CA2365193A1 - A race track for toy vehicles - Google Patents
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A race track for toy vehicles includes a plurality of planar track segments adapted to be connected in end to end relation. A peripheral edge at each end of the track segments is configured to form an integral interlock. Each integral interlock includes a projecting member and an adjacent corresponding recess adapted to receive the projecting member of an adjacent track segment.
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TITLE OF THE INVENTION:
A Race Track For Toy Vehicles FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a race track for toy vehicles and, in particular, radio controlled vehicles.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Although radio controlled vehicles are increasing in popularity, at the present time, there are not race tracks commercially available that are suitable for use with radio controlled vehicles.
SU1~IARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a race track for toy vehicles and, in particular, radio controlled vehicles.
According to the present invention there is provided a race track for toy vehicles which includes a plurality of planar track segments adapted to be connected in end to end relation. A peripheral edge at each end of the track segments is configured to form an integral interlock. Each integral interlock includes a projecting member and an adjacent corresponding recess adapted to receive the projecting member of an adjacent track segment.
Track segments with the integral interlock, as described above, provides a number of advantages which will hereinafter be further described, along with some enhancements which improves the entertainment value of the race track. Beneficial results have been obtained when the projecting member and the corresponding recess with which the projecting member is mated form a dovetail joint. Each end of the track segments is secured in end to end relation the adjacent track segment by two of the dovetail joints. It is anticipated that some of the track segments will be straight and some of the track segments will be curved in order to provide maximum flexibility for track layout.
With the integral interlock, as described above, one of the track segments may be elevated to form an incline without adversely affecting the interlock between the track segments.
With the integral interlock, as described above, by selecting which end to interlock a curved track segment can be made to curve to the left or to the right.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the race track, as described above, it is frequently desirable to race several cars against each other in competition. In such cases, even more beneficial results may be obtained when each of the curved track segments has the same radius of curvature, such that the curved track segments are adapted to nest when placed in side by side relation.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the race track, as described above, it is frequently desirable to attach accessories to the track segments . In such cases, even more beneficial results may be obtained when each of the track segments has at least two underlying receptacles.
One example of an accessory is guard rails which are frequently viewed as being desirable on corners. Even more beneficial results may be obtained when guard rail supports are provided having upstanding connective members which are adapted to engage the underlying receptacles in the track segments. The guard rail supports preferably provide a space adapted to receive a flexible guard rail strip. For example, the space can be formed between the track segments and the guard rail supports when the connective members of the guard rail supports are engaged with the underlying receptacles in the track segments.
When fitting a race track together, the final track configuration can be limited if the final track segment must fit precisely in order to complete the track. Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be obtained when at least one connector segment is provided which has the integral interlock at a first end and a flap at a second end. The flap is adapted to overlie the adjacent track segment. The connector segment with a flap enables track configurations to be developed without needing to have a precise fit of the final piece.
One enhancement which can be added to the race track to improve its entertainment value is an underlying support which raises the flap of the connector segment, thereby forming a jump obstacle. Another enhancement is to provide at least one of the track segments that has an upper surface with at least two spaced upper receptacles positioned along each peripheral edge. Each of the upper receptacles is adapted to receive a post. This enables decorative posts with flags to be added.
Another enhancement is the addition of a flexible sheet. The flexible sheet can be bowed between spaced pairs of posts, thereby forming a hill obstacle. A final enhancement is to provide at least one of the track segments with a top surface having a series of irregular shaped shallow recesses, thereby forming pothole obstacles.
It is preferred that the track segments be made from medium density fiberboard (MDF) . It is also preferred that the track segments be coated with a polymer containing abrasives, thereby providing enhanced traction for the toy cars.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
These and other features of the invention will become more apparent from the following description in which reference is made to the appended drawings, the drawings are for the purpose of illustration only and are not intended to in any way limit the scope of the invention to the particular embodiment or embodiments shown, wherein:
FIGURE 1 is a perspective view of a straight track segment constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention.
FIGURE 2 is a top plan view of two of the straight track segments illustrated in FIGURE 1, interlocked.
FIGURE 3 is a side elevation view of two of the straight track segments illustrated in FIGURE 1, interlocked and having one of the straight track segments positioned on an incline.
FIGURE 4 is a top plan view of the straight track segment illustrated in FIGURE 1, with a curved track segment, the curved track segment is rotated in a first direction to form a left hand curve or rotated in a second direction to form a right hand curve.
