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Track Rental Needed

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We are in need of a track to rent for our company team building event. We had 60 employees build cars and on the day of the race the boy scout pack called and told us their track had been stolen and they were unable to run our derby. We are in Centennial, Colorado. If anyone can help us we would appreciate it. Thank you!
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Wow! Bummer!

You might find a source here, but chances are a bit slim, since the membership spans the nation. So, perhaps I can give you some alternate resources.

Many Cub Scout packs and some church groups own tracks. Finding them is the key. Approach the Boy Scouts of America Council and ask their help. The phone number is probably listed in your phone book under "Boy Scouts of America." You will probably end up talking to a District Executive responsible for your locality, as that staff member would be most knowledgeable of possible sources. You may be able to get names and phone numbers of a half dozen likely sources.

If they are reluctant to give such information, then inquire if there is a Cub Scout Leader Roundtable meeting at which you could pitch your question. Those meetings are monthly in most areas and typically will include representatives of some fraction of the area's Cub Scout packs. Folks present would mostly know if they have a track, but may not know if it would be available for rental. But you could get a half dozen or so contacts to follow up with.

A number of church youth groups also have tracks which are built to race the same dimension cars as Cub Scouts. I am not knowledgeable of the various denominations and related youth organizations, but there are a number of affiliates here who may be able to supply that info.

Good luck!
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Howdy Neighbor,

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I can't imagine who would steal a Pinewood Derby track. That is pretty sad.
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Go to the national RA site at http://www.royalambassadors.org and look for the state association link. It should give you information for the state baptist association closest to you. They may have an RA contact person or a contact to the closest local baptist association. Often they will have a RA contact person or contact info on the local association churches.

You might run across an RA group that way which conducts races, some do and some don't, but if there is an association contact they should know. If you find church contact information often the church website will list the children's ministries they offer. Some Baptist churches do RA's, some AWANA, sometimes both. Either group races cars, so that may put you in touch with a church with a track which would be willing to help you out.

Hope that helps, best wishes finding a track!
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I got them covered.

It turns out that the pack's trailer was stolen out of a church parking lot. The trailer contained the track.

Awhile ago, I heard of a troop that had their trailer broken into and a lot of camping gear stolen.

So, if your pack/troop has a trailer, make sure it is parked in a secure area, has a lock on it that is not easily cut off. I'd also put a lock on the trailer tounge to prevent someone from hitching it up and driving off with it.
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gpraceman wrote:I got them covered.
Way to go, Randy!!!
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gpraceman wrote:I got them covered.
Any updates about the race?
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TAL wrote:
gpraceman wrote:I got them covered.
Any updates about the race?
The race went well. Everyone seemed to have a good time. Though, the engineers did not fare so well compared to the non-engineers. :shock:

The race was held in their building, next to a small airport not to far from where I live. They've got a huge door that folds in half horizontally so they can roll their aircraft into the building. I brought the track in and out of this door.

They've got a nice looking aircraft. Unfortunately, I didn't get to see it in person. They are going through the process of getting it certified by the FAA.

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