The layout is built from all Scalextric sport track and each lane is 51 feet in length. It was a challenge to fit a decent sized 4 lane layout in the space I had to work with, but after several configurations I settled on what you see here. The table is 11' 10" long and just shy of 6 feet in width. The table top is 37" off the ground. I used the TrakMate power supply, lap timing software, and I also added the track call buttons and  everything works perfectly.

 

I used 2x4s for the framework and covered them with 3/4 MDF. Then I put down a layer of 5/16 plywood and set up the basic layout. I traced all the "ground level" track onto the plywood, removed the track, and cut out all the traced areas so the track would end up sitting flush in the plywood.

I used "blemished" background images from backdropwarehouse.com and I'm happy with the look they added. I haven't added too much detail to the layout yet (I've been to busy racing!) but I plan on adding stone walls to where the elevations change  and adding some trees here and there to help add depth to the background.

A modified car can lap the track in the 3.6 second bracket, and most "stock" magnetized cars run in the 4.5 - 5.5 range. The non magnet cars that I enjoy racing are in the 6 - 7 second bracket. (Take those magnets out people! the racing is more challenging~!)

Kevin

Kevin, the amount of work you have done here is outstanding. I have been watching this layout for some time now, and it is becoming one of my favorites. Keep it up! - Harry