FIGURE 5 is a top plan view of several of the curved track segments illustrated in FIGURE 4, nested in side by side relation to form a multi-lane race track.
FIGURE 6 is a top plan view of the straight track segment as illustrated in FIGURE 1, connected to the curved track segment illustrated in FIGURE 4, and equipped with a guard rail assembly.
FIGURE 7 is an exploded front elevation view of the guard rail assembly illustrated in FIGURE 6.
FIGURE 8 is a front elevation view of the guard rail assembly illustrated in FIGURE 7.
FIGURE 9 is an exploded perspective view of a connector segment with projecting flap.
FIGURE 10 is a side elevation view of the connector segment with projecting flap illustrated in FIGURE 9.
FIGURE 11 is a side elevation view of the connector segment with projecting flap illustrated in FIGURE 10, with underlying support creating a jump obstacle.
FIGURE 12 is a perspective view of one of the straight track segments illustrated in FIGURE l, with flexible sheet bowed between posts to create a hill obstacle.
FIGURE 13 is a side elevation view of the hill obstacle illustrated in FIGURE 12.
FIGURE 14 is a perspective view of one of the straight track segments illustrated in FIGURE l, with several shallow recesses in the top surface to create pothole obstacles.
FIGURE 15 is a front elevation view of an overpass support.
FIGURE 16 is a side elevation view of the overpass support 5 illustrated in FIGURE 15.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
The preferred embodiment, a race track for toy cars generally identified by reference numeral 10, will now be described with reference to FIGURES 1 through 16.
Structure and Relationship of Parts:
Referring to FIGURE 2 and 6, race track 10 includes a plurality of planar track segments 12 which are adapted to be connected in end to end relation.
Referring to FIGURE 1, a peripheral edge 14 at each end 16 of each track segment 12 is configured to form an integral interlock generally referenced by numeral 18. Integral interlock 18 includes a projecting member 20 and an adjacent corresponding recess 22. Referring to FIGURE 2, adjacent corresponding recess 22 is adapted to receive projecting member 20 of an adjacent track segment 12. Projecting member 20 and corresponding recess 22 with which projecting member 20 is mated, form a dovetail joint, generally referenced by numeral 24. Each end 16 of track segments 12 are secured in end to end relation to adjacent track segments 12 by two dovetail joints 24. Referring to FIGURE 7, each track segment 12 has underlying receptacles 26, the purpose of which will hereinafter be further explained. Referring to FIGURE 3, when secured in end to end relation, dovetail joints 24 allow for one of track segments 12 to be elevated to form an incline.
Referring to FIGURE 4, some of track segments 12 are straight and some of track segments 12 are curved which, in order to simplify this description, have been labelled as straight track segment 12a and curved track segment 12b. Referring to FIGURE
5, each of curved track segments 12b have the same radius of curvature, such that curved track segments 12b are adapted to nest when placed in side by side relation. Referring to FIGURE
A Race Track For Toy Vehicles FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a race track for toy vehicles and, in particular, radio controlled vehicles.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Although radio controlled vehicles are increasing in popularity, at the present time, there are not race tracks commercially available that are suitable for use with radio controlled vehicles.
SU1~IARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a race track for toy vehicles and, in particular, radio controlled vehicles.
According to the present invention there is provided a race track for toy vehicles which includes a plurality of planar track segments adapted to be connected in end to end relation. A peripheral edge at each end of the track segments is configured to form an integral interlock. Each integral interlock includes a projecting member and an adjacent corresponding recess adapted to receive the projecting member of an adjacent track segment.
Track segments with the integral interlock, as described above, provides a number of advantages which will hereinafter be further described, along with some enhancements which improves the entertainment value of the race track. Beneficial results have been obtained when the projecting member and the corresponding recess with which the projecting member is mated form a dovetail joint. Each end of the track segments is secured in end to end relation the adjacent track segment by two of the dovetail joints. It is anticipated that some of the track segments will be straight and some of the track segments will be curved in order to provide maximum flexibility for track layout.
With the integral interlock, as described above, one of the track segments may be elevated to form an incline without adversely affecting the interlock between the track segments.
