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I haven't posted an update for awhile so here it is. I've been working on the track most every day, mostly on painting. The track surface is painted, color sanded, and ready for the braid to be laid. The driver's stations are built and have three coats of white base color on them. Today I applied the first coats of color to the driver's stations to identify which lanes each serves. I also remounted the electrical track control center that houses all the relays and connections for the lap counting system.

COLOR!....Something other than tan or white!

As a track owner I DO NOT like having problems or issues during a race! It can happen but what makes it even worse is having to crawl around under the track trying to figure out the source of the problem. With the track controls mounted here with easy access, it will make performing any necessary diagnostics much easier! I am planning to redo/redesign all the electrical connections and hardware that connects the wiring to the track braid and controller hookups. Part of the plan is to use fewer nuts, bolts, and screws!

I can also bring an extra controller.

Zack, Geoff over in Bend has the set. I don't have details as far as "how much" but I'll text you his number.

Honest Doc, they were small.......but evidently they got hot enough!

Thanks guys!

I'm feeling pretty good about the amount of work I got done on the track today. Except for a few more screws and some paint work the driver's stations are pretty much done. I also got all the parts made for the controller hook ups.

These are the mounts for the copper tubing for the controller hook ups.

These are the copper tubes for the controller hook ups. The controller's alligator clips attach to these.

This is how the copper tubes attach to the mounts.

This is the faceplate that covers the tubing mount. This makes the copper tubes recessed which protects them from potential shorting.

This hook up is mocked up in place with a controller connected. The hook ups are slightly angled up towards the driver in an attempt to make it easier to connect controllers.

I'm hurrying as fast as I can go Doc!

Great news Zack! I need 2 replacements for the crooked ones I gave you.

THANKS!

OH YEAH!..............a little better lane spacing on this track!

More Bondo................

Completed the braid recess this morning. DONE with the router and Roto Zip! What a freaking mess! If there is anything messier that routing wood I sure don't know what it is!

Thanks for the positive feedback guys! I've spent a great deal of time thinking and planning for this renovation. This track has a lot of history and is important to our slot racing community. I do not take cutting up and changing anything on this track lightly!