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That is the best! Did your concrete track require a build permit? It would here where I live.
My ol'lady would shoot me! Does your wife have a sister?

That would be awesome to have a track in my backyard but I am sure the apartment manage wouldn't like it

Killer track. One day i will build an off road track in my backyard

Well Everyone,

I've been negligent in putting up update over the past few years on my progress on my RC track. I poured 3 slabs back in 2010, then another 12 slabs of concrete the summer of 2011, and this summer I will pour 9 more. If I'm lucky, I'll finish laying all the concrete next summer. Below are some pics of the track as it stands just prior to this years additional 9 slabs.

Impressive

Stunning track. i am amazed at your patience though! I would want this finished in one summer.

WOW, looks good, but did you need to get a permit for that I'm in Oakville Canada, we need a permit for everything!

I'm soooooo jealous!

I'd love to have the space to build my own track!

That will be an interesting one for the realtor to explain if you ever sell the place...

Looks good! I'm working on a small track myself. No pavement, though.

wow, can bury a few bodies under that track

I would like to show you guys my progress over the last month. I finished the S's and the hairpin. This section was a 60 foot stretch, that went up hill over 11.5 inches. It was my first time pouring concrete on an incline, and I am very happy with the results. The transitions from flat to incline to flat are pretty darn smooth. Please tell me what you guys think.

Awesome work! Can't wait to see some video of it in use!

Very very cool!

I worked for a concrete/ paving contractor for a summer. You should have some qp stone between the concrete and the dirt, if not the dirt should be well tamped. I don't know what your budget is but that first slab is thick, overkill , you should be fine with half of that thickness. I didn't look too closely at the finish how smooth did it come out? Did you consider texturing the finish to create a slight strip on the edge, rumble strip?

That's so cool...well done. A wish of mine one day....