as the outdoor season is comming to an end quicker than we expect, i have been looking for a carpet track in the area and haven't found one yet, i have a building that measures 29x41 on the inside and was wondering if there is enough interest in the area for me to get the track up and going for the winter season. i would guess that the groove would be 90 ft, if pit spaces were to run over another building 10 ft away is available for pit spaces, let me know what you think

if built the track would be located in Society Hill, SC which is right in the middle of Darlington, Hartsville, Patrick, Cheraw, and Bennettsville if you look at a map

the building has heat and a/c in it

Brady,
I'd be interested as long as the rules stayed close to what they are now. Or something similar to what yall were running before the trucks (19 turn class?) In other words, I don't want to have to go out and spend another $1000 to run carpet, LOL!

Jack

if i build a track it'll be the racer's choice what we run, i would like to stick to the same thing as darlington to make the 2 tracks compatable, but i would also like to point out before anyone takes it the wrong way, i am only doing this to provide a place close to home to race, i would not try to overlap brian's schedule or try to make a schedule that would pull racers from his track.

ill race carpet!

I think it would be fun. Let run spec foams. That way we don't he 5000 tires..lol. This things is "When is a goo time to race not to conflict with Bryans track? I can't run on Sat.

i think anytime when it is really cold outside will not conflict with bryan, as far as a night of the week, that can be up to the racers, i was also thinking about making some jumps that we could just sit on the track and run some of the off road on carpet

oh that would be cool! (Jumps) I see arcor has open tires for foams. I guess we could leave it open. I agree it it is 40deg outside I think everyone would be running inside. Bryan will still be able to sale parts year round. I'm planning on running both. Brady get with Bryan you guys may be able to workout something on scoreing. If I can help lt me know.

i wouldn't want to make any jumps with my pro 3 but anyone that wants to is more than welcome to it......lol, i'd try to get an electric buggy or truck or something for that

the way it looks with all the interest on the laundry equipment in the building it may be cleaned out sooner than i expected

Where exactly is the building at Brady?

located just outside of society hill sc at the intersection of 15 & 52 on the south end of town, or if you ever heard of ppm right across from them, it's the old laundrymat building

Next to the Country Fork? I know where you are talking about.

yeah that's it, and that reminds me that they're building a new markette/resturant over there so there'll be food really close by, in like walking distance

Food! Yes I'm there!..lol

I am up for the carpet... think we need to stick with the spec tires or pick a certain color --for Like Jack said--dont have to go out and get tons of tires.... Find a compound that works and stick with it.... stay with the spec motors and batteries also..... just my 2 cents worth....

yeah on carpet you need foams, we ran bsr specs up at sandhills i do not remember the color but most of those i knew up there ran 4 different compounds foams are cheap compared to caps, i would also like to stick to the spec class and rules we are at now but like i said earlier, if i build a track it'll be all about the racers choice

I really want everyone's opinion on the layout of the track. I'll be limited on space because the building is only 30x41. What does everyone want? oval, tri-oval, real tight corners, wide easy turns? just let me know what everyone wants so i will know what to do about the layout

flat oval, like snow birds. no infield just a pvc pipe and the drivers will make their own line! oh yeah, on ozite carpet like sandhills.

ozite carpet for sure, waiting on quote on carpet now!

do it brady! do it!

be patient, im working on getting rid of the laundry equipment right now.......lol

Brady, did you ever run over at Brians old carpet track? It was small, but very fast and fun.

Oval, or tri-oval, either is fine with me. Just build the walls out of something that gives! LOL!

How's the little one John? Ours just turned one. Man, have you got a long year ahead of you! LOL! Congrats!

Jack

i never ran at bryan's old track, heard all about it though

Look at the center of this track Brady. It looks like it was made of 2x4's
http://www.teammaximus.com/

As a general rule of thumb, always have enough room for a decent track and room for pit tables. A 30x41 building would mean a very small track with a limited pit area.

I would suggest a 15x41 track. This would give you 7' lanes with a runline of about 14x27. Not too bad for a tight short track. The other 15' can be used for pit areas. With fall and winter just around the corner we would need places to pit indoors.

