2015 Pinewood Derby World Championship - Times Square
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I'm booked next weekend, and I don't have a car prepped for graphite, but I'm from the area, and I plan to attend this race next year if all goes to plan.
I'm going!
As a matter of fact, I'm the Vice Chair of the Council Activities Committee for the Greater NY Councils, and it's my team who've been spinning this thing up!
I'm really psyched for this weekends races, we're going to have a really cool event. You'll be able to watch it live here: http://www.earthcam.com/usa/newyork/timessquare/?cam=tsstreet
I see a bit of talk about oil/no oil, axles and wheels, etc... on the forums. This years race is our first go with a 3 year plan to turn it into something really special, so our rules will evolve and allow for more flexibility as the event matures and we have more time to plan. We'll be doing oil, proxy racing, adult races and much more soon.
As it stands today we have Scouts coming from as far away as Arizona, California, Tennessee, Virginia and Indiana. Being in Times Square is an enormous challenge given that ~10,000 people walk past this spot each day. The logistics of the race are just nuts; nothing taller than 10' high on the site, significant electrical restrictions, a NYC planner review of the site plans with out-of-this-world permit fees - I could go on and on, but you get the idea. It's definitely not a church basement event!
At the end of the day, the goal of the race is to show the boys a great time and raise awareness of Scouting both locally and nationally. This year we'll have two local TV stations doing cover stories, next year we think ESPN may pick it up like they do a few other one of a kind events like the July 4th Hot Dog eating contest at Coney Island.
Hope to see you there!
Matt Gaor | Council Activities Committee, Vice Chair
Aquehonga District Membership Committee, Chair
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Greater New York Councils
As a matter of fact, I'm the Vice Chair of the Council Activities Committee for the Greater NY Councils, and it's my team who've been spinning this thing up!
I'm really psyched for this weekends races, we're going to have a really cool event. You'll be able to watch it live here: http://www.earthcam.com/usa/newyork/timessquare/?cam=tsstreet
I see a bit of talk about oil/no oil, axles and wheels, etc... on the forums. This years race is our first go with a 3 year plan to turn it into something really special, so our rules will evolve and allow for more flexibility as the event matures and we have more time to plan. We'll be doing oil, proxy racing, adult races and much more soon.
As it stands today we have Scouts coming from as far away as Arizona, California, Tennessee, Virginia and Indiana. Being in Times Square is an enormous challenge given that ~10,000 people walk past this spot each day. The logistics of the race are just nuts; nothing taller than 10' high on the site, significant electrical restrictions, a NYC planner review of the site plans with out-of-this-world permit fees - I could go on and on, but you get the idea. It's definitely not a church basement event!
At the end of the day, the goal of the race is to show the boys a great time and raise awareness of Scouting both locally and nationally. This year we'll have two local TV stations doing cover stories, next year we think ESPN may pick it up like they do a few other one of a kind events like the July 4th Hot Dog eating contest at Coney Island.
Hope to see you there!
Matt Gaor | Council Activities Committee, Vice Chair
Aquehonga District Membership Committee, Chair
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Greater New York Councils
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That's awesome Matt! Can we count on you to promote the NPWDRL at your event? We'd love see a bunch of new racers come race with us!
Hi Matt,
Welcome to NPWDRL - where dad's go to become pro's!
Hat's off to you and your team for promoting scouting with a premier PWD world racing championship event in NYC that too in the heart of the city's busiest spot Times Square!
I lived in Manhattan for 10 years and have experienced the glitz and glamor of Times Square so can appreciate and applaud the daunting task your team has undertaken. Good luck and kudos to you all! Have fun and enjoy the mega event!
Welcome to NPWDRL - where dad's go to become pro's!
Hat's off to you and your team for promoting scouting with a premier PWD world racing championship event in NYC that too in the heart of the city's busiest spot Times Square!
I lived in Manhattan for 10 years and have experienced the glitz and glamor of Times Square so can appreciate and applaud the daunting task your team has undertaken. Good luck and kudos to you all! Have fun and enjoy the mega event!
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NYCracer said:
Matt, a promo here really should be reciprocated. It's all of our hope that you can see that and help build this up.
Just a quick update. My Scout finished 5th in the World Championship in the Stock Car Class. He was third for Webelos I which got him a very big Trophy.
http://video.foxnews.com/v/4326692951001/boy-scouts-race-pinewood-derby-cars-on-fox-amp-friends/?playlist_id=930909787001#sp=show-clips
After I recover from all the driving, I will provide a more detailed update.
http://video.foxnews.com/v/4326692951001/boy-scouts-race-pinewood-derby-cars-on-fox-amp-friends/?playlist_id=930909787001#sp=show-clips
After I recover from all the driving, I will provide a more detailed update.
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