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by Wes
Sun Sep 07, 2003 6:11 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
Topic: Car Photo Gallery
Replies: 1
Views: 6448

Re: Car Photo Gallery

Beautiful cars. There is a lot of work there!
by Wes
Sun Sep 07, 2003 6:05 pm
Forum: Planning, Preps & Running the Race
Topic: Race Day - keep it moving and exciting
Replies: 3
Views: 8095

Re: Race Day - keep it moving and exciting

"I'm not so sure about this. It seems like it would distract too much from the derby. On the rare occasions where we have a problem (typically a wheel or a decoration falling off), the car owner and an adult meet with a bottle of cyanoacrylate glue and fix the car before its next race. Some kid...
by Wes
Sun Sep 07, 2003 5:50 pm
Forum: Gospel Message Time
Topic: Gospel Message Material
Replies: 3
Views: 17066

Re: Gospel Message Material

Actually, the link to the material I was referring to is in the bottom right corner of the page I cited above.

The direct link (which I should have provided originally) is http://earth.prohosting.com/wesb/
by Wes
Sat Sep 06, 2003 3:26 pm
Forum: Planning, Preps & Running the Race
Topic: Race Day - keep it moving and exciting
Replies: 3
Views: 8095

Race Day - keep it moving and exciting

On race day the person that can make or break a Grand Prix / Pinewood Derby is the announcer. The announcer has a tough job. He/she has to keep the excitement up, keep the event interesting, and stay on top of what is happening. Usually, the best announcers are the folks that are always talking. It ...
by Wes
Sat Sep 06, 2003 3:16 pm
Forum: Planning, Preps & Running the Race
Topic: Inspection - Lubricant limitations
Replies: 28
Views: 38315

Re: Inspection - Lubricant limitations

For my Grand Prix racing pals,I let slip my "secret" lubrication potion (promise not to tell anybody??): super glue and sand. It yields spectacular results.
by Wes
Sat Sep 06, 2003 3:08 pm
Forum: Gospel Message Time
Topic: Gospel Message Material
Replies: 3
Views: 17066

Gospel Message Material

As people, we are always interested in "What's in it for me?" This question can be applied to the Gospel - "What's in it for me?" Christ came with the purpose of going to the cross at Calvary, taking our sins upon Himself and paying our penalty so we don't have to spend eternity ...
by Wes
Sat Sep 06, 2003 2:57 pm
Forum: Other Vendors
Topic: Grand Prix / Pinewood Derby Organizer
Replies: 1
Views: 5791

Grand Prix / Pinewood Derby Organizer

Putting on a Grand Prix / Pinewood Derby is a lot of work. Now there is a product that will greatly facilitate the overall organization and execution of your event. Check it out at www.artofinvention.biz - the Grand Prix Organizer(TM) aka the GPO. The GPO helps you in these areas: * Task scheduling ...
by Wes
Sat Sep 06, 2003 2:36 pm
Forum: General Coordinator Topics
Topic: Trophy Hunters
Replies: 7
Views: 11733

Re: Trophy Hunters

A fellow in Washington state keeps an eye out all year long for potential Grand Prix trophies. He collects car-related "junque" whenever he sees it and stores it away. Right before Grand Prix day he surveys what he has and strarts constructing trophies and awards. He has a small shop where...
by Wes
Sat Sep 06, 2003 2:28 pm
Forum: Cool Websites
Topic: Better Grand Prix / Pinewood Derby event - less work
Replies: 0
Views: 21567

Better Grand Prix / Pinewood Derby event - less work

Putting on an event like a Pinewood Derby or Grand Prix requires a lot of work. There are many things to consider. And, wouldn't you know it, forget one thing and the whole world notices! Snacks, awards, design judging, leader jobs, equipment, badges, driver's licenses, registration, qualification, ...
by Wes
Sat Sep 06, 2003 2:16 pm
Forum: Gospel Message Time
Topic: Gospel Message Ideas
Replies: 7
Views: 28281

Re: Gospel Message Ideas

For Awana Grand Prix, the Gospel message is one of the main reasons the event is held. This should not be a quick, slap-dash thing. In our scheme of things, the Awana Grand Prix has several purposes: 1. Provide a high-quality family event. 2. Provide an event where Dads and Moms can work directly wi...