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After legs were attached to one side we raised the opposite side and attached a few more legs so we could move the section into place.

Lastly we reunited the two sections!

The first section was set into place in the shop. I had measured and marked out the track's planned position on the floor with duct tape.

Time to uncover the first section. Still no rain....but better safe than sorry!

Then it was Howie's turn to back his car trailer in. This feat was even more difficult in part due to the fact Howie's trailer was even wider than the U-Haul! Luckily my neighbor is an awesome guy and let us use his driveway for a straighter approach to my driveway.

Next we loaded the smaller section into the U-Haul.

Compared to loading the larger section into the trailer, this was a piece of cake.

Once the trip to my place in Vancouver was completed it was time for the next obstacle, backing up to to the shop. The side fence gate is only 9 feet wide, and the driveway approach is not level. It was a little bit tricky but, with spotters I got the U-Haul in.

We tipped the large section up and placed the bottom end on two furniture dollies to make it easier to get the section down to the trailer.

Going down the hill with this huge piece was a little tricky.

Getting it onto the ramp leading into the trailer was another trick.

More photos from Zack.

Had a birthday party for our grandson to attend today, but this morning I got all the tools moved back into the shop. It's a little bit tight on space right now but, my plan is to raise the track up about 5 inches from where it currently sits. That extra few inches will give me a lot of valuable storage space underneath!

We missed you Doc. We finished up around 3 or 3:30. I took the U-Haul back around 4-ish I think.

A huge thanks to all the folks that came out today to help with the track move! I am very lucky to have such great friends and to be part of the awesome slot car racing community here in the Northwest!

Thank you Bob McFarland for allowing me to take over the stewardship of Checkered Flag Raceway! I will strive to continue its great tradition and PASER heritage, and to make it available for slot car racing enthusiasts throughout the Northwest.

Thank you to Howie for these photos from the move:

Yes, it was as close as it looks in the photo! Howie had less than 3 inches from either gate post, and about 2 inches under that TV dish! Awesome backing job Howie! It was about that close backing in the 20 foot U-Haul also! It was definitely a team effort getting the rigs backed up to the shop!

Well the upstairs is crammed full! I also rolled most of my tools into the house garage to get everything out of the way for track assembly. It will not look this way for long!

A couple of videos from the racing on January 17th:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da5q5MnCtDA&t=3s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeGXGKJIlRY&t=9s

Around the room at Rippin' Ridin' Raceway. Starting at left Doc, Rico "Chet" Locati, Kevin, Monte, Chris, and Jake.

Left to right: Kevin, Monte, and Chris.

Around the room from the left: Jeff, Rico, Kevin, Monte, Al, and Jake.

A few of the racers at last night's race. Left to right: Al, Kevin, and Jake.

The view from the driver's perspective at Rippin' Ridin' Raceway.

Daniel on the left side of the back straight, Rico on the right.