Introduction, backstory, and questions

Craven

Pinewood Ninja
Feb 28, 2017
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Hello I am new to The forums and this pinewood derby world "kind of". I grew up in Cub Scouts with pinewood derby but I never knew the depth of this world. I've started again because my kids are now in Cub Scouts. Our pack rented a track from a guy that charged way too much and the track was horrible. An old wooden track that he's been using for 15 years. And with my 3 boys I know I have seven more years of pinewood derby at least. So being the addictive personality that I have. I bought a track that supposed to show up on Friday, a 4 lane besttrack. My question is any advice on set up for the first time, I have watched lots of videos on how to but is there anything that the videos don't cover? Second question is I live in Southeast Alabama are there any events/meets/leagues anywhere local to me. The big cities close to me are Montgomery Panama City Florida and Tallahassee Florida. I would like to come and watch and probably get involved quickly I know I won't be running with the big boys at first but they may need to watch their rearview mirrors. LoL. Would also like to thank everyone on the form so far I have learned a lot and I am ready for our next pack Derby.
 
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The best track set up video's and bulldog racing video on sanding the gaps. and ya I figured no leagues near me. I may have to get my friend and start one.
 
Any of the leagues offer proxy racing so don't feel like you can't participate just because you're not close!
 
I got my track together this weekend. Still need to put the lane colors on and do a little more prep workn the kid and I had lots of fun running your old cars.

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