Glandon Speedway track build

[CrashBoom]

I had some time to get started on my oval-ish track build this weekend. I got about 2/3 of the 1st layer of class 5 down. Slowly chomping away at what seems to be an endless pile of gravel.

I'm doing 2 or 3 layers until I have about a 4-5" deep base. Definitely going to bank the corners, maybe the whole thing a little to help keep water drained. Obviously jumps will be necessary, maybe a rattle board section too. Part of the track uses an existing road to get a little extra length, I'm going to ramp up pretty steep so you kind of have to jump onto it.

 

[Tex Koder]

ALLrighty now..
I Sub'd to see this one to completion.

That's looking to be a really Fun track in the works.
Can't wait for the official Grand Opening

What's your best guess on ETA?

 

[CrashBoom]

What's your best guess on ETA?

If I can get back to it next weekend, I should have at least one complete layer.

It depends on how much time I have, but I'm thinking early fall to be totally done. I'm going to grade out the inside of the oval and build some jumps for bashing and I need a driver's stand too.

A little video walk-through.

 

[Tex Koder]

If I can get back to it next weekend, I should have at least one complete layer.

It depends on how much time I have, but I'm thinking early fall to be totally done. I'm going to grade out the inside of the oval and build some jumps for bashing and I need a driver's stand too.

A little video walk-through.

I'm laughing with Excitement

 

[Smilinbri]

Looks awesome!! I love how the area is surrounded by woods. Can't wait to see the final results!

 

[Johnny b]

Looking good man! Brings back memories of my old track. Your going to find that no matter how good it gets, you'll always be enhancing it. It becomes an addiction as much as the rc cars themselves! Enjoy!

 

[Garcbomber]

Good Start, unless that tree has sentimental value it's gotta go!

 

[CrashBoom]

Good Start, unless that tree has sentimental value it's gotta go!

Yeah. I don't like cutting down trees, but that's right in the way. I'll run through the rest of the brush along the road with the Husqvarna Annihilator lol.

 

[CrashBoom]

I have time this weekend to get back to it, hopefully I'll have the first run video on Sunday!

 

[CrashBoom]

I was able to get the brush/tree along the road cleared and base layer finished. I'll be back at it on Labor Day weekend, should be able to complete the track surface. Need to add another layer and then hit it with the cultipacker and drag rake. Then the jumps.

I was able to make some test runs today but forgot my GoPro, I'll get some running video over Labor Day.

 

[Tex Koder]

I was able to get the brush/tree along the road cleared and base layer finished. I'll be back at it on Labor Day weekend, should be able to complete the track surface. Need to add another layer and then hit it with the cultipacker and drag rake. Then the jumps.

I was able to make some test runs today but forgot my GoPro, I'll get some running video over Labor Day.

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It's going to be awesome.
I can tell by the efforts you're putting in.

 

[Smilinbri]

I was able to get the brush/tree along the road cleared and base layer finished. I'll be back at it on Labor Day weekend, should be able to complete the track surface. Need to add another layer and then hit it with the cultipacker and drag rake. Then the jumps.

I was able to make some test runs today but forgot my GoPro, I'll get some running video over Labor Day.

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Lookin' great!

 

[CrashBoom]

2nd layer going down!

 

[CrashBoom]

Track surface is almost done. Just need to level up a few spots and put the jumps in.

Took out the one tree inside the track that’s right on the edge. I have almost no depth perception so I decided that had to go lol.

More pics and running vid tomorrow!

 

[CrashBoom]

I brought the DBXL-E and forgot I was testing 8.4V on the Primal servo last week. Needless to say, the testing was completed today. It results in magic smoke. So no running video yet.

I did get the track surface finished up and a few jumps in. I want to make the back curve a high banked deal, so I need more dirt.

Remaining big ticket items are a ditch along the inside, leveling the inside for grass, and a high driver's platform in the center.

Few pics below. It was extremely gusty and even the mighty Phantom 4 was struggling, so I may or may not have some video shots tomorrow.

 

[MisterEMM]

A nice course. If you drive a lot on it, the cars clear the track, you don't have to clear that much. But yeah - trees and wishbones don't have the best relationship . Do you stand on the hill while driving?

 

[CrashBoom]

Do you stand on the hill while driving?

I just stand out in the middle right now. I'm going to build a raised driver's platform there eventually, probably a next spring project.

But yeah - trees and wishbones don't have the best relationship

They definitely do not! I may have to cut a few more trees back.

 

[Tex Koder]

I just stand out in the middle right now. I'm going to build a raised driver's platform there eventually, probably a next spring project.

They definitely do not! I may have to cut a few more trees back.

You'll be ripping & jumping around on your track Real soon now..
I can feel it

 

[MisterEMM]

That's RC Fitness

 

[CrashBoom]

Managed to scrape some video together.