OT - Slotcar Track
let me share some words on my 2nd crazy world - my beloved slotcar track.
Since 10 years i run a nice slotcar track - 2 digital lanes with each 24meters at 4x3 meters
the baseline for this track is a carrera digital set - upgraded with the same DIY passion to an impression racetrack giving 6 people at the same time incredible race action. some functions possible on my track
fuel usage based on skills and laptime
tyre wear
pit strategy
nigh races thanks to 1.000 LED or even more
race screen via video beamer
side fuel screen
track stop at each driver position
a lot of time i spent into papercraft - one of those nice buildings take 30-50h. I was so impressed on the results some sheet of paper can server - if you spent some time and passion into it.
People not racing spent time in spotting new buildings or crazy guys at my track. I also integrated my cabel car i got when i was 6 years old.
Some words on the cars. As already shared i am running a digital track. Based on this technology we are able to race 6 cars at the same time. This requires to add digi encoders to each analoge slotcar. Doing one car is funny - doing it for 6 cars across 7 series will cause some frustration at home
our Fleet - 6pcs each
1:32 NSR Mosler
1:32 NSR GT
1:32 Slot-it LMP
1:24 BRM Mini Cooper
1:24 custom build Megane
1:24 Carrera Porsche Cup
1:24 Carrera Porsche 917
my team consists of 12 friends. we meet every 3 week and race the whole evening. For sure we have a big fridge with cold beer and some snacks. thanks to COVID i had 18month break, but now we are back on track and enjoy the beauty of racing face 2 face. nothing against simracing - but looking into the face of your opponent makes a lot of fun.
some video for you to better unterstand
I hope you enjoyed my short OT post. Happy to share more - maybe there is the one or other OT i can share - just see my profile picture
Peter