My track in my backyard

[shane]

That is the best! Did your concrete track require a build permit? It would here where I live.
My ol'lady would shoot me! Does your wife have a sister?

[David H]

That would be awesome to have a track in my backyard but I am sure the apartment manage wouldn't like it

[r6fanatik]

Killer track. One day i will build an off road track in my backyard

[bladeszx2]

Well Everyone,

I've been negligent in putting up update over the past few years on my progress on my RC track. I poured 3 slabs back in 2010, then another 12 slabs of concrete the summer of 2011, and this summer I will pour 9 more. If I'm lucky, I'll finish laying all the concrete next summer. Below are some pics of the track as it stands just prior to this years additional 9 slabs.

[Hcp22]

Impressive

[kink]

Stunning track. i am amazed at your patience though! I would want this finished in one summer.

[marlo]

WOW, looks good, but did you need to get a permit for that I'm in Oakville Canada, we need a permit for everything!

[Jedi Master]

I'm soooooo jealous!

I'd love to have the space to build my own track!

[markbt73]

That will be an interesting one for the realtor to explain if you ever sell the place...

Looks good! I'm working on a small track myself. No pavement, though.

[tiger1]

wow, can bury a few bodies under that track

[bladeszx2]

I would like to show you guys my progress over the last month. I finished the S's and the hairpin. This section was a 60 foot stretch, that went up hill over 11.5 inches. It was my first time pouring concrete on an incline, and I am very happy with the results. The transitions from flat to incline to flat are pretty darn smooth. Please tell me what you guys think.

[Jedi Master]

Awesome work! Can't wait to see some video of it in use!

[GoMachV]

Very very cool!

[njdriver04]

I worked for a concrete/ paving contractor for a summer. You should have some qp stone between the concrete and the dirt, if not the dirt should be well tamped. I don't know what your budget is but that first slab is thick, overkill , you should be fine with half of that thickness. I didn't look too closely at the finish how smooth did it come out? Did you consider texturing the finish to create a slight strip on the edge, rumble strip?

[Puffdogg]

That's so cool...well done. A wish of mine one day....