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by Jungle Jim
Sat Feb 03, 2007 7:05 pm
Forum: General Coordinator Topics
Topic: Proposed District Rules - 2 Divisions
Replies: 18
Views: 23688

Re: Proposed District Rules - 2 Divisions

"If desired, you may change the wheelbase "

That is a change we do not allow @ any level of racing (Pack, District or Council).

More replies later.
by Jungle Jim
Sun May 14, 2006 6:14 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: District race today!!!!
Replies: 36
Views: 38750

Re: District race today!!!!

IMHO this is one of many examples of where elimination style scoring shows it superiority. We tried using computer tabulations and timed racing in the past with mixed results at best. Some would argue that "electronic" racing is better - and they are not without some merit - than eliminat...
by Jungle Jim
Thu Apr 27, 2006 9:32 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: District race today!!!!
Replies: 36
Views: 38750

Re: District race today!!!!

:D UPDATE : We got a call from a member of the district race committe and were told that there was a scoring error and that my cub had actually won 3rd place overall! He is thrilled. I thought he finished fourth overall, but they don't announce past third. Would have been nice to capture the award ...
by Jungle Jim
Sun Apr 23, 2006 9:21 pm
Forum: General Coordinator Topics
Topic: Unfair Rules
Replies: 31
Views: 44393

Re: Unfair Rules

Pinelife, what part of Ohio are you in? Those are some absurd rules.
by Jungle Jim
Sun Apr 23, 2006 9:12 pm
Forum: Planning, Preps & Running the Race
Topic: Weighing the cars ... safely
Replies: 6
Views: 11488

Re: Weighing the cars ... safely

When the cars don't want to stay on the scales, we put a 1/2" dia. 3" long lag screw on the scale and zero the scale with this screw on it. Then we run the screw through the car to provide a "stability point" and then re-measure the car weight. Just kidding :lol: :P :D :D :lol:
by Jungle Jim
Sun Apr 23, 2006 9:04 pm
Forum: Planning, Preps & Running the Race
Topic: Scales. Need advice
Replies: 30
Views: 38914

Re: Scales. Need advice

In addition to the CS200's certified 200.0g calibration weight, I supply our district races with a couple of 5.000 oz "confirmation" weight for "quick checks" before sending someone off to trim their car's weight down. And having a 5 oz. standard on hand also helps to quell all ...
by Jungle Jim
Sun Apr 23, 2006 9:00 pm
Forum: Planning, Preps & Running the Race
Topic: Rule about 3/8" underbody clearance
Replies: 17
Views: 29329

Re: Rule about 3/8" underbody clearance

nosam116 wrote:If the car doesn't clear the plastic check-in guide, then we take it to the track and let if run down once, if it's OK, then we pass it, if not, then the scout needs to work on making adjustments.
Yep, that's the best and simplest way to handle it.
by Jungle Jim
Sun Apr 23, 2006 8:57 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: We're heading to Districts
Replies: 22
Views: 21403

Re: We're heading to Districts

What's the purpose of impounding the cars.... it all seems a little ridiculous to me. Just inspect them again at the district race. Impounding the cars seems like it would just complicate things. Cars are "impounded" to help insure a sense of fairness and stability to the racing process. ...
by Jungle Jim
Thu Jun 02, 2005 9:13 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: WOOO HOOO!!!!!!
Replies: 16
Views: 19380

Re: WOOO HOOO!!!!!!

ConGrats!! :!:
by Jungle Jim
Wed May 25, 2005 7:38 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Down and Derby on DVD?
Replies: 5
Views: 10172

Re: Down and Derby on DVD?

That's a good idea re: the Scouting Edition. Hopefully they can clean it up towards a "G" rating. Maybe a "director's cut" version could include a segment on the history of the Pinewood Derby done documentary style for the benefit of the kids (and kids at heart). Haven't seen it...
by Jungle Jim
Tue May 24, 2005 9:10 pm
Forum: General Coordinator Topics
Topic: To Race or Not To Race?
Replies: 34
Views: 39950

Re: To Race or Not To Race?

In Scouting, the District Cub Scout Leader Roundtable is an ideal place to make contacts to help bring about such joint solutions. You might ask the District Executive (who is usually present at such gatherings) to introduce you to the leaders of some larger nearby units. Of course, plan ahead ... ...
by Jungle Jim
Tue May 24, 2005 11:38 am
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: Finally!!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 16715

Re: Finally!!!!

Pictures can be seen at pinewoodp.proboards29.com/index.cgi?board=Pictures&action=display&num=1111975349. The red one is the winner. I will try to post pictures of all 4 of his scout cars as well as accompanying hardware. 19 trophies in all over the last 4 years. Excellent. Post it here whe...
by Jungle Jim
Tue May 24, 2005 11:33 am
Forum: General Coordinator Topics
Topic: To Race or Not To Race?
Replies: 34
Views: 39950

Re: To Race or Not To Race?

I'd rather see small units join forces to run their races... not necessarily to race against each other, but to have access to facilities. Also, they could piggyback with a larger, but not too distant, unit's derby. If they can actually race, it is better. I do know that their have been some units ...
by Jungle Jim
Mon May 23, 2005 10:17 pm
Forum: General Coordinator Topics
Topic: To Race or Not To Race?
Replies: 34
Views: 39950

Re: To Race or Not To Race?

Aha! But exactly what constitutes a "local derby?" It could have been part of one meeting during which time the cars are registered, inspected, and judged for design. Should there be more that want to race than "slightly restrictive" criteria would allow, then they could "d...
by Jungle Jim
Mon May 23, 2005 10:08 pm
Forum: General Coordinator Topics
Topic: To Race or Not To Race?
Replies: 34
Views: 39950

Re: To Race or Not To Race?

If we catch such things on registration night, then they must be fixed before the car can be registered. Otherwise, the car races as the registration staff accepted it, even if the problem is noticed later. So do your car usually get inspected one day and then raced on another? Yes, but IMHO that i...