1/8 track
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Question: There is some land opportunity I have to build an rc dirt track. the land has motorsports already on it!---drag racing,crotch rocket racing course,road racing course,dirt oval racing. The land is leased by the city. what would I need to do to build a 1/8 race track? The operator of the sports park specify they already have insurance. Would I need rc insurance? Also,is there any possibility of the city funding a drivers stand,pit lane,pipeing,etc... to do so? I just don't have thousands of dollars to start up a rc track. Who to chat with for help with? There is a pretty big community of racers here and surrounding cities to race.Thanks! |
Pretty much every question you asked is specific to your location.
In Australia we can apply for sporting grants based on number of members/kids/disability accessibility etc but it could be drastically different to where you are. As a minimum youd need dirt for the track, a drivers stand, and a flat area with access to power/water for pitting. Look into local buisnesses too. For something as simple as a banner on your drivers stand you may be able to get free hire on earthmoving equiptment etc etc. |
I imagine that with enough effort and the right connections the city will pay for most of the expenses. Here in Florida tracks have had everything from drivers stands to nearly the whole facility paid for by the city.
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if you set up a not for profit "club" tax incorporation, you can collect membership dues to pay for equipment and be tax exempt, im not sure how liability works under someone elses "commercial" property insurance, or the issues with r/c car racing falling under "motorsport" insurance, if you use the land owners incorporation, they get hit with added costs if incidents go down, from injury, to whatever building codes, adl access, noise that you would have to fill, plus if theres any income recorded, he may get the tax hit depending on his corporation setup... not too familiar with colorado laws, but thats some stuff ive looked into
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Originally Posted by IOP_Racer
(Post 15182253)
I imagine that with enough effort and the right connections the city will pay for most of the expenses. Here in Florida tracks have had everything from drivers stands to nearly the whole facility paid for by the city.
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Originally Posted by sebtarta
(Post 15182524)
If this is the case, we need to get together and open a 1/8th track in Orlando. Currently Orlando, FL has nothing :(
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Are you in Colorado?
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Generally, cities will not put any money in to your project. You will need a few thousand dollars to get everything needed. Hell just the timing system is like 3-4 grand. Driver stand, keep in mind handicap accessible for alot of cities. You have ALOT of knowledgeable track builders and racers locally. ijs My business plan was like $15k to build a RACE track. That was just to get started.
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Originally Posted by rjmakk
(Post 15183454)
Are you in Colorado?
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Originally Posted by snoborder73
(Post 15184071)
yes colorado
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Originally Posted by rjmakk
(Post 15186919)
which part? we got a good crew of 8th scale racers in ABQ
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Originally Posted by IOP_Racer
(Post 15182253)
I imagine that with enough effort and the right connections the city will pay for most of the expenses. Here in Florida tracks have had everything from drivers stands to nearly the whole facility paid for by the city.
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Originally Posted by IOP_Racer
(Post 15182253)
I imagine that with enough effort and the right connections the city will pay for most of the expenses. Here in Florida tracks have had everything from drivers stands to nearly the whole facility paid for by the city.
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Originally Posted by snoborder73
(Post 15187460)
pueblo.why?
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Originally Posted by snoborder73
(Post 15187460)
pueblo.why?
I really want to make that C Springs Border wars race this year! |
Is there a program to use to design a track?
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Originally Posted by sebtarta
(Post 15193514)
Is there a program to use to design a track?
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Originally Posted by 8ight-t_sbs
(Post 15189750)
It would be nice to see a track again in Pueblo. M and M was great along with A-main prior to the move to C Springs. The weather is warmer in Pueblo and not as snowy/windy as C Springs or Denver.
I really want to make that C Springs Border wars race this year! |
Bringing back from the past
Does anyone know what type of track border is used on these tracks? https://thedirt.us/wp-content/upload...2/IMG_9529.jpg Picture from TheDirt website We use drainage pipe and after a few weeks a few feet need to be replaced, cost for maintenance rises. The track borders on the picture above seem to be flexible and maybe "air filled"?. Thank you for the help. |
ROAR still has insurance with the membership I believe. So you could require ROAR membership for track use.
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Originally Posted by sebtarta
(Post 15363345)
Bringing back from the past
Does anyone know what type of track border is used on these tracks? https://thedirt.us/wp-content/upload...2/IMG_9529.jpg Picture from TheDirt website We use drainage pipe and after a few weeks a few feet need to be replaced, cost for maintenance rises. The track borders on the picture above seem to be flexible and maybe "air filled"?. Thank you for the help. |
Originally Posted by sebtarta
(Post 15363345)
Bringing back from the past
Does anyone know what type of track border is used on these tracks? https://thedirt.us/wp-content/upload...2/IMG_9529.jpg Picture from TheDirt website We use drainage pipe and after a few weeks a few feet need to be replaced, cost for maintenance rises. The track borders on the picture above seem to be flexible and maybe "air filled"?. Thank you for the help. look at all the KYOSHO banners and pit space!!!! |
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Thanks all
I sent an email to Joseph 'The Dirt' and asked him. His response below, I use white 3" PVC Leach line from Lowe's or Home Depot. It is apx $7.50 per 10' stick. You can get on the Home Depot website and have it delivered! |
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