New to Fourm and Leauge Racing

Gman

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Hi all. I just want to take a sec and intro myself. I have been building derby cars with my son
in scouts for the last 4 years. The first year we raced I had no idea what I was doing and we got it
handed to us. I looked around and thought wow there are some fast cars here. Since then, after
doing a ton of research and buying a bunch of marketed tools I slowly started to learn. We went on to
win a couple district races. Win or lose it was a rush... We are now finished with all of that and aged
out. I ran across this site and actully spoke with John a few times (really straight up guy) and he gave
me some good direction. Now we would like to move on to Leauge racing and have some fun. I had done
some reading here about the needed tools and supplies to compete. The one thing I will say is that the people on this fourm are really willing to help out new racers. That is not the case I found with my past racing. So onto a few quick questions. I hear a lot about the proxxon drill with XY bench. does anyone have a model number for these or is there only one? I have read about the silver bullet and have one in
my future. As far as the weight pockets I only have a dremmel at this time, You cant miss a beat with
it or you can really mess up bad. I will have to see if they have a guide to steady it out. I dont have the funds to get all of this at once so if anyone can put them in order of importance for a new builder I would apprecitate it. I will have to send in my car to race. Is there a certain web address to watch the races?
Thanks for any assistance and hope to be racing soon.

Gman
 
GMAN-

Welcome to the NPWDRL ... You will find out these guys are all straight up COOL!! They are fast and willing to help ... You are in the right place from one new guy to another ...

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Thanks for the replies and words of wisdom. We are excited to be able to continue racing. I'm sure I will have more questions than answers, but that is all part of the fun.. I will keep reading, watching and learning. Thanks again..

Gman
 
GMAN-

April 27th is the next race for NPWDRL .. It is a live feed and it is a blast to be involved in the chats with the racers as there cars are racing by proxy (mail in). We all have a good time hanging together and guys come and go depending when their car is racing so you get a variety of chat & cars...

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I will definatly be logging on in April to check it out and see ll that's going on. How long do the races usually run? Thanks for the link..
 
Gman said:
I will definatly be logging on in April to check it out and see ll that's going on. How long do the races usually run? Thanks for the link..

Welcome Gman!

Glad you found us....typical race day last up to 7 hours. There is plenty of time to catch some of the action and do some chatting. This forum has plenty of info to help put the pieces of the puzzle together. I recently went back and read some info posted by a forum member last year and it help me re-think how I approach my final set up. So I guess what I'm saying is...there is plenty of info for all levels of racers
 
Here is a cheap alternative to free hand that can be used with a router or dremel (if you can find a way to mount it).

http://s590.photobucket.com/user/mdodson_photos/media/pinewood%20derby/DSC_2618.jpg.html

MWD
 
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MWDracing said:
Here is a cheap alternative to free hand that can be used with a router or dremel (if you can find a way to mount it).

http://s590.photobucket.com/user/mdodson_photos/media/pinewood%20derby/DSC_2618.jpg.html

MWD
 
Welcome to the forum.
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One thing that I do is if I find a thread that will help me, I make good notes where it is for future reference and sometimes I print it out. Happy Racing
 
Kinser Racing said:
What are those cars in the background? /images/boards/smilies/smile.gif

MWDracing said:
Here is a cheap alternative to free hand that can be used with a router or dremel (if you can find a way to mount it).

http://s590.photobucket.com/user/mdodson_photos/media/pinewood%20derby/DSC_2618.jpg.html

MWD

Looks like another "Here's proof that aerodynamics don't matter" car in development.
 
Reading, watching will only get you so far. The only way to become a BEAST is to actually race. Get a car ready for April so you can find out exactly where you stand.
Gman said:
Thanks for the replies and words of wisdom. We are excited to be able to continue racing. I'm sure I will have more questions than answers, but that is all part of the fun.. I will keep reading, watching and learning. Thanks again.. Gman
 
GMAN-

Great to read you are going to work on a car ... I can't wait to see um run ... I will send PM tonight when I get home ... Sorry was up to late last night ..

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Thanks for the link to that tool . Going to check it out.. Quick question on area where wheel meets axle hole.
Do the pros paint that area or no paint. Burnish bare wood with graphite? Thanks....

Gman