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by PWTom
Tue Dec 02, 2003 9:27 pm
Forum: Scheduling Methods
Topic: Scheduling methods for large groups
Replies: 27
Views: 34141

Re: Scheduling methods for large groups

Our District race is open to all comers (I believe). :oops: I am embarassed to say that I know very little about our district race, even though my son has done fairly well in our Pack races during his first two years. Our Pack has not promoted participation in the District (I am hoping to change tha...
by PWTom
Tue Dec 02, 2003 9:18 pm
Forum: Scheduling Methods
Topic: Peronto version of Stearns Method
Replies: 2
Views: 6710

Peronto version of Stearns Method

I have encountered two "problems" with running the Peronto implementation of the Stearns Method (a.k.a. pinewood.exe). The first is that it generates an error for larger groups when you try to enter a minimum number of opponents. If I enter: 6 lanes, 84 cars, and 3 hours to race, the progr...
by PWTom
Tue Dec 02, 2003 4:57 pm
Forum: Scheduling Methods
Topic: Scheduling methods for large groups
Replies: 27
Views: 34141

Re: Scheduling methods for large groups

Thanks for the education on what some of the outputs mean. It has been too many years since my stats class! :oops: I'll do more case studies on combinations of methods to see which yields the best accuracy while still maintaining lots of racing fun. I have been using Cory Young's PWD Tools. They are...
by PWTom
Tue Dec 02, 2003 4:10 pm
Forum: Scheduling Methods
Topic: How do you define being the "Fastest"?
Replies: 15
Views: 22885

Re: How do you define being the "Fastest"?

Our Pack has an electronic finish gate that determines the order of finish, but not the elapsed time. We use a system like Darin's with lowest scores taking home the hardware. Ties are settled with one-on-one races in altermating lanes.
by PWTom
Mon Dec 01, 2003 10:30 pm
Forum: Scheduling Methods
Topic: Scheduling methods for large groups
Replies: 27
Views: 34141

Re: Scheduling methods for large groups

Thanks for all of the input. Last year we had approximately 78 boys entered and used an 84 car Stearns that yielded 20 rounds with 14 heats per round. Lots of racing (about 4 hours)! Most people in the pack are convinced because we have so many rounds/heats that we have a highly accurate system :rol...
by PWTom
Sun Nov 30, 2003 9:04 pm
Forum: Scheduling Methods
Topic: Scheduling methods for large groups
Replies: 27
Views: 34141

Scheduling methods for large groups

I just inherited our Pack's Pinewood Chair and I am looking for an improved racing schedule. We have a 6-lane aluminum track with electronics to determine the order of finish in a heat. Upwards of 70 to 80 boys participate. In previous years, we have used the Stearns charts for either 72 or 84 cars....