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  1. 01-08-2012 08:20 AM #1
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    Asphalt RC Circle Track

    One of my customers called me for a HMAC quote last week. He was asking for 60 tons, shipped to Kemah. I asked him what the job was, he told me a RC Oval Track. I said "WHAT" ?? He then explained that a retired gentleman was building a private RC Oval Track for himself and his grandchildren.

    Well, this past Friday the track was laid. Not sure on the exact length, but each straightaway is 150' and the track is 10' wide, with banked corners.





















    It's not finished yet. This week, my customer will build up the outer edges of the track with sand, extending 15' away from the track. The homeowner will then seed it with grass.

    The homeowner is also considering installing 'catch nets' on the banked corners.
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  2. 01-08-2012 08:27 AM #2
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    The owner just got into RC, less than 90 days ago. He currently owns 8x Slash 4x4 and a HPI Baja 5B.

    Here is the first run on his track, unfortunately the Slash's were on NiMH...















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  3. 01-08-2012 08:29 AM #3
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    I'm planning on properly breaking in this track on Wednesday.

    Going to expose it to my ERBE on LiPoROIDS....
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  4. 01-08-2012 08:40 AM #4
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    nice........
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  5. 01-08-2012 09:12 AM #5
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    Thats a really cool track!
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  6. 01-08-2012 09:13 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by RedRaider View Post
    Going to expose it to my ERBE on LiPoROIDS....
    The first shot in the HP war has been fired!
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  7. 01-08-2012 09:34 AM #7
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    Here are a few more shots, from it's inauguration....




















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  8. 01-08-2012 09:35 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by ducati777 View Post
    The first shot in the HP war has been fired!
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  9. 01-08-2012 09:39 AM #9
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    Wow, very clean line in the turn !!!
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  10. 01-08-2012 09:44 AM #10
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  11. 01-08-2012 10:04 AM #11
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    Really cool. I would hate to see the final price tag on that hole build, Could of wiped out his hole retirement lol!
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  12. 01-08-2012 10:10 AM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by chadkillzone View Post
    Really cool. I would hate to see the final price tag on that hole build, Could of wiped out his hole retirement lol!
    Not even close, this gentleman will be just fine. He owned a very successful tool & die company, which has become more successful since his son-in-law took it over.

    My 60 tons of Item 340 Type D - HMAC, is sitting on top of 10" of 1-1/2" 5% cement stabilized crushed concrete base.

    My customer will have a total of 2.5 days of labor on the job, so I'm thinking the total bill is between $15k-$20k. (for just the asphalt SuperSpeedway)
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  13. 01-08-2012 01:12 PM #13
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    Wow! That is just too cool!
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  14. 01-08-2012 01:48 PM #14
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    Very, very nice!!!
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  15. 01-08-2012 02:32 PM #15
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    Thats awesome!
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  16. 01-08-2012 02:40 PM #16
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    That American economy sure is in the hole huh! Very sweet!!
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  17. 01-08-2012 02:44 PM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by UberBricky42 View Post
    That American economy sure is in the hole huh! Very sweet!!
    I hear about how bad the economy is on the National news, but have yet to see any problems down here in Houston.

    Texas economy is still rocking and rolling...
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    Good to hear! Now I want one....
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    Very nice we will just stick to dirt jumps we have a box blade might do a dirt track this spring gotta keep it cheap my money tree looking worse daily
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  20. 01-13-2012 12:01 PM #20
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    XO-1 alert!!! You'll need to post some pics of ann XO-1 on it!!!
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  21. 01-13-2012 02:38 PM #21
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    I've got a small track in the backyard... looks funny on google maps.

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  22. 01-13-2012 02:40 PM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by ducati777 View Post
    I've got a small track in the backyard... looks funny on google maps.


    LOL!! Thats awesome!!!!
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    My grandpa has some catching up to do........WOWSERS
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