NPWDRL amateur class?

[Momentum Racing]

I've looked and cannot seem to find amateur classes for the league races. Do Pro's and amateurs run in the same class?

I've seen a few of the league videos, I thought for sure there were amateur classes.

Thanks,

Momentum-

 

[TRE]

its all pro now..gota put your big boy pants on

 

[B_Regal Racing]

I would say we are all amateurs. Pros get paid to do their craft. To best of my knowledge, I have not gotten a dime to race.

Just sayin'

 

[TRE]

I would say we are all amateurs. Pros get paid to do their craft. To best of my knowledge, I have not gotten a dime to race.

Just sayin'

Thats very true LOL

 

[True North Racing]

I wonder if you can list yourself as a "Professional Pinewood Derby Racer" as your profession on your tax form and then take the write off for all the money spent on racing.

I would imagine you would just have to show some proof that you are trying to get sponsorship for your cars.

 

[Kinser Racing]

I've looked and cannot seem to find amateur classes for the league races. Do Pro's and amateurs run in the same class?

I've seen a few of the league videos, I thought for sure there were amateur classes.

Thanks,

Momentum-

I believe this is primarily what the purpose of the "Box Stock" was. However, there is very little purpose in a seperation.

 

[Kinser Racing]

gota put your big boy pants on

Lol, this is the second time you've posted with this phrase. Don't get mad when the table turns. ☺

 

[TRE]

Lol, this is the second time you've posted with this phrase. Don't get mad when the table turns. ☺

why would the table turn i been getting whipped for 2 years now..the only table that could turn is i could win a race

 

[TRE]

why would the table turn i been getting whipped for 2 years now..the only table that could turn is i could win a race

besides you got too much time on your hands, if you are running around counting my phrases

 

[jatofau1]

I just put my big boy pants on!!!!!! I sent me cars in last Monday.

 

[Momentum Racing]

Where does one purchase a pair of these big boy pants I hear so much of ...Walmart?

 

[letmrun]

They're called pull ups when you're an amateur, Depends when you go pro.

 

[Momentum Racing]

I would say we are all amateurs. Pros get paid to do their craft. To best of my knowledge, I have not gotten a dime to race.

Just sayin'

Then they should probably change the "Ask The Pros" category to " Ask the guys who dabble in Pinewood derby racing, but who are in no way compensated , their amateur opinion of technical issues they may have experienced while partaking in their hobby".....but that's probably too long of a title.

On a serious note, I think the term "Pro" can have numerous, equally valid meanings. Monetary compensation is certainly one of them, product compensation is another. I feel for this particular sport/hobby, the term " Pro " can be best exemplified by the knowledge and experience many of the long time members have garnered through the years.

In many sports the only requirement to becoming a "Pro" is merely signing up in the Pro class. While no such class may currently exist here, I feel this board is chock full of true "Pros".

 

[Momentum Racing]

They're called pull ups when you're an amateur, Depends when you go pro.

So a Onesie would be a semi-pro?

 

[gWebber]

I wonder if you can list yourself as a "Professional Pinewood Derby Racer" as your profession on your tax form and then take the write off for all the money spent on racing.

I would imagine you would just have to show some proof that you are trying to get sponsorship for your cars.

On the note of Tax Deductions as a "Pro Pinewood Racer", there would be two options I can think of.

1. If NPWDRL (or other group) is certified sanctioning body and business like say the NRHA in drag racing and a "driver" is certified in a "Pro" class under that body and getting sponsors, endorsement deals and so on. Then yes, there likely would be deductions.

2. If you run a registered business manufacturing Derby parts, tools, etc and it's a registered tax paying business. Then you could likely deduct your racing cost under things like advertising expense , research, development & testing of new products and likely a few other ways.

Mind you, I'm not a Tax professional or anything, but as a selfemploied artist I learned a few things about getting deductions.

 

[Kinser Racing]

besides you got too much time on your hands, if you are running around counting my phrases

I don't have to run anywhere, lol.

I am a detail oriented person and I pay attention,that's all.

 

[Pacfanweb]

I wonder if you can list yourself as a "Professional Pinewood Derby Racer" as your profession on your tax form and then take the write off for all the money spent on racing.

I would imagine you would just have to show some proof that you are trying to get sponsorship for your cars.

Doesn't matter if you have sponsorship are not. You would have actually have to show some winnings. You can't claim it as a professional if you can't win money doing it

 

[HurriCrane Racing]

Well the Man of the Mountain series will settle the money question!

 

[GravityX]

Lol, this is the second time you've posted with this phrase. Don't get mad when the table turns. ☺

Too funny!

 

[GravityX]

If you run a registered business manufacturing Derby parts, tools, etc and it's a registered tax paying business. Then you could likely deduct your racing cost under things like advertising expense , research, development & testing of new products and likely a few other ways.

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