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Basic plans have been drawn up by Art to make a 2-lane new track in my basement.
Art was kind enough to take on the task of fitting a small track into a tiny basement.
I don’t have a name for it yet. Maybe the KRZ Twister? Name suggestions are most welcome.
The final dimensions will be on a 5′ foot by 10′ foot base.
The closest rooms to the track are the washroom and kitchen. It should work out well to host races for small groups.
Everything in life is time sensitive. I should have done this a few years ago. Thank you to Art for accepting the challenge.
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Great decision Ken!! Perhaps “Mille Manuel”?????
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Lol that would work.
I was trying to play off a plane reference ‘lazy eight’ along with a car reference ‘delta 88’ as well as the obvious nested eights of the layout.
I noticed that lazy eight is also a name the Infiniti sign so Infinity Raceway (also a real racetrack) or Infinity and Beyond raceway might work as well.
Let me over think this…
Bill
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Hmmm, also looks like stylized and elongated “P”s and “Q”s, could be called “Mind your P’s and Q’s” Raceway. :>)
Or more seriously, “Autodromo Ocho Veloce”.
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You guys are cracking me up. 🙂
Infinity and Beyond Raceway… Hahaha! Very suitable with 2-eights on their side.
I can’t seem to get through 4-syllable words anymore during chemo. Autodromo is a tad too long, even to spell.
What does “Ocho” mean? Google translate says it’s an English word? I never used it in my life.
Please keep the ideas coming. This is funny. 🙂
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Happy to be bringing you some humour… I once was a cunning linguist!!
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Another ‘Work of Art”! Looks great, and showing my age, in the words of Carly Simon:
Anticipation, anticipation
Is makin’ me late
Is keepin’ me waitin:>)
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“LeManuel” :>)
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Looking great! Perhaps “Schnell Acht”, or Schnell Achtring, might fit the bill…, Regardless, will be great! Are you planning on any period theme? If so, I may have some sponsors/markers you’re welcome to have for guardrails, etc.
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Thanks Micheal,
Someone once told me the races are won or lost in the corners. There seems to be lots of opportunities to pass on this course. It looks like fun for sure.
It’s safe to say that slow class cars with 14k to 18k motors will be the main focus of this track.
1) Sportscar
2) Hot Rod
3) All the GP classes
4) Trams Am
5) Boulevard Cruisers
6) Classic Stock Car
7) Nascar
8) Classic LeMans
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It was a productive day at the Infinity Motorsport Park. The day began with the copper tape treatment. It’s quite an art form.
Then came the wiring… and a few @#$%! choice words along the way. The simple ways to DL the freeware programs are gone. You need to jump a few extra hoops to find your way these days. It all worked out in the end with a nice runnng track. Both lanes respond well.
I already lost one car to the floor because the barriers are not up yet. Patience, grasshopper… Yes master Poe.
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The track is ready to host races. All the outside borders are buttoned up and painted. Timing system works great.
What’s left?
1) Inside details (grass, checker cork, etc.)
2) Double row of hay bails to line the outside of the inner loop
3) Cloth skirt to hide the base
4) Garage face for pit row
5) Cover infrared flood lamp with “finish line” art work/cover
I still need to move the work bench into the next room or marshals may have a problem. I also need to make room for bread boxes filled with cars, and pizza eaters. It’s slowly getting there.
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I would like to thank my friends that prayed for, and supported me through a few recent tough weeks (tough year actually). I’m finally back home and on the mend.
The grassy areas were filled in before I left for a week.
Plus we have 140 bales of hay, and many stacks of tires. A gaggle of orange hazard cones as well.
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Molto benne paisan, The “Mille Manuel”, “LeManuel” or whatever fine moniker you choose to name this track, is looking great! ANd, like all, wishing you the best health. A “gaggle of cones” is good, geese, not so much… :>) I believe I can contribute to conification, and also have a lot of tires you’re welcome to have should you need them; also additional signage should you require…. Happy to see the monitor up and operative. Stay well!
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Further progress on the scenery details. The rocks look like… rocks!
Art came by and tinted the rock formations. Truly an artist’s touch.
When it came time to choose a tint either gray or brown for the rocks. I simply said “Make it look like Bancroft!” I got my wish.
The earth coloured base is ready for grass. Striped borders, hay bales, and grass is next.
Then I need to prep the rest of the room to host races. Looking forward to it.
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The track room has been rather dark since the ballast stopped working on one side. The ballast is tucked away behind a curtain and not very easy to get to. It’s tough to make progress on the track or even race when you can’t see. The track has been dormant for a while.
JonnyRocket came over today and helped fix the ballast and install some new track lighting. We also stuck a few pics on the walls.
What a difference. I’m once again inspired to keep moving ahead. The cars absolutely sparkle under the LED lighting. Breathtaking.
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