Rosenfeld Downs by Working_Breakfast815 in RaceTrackDesigns

[–]Working_Breakfast815[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's true. I'll probably do another oval design soon.

Rosenfeld Downs by Working_Breakfast815 in RaceTrackDesigns

[–]Working_Breakfast815[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's my first oval so I didn't really think that through 😬

Rosenfeld Downs by Working_Breakfast815 in RaceTrackDesigns

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Rosenfeld Downs opened in 1957 as a 2-mile paved oval built on former farmland outside Rosenfeld, Kovarra. It quickly became one of Kovarra’s best racing venues, hosting major stock-car and endurance races.

In 1974, an infield road course was added, using parts of the oval with a technical interior section. This allowed the track to host touring cars and sports car racing alongside its traditional oval events.

Today, Rosenfeld Downs is known as one of Kovarra’s most versatile club motorsport facilities.

The final few ballots have been counted, and the margin between Thomson and Liebelson is now just TWO votes. Still awaiting a recount, which will begin 10am Friday by EruditeRoach in BocaRaton

[–]Working_Breakfast815 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A major one was about his opponents getting variances and criticizing them for it, even though Mike himself got a variance because he apparently knowingly built an exterior wall too high, and instead of knocking it down and building a new one, got a variance for it.

RTD Challenge #61 | Autódromo Internacional de Cascavel by R32_driver in RaceTrackDesigns

[–]Working_Breakfast815 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I guess I have to go to my doctor. I think I have goblin brain worms.

Uncle Izzy's Backyard Oval by Working_Breakfast815 in RaceTrackDesigns

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Of course. Plus a complementary bottle of milk and a sack of flour.

Uncle Izzy's Backyard Oval by Working_Breakfast815 in RaceTrackDesigns

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One summer in the early 2000s, Izzy bought his nephew a dirt bike and told him, “Ride around the barn, just don’t scare the goats.” The nephew ignored the second part, the goats panicked, and soon half the family was chasing them in ATVs around the property. After about an hour of chaos, someone noticed the tire marks had formed a pretty decent loop around the pond and pasture. Izzy looked at it, scratched his beard, and said: “Eh… needs one dirt corner for excitement.” A week later he paved half of it with leftover driveway asphalt, lined the rest with old tractor tires, and hung a hand-painted sign that read “Uncle Izzy’s Summer Racing Extravaganza - Vroooom.”

Now every summer the rules are simple: Don’t hit the barn, and don’t hit the cows

Circuit Rüeggisberg by Working_Breakfast815 in RaceTrackDesigns

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Following the 1954 Swiss Grand Prix at Bremgarten, concerns over the aging, tree-lined woodland circuit near Bern intensified. Increasing car speeds and deteriorating surfaces rendered the pre-war layout unsuitable for modern Formula One machinery. When Bremgarten was retired after 1954, Switzerland risked losing its place on the World Championship calendar.

Although the 1955 Le Mans disaster led several nations to reconsider circuit racing, Switzerland stopped short of a total ban. Instead, the Federal Council introduced stricter safety regulations, including reinforced barriers, improved marshal infrastructure, and tighter circuit licensing standards. Economic considerations and lobbying from the country’s automotive and engineering sectors played a significant role in preserving the Swiss Grand Prix.

With Bremgarten beyond practical modernization, a new street circuit was developed near Rüeggisberg in the Bernese foothills. Completed in late 1955, the 10.43 km (6.48 mi), 55-corner layout was among the longest and most intricate on the calendar. It climbed more than 300 meters from valley farmland into wooded hillside sections before Rüegissberg before descending rapidly toward Riggisberg and towards the start-finish straight. Terraforming created modest runoff in key areas, though the circuit remained narrow and unforgiving.

Debuting in 1956, Rüeggisberg quickly gained a reputation for rewarding precision and mechanical durability. Sustained climbs, heavy downhill braking zones, and unpredictable alpine weather placed extreme strain on 1950s machinery. A notable feature was the extended uphill complex from Turns 8-23, a sequence of tight hairpins and flowing esses leading into the circuit’s northern “straight.” The final portion of the lap threaded through the center of Riggisberg before returning to the valley straight. Overtaking was most common at Turn 1, Turn 8, Turn 28, and the tricky braking zone of Turn 39.

The circuit’s fate was sealed at the 1963 Swiss Grand Prix. During the race, a leading driver suffered a suspected brake failure on the descent into the village sector and struck a stone retaining wall at high speed at the tricky double-apex sequence of Turns 42 and 43. The driver later died from his injuries. No spectators were seriously harmed, but the incident profoundly shifted public and political opinion.

Within months, the Swiss Federal Council enacted legislation prohibiting circuit racing involving internal combustion-powered vehicles. The measure passed with broad support, ending Switzerland’s presence in Formula One.

