last901

Are you thinking of a 20' x 4' layout or a 10' x 8' layout? Not sure it makes much difference in terms of stability, but I guess I'd rather walk 10 feet rather than 20 feet to retrieve my way cool Burien Mercury Cougar slot car every time Poodle Girl knocks it off the track.

Just how thick is the plywood you bought? I suspect if it's 1/2" or less it's going to be difficult to keep the track level without support underlying support. I think Jen's right about the weight of a perimeter of 2 x 4's but I guess it depends on what means you expect to apply to crank it up into the rafters, or wherever. There's always the option of just setting the track up on the floor, depending on how clean the floor is and how the competitors will be located around the track. Kneeling, sitting, standing...

Otherwise maybe a few purpose-made sawhorses might work to support the plywood. Hell, Poodle girl probably has enough empty Scotch bottles to support it all. Still, that makes it close to the floor.

Is the track going to be two-lane or four? Will there be a handicap system to allow some of the older people to compete with the "Young Lions"?

Have you reviewed your guest list lately? I saw at least two names of people who don't get along with some of the others. There's another who I believe will likely have to get permission from the Parole Board in order to attend. Oh, maybe she'll take orders for personalized license plates.

Are Joe and "Julie" going to be there for sure?

AaronZ51

The track itself is just under 10' by 6 1/2' so the base will be 10'x8'. I've got two sawhorses plus four jack stands to elevate the track off the ground. I just need to give it enough stability so it won't sag, at least for our upcoming gathering. The plywood is 1/2" CDX so it's fairly rigid but not too heavy.

It's a two-lane track and no, no handicaps. We just won't let the younger people play until we're done (or have broken all the cars by having them fly off the track).

AaronZ51

PMs with my address were just sent to everyone who responded affirmatively so let me know if you're planning on attending but didn't receive the PM and need my address/directions.
See everyone on Saturday.
Aaron

NW94Z

Hi Aaron. We'll see you this weekend. Laurie is going to bring her Guinness/ Baileys cupcakes but in cake format. Looking forward to seeing everyone again.

AaronZ51

In that case, I'll be eating dessert first! Look forward to seeing you as well.

last901

Younger people? Really, Aaron. Are you setting this up as some sort of match race between, say, me and Pat? And who are those younger people of whom you speak? This is beginning to sound like a politically incorrect event. You might as well include Poodle Girl since he thinks he's old. Maybe Keith since he just looks old. (okay, Keith, get over it...)

Sounds like we're having some really good food. Remind me and Pat to bring our dentures.

Just sayin'

Mufflerbearing

Well if this is going to become a formal affair I'll need to pick up some more Polident for the over night soak. But I'm not wearing a tie.

Lead Foot 66

Aaron,

I have not been on the forum for quite a while and was stunned to read of Fred's passing.

I am unable to make Saturday's event, so please raise a toast to Fred for me. He was a super guy and I always was happy to see him and is RRRRed Z06

Thanks,

Steve Y

last901

I'm sure no one will have an issue if you wear a tie or not. But, by god if you try to apply Polident to my lane on Aaron's new slot car track, you're in really big trouble.

I can't help but wonder if he's trained those dobies to retrieve cars than fall off the track? Better buy some doggie treats if you ever hope to get your entry back.

I presume your entry will be something German, but not a Panzer. That wouldn't be fair. But then...

AaronZ51

Good to hear from you, Steve. We're all stunned and will absolutely raise a toast to Fred! Check back on the forum occasionally - it'd be good to see you again.
I will hopefully get the track set up this afternoon but by tomorrow at the latest. I've been teaching the dogs to go after any non-Corvette car that comes off the track... They especially like the taste of German cars.

MACE_Hardware

Aaron, please IM me the pertinent details. I have to work Saturday, but if it goes well, I'll try to show up in the later afternoon.

Mr. Peabody

We'll see you all on Saturday.

Note: if Laurie shows up with a race car you guys might as well forget it, she's a ringer........ remember when we went go-cart racing a few years ago

NW94Z

Yup taught her everything she knows.

AaronZ51

PM sent last night.

NofakeJake

Wonder if we're going to see that monster built in SoCal ?

JETninja

So sorry Aaron, planned on attending but I totaled my car last night at the track and spend all day/night at Harbor View. Have 2 lower Vertebrae and my sternum fractured.....wearing armor to keep the spine straight for 6 weeks. Well eventually part out the Vette and get another.....Hope everyone has a great time!

four0nefive

That's terrible! I emailed you last night to see how everything went, but didn't expect that it went bad. I'm sorry the car is done, but at least we didn't lose you. Hopefully you'll have a speedy recovery.

AaronZ51

I am very sorry to hear about you and the car - the car, of course, can be replaced but the body cannot. Very glad it sounds like your fractured vertebrae did not impinge on the spinal cord. One wheelchair user in our group is enough! I like to be unique...

My thoughts are with you and hope you make a full recovery! I went to The Ridge a week ago last Friday and just read your post to my wife (mistake...) and she said I better be taking it real easy at the track.

Godspeed on your recovery.

Aaron

Kmcoldcars

I am sorry to hear about the accident at the track. I hope you have a speedy, complete recovery and are back driving a Vette soon.

Mufflerbearing

Glad you will pull through but always a shame to wad up a nice car like yours. Remember there are bad accidents in all classes and not just the beginner/novice ranks. I have seen crashes in the advanced groups with some fellow drivers I never would have expected to see. Just one small slip at 9/10 ths can ruin your day.

Hope you and your next ride are up and running soon.