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Getting Started

Track Designer is set up by default with a four-car Digital Power Base as the first track piece. It's already on screen for you.

If you are using the Powerbase as the Start Line, as most people do, then the next piece you would normally lay would be a lap counter - cross the line, clock up another lap.

So, click on the Scalextric Sport Digital tab and select a C7039 Digital Lap Counter and a C8205 Standard Straight from the Scalextric Sport Tab..

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The first pieces are set: Powerbase, Lap Counter, Straight.

Now add pieces as you require.

 

Let's add some standard R2 curves and straights to create an oval.

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To put the curve in the other direction press the Space Bar.

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Place three more curves on the first curve by clicking the R2 curve icon. Continue the circuit with a couple of straights.

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Now let's complete the oval by adding two more straights, four R2 curves and another two straights.

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OK, so we have an oval with a Digital Power base. To make use of the Digital lane changing action let's remove two standard straights.

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In the space lets insert a Lane Change Straight and a Half Straight. Then the cars can switch lanes!

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Great! Now the cars can change lanes on the back straight. Making a lane change just in front of your opponent is a good tactic. Now the opponent will have to make a decision to change lane to over-take the car in front and risk crashing or remain cool and wait for the car in front to make a mistake. Decisions, decisions!

Finally, lets add some borders to finish the layout.

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More lane change track pieces can be inserted in to this basic oval. In fact, there is no limit to the number of track pieces and lane change track pieces that can be used. Build as big as you like. Build simple or complicated circuits - it's entirely up to you!