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I wanted to create a modern circuit - which, felt enriched with the charm, passion and unwavouring dignity typified by the classic - British, circuits such as Brands Hatch, Donington to name but a few. Hence, whilst doodling away on a piece of scrap paper - my pondering thoughts turned into something unique, something - I originally compared a likeness to Castle Coombe. After some chopping and changing, I came up with - what became Chase. A simple name, but one which encapsulates the very spirit of racing itself. I now present to you, Chase; --- Points of Note
Design Features Grandstand "G3" rotates, albeit quite slowly, throughout the course of an event. It allows the spectator to emcompass, and view all elements of racing, that the section at the top of the circuit, will provide. The VIP tower is a state of the art facility - and gives great views of the entire circuit. Bowser's Bridge, is a state of the art - miniscule suspension bridge - and there is a clearance of around 20 metres from the roof of the bridge, to the circuit that runs below it. Corner Names All the corner names on the circuit, aim to depict English country genius. The names are evocative, and in thier own way - representative of a spectators imagination, in terms of how they came to be. However, Bowser's Bridge - is named after a special person Comments? Thanks guys, I hope you like Chase. I would dearly love some feedback on it. I.e - any ideas for extensions, extra safety features (i.e. installation of chicanes). And any other general comments Last edited by shambles; 5 Feb 2006 at 01:48. Reason: Inexcuseable Formatting Re-Corrected |
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Great track Martin! you've got the colours right! its just how I like my tracks - Lots of elevation with walls close to the track.
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Oh i'm liking that alot, really cool! Yeah close walls really make the circuit claustrophobic and with elevation makes it even more exhilarating. Simple layout too, but it works nicely!
The roatating grandstand is cool, too, very different! |
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The rotating grandstand was a little idea I had, just thought it would be unique. --- Thanks Guys; Regards Paul (Martin-1) |
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Yeah i have so much paper with doodles of layouts, it's nice to know there are other people around that do it, as my mates are like "are you still doing that?" lol
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haha yeah. It's usually when the teacher is rabbiting away about "general trends of economic change and transition". I just doodle, and I get a nudge - "Oh Effin Ell Paul, Not another track"
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Haha, you a business studies student too? My maths book is covered in tracks, which probably explains why i'm always getting C's in tests... infact... i should be revising now...
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I must have come up with several hundred designs during my latin lessons! Love the track martin!
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A very nice track, Paul. Great. That rotating grandstand is a very cool, innovative idea. You should patent that!
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Have seen that rotating grandstand idea several years ago....in the BBC F1 magazine which I think that they no longer do. It was part of a fantasy track around the streets of London with the grandstand being at Hyde Park Corner.
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Never seen that one mate, sounds cool though!
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I like it
Simplicity is always good... |
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Wouldn't you be annoyed if you were in the rotating grandstand and you missed something good because you were facing the wrong way though?
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The beauty of slow speed rotation - and - of BIG TV'S!
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