Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / June 2005

Hello,

I'm thinking of putting up a race track to compete w/ ourl pathetic
excuse of an ONLY race track here in my area. This track is small (less
that 60 meters) and is made of concrete. The owner refuses to make
improvements to it because they think that we are captive customers to
his estblishment. Even if we do complain, we have no choice! I hope to
change that by putting up my own place which will be far better in
every aspect. Not only that, but they are also manipulating the idea
that nitro cars are dying and that electric is in. Economically
speaking this is more of an advantage for the store rather than the
consumer. 1/10 Electrics require more equipment (battery packs, battery
chargers, dischargers, matchers, ESC, brushes & lathes but minus the
components that both nitro & electric have in common) as opposed to a
more sturdy nitro kit that only require a receiver battery and an extra
servo. The actual consumption of nitro is the gas and nothing more. Of
course, as any businessman would tell you less consumables mean less
income.

I don't want it to be like that. I have nothing against electrics. In
fact, my car is a Tamiya EVO4 - my dream kit. I just don't like the
idea that my city is slowly trying to kill out the nitro scene under
the guise of false propaganda. The race tracks we have already
strengthens this mentality since the tracks are long just enough to let
nitro cars go into 2nd gear before slowing down. That's a great
injustice to the power of nitro! I have an unassembled kyosho fw-05rr
that is still in the box. I have second thoughts of putting it together
since I'll never see the darn thing go beyond a few miles an hour in
that race track.

Can anyone give me the specs of a pro grade asphalt race track? Asphalt
type, quality, height & width, control tower specs if there's a
standard for it and, of course, transponder info.

Best regards,
CH4:D