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Post by mike68 on Dec 22, 2012 8:08:12 GMT -6
Parents of Plainfield Scouts proudly announce our annual Adult Pinewood Derby on January 25, 2013 at 6pm.
Place: Pachaug Outdoor Club 178 Banjo Sullivan Rd in Griswold CT near the Plainfield border.
Four racing classes: Stock - use BSA kit to construct car, use axle slots, 5 oz weight limit. Modified - use of aftermarket body, wheels, axles, extended wheelbase permitted, 10 oz weight limit. Extreme - Propulsion permitted! No rocket engines, fire or smoke allowed. Car must fit and stage on standard BSA track. 10 oz weight limit. Legends - bring your childhood car for another shot at glory.
No liquid lubricants or anything that could damage track allowed.
Cost: $25 donation for first car entered. $15 for each additional car. If you pre-register a BSA car kit will be provided. Proxy (mail-in) entries are $20 per car.
All proceeds to benefit Plainfield Cub Scout Pack 111
Dinner, snacks, beverages will be provided (BYOB). Fun, music and prizes!!! 50/50 raflle!!! Basket raffle!!! Cars will also be judged by participants for: Most original, Best paint, Best design, and Racers Choice.
To pre-register for this event email: plainfield.pops@gmail.com
Proxy entries must be mailed to: Mike Schmidt 112 Charlotte Dr Plainfield, CT 06374
For further information contact Mike Schmidt mschmidt@teleinc.com (401)525-0220
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Post by mike68 on Dec 22, 2012 8:23:50 GMT -6
Forgot to add any vendors that wish to donate items to raffle off would be greatly appreciated. Derby Gurus has already graciously offered up a couple of their awesome stands. Thanks and Merry Christmas, Mike
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Post by Murph on Dec 22, 2012 14:38:14 GMT -6
Mike, What type of track will you be using for this race? Thanks! Murph
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Post by mike68 on Dec 23, 2012 4:42:32 GMT -6
Murph, it's a wooden three lane track probably close to 40 years old. Unsure of the length however my son's car ran a 3.00 on it last year. My ducted fan car I put together for the adult derby last year ran a 2.29. Mike
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Post by mike68 on Jan 4, 2013 9:18:57 GMT -6
Bump!!! 3 weeks until the race! Do we have any more proxy contenders out there? I will be shooting video of the proxy entries to post back up here. ;D
Thanks, Mike
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Post by Murph on Jan 4, 2013 23:04:43 GMT -6
Mike, Can that track handle a rail rider or does a straight runner work best? Shawn and I will send in a car or two to help your pack out! Murph
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Post by mike68 on Jan 5, 2013 5:08:27 GMT -6
This will be my third derby and I don't think we've ever had a rail rider. The track is in very good shape for being so old so I don't see any problems with a rail rider. Thanks Murph.
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Post by mike68 on Jan 11, 2013 18:21:39 GMT -6
Bump!!! 2 weeks until race night!!!
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Post by mike68 on Jan 18, 2013 5:22:22 GMT -6
Time flies....one week until race night. Finishing my entries up this weekend.
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Post by Murph on Jan 21, 2013 21:23:24 GMT -6
Mike, I am sorry I did not get Shawn's car out to you. His car is actually in Chattanooga and I thought it was with me in Beloit. I tracked it down this weekend when I went home by family in Nooga.
In short, it is not easy living in two places and traveling to Dallas almost 100% of the time!
I will send you a donation this week for your pack.
Good Luck! Murph
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Post by mike68 on Jan 22, 2013 4:44:47 GMT -6
Much appreciated Murph!!! Will be getting some pictures and video of the event up here. Hoping for a good turnout.
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Post by Derby Gurus on Jan 24, 2013 15:00:20 GMT -6
Best of luck to all with the race! And I hope you raise lots of money for the Pack.
Chris
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Post by mike68 on Jan 24, 2013 16:07:21 GMT -6
Thanks Chris!!! Got your packages ready to go tomorrow night. I will have a surprise entry in the extreme class, a Co2 powered car that will be completed tomorrow.
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Post by mike68 on Jan 27, 2013 12:10:55 GMT -6
Well my Co2 blast car fell through. The hose that I obtained from a friend failed during a bench test so not enough time to finish the car before the race. The Adult derby was a blast but not the turn out I expected. My 3 entries all placed 2nd. My ducted fan car got blown away by another fan car using 3 9v batteries for 27v on a 12v motor. My modified car got edged out by a hundredth of a second and my stock car was beaten by my wife who used our daughters car for the adult race. It was a blast and I have some ideas to make it better next year.
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