Track length

[Reggie]

HI guys. I was just curious about what length track most of you race on? In particular league races. The track we use for pack races is 42' and the councils track is also 42'. I'm thinking of buying a two lane track for testing and also for fun. Does it matter what length you test on versus what you race on?

 

[robo4881]

Most leagues use 42 feet also. I've never raced league but I am preparing to enter a car in the amateur class soon. If you have the room get a 42 foot. I just ordered a single lane 35 foot best track, If I had the room and price wasn't an object I would have went with a 42 foot 3 or 4 lane to be able to test in traffic. But that's not the case. A 35 foot will work but it would be nice to test the same length that you are going to race in if you have the option.

 

[B_Regal Racing]

League tracks are 42', but it will not matter much, as there are so many variables that will keep the times on your track different than those on the league track. You will want to keep a spreadsheet to develop a relationship between the times on a test track vs the times on a league track. With that information, you can "predict" the times you expect to see on the league track. I personally use a 35' track and have all the information I need to be competitive (if I knew how to prep a car). If you are willing to drive about 4 hours or so, I know of a two lane league track for sale with a micro wizard timer. It s a good deal and in all likelihood, well taken care of.

 

[Reggie]

Yeah just like Robo I'm pressed for space and the size of my wallet. I was thinking about a 35' one or two lane.

 

[B_Regal Racing]

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[Skywalker Racing]

Longer is better if you have the room. Sometimes things happen in that last 7 feet for some reason.

But like Ed says, as long as you can establish baselines for comparison, you should still find a huge advantage in any length track you can fit.

I know of one top racer who can basically do this on a tuning board he's been doing it so long.

 

[Reggie]

I have some saving to do. Thanks

 

[B_Regal Racing]

But like Ed says...

Oh Geez....

 

[Thinkin'Bout Racin]

But like Ed says,

Is that kinda like when EF Hutton speaks ......

Wait a minute, some of you might not be old enough to remember those commercials.

 

[clintonmotor]

League tracks are 42', but it will not matter much, as there are so many variables that will keep the times on your track different than those on the league track. You will want to keep a spreadsheet to develop a relationship between the times on a test track vs the times on a league track. With that information, you can "predict" the times you expect to see on the league track. I personally use a 35' track and have all the information I need to be competitive (if I knew how to prep a car). If you are willing to drive about 4 hours or so, I know of a two lane league track for sale with a micro wizard timer. It s a good deal and in all likelihood, well taken care of.

 

[clintonmotor]

Interested in that 2 Lane track. Email me. [email protected] or call me 517-403-3331. Phil from Michigan.