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by 12yearsrunning
Fri May 29, 2009 2:22 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: New BSA Wheel and Axle??
Replies: 273
Views: 220497

Re: New BSA Wheel and Axle??

I contacted the National Office earlier this week and received the following response today: In January 2009 We made an in line change in regards to our PWD wheels. We introduced 4 new colors and changed the packaging. There were no modification changes made to our wheels. These are the same quality...
by 12yearsrunning
Thu May 07, 2009 7:05 am
Forum: General Coordinator Topics
Topic: Public venue pinewood derby race coordination
Replies: 3
Views: 8403

Re: Public venue pinewood derby race coordination

Bubba brought up excellent points that would need to be worked out. I agree with you that someone experienced needs to be brought in to organize and run the race. I’d begin by asking the store owner/manager what the intent of the race would be. If its to draw people into the store...believe me a big...
by 12yearsrunning
Thu Apr 30, 2009 10:06 am
Forum: Planning, Preps & Running the Race
Topic: Displaying All Rankings and Times to Everyone after the Race
Replies: 11
Views: 12129

Re: Displaying All Rankings and Times to Everyone after the Race

No others need know who was "dead last." He doesn't need to be singled out! If handled properly, this can still be a positive experience for the scout. A ploy I've used in the past is awarding a "Dead Last But Finished" trophy. If given out consistently you may find it becomes a...
by 12yearsrunning
Tue Apr 28, 2009 10:17 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: Extremely Disappointed with District Race, Need Advice
Replies: 13
Views: 15186

Re: Extremely Disappointed with District Race, Need Advice

Be happy that your district had a race. The first year we were in it and won the pack, there was not a district race. We did the following year. Why? Because I ran it. Its been 4 or 5 years now. Good for you. Getting involved is the best way to make changes and I hope your efforts were appreciated....
by 12yearsrunning
Mon Apr 27, 2009 2:21 pm
Forum: How-To Guide
Topic: How-To Guide: The Idea
Replies: 2
Views: 10506

Re: How-To Guide: The Idea

If you are interested in this effort, feel free to participate in the discussions in this forum. Members of the PWDRacing forum will also be contributing to this effort, on their forum. I happened across your forum and would be glad to assist in any way I can. I am very familiar with the Northern S...