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Post by Mr. Slick on Mar 26, 2007 9:41:33 GMT -6
So far two leaders from local packs are going to be entering their semis. Almost enough to fill all 6 lanes! Imagine the sight!!
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Post by Bubba on Mar 26, 2007 9:46:45 GMT -6
Oops... It just occurred to me that I did have pictures of the Dump Truck. The first picture shows part of the 2006 non-Scout fleet with the Dump Truck all the way in the back, with the Cab separate from the Trailer. The little post behind the cab that the trailer couples to is made of 1 oz. lead sinkers. It was this post that detached from the cab on impact with our foam "head on" stop section. A little Super Glue, and we're back in business. The second picture shows the Trailer coupled with the Cab. This year's model is of similar configuration, only a Car Carrier holding Matchbox Cars (Mrs. Bubba's idea, actually) instead of a Dump Trailer. I'll try to get a picture of that one later today or tomorrow.
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Post by Bubba on Mar 26, 2007 9:52:52 GMT -6
So far two leaders from local packs are going to be entering their semis. Almost enough to fill all 6 lanes! Imagine the sight!! I see it! I see it! I can't wait to see it on video! (with all those screamin' scouts in the background!) ;D One of these days, Mrs. Bubba is gonna tell you guys "Would you stop encouraging him!!!"
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Post by Parrot Racing on Mar 26, 2007 21:41:41 GMT -6
so in the exhibition race a pure stocker will be running against modifieds and all other classes?
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Post by Mr. Slick on Mar 27, 2007 6:10:47 GMT -6
Yes. The Open division is more for the showing, demonstrating, encouraging the kids that there is more to Pinewood Derby cars than the style that they see all the time. I'm hoping that some of the parents will back off on the amount of work they do on their kid's cars and make their own cars instead. All of the Open Division racers will get 2 really nice patches and a display plaque too!
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Post by Bubba on Mar 27, 2007 8:18:08 GMT -6
Took a picture of the Car Carrier last night. It is built in such a way that at least at our Pack Open Class races we never lost a matchbox car out the back or out the side. Not the clearest picture, but... And here's the extend-o-sled (also not the greatest pic...) And just for kicks... As we get closer just shoot me a PM here or at DT and I will box up the ones you want to share with the boys. ;D I appreciate your intent with the Open Class races, and most of our work was either done, or could be done, by a 10 year old with a little practice. We certainly aren't no Rembrandts
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Post by Lucky 13 on Apr 4, 2007 5:06:20 GMT -6
Go Bubba Go, You have some crazy cars !! The "extend-o-sled" is hilarious. How did you fit it behind the start pins? It definitely looks like you have some fun building pinewoods.
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Post by Bubba on Apr 4, 2007 9:20:29 GMT -6
Go Bubba Go, You have some crazy cars !! The "extend-o-sled" is hilarious. How did you fit it behind the start pins? It definitely looks like you have some fun building pinewoods. Yeah, we all have a LOT of fun coming up with the ideas. It's funny to watch my wife, because during PWD season she regularly alternates between "when are you gonna be done with that stuff" and "hey, I've got an idea, how 'bout a _______ car" ;D. Some of the best ideas (spatula, Game of Life car, Car Carrier semi) have come from her, or resulted from conversations I was having with her. The extend-o-sled: Some friends of ours were building a track from scratch for an event at our church. About midway through the process a "thought" occurred to me, and I called the head guy and said "hey, how 'bout leaving a little extra room behind the starting pins" ;D. He agreed to build the "approach" 10 inches long behind the starting pin, and the extend-o-sled was designed accordingly. The extra added PE was great, the 'sled was in a class of it's own speed-wise (and other-wise ;D). One of these days I need to post some pictures of the rest of the collection. A few more "crazies" in there.
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Post by Lucky 13 on Apr 4, 2007 10:33:16 GMT -6
Post away !! I'd love to see them
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Post by Mr. Slick on Apr 5, 2007 12:59:54 GMT -6
Just a gentle reminder/clarification: Will there be "Special Pit Services" available between the races? YES. Just make sure to include a note on which cars should be run in which races and how you would like them to be re-lubed in between Saturday and Sunday. You know we always will "Do Our Best" to keep the racing fun! The races will consist of 7 runs on the 64 foot Challenger Track on Saturday and 6 runs on the 42 foot BestTrack on Sunday. The rules for the District race on Saturday 4/14 are basically anything allowed at PwdRacing AND semi tractor/trailer combos. Registration forms available at: Chief Black Dog District Saturday Race: (mail-in only - can be included with the cars/trucks/planes/submarines/birds/etc) www.pwdracing.com/cbd_pwd_2007flier.htmlPwdRacing's Sunday Race: On-Line: www.pwdracing.com/racereg.html Mail-In: www.pwdracing.com/PWDRACING_ENTRY-v3.pdfHope to see LOTS and LOTS of racers! BTW, if you want to just SHOW the cars indicate that and as long as you register at least one to race everything will be fine. But really, how many times do you get a chance to go down one of the fastest tracks?
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Post by Bubba on Apr 6, 2007 9:25:50 GMT -6
Post away !! I'd love to see them A couple more for you ;D Rows, car names and owner/builders: First Row: Mariomobile, Space Hunter and Space Arrow - Older Boy Second Row: Dashmobile and Donkey Kong Prototype - Older Boy, Shark - Youngest Boy Third Row: Piano - Grandpa, Propeller Driven Tank - Dad, Doughboy - Grandpa First Row: Propeller Driven Tank - Dad, Lightning McQueen and Sledge Hammer - Youngest Boy Second Row: Batmobile, Wolfmobile, Bat Man - Middle Boy Third Row: Sword and Blue Lightning Prototype - Middle Boy, Hershey Bar w/Almonds - Dad We have a couple other shelves, but many of those were posted previously and several others are in transit for the Chief Black Dog races ;D
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Post by Bubba on Apr 10, 2007 17:06:17 GMT -6
...We have a couple other shelves, but many of those were posted previously and several others are in transit for the Chief Black Dog races ;D Speaking of in transit, the Team Bubba contingent for Chief Black Dog arrived at Mr. Slick's house. 2 Semis (Dump Truck and Matchbox Car Carrier) 1 Extend-O-Sled 1 Lightning McQueen and he has to pick up Ramone from Warthog. Gotta shoot Mr. Slick a PM about which ones to run in the Open Class, but I figure the 5 of them should round out the display case a bit ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Papa Woody on Apr 11, 2007 14:47:56 GMT -6
Scott and Warren , How many cars are in the line-up so far?
Good luck All Racers!
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Post by Warthog on Apr 17, 2007 14:28:27 GMT -6
Cars were mailed out today.
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