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by Speedster
Sat Jun 24, 2023 7:20 am
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: Derby Talk Turns 20
Replies: 6
Views: 35789

Re: Derby Talk Turns 20

A WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL SITE.
Thank you for all you do.
by Speedster
Sat Mar 11, 2023 11:31 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: In Memoriam: Dr. John D. Jobe
Replies: 6
Views: 8553

Re: In Memoriam: Dr. John D. Jobe

Thank you FS for letting us know he passed. He will be missed. I still use the book with the young scouts I come in contact with. On the first page he wrote, To: William Klingler, Hope you enjoy the book - Happy Racing, Dr. John Jobe, 12-19-2006. I think of him often. What a Great book and a Great G...
by Speedster
Tue Feb 14, 2023 12:07 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
Topic: Military Humvee light desert sand camo paint
Replies: 11
Views: 20031

Re: Military Humvee light desert sand camo paint

CONGRATULATIONS to you two. That vehicle is Gorgeous. Thank you for the photos and explanation of the build. It was a Joy reading all about it.
I Wish you both the very Best ,

Speedster
by Speedster
Fri Jul 15, 2022 9:27 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: An interesting off-season topic.. the BSA kit's
Replies: 14
Views: 38158

Re: An interesting off-season topic.. the BSA kit's

WOW ! Thanks Whoda. What a Great History !
by Speedster
Sat Jun 04, 2022 6:53 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Symmetric v. asymmetric canopies
Replies: 8
Views: 10861

Re: Symmetric v. asymmetric canopies

Mr. FS made it very clear in his first sentence what he wanted to learn. He does not want anyone telling him how to build a fast Pinewood Derby car. He already knows how to do that. The cost of any dome plus shipping will probably stop most people. I think the vendors are missing something by not of...
by Speedster
Tue Apr 12, 2022 10:39 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Tips for winning the SLOWest Car?
Replies: 28
Views: 81731

Re: Tips for winning the SLOWest Car?

Do you know who the guy is that is wanting to sell things?
by Speedster
Tue Apr 12, 2022 8:07 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Tips for winning the SLOWest Car?
Replies: 28
Views: 81731

Re: Tips for winning the SLOWest Car?

Yep, Mr. Eagle, it is a Remote control car. It is legal under our Outlaw rules. I built 3 , eight foot sections to attach to the end of our regulation track. That gave me enough room to get it shut down. I was going to have you or some responsible person operate it. I was not interested in a trophy....
by Speedster
Mon Apr 11, 2022 7:53 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Tips for winning the SLOWest Car?
Replies: 28
Views: 81731

Re: Tips for winning the SLOWest Car?

Eagle, your rules of April 6, 1:37 PM are perfect. If you run 2 cars at a time and use the 2 outer lanes, there should never be a problem. Many years ago we had an OUTLAW race after regulation racing. Here were the rules: The car must fit the track and stay in its lane. Nothing about the car can cau...
by Speedster
Mon Apr 11, 2022 6:13 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Tips for winning the SLOWest Car?
Replies: 28
Views: 81731

Re: Tips for winning the SLOWest Car?

Eagle, I'm going to be emailing you but I don't want to give anyone on Derbytalk any ideas. I suspect the only advantage I might have against others is time. Being retired I have a lot of time. Letting the timer time out should work. If you're running only 2 cars for each race that should solve the ...
by Speedster
Sun Apr 10, 2022 3:54 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Tips for winning the SLOWest Car?
Replies: 28
Views: 81731

Re: Tips for winning the SLOWest Car?

Eagle, your rules look GREAT! If you are racing on a 4 lane Best track, then using only 2 lanes is Great. That way the cars can be a bit wider and not come in contact with the other car. I think you will need at least one more rule. I suspect you will need to limit the time a car is permitted to spe...
by Speedster
Mon Apr 04, 2022 10:42 am
Forum: Space Derby
Topic: Cub Scouts pack 43 Space Derby Race
Replies: 8
Views: 17574

Re: Cub Scouts pack 43 Space Derby Race

Thank You, Mr. Eagle. I will do that.
by Speedster
Mon Apr 04, 2022 4:22 am
Forum: Space Derby
Topic: Cub Scouts pack 43 Space Derby Race
Replies: 8
Views: 17574

Re: Cub Scouts pack 43 Space Derby Race

Our Pack has never done this and I have never seen a finished product. Does anyone have any pictures?
Does this go on past the Pack level with anyone?
by Speedster
Sun Apr 03, 2022 5:29 am
Forum: Space Derby
Topic: Cub Scouts pack 43 Space Derby Race
Replies: 8
Views: 17574

Re: Cub Scouts pack 43 Space Derby Race

CONGRATULATIONS to the Whoda Team.

After your Team does the search, would you let us know what is the best potato peeler to use. I have a feeling you're going do do all the research.
Thank you.
by Speedster
Wed Feb 23, 2022 9:23 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Pro Body Tool 3.0
Replies: 23
Views: 34040

Re: Pro Body Tool 3.0

I am familiar with Stan's tuning but have never tried it. The 5/8" COM scares me. This is a scout car. We need to keep it on the tracks. It might add speed but it also is taking weight off the dfw and I don't know what affect that might introduce. We have never won or lost by a few thousands of...
by Speedster
Tue Feb 22, 2022 10:42 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Pro Body Tool 3.0
Replies: 23
Views: 34040

Re: Pro Body Tool 3.0

I'd like to explain my exact situation. I have a 2 lane Best track with MicroWizard timer. Our Pack has a 4 lane Best track which is used for Pack races and our District race. I never go below 3/4" on the COM. I want the steer wheel to stay on the rail from start to finish. I stand my scout beh...