This is a great first layout for new racers or returning HO enthusiasts. It uses the AFX Super International Racing Set described above as the base with only a few additional pieces of straight track. The first layout illustrated here is the Tuckaway 25. See the Tables page for construction tips. They’re small enough to store when not in use, yet provide enough table space for a challenging 4-lane HO raceway. They are built using a standard 36″ × 80″ solid core exterior door. This first category of raceways shown below are ideal for an apartment dweller or someone without a lot of room for a large permanent raceway. Life-Like 4′ × 8′ Raceways 36″ × 80″ Door Raceways Raceways are divided into separate categories based upon overall table size. These tracks can all be built using standard Tomy AFX track sections. HO Scale RacewaysĪ variety of different HO scale raceways are described below. See the Construction section for detailed photographs of the table building process. The total cost, including the two race sets and table supplies should be under $350.00, making this a great weekend project. See the Tables section for detailed instructions on building a 4×8 foot table suitable for mounting this race track. Combining the International Challenge and 4-Way Split race sets provides a convenient and cost effective means of creating an interesting 4-lane raceway in a minimum of space. This race track incorporates a technically challenging infield section to test both driving skills and chassis setup. This race track makes extensive use of 12″ radius turns to create a fast raceway. This entire raceway fits on a single 4×8 foot table and can be built using only those track sections included in the two race sets. It combines the AFX Super International Challenge and 4-Way Split race sets described above to create a challenging 4-lane raceway with a lap length of just under 38 feet per lane. The first layout illustrated here is the Tomy AFX 4-Way Challenge. The 4-Way Split set includes GT Prototype sportscars as raced at Le Mans. You’ll also get four (4) additional Super G-Plus cars. Purchasing a Tomy AFX Super International along with a 4-Way Split will not only give you the extra 12″ radius turn sections most track designs require, but will also provide you with a total of four (4) 22 VDC power packs, enough to power each lane individually. (2) – Bridge Support Sets Tomy AFX 4-Way Challenge The list below is an inventory of the track, slot cars and accessories included in the Tomy AFX 4-Way Split Race Set: Combining a Super International and 4-Way Split will allow you to build a layout with several wider turn radius sizes. While not providing the variety of track sections that the Super International includes it does contain a good number of 12″ radius turns. Tomy has recently introduced a second 4-lane race set, the Tomy AFX 4-Way Split. The Tomy AFX Super International Race Set includes Track Layout Sheets to recreate the entire Formula 1 season. Listed below is an inventory of the track, slot cars and accessories included in the Tomy AFX Super International Race Set: The cars included in this set alone often sell for up to $25.00 each, so purchasing this complete set is a truly great deal. The Tomy AFX Super International Race Set, along with providing a good selection of track sections, also includes two 22 VDC power packs, four (4) controllers and four (4) Tomy AFX Mega-G slot cars. See the Race Sets page for details and all of the track layouts that can be built with just the track from this set. It includes an enormous amount of track, including an assortment of 6″, 9″ and 12″ radius turn sections.Įnough track is contained in this set to build a 4-lane racing circuit with a lap length of over 25 feet. If you are new to HO Scale Slot Car Racing, or only now returning after a long absence from the hobby, I can highly recommend the Tomy AFX Super International Race Set as a good first set. A few of the layouts, where noted, can also be built using Mattel Tyco plastic track sections.

Emphasis has been placed upon creating layouts that are both fast and challenging, while fitting a long lap length in the smallest available space.Īll layouts are designed to be built using the widely available Tomy AFX track system. All of the layouts described here have been built and tested by the author. This section provides suggestions for building several HO Scale Slot Car Racing layouts.

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