Derby Talk

Can you direct me to where they are at? All the links are dead that I click on. Pinewood Illuminati was the sole source of the Clear Jig. However, last I heard they are no longer being manufactured ("sold out"). Though not transparent, the Turbo Jig is a good alternative IMO. Good luck! :goodluck:

To go with the pre made U-line storage crate box's ( 84x24x24 in size) will run you $285.00 each Clever solution! Although... the inside crate dimensions (83-3/16") might be too short to accommodate BestTrack sections of 84"; otherwise a crate like this seems like an elegant starting point for ...

I was quoted by a local lumber company $473.54 for cutting 14 pieces of plywood. Cost does not include the hardware. Does that include the cost of the plywood? Are you having a few sheets of plywood cut into 14 sections / pieces, or having 14 sheets of plywood cut up? Last time I was charged for ...

Interesting that Crisco shortening was found to be competitive with commercial graphites (and faster than oils) running straight. Very interesting indeed...

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(copyright Jeff Stahler/ Dist. by Andrews McMeel Syndication)

"I remember carving one of these for the Pinewood Derby when I was twelve."

And now there's a kit for that!

That said, I've also built cars with bent rear axles, using Stan Pope's bias weight system to align the bent rear axles. Has Pope's Place gone offline? If so, we have all lost access to a wonderful resource... EDIT: Never mind! :whew: It seems to be accessible again (for now anyway)... perhaps a ...

Keep in mind that last year, this wasn't an issue. Same rules. Yes, it is possible to find copies of the 2023 rules online and that same rule is there. If I had read that rule, I might have interpreted it less strictly to intend that "the car must accommodate the width of the guide rail." If you ...

Loud2ns wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2024 3:38 pmThe front wasn't 1.75" between the axles on all 3 cars.

Presuming this rule was the culprit...

"Do Not Alter The Width Of The Car At The Axles"

Loud2ns wrote: ↑Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:52 amWe're hoping for a little better results than last year, even though we did quite well.

So... how'd it go this year?

Loud2ns wrote: ↑Fri Aug 30, 2024 12:09 amMy three boys and I will be racing.

Please report back with outcomes and observations!

Loud2ns wrote: ↑Thu Aug 29, 2024 9:10 pmWe'll be there, so if anyone stops by, say hello!

Racing, or just observing?

Seems that the registration deadline has already past. If you are in the neighborhood, it might be fun to stop in and see the action. What fun! The rules no longer seem to be posted at that site (probably due to the registration deadline having passed), but this looks to be a copy of the 2024 rules ...

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/zip/d/ ... 98897.html

For someone in proximity to the San Francisco Bay area, this seems like a fantastic opportunity...

UPDATE: listing now deleted, so opportunity lost…

gpraceman wrote: ↑Sun Jun 30, 2024 5:49 pmMight help to provide details on the track. Aluminum or Wood? Brand of track, if not DIY? Length? Brand and model of timer? Photos?

I think this Craigslist listing shows the aforementioned track. Looks like a MicroWizard Freedom.