thing, but it helps.
What also helps us is comments on this thread. Every time someone comments or posts their opinion this thread gets bumped to the top. It gets the most action when it stays near the top of the page. It's a simple thing, but it helps.