How to make Cardboard Racing Track for Toy Cars?

Time needed: 1 hour.

Simple DIY Cardboard Racing Track Set for Hot Wheels Toy Cars

1. Cut the cardboard pieces

   You will need to cut multiple types and sizes of cardboard pieces for the ramp, stand, sidewalls, etc. Longer the ramp, faster the cars will run.

2. Create the top ramp

   Arrange and paste the cardboard legs to the cardboard ramp to make the top half of the ramp. Use the thin cardboard strips to make the sidewalls of the tracks. I made it wide enough to race 3 cars at the same time. Refer the Youtube video to see how to paste the pieces together.

3. Create the lower ramp

   Like the top ramp, make the lower part of the ramp as well. I deliberately kept a gap in the two ramp heights because I wanted my toy cars to jump from the top ramp to the lower ramp. It will only add to the overall fun of racing.

4. Make the launch mechanism

   Take a large cardboard piece and cut a square at the center. Make a thin paper roll and then a thick paper roll through which the thin paper roll can pass through easily, Attach the thin paper roll across the square cut out of the large cardboard piece.
   Now attach a thin cardboard strip on the thick roll in a manner to make a lever and attach another cardboard piece at the end of the lever to make the launch gate for the cars.
   Refer Youtube video to understand this assembly.

5. Put it all together

   Now attach the launch mechanism at the back of the top ramp. And position the lower ramp next to the top ramp.

6. Decorate and you are ready to RACE!

   You can decorate your racing track set with stickers, sketch pens or any colors you like.