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How to Build a Slot Car Track: Design & Layout Ideas

28th May 2021

RC Superstore brings customers the best, highest quality slot cars available. Perfect for novices and experts alike, everyone has the ability to become a slot car racing expert. Our family-owned and operated hobby shop strives to bring you the greatest slot cars so you can create your very own racing stadium at home. Whether you’re new to slot car racing and aren’t sure where to start with your track or you’re experienced and looking for some fresh inspiration, we’ve put together tips and ideas to help you build your dream track.

The Basics of Building a Slot Car Racing Track

While each track comes with its own specific instructions, here are the basics you need to get started. Make sure you have all of the tools you need before you begin. If you don’t, we have specialty tool kits available so you can have all the essentials on hand.

  • Check your inventory to verify you have all of the pieces; each piece comes with a unique description on the back.
  • Create the basic outline of the track pieces following the layout from the instructions.
  • Connect the track by sliding the pieces together carefully but firmly; don’t force the connections. Then install the bridge supports according to the instructions.
  • Examine the connections by running your finger over the track to check for uneven connections.
  • Clean the slot car track with a clean, lint-free cloth before use.
  • Attach the guardrails.
  • Test set; plug in the power bank and controllers, and let each car run at half speed for five minutes.

Helpful Slot Car Track Tip to Consider

Before you set up your slot car track, there are two things to keep in mind to set yourself up for success. First, ensure you have a dedicated space for a large, three-dimensional track. Second, it’s best to only take apart your track when modifying the layout. While tracks assemble and disassemble quite easily, they’re not meant to do this often and it could compromise the integrity of the connectors.

Design or Layout Tips & Tricks

Modern slot car tracks make it easier than ever to customize your racing experience and change your layout based on your skill level. While some tracks include layout designs, like the AFX America’s Sports Car Chevy Corvette 32-Foot Mega G+ HO Slot Car Track Set w/Tri-Power, there are plenty of ways to customize your track. If you’re a beginner, try to start off simple with straightforward tracks that have a few curves and turns. As you become more advanced, you add inclines, more lanes, and loops. When you need inspiration, you can find hundreds of unique tracks online that you can download and start building right away. As you reach an expert level, you can even start designing your own.

Check Out These Track Options for Some Inspiration

There are tons of options readily available when you want to begin or continue your slot car racing journey, and RC Superstore has you covered. Here are some great options we have in stock:

It’s Time to Have Fun

RC Superstore has everything you need to make your next race the best one yet. Our specialists are ready to help you take your experience to the next level. If you have any questions or need help selecting the best slot car track for your experience level, feel free to reach out to our team.