If memory is serving me correctly, they even managed to build a special F1 car that actually rode on the tracks, as part of promotions for the opening of the ride. If anyone can find that video, you're a gem! But yeah, so even though the ride has nothing to do with racing or anything, Mercedes have done precisely what you outlined, Robert.
Now lemme have the same thing at a SoCal park! (Yes, I'm greedy.)
That reminds me of GrandMa's Boy.
"Your Bed is a car"
"Yeah, but its a sweet car"