Family fun this winter

[SeanKewley]

In an attempt to pass the time this winter with something the whole family can participate in, I decided to build an indoor race track in my basement.

So far it has been a success. My 7 and 9 year are really into it, and haven’t even asked to play video games in 2 months. They rush to get their homework done so we can do “family racing time”.

They seem to be enjoying the tinker aspect as well… trying different tires, pinions, shock settings etc.

 

[Kevin Krogness]

Kewlest dad of the year award goes to!!!

 

[Ray Sametz]

Way KQQL, nice layout. When I was a kid the tinker aspect was the most fun. "The need for speed".

 

[Don Ferrette]

That's just too cool!

 

[moparbarn]

Kewlest dad of the year award goes to!!!

+1 - what he said!!

 

[Grimracer]

well done!

 

[Ken Webb]

What size are the cars? That's too kool.

 

[SeanKewley]

The tinkering was the funnest part for me as a kid too. Trying to get kids these days to take interest in something other than video games is challenging. This seems to be working well so far. If they beat their average lap count they get to stay up an extra 20 minutes that night. That keeps their competitive juices flowing LOL!

Kyosho considers them 1/24 scale buggies


Length 6.4" (163mm)
Width 4.1" (105mm)
Height 1.8" (46mm)
Wheelbase 4.5" 115mm

 

[moparbarn]

Tinkering still is the funniest part!

 

[SeanKewley]

Tinkering still is the funniest part!

100% agree!

The track's modular design allows for tinkering with it too. We started adding jumps a few weeks ago using pool noodles. The kids have changed the track layout 3 times already.

There are quite of few different layouts you can do: LINK

 

[moparbarn]

Tinkering still is the funniest part!

Blank blank spell check, now i know why nessa never used it - lol! meant funnest part, although it can bring funny results too.

 

[Dan Pralle]

Video would be cool

 

[SeanKewley]

Here's a short clip of me illustrating how to crash into the railing.

 

[longballlumber]

Cool deal Sean,

Are you guys running "Spec Motors" in there.... LOL Sorry, I couldn't resist. Please, Please, Please, bring that track with you to the next race we are all together! Drinks, side bets, bragging rights.... the possibilities are endless!

Later,

Ball

 

[Ray Sametz]

Cool deal Sean,

Are you guys running "Spec Motors" in there.... LOL Sorry, I couldn't resist. Please, Please, Please, bring that track with you to the next race we are all together! Drinks, side bets, bragging rights.... the possibilities are endless!

Later,

Ball

Mike, i can see it now. Setup in the hotel lobby, hooting an hollering.

 

[SeanKewley]

Hey Ball,

We are

Already planning to pack it for the Mendota parking lot party. Be there or be square.

 

[Dan Pralle]

Looks good Sean. We were going to bring these mini boats for some hotel pool races

 

[SeanKewley]

Doug told me you guys setup a mini pond in Chad's basement. It looks SWEET!