Freedom track eating my wheels

[HurriCrane Racing]

I have a 42' anodized Freedom track that is eating my wheels. If I use Johns wheels, the tapered inner edges gets all nicked up. I'm afraid to take a file to the anodize surface. Does anyone else have this issue? Would you file the down track joints?

 

[Rocket car]

I've seen several racers repair joints. Usually with a fine file and some sand paper at least 400 grit.

 

[bracketracer]

If it's rough enough that it's damaging your wheels it needs to be smoothed IMHO. I am not familiar with how a Freedom Track is assembled. Is it possible that it is put together incorrectly? If not, then I would examine each track section and joint and remove any rough edges.

 

[HurriCrane Racing]

I hope that I have it assembled correctly. Pretty hard to screw this up. I just cannot get all he seams to line up. I have a two lane track and one lane is always much faster because I cannot get both lanes smooth. I have contacted Freedom for advice with limited response. Guess I'll take a file after it and taper the down track guides.

 

[oskiwow]

I would double check each joint prior to tightening the screws to ensure alignment. I've misaligned the track when I've rushed the assembly process.

Worst case if you're concerned about filing the joints, you might try masking or duct tape over the rough areas. Monokote trim also works wonders.

I closely inspect each joint before I tightening things up and raise the track.

Good luck.