New to the sport; bitten by the bug...

[Skywalker Racing]

Hi guys, just wanted to introduce myself. My two sons (7 & 6 yo) and I have just formed "Skywalker Racing," and hope to start building cars for league racing soon (maybe a little too late for this year...).

My oldest son and I started our PWD journey last year as Tiger and Tiger Leader. He placed 2nd among Tigers at the Pack race, but 12/21 in Tigers at the District race (52/98 overall at District). We knew next to nothing about PWD racing last year, but had so much fun working on the car and racing!

Here is the 2015 "Camo Cruiser"



Despite the knowledge we gained since last year, and a chance at improving upon last year's District showing, he decided to focus on winning Best Design at this year's Pack race - which he did! Surprisingly, he also took 1st place among Wolves and 1st place Overall too!

I think I messed up by advising him to re-prep his axles before District, but he still finished 7/109 overall. We are now hooked, and my younger son has already started working on design ideas for his Tiger car next year! /images/boards/smilies/smile.gif

Here is 2016's "Poe's Revenge"



We look forward to "meeting" and learning from you guys!

 

[Vitamin K]

Welcome to the insanity, Skywalker! Those are some nice cars!

I love your avatar pic, btw!

 

[Skywalker Racing]

Welcome to the insanity, Skywalker! Those are some nice cars!

I love your avatar pic, btw!

Thanks!!

 

[TRE]

its not too late we race all year long

 

[B_Regal Racing]

Agreed. Its never too late. Although I like the bottom car better (love the x-wing fighter look), the top looks like it would qualify for Box Stock or BASX. And they have re-introduced an amateur class for new racers. Get it in the mail on Tuesday and you could be racing with us next weekend. The race is shown live on Livestream.

If you search this site, there is a fellow here building a Darth Vader car. It would be cool to see both on the track at the same time.

 

[BulldogRacing]

Very nice looking cars. Welcome, we hope to see you on the track soon!

 

[Skywalker Racing]

Agreed. Its never too late. Although I like the bottom car better (love the x-wing fighter look), the top looks like it would qualify for Box Stock or BASX. And they have re-introduced an amateur class for new racers. Get it in the mail on Tuesday and you could be racing with us next weekend. The race is shown live on Livestream.

If you search this site, there is a fellow here building a Darth Vader car. It would be cool to see both on the track at the same time.

Thanks! Neither of those cars has rear cant (not allowed in our District), so doubt either of them will be making the trip, and we won't have time to get anything built by Tuesday.

I did happen across that Vader car today - it is the coolest car I've seen. My oldest wants to copy it, but thats juuuuust a tad beyond his (or even my) woodworking skills. haha

Very nice looking cars. Welcome, we hope to see you on the track soon!

Thanks man! Maybe in July.

 

[LRW RACING]

LRW RACING WILL be there in June the bug has hit us bad

 

[Skywalker Racing]

LRW RACING WILL be there in June the bug has hit us bad

nice! good luck!

 

[Kinser Racing]

Welcome to the jugle baby! Whatever you do as a new racer, stay positive!

 

[Skywalker Racing]

Welcome to the jugle baby! Whatever you do as a new racer, stay positive!

Thank you, Kinser. I positively will! /images/boards/smilies/wink.gif

 

[Quicktimederby]

Welcome!! And get ready for some even CRAZIER looks from your wife. They'll look a little something like this.

 

[HurriCrane Racing]

Welcome! Good luck!

 

[Skywalker Racing]

Welcome!! And get ready for some even CRAZIER looks from your wife. They'll look a little something like this.

Hahaha. Thanks Quicktime! So far, the Mrs is under the impression that this is about the cheapest, easiest, most wholesome hobby I can get into. Shhhhhh

Welcome! Good luck!

Thank you, HurriCrane! We're excited to get to work!

 

[King Racing]

 

[B_Regal Racing]

LRW RACING WILL be there in June the bug has hit us bad

Kentucky? Look up JBD (Benji). He's a very good builder and may be able to help you along...

Welcome and good luck.

 

[LRW RACING]

Thank you you guys looking forward to Sat