Broxtowes new offroad Astro Track

[dbizzle5]

For those who dont visit the Broxtowe section, just thought Id let you all know about the new track thats being done. For full pictures from day 1 see the broxtowe section but here is what its looking like now. Will be ready for astroturfing by saturday.

First official meeting on the new track will be a monster easter weekender!

Heres a video of the track at present

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-UGE6GnBu8

[Smartalec]

Looks like this could be excellent, I haven't raced at Broxtowe in a long time (national or radio race car with Tony Evdoka and Brett Birch "arguing" on the rostrum, remember that Tony? )

I used to do the Snowman and the Badger series there ............ god i'm old

[dbizzle5]

Originally Posted by Smartalec

I used to do the Snowman and the Badger series there ............ god i'm old

Me too Alec! But Im not as old as you!

[Smartalec]

Originally Posted by dbizzle5

Me too Alec! But Im not as old as you!

Who is?

[dbizzle5]

Astro is now down but still needs cutting in and sorting.

[bkelsall]

Looks like it could be great.... remember racing there on the outdoor track when I was just 13.

Any idea on when its likely to be completed? (Not pressuring, just getting excited... )

[nottmboy]

1st meeting easter wkd
practice day sunday 24th
race meeting monday 25th
usual £6 members £10 non members
entry fee covers you for both days!!!!

[David Church]

Good job on this project!!! The track looks great

[wes j.]

Looks quality, Gutted i'm missing the the first 2wd regional there. Bloody kids and thier birthdays .

[960rc]

Originally Posted by dbizzle5

Astro is now down but still needs cutting in and sorting.

How many laps so far Dan?

[Nick]

looking good guys! chop chop i want to come play

[dbizzle5]

Originally Posted by 960rc

How many laps so far Dan?

Zero so far! Should be in the thousands by wednesday Im predicting! Will probably need a new car by next weekend through wear and tear!

[Lee Martin]

Is the astro laid directly onto the hardcore?

[dbizzle5]

Yeah, its been compressed and flattened by machine then the astro laid on top.

[dbizzle5]

Got to try it out for the first time today!!! Still lots to cut in and needs a sweep and clean up etc but jumps worked well and stuff.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NKXDfrFFv8

[Nick Goodall]

Originally Posted by Smartalec

Looks like this could be excellent, I haven't raced at Broxtowe in a long time (national or radio race car with Tony Evdoka and Brett Birch "arguing" on the rostrum, remember that Tony? )

I used to do the Snowman and the Badger series there ............ god i'm old

Hhahahaha i was thinking about that as soon as i read the word Broxtowe! Classic :-)

[MattW]

Looks good Dan. One thing I would say - just keep an eye on driver's visability (pardon the pun!!). It looks like there could be a couple of points were the driver might not be able to see the car, and that wouldn't be ideal I don't think. Could just be the camera angle though.

[dbizzle5]

Has all been thought about mate when building it and all the track is viewable. Weve even built up the corners at the begining of the straight that sloped off so the track width is much more in view.

[reg]

Originally Posted by MattW

Looks good Dan. One thing I would say - just keep an eye on driver's visability (pardon the pun!!). It looks like there could be a couple of points were the driver might not be able to see the car, and that wouldn't be ideal I don't think. Could just be the camera angle though.

He will be able to do it with his eyes closed anyway soon

[MattW]

Oh yeah, that goes without saying! Just thinking about everyone else, especially on the big jumps nearest the driver. Glad it's all fine though.