The "Old" Track (above) before the recent 50% larger expansion !
The incredible addition, complete with a replica of the Corkscrew at Laguna Seca
New addition to the track is a separate A/C power system using diodes in the cars & controllers. Eight (8) cars can now be run & controlled independently on the 4 lane track system or 7 cars and a pace car. Racing with added cars makes passing maneuvers much more critical & adds a VERY realistic element to the racing.
Eighteen years of work & dedication has resulted in a spectacular world class layout in Dearborn Michigan. Obviously this is a labor of love. Recent efforts this year (2002) have expanded the layout an incredible 50% with a very realistic replica in 1/32 scale of the most famous turn in motor racing, the corkscrew at Laguna Seca, complete with stomach wrenching severe elevation change. Scenery is composed of real rocks, realistic scale kitty litter run off areas, ravines with water & pipes and a border fence made from recycled automatic transmission shifter pawls. I was honored to be one of the first to have an opportunity to race on it after the construction was recently completed. To say the least, it is spectacular in every way !
Appropriate posters help to set the mood along with displays of cool die cast cars and other collectibles. This man is a world class artisan and the work he does on his slot cars is also spectacular to behold. This effort also has developed into a real family affair with the kids as much into this as is dad. The track has some really spectacular features. There are 4 main lanes of racing (1/32 cars only please !) that are closely spaced preventing faster cars from overtaking in some cases. To pass you need to flick a lever at the control panel and switch to an auxiliary set of lanes (see one of the bottom pictures) ... zooming by the slower car and ultimately slotting back into your original main lane on the next circuit. The control panel comes equipped with a fuel gage that will result in slow racing when near empty until refilling by flicking the lever again to enter the pits ! This feature is not yet enabled, but you can get the idea from some of the shots.
Wow !
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