Question about the Hot Wheels Super 6-Lane Raceway

Rusty Friday, 1/22/2016

Guys,I see that several of you use this track.My question,is the worth the $120 bucks(with tax) that TRU is charging??

Would one be better off just building a 4 laner if they wanted more than a two car drag race??

Thanks

Rusty..


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FOTF 1/22/16

The LJLRC used to race their Monster Trucks on one; they're good, though you probably COULD build a better one if you have the time, space, material, knowledge, skill, etc. (or other people who have those things). If you do decide to get a 6-lane track, here's one that SEEMS to be cheaper (though I didn't read the details):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-Wheels-Super-6-Lane-Raceway-/172069175649?hash=item28101f4161:g:AGoAAOSw...

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FOTF 1/22/16

There's also the four-lane raceway with the gray track; I have that and it works well, though I'm not sure if it's worth the approximately $50 I saw it on eBay for while looking for the other thing. The 6-lane track is definitely the better of the two for racing Monster Trucks if you ever decide to try that, though both do work.

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redlinederby 1/22/16
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I've never used the 6-lane playset and I know my homebrew track cost more than $120 once everything was said and done (but not by much)...but I don't think I would have been as happy with the playset as I am with my custom build.

I think the main advantage of the 6-lane set is storage and a good finish line. If you have limited space and need to setup and take down all the time, it will serve you well, for sure. My first track was a fold-up track too because I couldn't leave it up all the time.

I guess for me, if my budget was say $150 for a track, then I'd rather spend that towards assembling good parts together than buying a one-and-done set. That's just me...I like having some hand in creating things, it's a curse.


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fordman 1/22/16

if you can buy it cheap... fine... but i don't think it is a very good TRACK... starter works ok... finish is good... track is poor and has rough transitions... i have one i never use anymore, PM me... when i race for the kids i build a dual lane track and give it away after we race... event sponsors love me for it keeps the kids and folks around longer...

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Rusty 1/22/16

Thanks guys on the ideas.I too enjoy the building about as much as the racing..

Have the tools  and enjoy woodworking..

I would like to race some monster trucks too though.Been watching too much u-tube I guess..

PM coming Smitty..

Big thanks again for you guys and this cool site..

Rusty



  • Monster Trucks CAN be raced on a homemade track, as the LJLRC does since they now have four lanes flush against each other on another track. — FOTF
  • If that would be the deciding factor. — FOTF
  • If you have tools and talent then making your own will be best — redlinederby
  • pix are in the LJLRC 1st modded race topic — fordman
  • Thanks guys,that is what I'll do.. — Rusty
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Rusty 1/22/16

The track build will be a fun project.One could go ahead and make a 6 lane..Attach some of the track to the start tower and drop...



  • pm. dadvbal, he built the johnnies 4 laner... — fordman
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