Elevation limits??

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Cozmo

Discussion Starter · Oct 29, 2003

I'm working on a track, for a newly rebuilt basement. It will be 100% sport track, 2 lane.....it will be a permanant setup, fully landscaped. I'm wondering if there are any limits to the elevation changes?? What would be the maximum Rise/Run rates?? the space is baisicly an L shape, 20 feet X 12 feet on the long sides, and 5.5 feet wide...I'm thinking that I would like an elevation change of 2-3 feet over the length of the track (from lowest point to highest) Ideally I would like the finished product to look like it was cut out of the side of a mountain, as I have decided to call it "The Granite Ridge Circuit"

I've seen many pics of landscaped and "elevated" tracks, but it always seems as though it is just a few inches of elevation....I'm wondering if there is a reason behind this?? is the flexibility of the track a limiting factor?? Any input is appreciated

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dreinecke

· #6 · Oct 30, 2003

Cozmo,

I've got Sport track and my elevation change comes in a 9.5 inches. Could've kept going, but due to sighting issues on one area of the track I didn't. As long as the base that the track sits on is smooth, shouldn't be a problem. The only issue I can think of is that the track "shrinks" as you climb. Meaning the layout somewhere may not line up exactly, or have a gap between tracks. Both of those are easily fixed though.

Good luck and keep us posted.

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