Tale Of The Tape And Timer

Track Manufacture Best Tracks [Aluminum] Piantedosi [Wood]
Length 35′ 32′
Number of Sections 6 sections for 35′ / 4 flats, 1 curve, 1 stopping 4 sections
Stopping Method Wheels free drop off section Foam Lift Ramp and foam bumper stopper
Lane Width 1.625″ 1.625″
Starting Height 50″ 48″
Distance to Flat [Pin to Flat] 108″ 160″
Length of Flat 250.5″ 171.5″
Total race length [Pin to Sensor] 358.5″ 331.5″

The Real Facts

Run times of test car on track 4 run average. 4 run average.
Stock BSA Car. 2.6699 seconds at stock length of 35′ 2.4460 seconds
Aluminum Track shortened to match wood 2.4564 seconds at 331.5″ like wood track. Derby Worx inserted an electronic sensor within the track to measure exact differences
Open car with razor style wheels 2.5646 seconds at stock length of 35′ 2.4005 seconds
Aluminum Track shortened to match wood 2.3920 seconds at 331.5″ like wood track. Derby Worx inserted an electronic sensor within the track to measure exact differences