Ipswich Slot Car Club-News

The monster lives! May 2003
Power flowed through the sparkling new track braid for the first time on the evening of the 28th May.
With some members almost living at the clubroom in the last few weeks it was with a feeling of relief and excitement to see cars travelling round the track, finally. A small delay while the wiring was checked (thanks John) was followed by over an hour of increasingly rapid motoring round the circuit and happily without any apparent problems.

Finished track 1 Finished track 2 Finished track 3

 

 

 

 

 

Track wiring Start line Counters

 

 

 

 

 

Finished track 4 Finished track 5

 

 

 

 

 

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Some of the work done in the last month has included varnishing the track surface and barriers (Rustin's matt polyurethane), braiding (so much easier than tape) and securing the supports to the floor with construction adhesive. If we have to move it now we'll take the floor with us!

Building our track has taken over 8 months and it is fair to say there were times when it seemed it would never be finished but the dedication and application of a core of members has been exceptional. Which means their efforts will rewarded with not just a track to be proud of but their name on a bend or straight.

The "Role of Honour", in no particular order, is;
John Davis (the designer), Jim O'Sullivan, Neil Obee, Tom Garnham and his boys (hope the paint has washed out!), Stuart Manson, Stephen Moyes, Alan Humpreys, Gary and Nigel Harvey. Additional thanks to Jim's wife, Belinda (our landlady) for putting up with the disruption and swearing!

Watch this page for a complete breakdown of costs and materials we used. It's frightening!

Other news

News - April 2003

Watching paint dry

News - March 2003

The new track takes shape

News - February 2003

Moving out

News - January 2003

The End of an Era

News - December 2002

The Last race at The Basement

News - October 2002

The End of an Era

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