Just my 2 cents!

thanks jack, hes doing great!

dean, i like that inside wall you posted, tony, i have thought about the track size in reference to what you're saying, i have 2 choices, either make a small track as you suggested and have pits in the same building or make the track a little larger but wouldn't be able to have but a few pits at the track and use the other building for pits, both buildings have heat and a/c in them so a comfortable climate would not be a problem

dean, i like that inside wall you posted, tony, i have thought about the track size in reference to what you're saying, i have 2 choices, either make a small track as you suggested and have pits in the same building or make the track a little larger but wouldn't be able to have but a few pits at the track and use the other building for pits, both buildings have heat and a/c in them so a comfortable climate would not be a problem

Oh, I was not aware there are 2 buildings. Well one for racing and one for a pit area!

i would make the track 20 ft wide and have 2 rows of pit tables. have 3 feet of pit space per person and you could have a 13 pit spots against the wall. this is about the pit size @ sandhills. put the track against the wall like the maximus track and use 15-20 feet out. this would also make the laying carpet easier. if you lined the portion of the track in the middle of the building with a drivers stand and pit spaces you would have another 8-10 spots. you would also have room on the sides which could have another 5 per side. also, what would we do for a timing sys? i would support paying a higher race fee to help get that equipment paid for and i think others would also.

john mc

i just got back from the bank, discussed this with them, i think the thing to do would be for me to go borrow the money for the track timing system and all, let everyone come race and pay entry fees, i'll also be paying entry fees, and let the track support the debt, i'm not doing this for a business, just wanna race!

there's a couple of ways to go with a lap counting system, the amb like bryan has or put a bridge in where everyone has to use a track transponder (way cheaper) just the transponders have to have a clear view out of the car what do yall think about that?

its up to you brady, but if you use the amb system alot of people already have transponders and you can probably find one of these used for a decent price. then if your track takes off, and you know it will, you wont need to upgrade. remember, sandhills has closed and once people hear of a new carpet track you will probably get a decent amount of business.

i've seen used amb systems as low as 1,500, the other is about 800 new, even though it's more money i'm leaning towards the amb. Being self employed, i've learned that you usually get what you pay for

Brady, just for the info here--when you get the AMB system--it is just the decoder and the loop and maybe the rechargable transponders... There is no software for doing the lap count system.... just gettin the AMB system wont do you much good..... ---here is just my Idea--- we buy ( being the group ) buy the loop--they are about 150.00... and talk to Bryan about using his decoder and software--maybe work with him ... I know in talking with him--he has alot invested in the system and helping him set it up and it aint all that easy.. We had to do alot of updates and things like that to get it to work... -- So if we just buy our own loop and maybe "rent" the stuff from Bryan or get him to come and just run the computer.... Personally I dont want to take from him what he has given all of us--- and I feel sure if we all go to him and ask him--he would be glad to do it and we can work out some kind of deal where it will benefit us all..

i had thought about that also, i have no problem with that if he wants to try something like that, also i am not trying to take anything from bryan, it's just a fact that in the winter there's nowhere to race, when it's 20 degrees outside nobody is going to show up to run outside, i would like for the track to benefit everyone

Totally agreed Brady-lets all talk to Bryan Sunday out there at the track and see how he feels....

just wanted to let everyone know the status of the track, i have got most of the equipment in the building sold, it's supposed to be picked up by september 6th or before, someone from out west bought the biggest bulk of it and i had to give him extra time to pick it up since he's so far away, once i get this stuff out i would like to hold a meeting to discuss everyone's ideas for the track

what bar will the meeting be at?

how far from sav ga

how far from sav ga

3-3 1/2 hrs depending on how you drive, about 200 miles

is everyone still interested in this track? just want to let everyone know the project is going on, the biggest sum of equipment is supposed to be picked up this wednesday, then i can try to get some different ideas laid out

im still interested!

you can get free software online.. i belive j-lap, and laps for free.com has good software... I dont live in the rea, but i woulnt worry about track transponders.. Alot of tracks here require a personal..I know if i was there, i would spend the extra 90 bucks to get a persoanl just to race.. Sounds like a nice bullring.. we have one here, and its a blast.. we use to run 6 cell on a 100-110 runline..

Oh i almost forgot.. the best way to raise money is consessions.. Our track actually makes most of its money from food.. get some hotdogs, chips, and some candy.. ask a little more for each thing, and people will pay it.. here we charge 1 dollar for can soda, 2,25 for brats and burgers. .75 for chips, and hotdoggs are usually about 1.25..
The food sales have been enugh every year, to d all track maintinance, and pay for a new amb system, ect ect.. just some thoughts for ya to get a track going..

anyone ever thought about indoor concrete? i could get the tile up pretty easy and rough the floor up with a buffing machine with a sanding pad on it, i don't even know if the cars could hook on a small concrete track, anyone know anything about this idea? sure would save alot of time and money building the track

indoor cap tire racing rules!

It would be fun to try!...lol. It just may work!