Basic steps to design and building a 1/24th scale track

1.  I used the web as my main resource for track design and construction information 2.  I designed the track using 3D CAD software.
3.  I estimated materials. 4.  Finally the cost estimate.  All materials including lap counter software.

Plan view of the track.

Track Design guild lines

1. Track length minimum of 40ft.  Fastest lap time 1.789 sec.
2. Lane spacing of 4.25" between centers.
3. Corners should measure 6" from groove to guardrail.
4. Straight sections should measure 4.25" from groove to guardrail.
5. Minimum inside corner 18" radius.

Picyured above:
- Shows how I joined each section of track.

Pictured on the right:
- This is an Elevator Bolt.  It can be found at an
contractor supply.

Below:
- I used a 1" spade bit to sink the head below 
the racing surface.
- I used a 1/4" twist bit to drill throuth the MFD
and the plywood.
- I filled in the the holes with automotive body filler.

Jigs

Cuts the inside and outside corners.
Cuts the outside lane only. 

Cuts all lanes except the outside lane.		 More details about jigs below.
  • The first jig is used to cut the corner radius of the track profile.
The slots are cut after all the track has been assembled.
  • The next jig is used to cut the outside lane only.  1/8" X .3" deep slot for the guide flag.  3/4 X 1/8" groove for the wire braid.
  • The last jig cuts all slots except for the outside slot.  Use the same depth settings as the first slot. 1/8 X .3" deep and 3/4 X 1/8 deep.