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How to Build a RC Car Track

If you are an avid RC car enthusiast, then you must have a track to drive your car on. Driving solely around neighborhoods and across lawns can be dull; however, having a track adds a new perspective to your RC hobby. RC tracks also make a great center for events such as races and other competitions.

Things You'll Need

Standard shovel
Flathead shovel
Garden shovels
100 8-inch metal stakes
90 feet of track ribbon (style as you desire)
Bucket and water source
Garden rake

Instructions

- 1
  
  Create a detailed design for the track using any media you desire. Be as detailed as possible, because you will be referring to this design often while you build the track. If possible, include measurements in the design, as this will make the build even easier.
- 2
  Begin forming the base of the track by digging its outline. Dig the entirety of the track around 3 to 4 inches in to the ground. Smooth the base of the track as much as possible. Make sure that the dig-out of the track fits your plans as closely as possible.
- 3
  Form the burms (banked edges) around the corners of your track by either using the dirt you just removed, or by bringing in other dirt. Pile the dirt at an angle around the corners, so that your RC cars will not slide over the edge of the track. Remember not to go very crazy with the process, as RC cars do not need enormous burms.
- 4
  Build the jumps for your track. Use a good amount of water when putting these together, as this will help the dirt stick together. Create a variety of different jumps, such as doubles, triples and table-tops. For ideas on different types of jumps, watch a motocross or super-cross event. RC tracks are, for all intensive purposes, a miniature version of these tracks. Also, test the jumps with your RC while you put them together, because you don't want to build unusable jumps on your track.
- 5
  Pound in the metal stakes every 2 to 3 feet around the desired edges of your track. Pound them sturdily into the ground, so that they will stay. String and tie your track ribbon between the stakes.
- 6
  Mark the finish line as desired to distinguish it from the other jumps on your track.
- 7
  Rake your track with a standard garden rake and water it to smooth out the straight-ways and jump faces. Splash the water on the surface with a bucket, and rake the water around, allowing it to soak into the dirt.

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