Racing Level Ideas

City/Casino in Space

So for our next 3D project, we will be creating an entire racing game with a character, car, and awesome environment with programing aspects that we'll learn this semester. My class chose the broad theme of Space, so to make it more unique, I'm combining my idea with the theme. 

Layout

Isometric view

Possible Concept Statements:
"Let the light lead the way!"
"Race or get smashed!"
"Race for Survival!"

Story

This now marvelous city didn't used to be so extravagant. Restored from what Las Vegas used to be to what is now the future in space. The city is now being evacuated due to a meteor shower, and you must follow the glowing arrows to safety.

Theme/Environment

The main theme for this level is Las Vegas City/Casino. I want the environment to have some Tron aspects to it, but I still want it to look like it's in space. The track will be partially inside and partially outside, since I want to show 2 types of environments. If you've ever been on Space Mountain at Disney World, this level is strongly influenced on it.
The inside will consist of tunnels and will show the casino part of the level, while the outside will show a full view of the neon city. There will be lights! Lights Everywhere! As for colors, I want to have basic blacks and greys for neutral base colors, and every variety of neon colors for the lights. I do love multicolor anything :) 

So the colors will basically be these grays plus rainbow colors! 

Traps and Stunts

For the traps, I want some spinning lasers going through my tunnels, as well as some lasers wiping back and forth in rows, kind of like a car wash. Other traps would include meteors rolling onto the course and various blocks popping out of the track to launch the player in the air.

My ideas for stunts. Rolling giant dice, lazer showers, popping cards.

These lasers are similar to the ones I would do. Seen at 1:02

Inspiration and Influence

Like I said, I want there to be some Tron look to the track, but not fully stylized around it. 
'Nitronic Rush' is basically what I envision for my level, but I can't make it identical to it. I'm in love with the environment, but I also want to add some more realistic city things to my level.
When I say I want rainbow colors (differing from the "Rainbow Road" from Mario Kart) this would be it!