Used Tracks

General track discussions.
Post Reply
M7 Racing
Master Pine Head
Master Pine Head
Posts: 177
Joined: Mon Dec 19, 2005 5:56 am
Location: Illinios

Used Tracks

Post by M7 Racing »

I was talking to a dad from a different Pack that does not do pinewood derby right now (brand new pack). I am going to talk to our pack to see if we can loan them our track however they were looking at trying to get a track. Being a brand new pack they do not have a lot of funds and was wondering if there is anywhere they can look for used tracks. I told them to keep an eye out on eBay but right now we cannot find anything. I gave them some plans to build a track but they are nervous about that since they have not good carpenters that can help them in their pack (mine either including me :cry: ).

So, anyone know of a good source to find used tracks? Wood or aluminum are ok but the would like a sloping track (not an S-track) going to a flat section.
doct1010
Pine Head Legend
Pine Head Legend
Posts: 1300
Joined: Wed Dec 21, 2005 5:06 pm

Re: Used Tracks

Post by doct1010 »

Did see one on e-bay recently. Otherwise I have little to offer other than the possibility of running a multi pack derby. This is what our pack does with a smaller pack in town. They share all costs and are eternally grateful for the opportunity. Makes for a bigger event with a little cross-town (healthy) rivalry. Kids seem to enjoy it.
M7 Racing
Master Pine Head
Master Pine Head
Posts: 177
Joined: Mon Dec 19, 2005 5:56 am
Location: Illinios

Re: Used Tracks

Post by M7 Racing »

doct1010 wrote:Did see one on e-bay recently. Otherwise I have little to offer other than the possibility of running a multi pack derby. This is what our pack does with a smaller pack in town. They share all costs and are eternally grateful for the opportunity. Makes for a bigger event with a little cross-town (healthy) rivalry. Kids seem to enjoy it.
This is an awesome idea. Too bad we just had our derby.
User avatar
gpraceman
Site Admin
Site Admin
Posts: 4926
Joined: Fri Jun 20, 2003 12:46 am
Location: Highlands Ranch, CO
Contact:

Re: Used Tracks

Post by gpraceman »

You can try checking with other packs in your district. Maybe a pack got a nice new track and would be willing to give away their older track. Of course, the older track may need some TLC, but it is a start.
Randy Lisano
Romans 5:8

Awana Grand Prix and Pinewood Derby racing - Where a child, an adult and a small block of wood combine for a lot of fun and memories.
Mike Doyle
Master Pine Head
Master Pine Head
Posts: 275
Joined: Fri Mar 05, 2004 2:26 pm
Location: Kansas

Re: Used Tracks

Post by Mike Doyle »

I'd recommend a new Freedom aluminum track from Piantedosi Oars, their two lane 40 foot track is very reasonable and the Pack can add lanes as it grows.

As for raising funds, a few have mentioned local car dealers donating the tracks, if you're creative you'll find a way. My Father volunteered to be the Cub Master of our pack when I was in Scouts and his first order of business was to raise some much needed funds.

He built a huge raffle ticket barrel and my Mom used her sewing machine to perforate the tickets, then he solicited donations from all the local businesses for small appliances, repair work, ect. The Scouts had incentives to sell tickets as there were prizes for the top sellers.

The raffle was a huge success and it seemed like every family ended up winning something nice in the drawing, after the first year it became an annual event.

Not too stray too far off topic, but unless just the right deal works out on a used track, you'd probably be better served by buying a new track you can expand in the future.
User avatar
mrvoltz
Apprentice
Apprentice
Posts: 20
Joined: Wed Aug 27, 2003 7:51 pm
Location: Gainesville, Florida
Contact:

Re: Used Tracks

Post by mrvoltz »

If they do deside to build one, there are some other plans out there that have different levels of difficulty. Also plans for an electronic finish line detector.
Check my site for two track plans and a parrellel detector.
http://www.wrightzoo.com/awana.htm
Dave Wright
Awana Ministry Team, North and Central Florida
Blue Zone, Grand Prix Specialist
http://awana.wrightmap.com" target="_blank
Dan
Journeyman
Journeyman
Posts: 37
Joined: Wed Feb 15, 2006 10:55 am
Location: Chicago

Re: Used Tracks

Post by Dan »

I have been trying to decide whether to try and build one to use as a test track at home, or to buy one. It sounds as though I can get materials to build a 2 or 3 lane track for around $150.

I also found this web site:

http://www.qualitytracks.com/

I have been asking around to see if anyone is familiar with their tracks, but haven't had any luck yet. The price seems right.......
"Every day I beat my own personal record of the number of consecutive days I have been alive."
M7 Racing
Master Pine Head
Master Pine Head
Posts: 177
Joined: Mon Dec 19, 2005 5:56 am
Location: Illinios

Re: Used Tracks

Post by M7 Racing »

We are purchasing one from quality tracks. It is currently being built and can give you an idea of what it is like once I receive it. I did get a sample of the wood and that is top quaility.
doct1010
Pine Head Legend
Pine Head Legend
Posts: 1300
Joined: Wed Dec 21, 2005 5:06 pm

Re: Used Tracks

Post by doct1010 »

Dan,
Judging from info on site it appears to be a quality track, 9 ply birch veneer plywood with an all birch core. Lane guides are made from a 1/4" thick 5 ply birch veneer plywood. Can't beat it for the price. Aluminium backing plates, would have to see them in order to judge quality and design. The price is right! WIRL endorsed it, must count for something. Anyway, my 2 cents.
cobalt222
Apprentice
Apprentice
Posts: 3
Joined: Wed Mar 08, 2006 10:18 am

Re: Used Tracks

Post by cobalt222 »

I read the post on the board about finding a used track and I wanted to let you guys know that our pack has outgrown our track. We went from a 3 lane to a six lane track. We would probably be willing to sell our old track which is just 4 years old. It is an aluminum Best Track, three lane.

If anyone wants more information please send me an e-mail.

Thanks,
gotquestion
Apprentice
Apprentice
Posts: 7
Joined: Thu Mar 16, 2006 12:06 pm
Location: Springfield, MO

Re: Used Tracks

Post by gotquestion »

cobalt, you have a PM
Larry
Assistant Cub Master and Pinewood Marshal Pack 5
pjohnson32696
Apprentice
Apprentice
Posts: 1
Joined: Tue Mar 28, 2006 1:05 pm

Re: Used Tracks

Post by pjohnson32696 »

cobalt222 wrote:I read the post on the board about finding a used track and I wanted to let you guys know that our pack has outgrown our track. We went from a 3 lane to a six lane track. We would probably be willing to sell our old track which is just 4 years old. It is an aluminum Best Track, three lane.

If anyone wants more information please send me an e-mail.

Thanks,


We are an Awana club who needs a track. Email me the price and if it's still available. My email is: pjohnson32696@yahoo.com. We are a fairly new club with a medium budget.
Thanks!!
Dan
Journeyman
Journeyman
Posts: 37
Joined: Wed Feb 15, 2006 10:55 am
Location: Chicago

Re: Used Tracks

Post by Dan »

4Racers wrote:We are purchasing one from quality tracks. It is currently being built and can give you an idea of what it is like once I receive it. I did get a sample of the wood and that is top quaility.
4Racers - did you ever get your track? How does it compare?

Thanks!
"Every day I beat my own personal record of the number of consecutive days I have been alive."
M7 Racing
Master Pine Head
Master Pine Head
Posts: 177
Joined: Mon Dec 19, 2005 5:56 am
Location: Illinios

Re: Used Tracks

Post by M7 Racing »

Dan, I just sent you a PM.
Post Reply