With the integral interlock, as described above, by selecting which end to interlock a curved track segment can be made to curve to the left or to the right.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the race track, as described above, it is frequently desirable to race several cars against each other in competition. In such cases, even more beneficial results may be obtained when each of the curved track segments has the same radius of curvature, such that the curved track segments are adapted to nest when placed in side by side relation.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the race track, as described above, it is frequently desirable to attach accessories to the track segments . In such cases, even more beneficial results may be obtained when each of the track segments has at least two underlying receptacles.
One example of an accessory is guard rails which are frequently viewed as being desirable on corners. Even more beneficial results may be obtained when guard rail supports are provided having upstanding connective members which are adapted to engage the underlying receptacles in the track segments. The guard rail supports preferably provide a space adapted to receive a flexible guard rail strip. For example, the space can be formed between the track segments and the guard rail supports when the connective members of the guard rail supports are engaged with the underlying receptacles in the track segments.
When fitting a race track together, the final track configuration can be limited if the final track segment must fit precisely in order to complete the track. Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be obtained when at least one connector segment is provided which has the integral interlock at a first end and a flap at a second end. The flap is adapted to overlie the adjacent track segment. The connector segment with a flap enables track configurations to be developed without needing to have a precise fit of the final piece.
One enhancement which can be added to the race track to improve its entertainment value is an underlying support which raises the flap of the connector segment, thereby forming a jump obstacle. Another enhancement is to provide at least one of the track segments that has an upper surface with at least two spaced upper receptacles positioned along each peripheral edge. Each of the upper receptacles is adapted to receive a post. This enables decorative posts with flags to be added.
Another enhancement is the addition of a flexible sheet. The flexible sheet can be bowed between spaced pairs of posts, thereby forming a hill obstacle. A final enhancement is to provide at least one of the track segments with a top surface having a series of irregular shaped shallow recesses, thereby forming pothole obstacles.
It is preferred that the track segments be made from medium density fiberboard (MDF) . It is also preferred that the track segments be coated with a polymer containing abrasives, thereby providing enhanced traction for the toy cars.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
These and other features of the invention will become more apparent from the following description in which reference is made to the appended drawings, the drawings are for the purpose of illustration only and are not intended to in any way limit the scope of the invention to the particular embodiment or embodiments shown, wherein:
FIGURE 1 is a perspective view of a straight track segment constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention.
FIGURE 2 is a top plan view of two of the straight track segments illustrated in FIGURE 1, interlocked.
FIGURE 3 is a side elevation view of two of the straight track segments illustrated in FIGURE 1, interlocked and having one of the straight track segments positioned on an incline.
FIGURE 4 is a top plan view of the straight track segment illustrated in FIGURE 1, with a curved track segment, the curved track segment is rotated in a first direction to form a left hand curve or rotated in a second direction to form a right hand curve.
FIGURE 5 is a top plan view of several of the curved track segments illustrated in FIGURE 4, nested in side by side relation to form a multi-lane race track.
FIGURE 6 is a top plan view of the straight track segment as illustrated in FIGURE 1, connected to the curved track segment illustrated in FIGURE 4, and equipped with a guard rail assembly.
FIGURE 7 is an exploded front elevation view of the guard rail assembly illustrated in FIGURE 6.
FIGURE 8 is a front elevation view of the guard rail assembly illustrated in FIGURE 7.
FIGURE 9 is an exploded perspective view of a connector segment with projecting flap.
FIGURE 10 is a side elevation view of the connector segment with projecting flap illustrated in FIGURE 9.
FIGURE 11 is a side elevation view of the connector segment with projecting flap illustrated in FIGURE 10, with underlying support creating a jump obstacle.
FIGURE 12 is a perspective view of one of the straight track segments illustrated in FIGURE l, with flexible sheet bowed between posts to create a hill obstacle.
FIGURE 13 is a side elevation view of the hill obstacle illustrated in FIGURE 12.
FIGURE 14 is a perspective view of one of the straight track segments illustrated in FIGURE l, with several shallow recesses in the top surface to create pothole obstacles.
FIGURE 15 is a front elevation view of an overpass support.
FIGURE 16 is a side elevation view of the overpass support 5 illustrated in FIGURE 15.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
The preferred embodiment, a race track for toy cars generally identified by reference numeral 10, will now be described with reference to FIGURES 1 through 16.
Structure and Relationship of Parts:
Referring to FIGURE 2 and 6, race track 10 includes a plurality of planar track segments 12 which are adapted to be connected in end to end relation.
