Drag Track for Dummies

nothingness Monday, 4/13/2015

  First I have to give credit for the idea for this track to whomever posted the wood accordion type track that was posted here. 

  I have zero technical skills and can barely hammer a nail without help. I did this all with very little trouble. Here is the equipment i used:

  • 6ft Pine boards i think they measure 6ftx9.25in.. they cost $9.73 each, one board cut to 4ft for the stand
  • 120ft (40ft per lane)of track or however much you want to run. the longer the strip the more accurate the race results. there is randomness to the victor on a short track. After 30 ft you get separation (separating men from the boys).
  • 1-4in hinge...Angle of the slope is adjustable b/c of the hinge.  3ft height seems to get a more accurate race result..than the 4ft height.
  • two small wood strips to stabilize the stand.
  • styrofoam brick to stabilize the transition to the straightaway.
  • Start and finish gate.

Catch Box

  • 2-brackets with screws
  • 3 small pieces of wood for the catch box, connected with the brackets. U-shaped
  • Foam sheet $1 at a craft store
  • Bubble sheet
  • Self adhesive Velcro strips

Photos

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72_Chevy_C10 4/13/15

Good looking track...let me know if you ever want to host!

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nothingness 4/13/15

Awesome! thanks for putting up pictures!

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nothingness 4/13/15

 This track cost me about $200 even. it could be much cheaper if I went shorter and made it a two lane track.. it could be as low as $130 perhaps..


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redlinederby 4/13/15
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Great first track, Nothing...looks like lots of driveway to play on too, should be a lot of fun this summer.

You should talk to Smitty about getting a 4-lane transfer strip. It will help solve the transition from hill to straight and keep the track from giving in too much. You can see the transfer strip I got from him over on this post.

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Dadvball 4/14/15

Wow!  That is one loooonnngggg track!  Can't wait to see some racing on it.

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