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Rebuilt Banked oval

Postby Dodgefarmer » Fri Jul 24, 2015 12:29 pm

I finally got the 1/43 Carrera oval resurrected after 1 1/2 yrs :oops:. I've added 5deg. banking, more for aesthetics than function. I've also added "paved" outer aprons and "dirt" inner aprons so that we are able to run a pair of 1/32 cars.

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Re: Rebuilt Banked oval

Postby ourwayband » Fri Jul 24, 2015 2:14 pm

Cool looking track Randy!!What did you use for your aprons?

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Re: Rebuilt Banked oval

Postby Nor Cal Mike » Fri Jul 24, 2015 2:24 pm

Nice set up!
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Re: Rebuilt Banked oval

Postby Cjent » Fri Jul 24, 2015 3:50 pm

:text-bravo:
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Re: Rebuilt Banked oval

Postby HomeRacingWorld » Fri Jul 24, 2015 8:18 pm

Well done. Good to see this going on in this scale.
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Re: Rebuilt Banked oval

Postby Dodgefarmer » Sat Jul 25, 2015 12:05 am

Thanks guys. I'm glad you enjoyed the pics.Rusty, I used 1/4" hardboard (masonite) for the aprons and eco-foam cork (laminate flooring underlay) for the base.

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Re: Rebuilt Banked oval

Postby TuscoTodd » Sat Jul 25, 2015 10:50 am

Great looking track - thank you for sharing the pictures!
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Re: Rebuilt Banked oval

Postby dreinecke » Sat Jul 25, 2015 11:06 pm

Randy - that track is HUGE!!! Nice work!
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Re: Rebuilt Banked oval

Postby Dodgefarmer » Wed Jul 29, 2015 9:49 am

Thanks again guys. The oval is proving to be quite a hit. Although it is bigger than the status quo and bigger than what I would like, I have less than 2" total clearance to the inside track. I have already had to make some changes though. The track owner requested that the crossovers be removed as he was not impressed with the constant marshaling that they require. :lol: . and I've had to add a retaining wall to the turn 3 exit to prevent the death plunge. :scared-eek:. We've also discovered that the mag cars are quite boring so we are running mostly 1/32 no mag. The narrower cars (cuda mustangs etc.) can run side by side with a mandatory bump to pass. :whistle:

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Re: Rebuilt Banked oval

Postby cyclone60 » Tue Sep 08, 2015 8:32 am

Awsome ! :music-rockout: :auto-driving: :clap:
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