Referring to FIGURE 1, a peripheral edge 14 at each end 16 of each track segment 12 is configured to form an integral interlock generally referenced by numeral 18. Integral interlock 18 includes a projecting member 20 and an adjacent corresponding recess 22. Referring to FIGURE 2, adjacent corresponding recess 22 is adapted to receive projecting member 20 of an adjacent track segment 12. Projecting member 20 and corresponding recess 22 with which projecting member 20 is mated, form a dovetail joint, generally referenced by numeral 24. Each end 16 of track segments 12 are secured in end to end relation to adjacent track segments 12 by two dovetail joints 24. Referring to FIGURE 7, each track segment 12 has underlying receptacles 26, the purpose of which will hereinafter be further explained. Referring to FIGURE 3, when secured in end to end relation, dovetail joints 24 allow for one of track segments 12 to be elevated to form an incline.
Referring to FIGURE 4, some of track segments 12 are straight and some of track segments 12 are curved which, in order to simplify this description, have been labelled as straight track segment 12a and curved track segment 12b. Referring to FIGURE
5, each of curved track segments 12b have the same radius of curvature, such that curved track segments 12b are adapted to nest when placed in side by side relation. Referring to FIGURE
7, guard rail supports 28 are provided which have upstanding connective members 30 which are adapted to engage underlying receptacles 26 in track segments 12. Referring to FIGURES 7 and 8, guard rail supports 28 provide a space 32 adapted to receive a flexible guard rail strip 34. Space 32 is formed between track segments 12 and guard rail supports 28 when connective members 30 of guard rail supports 28 are engaged with underlying receptacles 26 in track segments 12. Referring to FIGURE 6, flexible guard rail strip 34 can be placed on straight track segment 12a, and is also flexible enough so as to conform to curved shape of curved track segments 12b.
Referring to FIGURE 9, a connector segment 36 is provided which has integral interlock 18 at a first end 38 and a flap 40 at a second end 42. Referring to FIGURE 10, flap 40 is adapted to overlie adjacent track segment 12. Referring to FIGURE 11, an underlying support 44 is provided to raise flap 40, thereby forming a jump obstacle 46.
Referring to FIGURE 12 and 13, it is preferred that at least one of track segments 12 has an upper surface 48 with spaced upper receptacles 50 positioned along each peripheral edge 14. By making holes through track segments 12 upper receptacles 50 can extend through to become lower receptacles 26. Although, upper receptacles 50 and lower receptacles 26 can also be totally separate. Each of upper receptacles 50 is adapted to receive a post 52. In the illustrated embodiment, each post 52 has a decorative flag 54, however post 52 could also display a sign or lights as well. If a hill obstacle is desired, a flexible sheet 56 can be bowed between spaced pairs of posts 52, thereby forming a hill obstacle 58.
Referring to FIGURE 14, track segments 12 are also provided which have a top surface 60 with a series of irregular shaped shallow recesses 62, thereby forming pothole obstacles 64.
Referring to FIGURE l, track segments 12 are made from medium density fiberboard (MDF) , however it will be appreciated that other materials could also be used. Track segments 12 are coated with a polymer containing abrasives, thereby providing enhanced traction for toy cars. Lane dividers 66 have been placed on each track segment 12, although it will be appreciated that other decorative elements could be added to track segments 12, or track segments 12 could have no decorative features at all.
Operation:
The use and operation of race track for toy cars generally identified by reference numeral 10, will now be described with reference to FIGURES 1 through 14. Referring to FIGURE 2, in order to assemble race track 10 for toy cars, track segments 12 as described above, can be connected in end to end relation.
Referring to FIGURE 4, while straight track segments 12a can be assembled to form a straight racetrack the addition of curved track segments 12b allow for curves in race track 10.
With integral interlock 18 as described above, curved track segment 12b can be made to curve to the left or right by rotating curved track segment 12b and selecting which of ends 16 is interlocked to straight track segment 12a. The combination of straight track segments 12a and curved track segments 12b allows for variations in the layout of race track 10.
Referring to FIGURE 5, as each of curved track segments 12b have the same radius of curvature, curved track segments 12b can nest when placed in side by side relation enabling several race tracks 10 to be assembled adjacent to each other so that several cars to be raced against each other.
Referring to FIGURE 9, when assembling race track 10, the configuration of race track 10 can be limited if final track segment 12 must fit precisely in order to complete race track 10. Connector segments 36, as described above can be used to facilitate completion of race track 10 by overlying flap 40 of connector segment 36 with adjacent track segment 12. Connector segment 36 with flap 40 enables track configurations to be developed without needing to have a precise fit of final track segment 12.
