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Re: Who has the longest track?
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:10 am
by gpraceman
tmbnorm wrote:Here are more pics of the big track in Indiana.
It looks neat, but I am not sure how true of a test it really is.
This page says a top speed of 22 mph.
http://www.brubakerfamily.net/acd
That is cooking definitely.
With the original photos, it looked to be a wood track. But it is the aluminum track sections from Piantedosi Oars. Now that must have been big $$$ for all of that aluminum.
Re: Who has the longest track?
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:13 am
by tmbnorm
Imagine if a car came flying off of the track near the bottom?
I read that they really inspected the cars before they were allowed to run.
That was a very good idea.
I would hate to see death by pine.
Re: Who has the longest track?
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:44 am
by kb9vzd
From what I was told, from the museum employees that I talked to, the track is owned by the museum and they are going to run on it next year. I'll keep my eye on the museums web page and let everyone know when.
Re: Who has the longest track?
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:56 am
by Pinewood Daddy
On a business trip I went the IMAX theater in that museum! I visited the Speedway first. Experience of a lifetime!
I wish they had the track setup then.
Re: Who has the longest track?
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 5:09 pm
by PinewoodMaster
That is something else. That is one long track with a very steep long hill.
What amazes me most of all is how are the cars going to stop on that very short stopping section.
Once in motion stays in motion until acked upon by another force.
I hope they have good insurance
Re: Who has the longest track?
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 6:38 pm
by t_ruge
Wow that track is cool. I'd love to run on that.
Re: Who has the longest track?
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 1:30 pm
by gpraceman
I stumbled upon this.
On Feb. 21, 2010, the Wave will have on hand what is being billed as the world's largest Pinewood Derby track. Fans will be invited to bring their cars in to race on the track. The Wave will face the Kixx that day.
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/business/70362727.html
Largest or do they mean longest?
Re: Who has the longest track?
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 2:10 pm
by piazza
I stumbled upon this.
Quote:
On Feb. 21, 2010, the Wave will have on hand what is being billed as the world's largest Pinewood Derby track. Fans will be invited to bring their cars in to race on the track. The Wave will face the Kixx that day.
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/business/70362727.html" target="_blank
Largest or do they mean longest?
I just emailed the guy who wrote the article to see if he has length and/or lane details.
