Bristol race track
03-17-2009, 04:10 PM
#122
Anyone have a bobcat or an ass kicking rotor-tiller?
IF BRC is going to run this year we will need some help. The track is going to take some serious dedication to prepare it for the season. IF IT HAPPENS!
I propose the track gets leveled and tilled up, burns and all. At that time we clean out the rocks that have made there way to the top. All the extra dirt is piled up in a corner for a week or two to allow the track to pack and settle. The rain will be a huge help here. This could be done over one weekend. Then on another weekend build the layout.
At the time of track layout build I sagest we use plastic 55 gallon barrels cut in half to minimize the use of dirt. By doing this we can use some of the existing dirt to help with water flow. Also use plywood on the side of the jumps to help keep the jumps uniform. Last year they did not hold to well. The sides kind of washed off.
I fully admit I can not build a jump. I get the angle ALL wrong! (Refer to last years doubles and table top) But I think if someone with experience is willing to help, the track will be awesome. If not I will do my best to make them better.
This may sound like a lot of work, but with help it can be done.
I think the track could be running mid to late April if not sooner.
Scott if you’re up for this let us know.
I would love to help out this year!
IF BRC is going to run this year we will need some help. The track is going to take some serious dedication to prepare it for the season. IF IT HAPPENS!
I propose the track gets leveled and tilled up, burns and all. At that time we clean out the rocks that have made there way to the top. All the extra dirt is piled up in a corner for a week or two to allow the track to pack and settle. The rain will be a huge help here. This could be done over one weekend. Then on another weekend build the layout.
At the time of track layout build I sagest we use plastic 55 gallon barrels cut in half to minimize the use of dirt. By doing this we can use some of the existing dirt to help with water flow. Also use plywood on the side of the jumps to help keep the jumps uniform. Last year they did not hold to well. The sides kind of washed off.
I fully admit I can not build a jump. I get the angle ALL wrong! (Refer to last years doubles and table top) But I think if someone with experience is willing to help, the track will be awesome. If not I will do my best to make them better.
This may sound like a lot of work, but with help it can be done.
I think the track could be running mid to late April if not sooner.
Scott if you’re up for this let us know.
I would love to help out this year!
03-17-2009, 05:32 PM
#123
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Anyone have a bobcat or an ass kicking rotor-tiller?
IF BRC is going to run this year we will need some help. The track is going to take some serious dedication to prepare it for the season. IF IT HAPPENS!
I propose the track gets leveled and tilled up, burns and all. At that time we clean out the rocks that have made there way to the top. All the extra dirt is piled up in a corner for a week or two to allow the track to pack and settle. The rain will be a huge help here. This could be done over one weekend. Then on another weekend build the layout.
At the time of track layout build I sagest we use plastic 55 gallon barrels cut in half to minimize the use of dirt. By doing this we can use some of the existing dirt to help with water flow. Also use plywood on the side of the jumps to help keep the jumps uniform. Last year they did not hold to well. The sides kind of washed off.
I fully admit I can not build a jump. I get the angle ALL wrong! (Refer to last years doubles and table top) But I think if someone with experience is willing to help, the track will be awesome. If not I will do my best to make them better.
This may sound like a lot of work, but with help it can be done.
I think the track could be running mid to late April if not sooner.
Scott if you’re up for this let us know.
I would love to help out this year!
IF BRC is going to run this year we will need some help. The track is going to take some serious dedication to prepare it for the season. IF IT HAPPENS!
I propose the track gets leveled and tilled up, burns and all. At that time we clean out the rocks that have made there way to the top. All the extra dirt is piled up in a corner for a week or two to allow the track to pack and settle. The rain will be a huge help here. This could be done over one weekend. Then on another weekend build the layout.
At the time of track layout build I sagest we use plastic 55 gallon barrels cut in half to minimize the use of dirt. By doing this we can use some of the existing dirt to help with water flow. Also use plywood on the side of the jumps to help keep the jumps uniform. Last year they did not hold to well. The sides kind of washed off.
I fully admit I can not build a jump. I get the angle ALL wrong! (Refer to last years doubles and table top) But I think if someone with experience is willing to help, the track will be awesome. If not I will do my best to make them better.
This may sound like a lot of work, but with help it can be done.
I think the track could be running mid to late April if not sooner.
Scott if you’re up for this let us know.
