Derby Talk

News and Announcements
Forum news and general announcements.

Cool Websites
Links to cool non-commercial derby or regatta websites or web pages!

General Topics
General topics of interest to racers and race coordinators alike.

General Off Topic
Topics not relating to derbies, regattas or cubmobile races.

How-To Guide
The creation and maintenance of a "How-To Guide" that explains the concepts, gives instruction on what to do, how to do it, and covers the reasoning behind the rules.
Moderator: gpraceman

General Coordinator Topics
General race coordinator discussions.

Planning, Preps & Running the Race
Discussions on race planning, preparations and how to run a "fair" and fun race.

Construction Workshops
How to have useful construction workshops.

Scheduling Methods
Debates and discussions on the various race scheduling methods that can be used and their fairness and accuracy in determining the winners.

Gospel Message Time
Ideas and discussions on presenting the Gospel at Church sponsored races.

Software
Discussions on race preparation, race management, sound effects, and other race related software. This includes freeware, shareware and commercially available software.

Electronics
Discussions on buying or building timers, solenoid start gates, light trees, weigh scales, and other race related electronics.

Tracks
Discussions on buying, building or rehabbing a race track. Topics like plans, materials, tools, construction, finishing, commercially available tracks, and so on.

General Car/Truck Racer Topics
General discussions for car and semi-truck racers.

Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Secrets, tips, tools, design considerations, materials, the "science" behind it all, and other topics related to building the cars and semi-trucks.

Car & Semi-Truck Photos
Show off your cool vehicle designs and track burning speedsters!

Raingutter Regatta
Anything related to Raingutter Regatta racing and event coordination.

Space Derby
Anything related to Space Derby racing and event coordination.

CO2 Powered
Anything related to CO2 powered racing, such as Blastcar, and event coordination.

Derby Products and Services
Here commercial providers of derby and regatta related goods and services can show off their wares, announce new products and/or advertise their website. Members can also discuss derby and regatta products/services here as well.

Trading Post
Here's a place for members to buy, sell, trade or list wanted supplies, tools, etc.. This is not a forum for commercial merchants to advertise in.