Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Past Tracks: Deercross, HORA, Inside Edge, Shrine, Deckertring

It is always fun to take a look at some of the places slot cars have run in the history of the ISF, Indyslotcar, and ARA. Here are a few of them:



Chicago, and as it was originally known was Deercrosss, was owned by Tony Perkins who competed in all three leagues. This was his second version of his track. it was originally housed and raced at in Indianapolis, then later moved to Chicago, and for one year both cities. Ev Kamikawa won the first four years that the track hosted an Indyslotcar event, then later won the only ISF F1 event at the track for five wins in five starts on the track. The track was later bought by Team Ferrari and many of the iconic buildings and pieces are incorporated into Rapids International Raceway
 



Above is the Inside Edge. It hosted events in all three leagues. The oval was the home of the Indyslotcar Indy 500 for many years. Another track dominated by Ev Kamikawa. This is the second version built and was very similar to Rapids, hence probably why Kamikawa won on it so much.





Road America is iconic in the racing world. Two HO (hence "HORA") versions have been used by Indyslotcar, with this version, the second, also being used by ISF. Owned by the famous Amy Butler, the track was novel in its use of live video cameras and moving pitlane dioramas. The layout was sold and its whereabouts are unknown.

The revised Shrine as owned by Phil Cianciola. The original Shrine Track was the first in the league and underwent several versions with the last one being the favorite as drivers shot down a long straight and twisted through the rocks and hills. After Cianciola retired the track was bought by current Indyslotcar commissioner Mike Kristof, and with only a couple of minor tweaks to fit into the new space it occupies, it has hosted races in Indyslotcar and ISF.

The design layout for the Deckertring as owned by John Shea. It was never raced, but tested. Nothing of this version was really used in the current layout although the carousel and the Mercedes Curve were inspired by it.


Until next time when I see you...
In the Pits (at some more old race tracks)


Steve "The Wrench" Ratchett