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Anyone here do Boy Scouts Pine wood Derby?
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03-07-2017, 02:19 AM
PxTx
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I can honestly say PWD was my first taste of car racing that got me excited. The 1st car I built with my Dad was awesome! While building it, my level of enthusiasm varied. Once I saw what racing was all about, I was hooked. Thankfully, my Dad made sure the car was fast. This trend would repeat for the rest of my life and I love it!
Last month was my son's 1st PWD race and he built a "TNT" themed car. I like to think I've developed a skill for interpreting the advantages hidden in the "rules" which are revised every year. Honestly, this year had some real advantages hidden in the rules. The end result was a fast car that is racing in the District Race on March 19th.
I can tell you, for only being 6 years old, he has learned some key elements of car design and really takes ownership in his contributions to building this car. Winning 1st out of a 45 car race does boost the ego!
Here is one race in regular time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxo9kFqzQc4
Another in slomotion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMlgzhU67DI
I'd love to talk PWD guys!
Here is my with my last PWD cars form a long time ago.
My last car was the fastest, and also a similar Teal color as my 65 Malibu I got in high school.
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