Track Manufacture | Best Tracks [Aluminum] | Piantedosi [Wood] |
Length | 35′ | 32′ |
Number of Sections | 6 sections for 35′ / 4 flats, 1 curve, 1 stopping | 4 sections |
Stopping Method | Wheels free drop off section | Foam Lift Ramp and foam bumper stopper |
Lane Width | 1.625″ | 1.625″ |
Starting Height | 50″ | 48″ |
Distance to Flat [Pin to Flat] | 108″ | 160″ |
Length of Flat | 250.5″ | 171.5″ |
Total race length [Pin to Sensor] | 358.5″ | 331.5″ |
The Real Facts
Run times of test car on track | 4 run average. | 4 run average. |
Stock BSA Car. | 2.6699 seconds at stock length of 35′ | 2.4460 seconds |
Aluminum Track shortened to match wood | 2.4564 seconds at 331.5″ like wood track. Derby Worx inserted an electronic sensor within the track to measure exact differences | |
Open car with razor style wheels | 2.5646 seconds at stock length of 35′ | 2.4005 seconds |
Aluminum Track shortened to match wood | 2.3920 seconds at 331.5″ like wood track. Derby Worx inserted an electronic sensor within the track to measure exact differences |