I would love to help out this year!
if it happens at all during the week i would come out and help
03-18-2009, 04:48 AM
#125
03-18-2009, 05:01 AM
#126
ChicagoKenji,
When I was at Leisure last time, I was taking note of their jumps since I am ready to build some jumps soon. Most launcher jumps seem to be nearly a traingle with a 30-45 degree launch angle and a 1-2 foot height, and they often occur at 6-10 foot spacings.
When I was at Leisure last time, I was taking note of their jumps since I am ready to build some jumps soon. Most launcher jumps seem to be nearly a traingle with a 30-45 degree launch angle and a 1-2 foot height, and they often occur at 6-10 foot spacings.
03-18-2009, 05:53 AM
#127
Bob, we're way past being on first name basis.
Feel free to use just "Kenji".
Ha.
If Bristol takes a peek at the 2009 Checkpoint classic thread here I put some of Bernie's photos up of their current layout. There's at least one shot of a low angle view of the one side of the layout that does seem to give a good sense of dimension of many jumps.
Feel free to use just "Kenji".
Ha.
If Bristol takes a peek at the 2009 Checkpoint classic thread here I put some of Bernie's photos up of their current layout. There's at least one shot of a low angle view of the one side of the layout that does seem to give a good sense of dimension of many jumps.
03-18-2009, 07:07 AM
#128
correct me if i am wrong here but the take off jump's angle is only as important as the jump you are going to try and downside. What I mean by this is if you have a 20 degree jump, just make sure that you will have a jump in the right spot that you will be able to downside. I don't mean that you can go with a 60 degree jump in no sense.
03-18-2009, 08:01 AM
#129
There is a difference between a "jump" and a "ramp" . Jumps tend to have a "parabolic" effect in the middle and can be tricky to get right when building them.
Ramps are just that, a ramp, a set rise over run to achieve the wanted effect. If the approach to a ramp is to steep, then certain vehicles will have problems and bottom out the front suspension at the transition onto the ramp.
Best thing to do when building any ramp or jump is to have a couple vehicles handy to test them before they are finished so they can be adjusted accordingly.
Just my $.02
Ramps are just that, a ramp, a set rise over run to achieve the wanted effect. If the approach to a ramp is to steep, then certain vehicles will have problems and bottom out the front suspension at the transition onto the ramp.
Best thing to do when building any ramp or jump is to have a couple vehicles handy to test them before they are finished so they can be adjusted accordingly.
Just my $.02
03-18-2009, 01:16 PM
#131
A few years ago a friend and I spent 250.00 in gas and equipment to fix the track. Only a FEW people came out to help. They know who they are. Those of us who put time and money into the track were promised free entry for the season. Then it changed to a few races, then it was two nights.
I cannot tell you how many times that year just a few of us came out a fixed the track. All we ever heard was complaints. The complainers NEVER came out to help. Matt knows what I'm talking about....just burned me bad.
I cannot tell you how many times that year just a few of us came out a fixed the track. All we ever heard was complaints. The complainers NEVER came out to help. Matt knows what I'm talking about....just burned me bad.
03-18-2009, 01:30 PM
#132
I'd be willing to bring the 524 as the SCT test vehicle, and help move some dirt around.
Dunno how much real design effort anyone'd want me putting into the track though...I'm usually having the most fun with the track when everyone else is complaining about it
Dunno how much real design effort anyone'd want me putting into the track though...I'm usually having the most fun with the track when everyone else is complaining about it
03-18-2009, 03:05 PM
#134
A few years ago a friend and I spent 250.00 in gas and equipment to fix the track. Only a FEW people came out to help. They know who they are. Those of us who put time and money into the track were promised free entry for the season. Then it changed to a few races, then it was two nights.
I cannot tell you how many times that year just a few of us came out a fixed the track. All we ever heard was complaints. The complainers NEVER came out to help. Matt knows what I'm talking about....just burned me bad.
I cannot tell you how many times that year just a few of us came out a fixed the track. All we ever heard was complaints. The complainers NEVER came out to help. Matt knows what I'm talking about....just burned me bad.
03-18-2009, 03:27 PM
#135
A few years ago a friend and I spent 250.00 in gas and equipment to fix the track. Only a FEW people came out to help. They know who they are. Those of us who put time and money into the track were promised free entry for the season. Then it changed to a few races, then it was two nights.
I cannot tell you how many times that year just a few of us came out a fixed the track. All we ever heard was complaints. The complainers NEVER came out to help. Matt knows what I'm talking about....just burned me bad.
I cannot tell you how many times that year just a few of us came out a fixed the track. All we ever heard was complaints. The complainers NEVER came out to help. Matt knows what I'm talking about....just burned me bad.