History
In 2003 the idea of having a remote control track in the Wichita area was developed,
with research, and a business plan in hand I approached the City of Wichita. After
meeting several times and acquiring the 501(c) and other items required the track
was approved.
Construction started in early 2004, by August we had our first race. We used a generator to power pumps that pumped water from the pond to keep the track damp and to power the laptop. We used car numbers to identify cars as they crossed the finish line and manually counted each one, by entering them into the computer using Laps Free.
In 2005 we managed to get an electric meter put in and run a water line from the main. We borrowed a small camper to use as an announcer booth of sorts. By August of 2005 we built a more permanent structure for the announcer’s booth and I acquired an AMBrc system on eBay for counting cars.
In 2006 we add to the watering system by installing sprinkler heads aSeries the track to aid in keeping the track damp. Electric was run to several areas to accommodate driver’s needs for electric. A new starting gate was also built.
In 2007 we added some temporary lighting and made some minor changes to the facility for better safety for participants and spectators. November 1st we started the rough in for the 2008 track layout which should be done by the end of February