🏁 Rusty Roads Raceway — Track Profile
📍 Location & Ownership
Track Name: Rusty Roads Raceway
Owner/Host: Bill & Bobbi Johnson
City/Location: Spanaway, Washington
Year Built: 2024
Designer/Builder: Bill Johnson
🛠️ Construction & Technical Specs
Track Type: Plastic (Policar)
Number of Lanes: 6
Track Length: 73 feet
Lane Spacing: 3.5 inches
Surface Type: Aggressive
Power Supply: Jesverty SPS‑50II, 50‑amp adjustable (9–15 volts)
Driver Station Connections: XLR
Lap Timing System: Arduino timing with dual DS Light Bridges integrated into Race Coordinator
⚙️ Race Format & Systems
Race Format: Set number of laps
Fuel System: Fuel stops enabled
Fuel Stop Behavior: Missed stops trigger intermittent power
Tire Type: Select Rubber
🏎️ Track Identity & Notable Features
Rusty Roads Raceway holds a special place in EMSA history as the first 6‑lane track in the organization and the first Policar‑based build in the club. Its most distinctive innovation is the dual light‑bridge timing system, which enables a 14‑inch pit lane—long enough for clean, reliable fuel‑stop detection.
The aggressive surface and Policar geometry create a fast, technical rhythm that rewards smooth throttle control and consistent driving. With stable high‑amperage power delivery and modern timing hardware, the track is engineered for competitive club racing, endurance events, and precise fuel‑strategy formats.