Referring to FIGURE 1, underlying receptacles 50 permit accessories to be added to race track 10. Referring to FIGURES
6 and 7, for example, flexible guard rails strips 34 as described above, can be added to track segments 12 and in particular to curved track segments 12b.
Referring to FIGURE 3, when secured in end to end relation, dovetail joints 24 allow for one of track segments 12 to be elevated to form an incline. Referring to FIGURES 15 and 16, there is illustrated how this feature works with overpass supports. Referring to FIGURE 15, there is illustrated a bridge style of overpass support 35. This form of support is a unitary self supporting structure which can support track segments 12. Referring to FIGURE 16, there is illustrated a column style of overpass support 37. Each of overpass support columns 37 have a upstanding connective members 30 which engage underlying receptacles 26 in track segments 12.
Referring to FIGURES 11, 12 and 14, in order to make racing on race track 10 more challenging, obstacles can be added, such as jump obstacle 46 as illustrated in FIGURE 11, hill obstacle 58 as illustrated in FIGURE 12, and pothole obstacles 62 as illustrated in FIGURE 14. Referring to FIGURE
12, decorative elements such as flags 54, and lane dividers 66 can also be added to track elements. All of the above mean that racing track 10 can have different layouts, obstacles, accessories and decorative features each time it is assembled depending on the desires of the user.
In this patent document, the word "comprising" is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article "a" does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the element is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be one and only one of the elements.
It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the illustrated embodiment without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter defined in the Claims.
Referring to FIGURE 9, a connector segment 36 is provided which has integral interlock 18 at a first end 38 and a flap 40 at a second end 42. Referring to FIGURE 10, flap 40 is adapted to overlie adjacent track segment 12. Referring to FIGURE 11, an underlying support 44 is provided to raise flap 40, thereby forming a jump obstacle 46.
Referring to FIGURE 12 and 13, it is preferred that at least one of track segments 12 has an upper surface 48 with spaced upper receptacles 50 positioned along each peripheral edge 14. By making holes through track segments 12 upper receptacles 50 can extend through to become lower receptacles 26. Although, upper receptacles 50 and lower receptacles 26 can also be totally separate. Each of upper receptacles 50 is adapted to receive a post 52. In the illustrated embodiment, each post 52 has a decorative flag 54, however post 52 could also display a sign or lights as well. If a hill obstacle is desired, a flexible sheet 56 can be bowed between spaced pairs of posts 52, thereby forming a hill obstacle 58.
Referring to FIGURE 14, track segments 12 are also provided which have a top surface 60 with a series of irregular shaped shallow recesses 62, thereby forming pothole obstacles 64.
Referring to FIGURE l, track segments 12 are made from medium density fiberboard (MDF) , however it will be appreciated that other materials could also be used. Track segments 12 are coated with a polymer containing abrasives, thereby providing enhanced traction for toy cars. Lane dividers 66 have been placed on each track segment 12, although it will be appreciated that other decorative elements could be added to track segments 12, or track segments 12 could have no decorative features at all.
Operation:
The use and operation of race track for toy cars generally identified by reference numeral 10, will now be described with reference to FIGURES 1 through 14. Referring to FIGURE 2, in order to assemble race track 10 for toy cars, track segments 12 as described above, can be connected in end to end relation.
Referring to FIGURE 4, while straight track segments 12a can be assembled to form a straight racetrack the addition of curved track segments 12b allow for curves in race track 10.
With integral interlock 18 as described above, curved track segment 12b can be made to curve to the left or right by rotating curved track segment 12b and selecting which of ends 16 is interlocked to straight track segment 12a. The combination of straight track segments 12a and curved track segments 12b allows for variations in the layout of race track 10.
Referring to FIGURE 5, as each of curved track segments 12b have the same radius of curvature, curved track segments 12b can nest when placed in side by side relation enabling several race tracks 10 to be assembled adjacent to each other so that several cars to be raced against each other.
Referring to FIGURE 9, when assembling race track 10, the configuration of race track 10 can be limited if final track segment 12 must fit precisely in order to complete race track 10. Connector segments 36, as described above can be used to facilitate completion of race track 10 by overlying flap 40 of connector segment 36 with adjacent track segment 12. Connector segment 36 with flap 40 enables track configurations to be developed without needing to have a precise fit of final track segment 12.
