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I rebuilt my track.  Not nearly as technical as before, but I have equal lanes now.  I did add some snow track.  Depending on how other racers feel about it, I may sandpaper the surface a little. 

As a result of the revision, I have alot of curves left over.  I tried to add some chicanes, but the chicanes lengths didn't work out.  But I think this is good enough for now to get started.

And based on your guy's suggestions, I left the crossovers out.  I see your points of view.

I'll note that on my calender, thanks for the info!

Well, fortunately I didn't make my track very permanent.  In using Tracker 2000, I found the track set up I have now has a few things I don't like about it, namely unequal lane lengths and differing amount of curves per lane.  With just a lap counter, I really want both lanes equal.  So I started to draw out a track similiar to a Kingsley track I had printed off the internet some time ago.  I modified it slightly to fit what I wanted, equal lanes, and fitting to 4'x8'.  Right now it's maybe a little simplistic and boring to the eye.  But I will try to add some features to the track to help it out.

I'll post some photos once I start putting it together.

(As a side note, we are going to our first race in Eugene this Friday!)

Thanks guys!  Took me a bit, but I got it.

This track is in my garage, hung from the ceiling, as to go up and down.  When ready to race, probably take it to a little office trailer/guest house on our property for more room. 

My long term plan is to add some scenery to mimic what a road course in the Oakridge area might look like.

It's not a digital track, just thought four cars might like better.

It's on a 4x8 sheet.  Probably like to keep it portable.  I read on the Ninco website its really not a beginners track.  I can understand why now.  For not having much experience with 1/32, I tend to go to slow, and fail to make some of the tighter curves.  But that is ok, as I will be adding some aprons, and I like the road course type feel.

As you can see, I have one track of snow.  I found the snow track curves to be way to tricky for beginners like myself.  I plan to add the snow curves back in, but I think I will roughen them up a bit with sandpaper, not much, but a little.

The $22.00 power supply I was looking at is only 2 amps.  So maybe that is not a good choice.  My dad is into electronics, the LM350 supply might be a fun project to do with him.

Thanks

I have tried to google Tracker 2000, looks like it is, or was shareware.  But I can't find a link that is still good.  Some mention an activation code, so maybe it was not free at one time.  Anyway, I would like to try to it, whether I need to buy it, or download it.

Thanks

Thanks for the input.  At this point, the plywood idea sounds good, as I have various scrap pieces around.

Thanks Rico!  I used some Artin link, and it didn't work.  I just figured they went bank-o.  But your link to their site works fine.  Thanks.

I actually have a Ninco track, but the Artin stocker cars are little more reasonabley priced for just getting started in the sport I think.

Thanks again!

Mike

Thanks for the info guys!  I'll try contacting the local clubs.

Unfortanetely I can't make to Portland this weekend, but would love to make it another time soon.

I'm going to be putting up flyers around Oakridge in regards to forming a club in the next couple of days.

Thanks again.
Mike

Thanks Bill. 

Oakridge is about 35 miles southeast of Eugene/Springfield.  Hopefully pull some racers from there, but hoping too find some locals for evening races. 

Does NASTE have memberships? 

Also, are there any clubs close to the Eug/Spfld that I could visit on a race night, just to witness how the club and races operate?

Thanks,
Mike