Building an Off-Road Track

[sur3fir3]

Well, my next project isn't a rig.. I need a track nearby. I just happen to have a space of about 40' by 60', and i can extend it to 50'x70' if needed.

Against the bottom of the track I have a raised porch already wired with electric, that will function as a drivers stand. I have never designed a track layout, and don't have the first clue on where to start, I have been watching videos, and I know how to physically make it, but the actual layout is where I am having problems.

This post is to keep track of the build from start to finish. Hopefully I can get some answers to some question and etc as well.

First for an 1:8th offroad track that will probably never see more than 4 or 5 people on it at a time how wide should I make the lanes?

On banked turns say a u turn what deg is the bank normally at?

Basically I want to draw out my design, then I will get a dump of dirt. and flatten out the lanes. I have to find where to get clay for building the jumps and etc on top of the flat layout. I expect this build to take quite a while, at least a few months maybe more, but when I am done I would like to have a decent home track. I am not going to bother with transponders and the like, I doubt it will ever be a serious racing track.

If there is anyone out there that knows a bit and wants to give me a hand in the design, I would be in your debt.

 

[Phins Fan]

Good luck with the build. IMO a 50'X70' patch for 5ish 1/8 buggiestrucks is a bit small. I would think 10'-12' lane width is a must. Be sure to post pics and again good luck

 

[sur3fir3]

Thanks Phins, once the area is cleared I will be able to see exactly how much I can extend the boundries. Right now there is a large structure there, so its a bit hard to visualize. At least now I know the width and I can start playing with some crude drawings.

 

[sur3fir3]

I actually found a track layout that I may be able to use, tell me what you think.

 

[tmaxxfreek]

10-12 feet is WAY wider than we race on now, we run 8 ft lanes with planty of room for 10 1/8 scale buggies, that would give you plenty of room IMO.

 

[hotrodrob]

you can use lime on your jumps and burms to help keep them in optimal shape,the lime will harden the dirt and help keep it together,also try putting a sign out that says "clean fill wanted" and a phone number where you can be reached you might just get lucky!

 

[sur3fir3]

thanks for the pointers rob I need all I can get at this point. BTW guys I found my camera.. I ran it over with my car :-/

Tmaxxfreak: I am going to try for 10ft lanes if I can. but its good to know I can go smaller.

 

[hotrodrob]

Lmao,that reminds me of how I found my buddys prescription glasses,and ur welcome man ,anytime I can give info here I am happy,happy,happy,merry Xmas.