yes, the tracks are all within 30 mins of each other.
i think all the tracks have been around for the last 10 yrs.
in terms of hobby shop .. there's one on the Northern Beaches. shop address is below (altho' the website doesn't have any other links.). apparently they have AE stuff .. (never been to the shop myself).
http://www.nbhc.com.au/
if i'm not wrong, the shop is owned by Ari Bakla, multi-national and state champion who has won everything from 1/10 TC, 1/10 offroad to 1/8 buggies.
you should join Ryde for a club day. they've just rebuilt the track. bring some Oople stickers