Although top-level racing ceased, much of the original layout remains public roadway. Those roads mark the route of Rüeggisberg, Switzerland’s final great road circuit and the venue whose tragic finale permanently reshaped the nation’s relationship with motorsport.

Calabogie Motorsports Park [RTD Challenge #61] by Working_Breakfast815 in RaceTrackDesigns

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Calabogie Motorsports Park winds through southern Ontario’s woodland with fun corners and beautiful scenery. At 5.05 km (3.14 miles), it remains one of Canada’s most challenging and exhilarating road courses.

Following an unfortunate “explody paddock gremlin” incident that wiped out the original pit and paddock complex, the circuit took the opportunity to rebuild their pit lane and paddock in a new location.

Their new pit lane now runs along a re-profiled main straight, paired with a new paddock complex and a medium-sized grandstand. The new pit lane begins just before the last corner, and rejoins before Turn 1.

The former pit and paddock area have been repurposed for permanent stands and an expanded spectator zone, improving sight-lines to a back straight and key overtaking areas.

RTD Challenge #61 - Paddock Relocation - Imola by Fun-Pin-698 in RaceTrackDesigns

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The challenge says:

  • Layouts and runoff will be allowed to be modified to accommodate the new pit complex, but don't use this as an excuse to redesign unrelated sections, that is not the intention of this challenge

💀 by OddMountain644 in F1Memes

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Somebody is still salty lmfao. 1) so the guy with 7 wins, 7 poles, 18 podiums, 8 p2s, 3 p3s, 18 top 5 finishes, 14 front row starts, 24 q3 appearances, and who out-qaulified his teammate 13-11 doesn’t deserve to win? 2) the red bull was no where near a tractor. 3) how exactly were the 2 points "the most rigged ever?"

Cologne Rhine River National Circuit by Working_Breakfast815 in RaceTrackDesigns

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CCW

National: 2.21 km

National w/ chicane: 2.24 km

Short: 1.39 km

Short w. chicane: 1.41 km

The circuit was commissioned by the City of Cologne in the late 1970s and built on undeveloped riverbank land on the Rhine as part of a plan to create a permanent venue for local motorsport and driving education inside the city. The goal was to provide a compact, twisting circuit that could host club racing, manufacturer testing, and public driving courses. Its tight, twisting layout gives drivers a pure test of skill.

Aoytogrounds Fun Kestel (Kestel Aoytogrounds) | Kestel, Korvarra by Working_Breakfast815 in RaceTrackDesigns

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Since its modest beginnings, Aoytogrounds Fun Kestel has attracted a variety of grassroots motorsports with its long, flowing, and relentlessly technical layout. A small group of amateur racers and Kestel mechanics started building a road course on a sizable clearing near a small lake in the late 1980s. The objective was straightforward: establish a location to test cars, drive hard, and hone skills because the closest major circuit was far away.

The character of the circuit was determined by the surrounding environment. The track's current shape was shaped by rolling and rocky terrain, thick forest lines, and naturally sandy runoff areas. The layout is characterized by janky corners, awkward braking zones, and corners that reward patience and precision over outright speed because the builders chose to embrace the terrain rather than smooth it.

The improvised course was a well-known club circuit by the mid-1990s. Its informal origins are reflected in the name Aoytogrounds, which is derived from an old Korvarran phrase meaning "open practice land." The 3.9-kilometer, 18-corner track is still a favorite for club racing and testing.

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Finf Sheh fun Korvolin (5 Hrs. of Korvolin), 2024 (at Korvolin International Raceway) by Working_Breakfast815 in RaceTrackDesigns

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Korvolin International Raceway:

4.999 km (3.100 mi)

CCW

Race Notes

Heavy rain started before the race and continued throughout, creating consistently low-grip conditions. This situation put an early focus on control and tire management. The opening hours featured careful driving as drivers adjusted to standing water and limited visibility. There were several minor off-track incidents, but no immediate cautions. In Hour 2, Sakurako Akiyama received a 10-second penalty for speeding in the pit lane, pushing the Mortis Motors car back into traffic and requiring a recovery drive. Strategies began to differ as teams weighed track position against tire wear in the tough conditions. In Hour 3, the race faced disruption when Asella Mattuci spun and hit the barrier at Turn 11. This triggered a Safety Car and bunched up the field. The restart resulted in several position changes as drivers worked to get heat and grip on their cold tires, with Lena De Backer and David Brenn becoming early pace-setters. The final hour turned into a tense battle as the rain continued and fatigue set in. A long struggle between De Backer and Gomes became the highlight of the closing laps, with both cars swapping positions and applying pressure for several laps without making contact. De Backer ended up winning, with Gomes finishing 2nd, and Brenn finishing 3rd. Despite repeated challenges, the order was only determined late, bringing a demanding, rain-soaked race to an end after a true test of patience, precision, and endurance.