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by Sloroller
Thu Jan 31, 2019 6:58 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: 35' Best track speed
Replies: 7
Views: 11668

Re: 35' Best track speed

Thanks, my boys are pretty pumped for districts.
by Sloroller
Thu Jan 31, 2019 5:08 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: 35' Best track speed
Replies: 7
Views: 11668

Re: 35' Best track speed

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Picture of our cars
by Sloroller
Sun Jan 27, 2019 6:25 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: 35' Best track speed
Replies: 7
Views: 11668

Re: 35' Best track speed

I will post a picture as soon as I figure out how to post a picture again.
by Sloroller
Sat Jan 26, 2019 6:10 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: 35' Best track speed
Replies: 7
Views: 11668

Re: 35' Best track speed

That’s a pretty good time. We just had our pack pinewood derby and my sons car averaged 2.5548 on a 35’ best track. That is a big improvement from what we did last years 2.60. Time to get ready for districts. Good luck at districts. Our rules are pretty strict. Wheels have to sit flat, 4 3/8 wheelba...
by Sloroller
Fri Jan 11, 2019 1:12 pm
Forum: Trading Post
Topic: SOLD - Single Lane Test track For Sale
Replies: 3
Views: 8784

Re: Single Lane Test track For Sale

I’m interested check messages
by Sloroller
Fri Mar 23, 2018 1:29 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Brand new to forum and pinewood derby
Replies: 15
Views: 17598

Re: Brand new to forum and pinewood derby

Materials used 1/4” underlayment cut to 1’ 1/4” wide by 8’ 1”5/8” width trim by 1/4” and 8ft long times 12 And 1/2 screws couple hundred purchased 2x2” used as props and support (2. 8 footers) 1 sheet of 3/4” plywood cut up in 5”x8” strips for support to keep track from bowing. That’s pretty much it...
by Sloroller
Fri Mar 23, 2018 10:02 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Brand new to forum and pinewood derby
Replies: 15
Views: 17598

Re: Brand new to forum and pinewood derby

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Above is the track I just built. Cost me about 80$ in materials, and about three hours of time. Never built one and seems to work good. Just need to add starting gate and timer.

As you can see my basement is a war zone of kids toys.
by Sloroller
Wed Mar 14, 2018 10:57 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Brand new to forum and pinewood derby
Replies: 15
Views: 17598

Re: Brand new to forum and pinewood derby

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by Sloroller
Tue Mar 13, 2018 2:53 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Brand new to forum and pinewood derby
Replies: 15
Views: 17598

Re: Brand new to forum and pinewood derby

Yeah got a Little wordy.
Not sure how to post pic yet


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by Sloroller
Tue Mar 13, 2018 12:49 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Brand new to forum and pinewood derby
Replies: 15
Views: 17598

Re: Brand new to forum and pinewood derby

https://www.ncacbsa.org/goose-creek/wp- ... s_2018.pdf
Link is above, appreciate the pointers.

Things they checked for were flat tires on ground, axel location (stock distance), weight, clearance, and squeezed wheels to see if thinned.
by Sloroller
Tue Mar 13, 2018 4:23 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Brand new to forum and pinewood derby
Replies: 15
Views: 17598

Brand new to forum and pinewood derby

Hello all, My son and I just built and raced our first pack and district event and it was eye opening and very fun. My son is a Tiger and I have never been a scout. I did like many others and watched YouTube and read a lot of information on the net. We went forward and helped built him and his young...