Referring to FIGURE 1, underlying receptacles 50 permit accessories to be added to race track 10. Referring to FIGURES
6 and 7, for example, flexible guard rails strips 34 as described above, can be added to track segments 12 and in particular to curved track segments 12b.
Referring to FIGURE 3, when secured in end to end relation, dovetail joints 24 allow for one of track segments 12 to be elevated to form an incline. Referring to FIGURES 15 and 16, there is illustrated how this feature works with overpass supports. Referring to FIGURE 15, there is illustrated a bridge style of overpass support 35. This form of support is a unitary self supporting structure which can support track segments 12. Referring to FIGURE 16, there is illustrated a column style of overpass support 37. Each of overpass support columns 37 have a upstanding connective members 30 which engage underlying receptacles 26 in track segments 12.
Referring to FIGURES 11, 12 and 14, in order to make racing on race track 10 more challenging, obstacles can be added, such as jump obstacle 46 as illustrated in FIGURE 11, hill obstacle 58 as illustrated in FIGURE 12, and pothole obstacles 62 as illustrated in FIGURE 14. Referring to FIGURE
12, decorative elements such as flags 54, and lane dividers 66 can also be added to track elements. All of the above mean that racing track 10 can have different layouts, obstacles, accessories and decorative features each time it is assembled depending on the desires of the user.
In this patent document, the word "comprising" is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article "a" does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the element is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be one and only one of the elements.
It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the illustrated embodiment without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter defined in the Claims.
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1. A race track for toy vehicles, comprising:
a plurality of planar track segments adapted to be connected in end to end relation; and a peripheral edge at each end of the track segments is configured to form an integral interlock that includes a projecting member and an adjacent corresponding recess adapted to receive the projecting member of an adjacent track segment.
a plurality of planar track segments adapted to be connected in end to end relation; and a peripheral edge at each end of the track segments is configured to form an integral interlock that includes a projecting member and an adjacent corresponding recess adapted to receive the projecting member of an adjacent track segment.
2. The race track as defined in Claim 1, wherein the projecting member and the corresponding recess with which the projecting member is mated forming a dovetail joint, such that each end of the track segments is secured in end to end relation the adjacent track segment by two of the dovetail joints.
3. The race track as defined in Claim 1, wherein some of the track segments are straight and some of the track segments are curved.
4. The race track as defined in Claim 1, wherein some of the track segments are curved, each of the curved track segments having the same radius of curvature, such that the curved track segments are adapted to nest when placed in side by side relation.
5. The race track as defined in Claim 1, wherein each of the track segments having at least two underlying receptacles.
6. The race track as defined in Claim 5, wherein guard rail supports are provided having upstanding connective members which are adapted to engage the underlying receptacles in the track segments.
7. The race track as defined in Claim 6, wherein the guard rail supports provide a space adapted to receive a flexible guard rail strip.
8. The race track as defined in Claim 7, wherein the space is formed between the track segments and the guard rail supports when the connective members of the guard rail supports are engaged with the underlying receptacles in the track segments.
9. The race track as defined in Claim 5, wherein overpass supports columns are provided having upstanding connective members which are adapted to engage the underlying receptacles in the track segments.
10. The race track as defined in Claim 1, wherein at least one connector segment is provided which has the integral interlock at a first end and a flap at a second end, the flap being adapted to overlie the adjacent track segment.
11. The race track as defined in Claim 10, wherein an underlying support is provided to raise the flap, thereby forming a jump obstacle.
12. The race track as defined in Claim 1, at least one of the track segments has an upper surface with at least two spaced upper receptacles positioned along each peripheral edge, each of the upper receptacles being adapted to receive a post.
13. The race track as defined in Claim 12, wherein a flexible sheet is bowed between spaced pairs of posts, thereby forming a hill obstacle.
14. The race track as defined in Claim 1, wherein at least one of the track segments has a top surface with a series of irregular shaped shallow recesses, thereby forming pothole obstacles.
15. The race track as defined in Claim 1, wherein at least one of the track segments is elevated to form an incline.
16. The race track as defined in Claim 1, wherein the track segments are made from medium density fiberboard (MDF).
17. The race track as defined in Claim 1, wherein the track segments are coated with a polymer containing abrasives, thereby providing enhanced traction for toy cars.
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