The hosting of the track was accomplished using ideas from a fellow computer technician who build a lift system for his model train track.
His lift system can be seen here: http://stage.lagunacomputers.com/train-winch-photos/

does the heavy lifting/lowering
Family and friends racing on the old Scalextric track.
Table is now quite heavier with MDF instead of Styrofoam. I'll have to get this video updated.
Table is now 1/2" water resistant MDF sitting on 1" aluminum channel with 1 1/2" aluminum U channels for cross support and lifting attachment.