diff --git a/.env-example b/.env-example
index d1a3bcc..ed9cc1a 100644
--- a/.env-example
+++ b/.env-example
@@ -1,13 +1,9 @@
-API_KEY=xxxxxxx
-PORT=3000
-API_URL=http://localhost:3000
-INSTANCE_DOMAIN=api.topia.io
-INSTANCE_PROTOCOL=https
-INTERACTIVE_KEY=xxxxxxx
-INTERACTIVE_SECRET=xxxxxxx
 NODE_ENV="development"
-
-# Google Sheets
-GOOGLESHEETS_CLIENT_EMAIL=
-GOOGLESHEETS_SHEET_ID=
-GOOGLESHEETS_PRIVATE_KEY=
+INSTANCE_DOMAIN=api.topia.io
+INTERACTIVE_KEY=your_interactive_key
+INTERACTIVE_SECRET=your_interactive_secret
+REDIS_URL=redis://localhost:6379
+GOOGLESHEETS_CLIENT_EMAIL=your_google_service_account_email
+GOOGLESHEETS_SHEET_ID=your_google_sheet_id
+GOOGLESHEETS_PRIVATE_KEY=your_google_private_key
+TRACKS=[{"id":1,"name":"Track 1","thumbnail":"https://example.com/thumb.png","sceneId":"your_scene_id"}]
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index be9a7ed..25518dc 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -2,6 +2,20 @@
 
 Race App is an exciting racing game built with Node.js and React. Players compete to complete a virtual race course in the fastest time possible by navigating through a series of waypoints. The app features a leaderboard that displays the top 20 fastest race times, allowing players to compare their performance with others.
 
+## Built With
+
+### Client
+
+![React](https://img.shields.io/badge/react-%2320232a.svg?style=for-the-badge&logo=react&logoColor=%2361DAFB)
+![Vite](https://img.shields.io/badge/vite-%23646CFF.svg?style=for-the-badge&logo=vite&logoColor=white)
+![TypeScript](https://img.shields.io/badge/typescript-%23007ACC.svg?style=for-the-badge&logo=typescript&logoColor=white)
+![Tailwind CSS](https://img.shields.io/badge/tailwindcss-%2338B2AC.svg?style=for-the-badge&logo=tailwind-css&logoColor=white)
+
+### Server
+
+![Node.js](https://img.shields.io/badge/node.js-%2343853D.svg?style=for-the-badge&logo=node.js&logoColor=white)
+![Express](https://img.shields.io/badge/express-%23000000.svg?style=for-the-badge&logo=express&logoColor=white)
+
 ## Features
 
 - Interactive race course with a visual racetrack loop and multiple waypoints
@@ -53,3 +67,53 @@ To reset the race stats to a default unplayed state:
 
 Click the "Admin" button in the drawer.
 On the admin page, click the "Reset Race Stats" button to remove all previously attained race times.
+
+## Implementation Requirements
+
+### Required Assets with Unique Names
+
+The following assets must exist in the world with specific unique names:
+
+| Unique Name             | Description                                                                                                                                              |
+| ----------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| `race-track-container`  | A rectangle asset that surrounds the entire race track area. Used to determine placement position when switching tracks.                                 |
+| `race-track-checkpoint` | Checkpoint assets placed along the track. Multiple checkpoints should use partial matching (e.g., `race-track-checkpoint-1`, `race-track-checkpoint-2`). |
+| `race-track-start`      | The starting line asset where players begin the race.                                                                                                    |
+
+### Environment Variables
+
+Create a `.env` file in the root directory. See `.env-example` for a template.
+
+| Variable                    | Description                                                                                                  | Required |
+| --------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | -------- |
+| `NODE_ENV`                  | Node environment (`development` or `production`)                                                             | No       |
+| `INSTANCE_DOMAIN`           | Topia API domain (`api.topia.io` for production, `api-stage.topia.io` for staging)                           | Yes      |
+| `INTERACTIVE_KEY`           | Topia interactive app key                                                                                    | Yes      |
+| `INTERACTIVE_SECRET`        | Topia interactive app secret                                                                                 | Yes      |
+| `REDIS_URL`                 | Redis connection URL for caching race state (e.g., `redis://localhost:6379`)                                 | Yes      |
+| `TRACKS`                    | JSON array of track configurations. Each track requires `id`, `name`, `thumbnail`, and `sceneId`. See below. | Yes      |
+| `GOOGLESHEETS_CLIENT_EMAIL` | Google service account email for analytics                                                                   | No       |
+| `GOOGLESHEETS_SHEET_ID`     | Google Sheet ID for analytics                                                                                | No       |
+| `GOOGLESHEETS_PRIVATE_KEY`  | Google service account private key                                                                           | No       |
+
+### Track Configuration
+
+Tracks are configured via the `TRACKS` environment variable as a JSON array. Each track requires:
+
+- `id`: Unique track identifier
+- `name`: Display name for the track
+- `thumbnail`: URL to track preview image
+- `sceneId`: The Topia scene ID containing the track assets
+
+Example:
+
+```json
+[
+  {
+    "id": 1,
+    "name": "Beach",
+    "thumbnail": "https://example.com/thumbnails/beach.png",
+    "sceneId": "your_scene_id"
+  }
+]
+```