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NBS Raceway - A fantasy layout by Greg Andrus
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This is going to be an ongoing series by Greg Andrus, and how he constructs his Fantasy Layout, NBS Raceway. His inspirations are Thunderhills Raceway, and Batman. The Batman theme will run throughout the layout
NBS Raceway - The Fantasy

Bruce Wayne was on holiday in Northern California and decided to visit a race track that he had heard so much about - Thunderhills Raceway. And, Boy, he wasn't sorry! Race after race he was treated to incredible excitement. All classes of cars competed from all over the country for top honors. But it wasn't just the racing that lifted his spirits, it was much more than that. It was the overall atmosphere of Thunderhills that added so much to his enjoyment. The management had created a racepark that catered not only to the car owners and competitors, but to the viewers in the stands as well. Here was a place that you could forget your problems for a time, a place to put your troubles on hold. Bruce's visit to this gem tucked into the lush mountain valleys of northern California had inspired him. This concept was just what he had been looking for.

The Fantasy in Gotham
The Bat Cave starts to take shape
The industrial side of town
Construction of NBS Raceway begins
Upon returning to Gotham City he was a new man. He had found a way, he thought, to help the great city to clean up its image and bring new talent and ideas into the community. He immediately brought the mayor and the Chamber of Commerce together to sell them on his idea - to bring World Class Racing to Gotham City! He had the raceway in mind - NBS Raceway was looking to relocate their facility away from the industrial maze that had grown up around it. He had a parcel of land attached to his estate that he was willing to lease for 99 years for $1.00. He just wanted the city to kick in some money to help in the development and to concede some tax breaks. And Wayne Enterprises was willing to underwrite one-third of the costs. It was an offer that no one could refuse. Ground was broken that fall and the work began... To Be Continued