any of you guys ever run in this?
http://www.indianamuseum.org/visit/events/eventview.asp?eventid=1994
her is a vid of the track in action, it is 125 feet long and 2 storys tall, the stop section is what kills the cars.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6076VkwExV0
looks like a real adventure.
i am half thinking of going, i have the perfect car...it is a full scout build with the old style wheels and tungsten rads running the length of it. here is a pic, it is called Legend, and has a record of 57 -1. i was never going to run it again but i think it could make one more race.
from what i understand, it is VERY brutal on cars, its almost a race of attrition. the league type cars do not do well at all. but thick heavy wheels with alot of wood tend to win.
here are the rules.
2012 Indiana State Museum Pinewood Open Rules
Pinewood Derby Car Dimensions:
The overall length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches.
The overall width of the car shall not exceed 2¾ inches.
Derby Car Weight:
The car shall not exceed 5.0 ounces.
The official scale shall be considered final.
Wheels and Axles:
Absolutely NO graphite or other lubricant can be added to the cars inside the museum.
Official BSA wheels must be used. The wheels may not be cut, drilled, beveled, rounded or
machined. You may remove the seams and imperfections from the wheels.
Four wheels must be on the car.
Modifications:
Full name must be permanently displayed on the bottom of the car.
The car must have 1¾” clearance between the wheels.
The car must have 3/8” clearance underneath the body so that it does not rub the track.
Wheel bearings, washers or bushings are prohibited.
The car must not ride on springs of any type.
No starting devices.
The car must be freewheeling.
No loose materials of any kind are permitted.
If a car is visibly damaged and a repair is needed, car owner may repair it with a race official
present and re-pass inspection.
Other Race Rules:
Everyone is welcome to race.
Only one car per museum admission on championship race day.
All cars will be given a brief technical inspection. The cars qualifying for the final races will be
given a thorough inspection.
Once a car passes inspection and is entered into the race, only officials can touch it.
Any car weighing less than five ounces and not passing inspection may run for fun, but will not
be considered for prizes.
Race Format:
Fastest 24 cars will be held for the final races.
The fastest 16 cars will run in a final set of races.
If your car is in the top 24 for speed and you choose to leave, you have three options:
1. Take your car with you and you are removed from the competition.
2. Give $5 to the race officials and we will mail your car back to you after the
competition.
3. Leave your car at the event and pick it up at a CAC Scout office or roundtable for no
charge.
All trophies must be picked up in person.
http://www.indianamuseum.org/visit/events/eventview.asp?eventid=1994
her is a vid of the track in action, it is 125 feet long and 2 storys tall, the stop section is what kills the cars.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6076VkwExV0
looks like a real adventure.
i am half thinking of going, i have the perfect car...it is a full scout build with the old style wheels and tungsten rads running the length of it. here is a pic, it is called Legend, and has a record of 57 -1. i was never going to run it again but i think it could make one more race.
from what i understand, it is VERY brutal on cars, its almost a race of attrition. the league type cars do not do well at all. but thick heavy wheels with alot of wood tend to win.
here are the rules.
2012 Indiana State Museum Pinewood Open Rules
Pinewood Derby Car Dimensions:
The overall length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches.
The overall width of the car shall not exceed 2¾ inches.
Derby Car Weight:
The car shall not exceed 5.0 ounces.
The official scale shall be considered final.
Wheels and Axles:
Absolutely NO graphite or other lubricant can be added to the cars inside the museum.
Official BSA wheels must be used. The wheels may not be cut, drilled, beveled, rounded or
machined. You may remove the seams and imperfections from the wheels.
Four wheels must be on the car.
Modifications:
Full name must be permanently displayed on the bottom of the car.
The car must have 1¾” clearance between the wheels.
The car must have 3/8” clearance underneath the body so that it does not rub the track.
Wheel bearings, washers or bushings are prohibited.
The car must not ride on springs of any type.
No starting devices.
The car must be freewheeling.
No loose materials of any kind are permitted.
If a car is visibly damaged and a repair is needed, car owner may repair it with a race official
present and re-pass inspection.
Other Race Rules:
Everyone is welcome to race.
Only one car per museum admission on championship race day.
All cars will be given a brief technical inspection. The cars qualifying for the final races will be
given a thorough inspection.
Once a car passes inspection and is entered into the race, only officials can touch it.
Any car weighing less than five ounces and not passing inspection may run for fun, but will not
be considered for prizes.
Race Format:
Fastest 24 cars will be held for the final races.
The fastest 16 cars will run in a final set of races.
If your car is in the top 24 for speed and you choose to leave, you have three options:
1. Take your car with you and you are removed from the competition.
2. Give $5 to the race officials and we will mail your car back to you after the
competition.
3. Leave your car at the event and pick it up at a CAC Scout office or roundtable for no
charge.
All trophies must be picked up in person.
