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Woodland Trace Raceway
Woodland Trace Raceway is a 4-lane mdf circuit with an average lap length of 80 feet. The Trace became operational in January, 2012.
Except for the Corkscrew (which was built using 3/8" mdf to enable sufficient flex), the track is constructed of 1/2" thick mdf. The width between lanes is 3.5". Luf's lexan routing strip and tape laying tools were used in the track's construction.
The surface is 3 coats of semi-gloss latex, lightly sanded after each coat. The track surface is smooth to the touch. This track had excellent grip from the first day. We most often run NSR and Slot.It rubber, but also Ninco rubber for certain classes of plastic wheeled cars.
Power is provided by a Pyramid PS26K 22 Amp unit. There are two electrical taps into the track and the current is supplied to the cars by 16 gauge wire and 7/32" X 1 mil copper tape. We run at 10v and use DiFalco controllers.
Driver's stations were purchased from Slot Car Corner.
TrackMate takes care of the race management duties.
The pit buildings, grandstands, timing tower, bridges, and other trackside accessories are constructed of basswood, balsa, and photographic mat board. The cliff face is constructed of acoustic ceiling tile. Trees are made of dead azalea branches with Woodland Scenics foliage glued to them.
I downloaded .eps image files from brandsoftheworld.com for the signs and used Adobe Illustrator to re-size and in some cases, alter the files. The graphics on the Dunlop bridge were made from scratch based on aerial photos of the 1:1 bridge at Le Mans. I took some liberties in it's design, so it is not a 100% accurate replica.
Landscaping the track is a never-ending process and I will post updated photos as changes are made.
Currently, the lap record at the Trace is 5.599 sec, set by my highly modified Sportsman Mustang.
Woodland Trace Raceway is a 4-lane mdf circuit with an average lap length of 80 feet. The Trace became operational in January, 2012.
Except for the Corkscrew (which was built using 3/8" mdf to enable sufficient flex), the track is constructed of 1/2" thick mdf. The width between lanes is 3.5". Luf's lexan routing strip and tape laying tools were used in the track's construction.
The surface is 3 coats of semi-gloss latex, lightly sanded after each coat. The track surface is smooth to the touch. This track had excellent grip from the first day. We most often run NSR and Slot.It rubber, but also Ninco rubber for certain classes of plastic wheeled cars.
Power is provided by a Pyramid PS26K 22 Amp unit. There are two electrical taps into the track and the current is supplied to the cars by 16 gauge wire and 7/32" X 1 mil copper tape. We run at 10v and use DiFalco controllers.
Driver's stations were purchased from Slot Car Corner.
TrackMate takes care of the race management duties.
The pit buildings, grandstands, timing tower, bridges, and other trackside accessories are constructed of basswood, balsa, and photographic mat board. The cliff face is constructed of acoustic ceiling tile. Trees are made of dead azalea branches with Woodland Scenics foliage glued to them.
I downloaded .eps image files from brandsoftheworld.com for the signs and used Adobe Illustrator to re-size and in some cases, alter the files. The graphics on the Dunlop bridge were made from scratch based on aerial photos of the 1:1 bridge at Le Mans. I took some liberties in it's design, so it is not a 100% accurate replica.
Landscaping the track is a never-ending process and I will post updated photos as changes are made.
Currently, the lap record at the Trace is 5.599 sec, set by my highly modified Sportsman Mustang.
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