Post by Murph on May 14, 2012 18:30:30 GMT -6
My Son, Shawn, might have built his last BSA PWD Car this year. I don't know if he will continue to be involved with Scouts as he has other educational areas that keep him occupied.
Over the years, he has gained experience in painting, polishing axles, preparing wheel bores and tuning cars.
Additionally, he races Pro Cars at PWDRacing.com so that keeps him occupied when I can get him to focused on preparing his car! Currently, he has the track record in the Hot Rod Division on Derby Worx Ultra Lites on the rear and RS Wheels on the front.
Despite my efforts to champion the advancement of PWD in our council, my efforts failed despite three years of trying. I have managed plenty of district races and the Scouts just had a blast! This year's district race was great!
One could say I did not have the extra time to really push the council executives to advance my ideas and vision. Probably true.
From a holistic standpoint, this Scout activity of racing little cars down a track has lots of potential to blossom into something special. The Boy Scouts of America really need to put some focus around optimizing this activity.
District and Councils have plenty of ways of to be creative in advancing the sport through promotion of the events, supporting workshops, and acknowledgment of the Scouts' accomplishment of making a little car out of a piece of wood, axles, and wheels.
My brother-in-law got me involved in PWD. Once you get addicted, it is tough to quit.
I quit Pro Racing once last year. It only took several months to start back up while helping other racers find speed. I race when I can find time which is sometimes very difficult when your priorities are family and bringing home a pay check to put food on the table.
Fathers: This activity is a good way to connect to your Son. Especially if you have a busy schedule like me and time is precious.
Just my thoughts.
Murph
Over the years, he has gained experience in painting, polishing axles, preparing wheel bores and tuning cars.
Additionally, he races Pro Cars at PWDRacing.com so that keeps him occupied when I can get him to focused on preparing his car! Currently, he has the track record in the Hot Rod Division on Derby Worx Ultra Lites on the rear and RS Wheels on the front.
Despite my efforts to champion the advancement of PWD in our council, my efforts failed despite three years of trying. I have managed plenty of district races and the Scouts just had a blast! This year's district race was great!
One could say I did not have the extra time to really push the council executives to advance my ideas and vision. Probably true.
From a holistic standpoint, this Scout activity of racing little cars down a track has lots of potential to blossom into something special. The Boy Scouts of America really need to put some focus around optimizing this activity.
District and Councils have plenty of ways of to be creative in advancing the sport through promotion of the events, supporting workshops, and acknowledgment of the Scouts' accomplishment of making a little car out of a piece of wood, axles, and wheels.
My brother-in-law got me involved in PWD. Once you get addicted, it is tough to quit.
I quit Pro Racing once last year. It only took several months to start back up while helping other racers find speed. I race when I can find time which is sometimes very difficult when your priorities are family and bringing home a pay check to put food on the table.
Fathers: This activity is a good way to connect to your Son. Especially if you have a busy schedule like me and time is precious.
Just my thoughts.
Murph