nik77356

hey guys im making a mini track in my backyard and i was wondering what kind of dirt i should use. i have a 32' x 19' area or larger if i decide. i dont have much money so i need good but cheap dirt.

p8ntball

What dirt is available??

Mattdg67

Use the dirt in your yard, if you have any that is usable. If not then just go to Home Depot and look around.

nik77356

im lookin for track grade dirt. not home depot dirt

maxxdout

home depot makes their own dirt? Just get some grass and weed killer and once your area is dead, clean it up and draw up a plan with some orange spraypaint.

Frozen72

What makes any dirt "race dirt"?

Evan T.

hey i live in the woodlands were are you gonna make it at

Evan T.

your thing says montgomery tx

nik77356

what makes "race dirt" "race dirt" is that it will stay together. topsoil wont stay together with water

Frozen72

At my local track the owner uses clay dirt and gets a new layer every new race season. I live in the mountains so there is a lot of clay to spare.

banx

well if you dig up your grass there should be decent dirt under it. about 7 inches down.
thats what i did and its a nice clay mixture. i guess it would depend on the area of the planet you live on.....some of us are blessed with great dirt in our back yards.

nik77356

i found out for sandy clay its gonna cost me about $18 a cubic yard with a $35 delivery fee

Racing T

one good tip is to pack the dirt with ginger ale, that will make it stiky and clay-like.