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by mclewis_13
Wed Jan 17, 2024 8:27 am
Forum: Planning, Preps & Running the Race
Topic: Race Promo Video - AWANA Grand Prix 2024
Replies: 2
Views: 1541

Race Promo Video - AWANA Grand Prix 2024

Had some fun with my oldest making a promo video to get the AWANA kids hyped up for the upcoming Grand Prix. Thought y'all would enjoy it.


https://youtu.be/v3tU7la2Ha8
by mclewis_13
Fri Mar 31, 2023 11:34 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Wheel Base - Question
Replies: 6
Views: 9732

Re: Wheel Base - Question

From your pic angle looking down.. it looks like you have some toe out and toe in issues. - This is due to the Fish Eye Lense. also hard to tell which way the front of your car facing with the carbon fiber cover? ( to me I'm guessing the front of the car is facing to the left.) - That is correct. A...
by mclewis_13
Wed Mar 29, 2023 12:43 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Wheel Base - Question
Replies: 6
Views: 9732

Wheel Base - Question

I have been looking at items from different sales site, eBay, and even some of the cars that have been shown on here. Is there a reason that the Wheelbase isn't longer than 5"? Below is how I completed the wheels for my last street beast. Am I missing something? This is how i've been doing the ...
by mclewis_13
Wed Mar 22, 2023 12:32 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: I didn't start the fire
Replies: 13
Views: 17042

Re: I didn't start the fire

Is there a reason you aren't extending the wheel base? Is that part of your rule set? How are you able to use something other than pine for the body? Could you send me a detailed layout for the ladder body? dimensions etc? Some other questions I have, where should I get pine wood for blocks. I am ge...
by mclewis_13
Wed Mar 22, 2023 12:21 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
Topic: Badder Ladder - Realized
Replies: 3
Views: 8606

Re: Badder Ladder - Realized

Lookin' good! That's a lot of tricky cutting for your ladder car...way more than I've got the patience for, haha! I hate having the play the Game of Life, but I love your wife's car. Also the Pokemon Paint job is super cool. Thank you! After finding another post, by Whoda (cherry wood w/ balsa), I ...
by mclewis_13
Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:14 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
Topic: Badder Ladder - Realized
Replies: 3
Views: 8606

Badder Ladder - Realized

You might remember my racer from last year. I enjoyed a mix of design and speed. Well, the results were too much design and not enough speed. I was taken to the mat by another adult, actually quite a few, I think I landed MAYBE in the top 5. https://i.imgur.com/hMEcyEE.jpg https://i.imgur.com/cP1gIh...
by mclewis_13
Wed Apr 06, 2022 10:25 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Tips for winning the SLOWest Car?
Replies: 28
Views: 85003

Re: Tips for winning the SLOWest Car?

We just had our race, and had one young lady going for the turtle award. Its named after her Grandfather, and his driving skills. We used the same rules for the fast cars. This coming year we are going to have a full on division because you can't go unchallenged! The only rule we added into it, is t...
by mclewis_13
Mon Apr 04, 2022 9:31 am
Forum: Software
Topic: GP RaceManager Questions
Replies: 3
Views: 4192

Re: GP RaceManager Questions

One more comment regarding: * Top Speed and New Record Pop-Ups, none of this occurred throughout the night and I know we set some new records. These lists likely got filled up while you were testing, so times from the actual event no longer qualified. The key for avoiding this situation is to use &...
by mclewis_13
Mon Mar 28, 2022 7:08 am
Forum: Software
Topic: GP RaceManager Questions
Replies: 3
Views: 4192

GP RaceManager Questions

Good Morning! We just ran our Grand Prix last night. We had 45 cars dueling it out for fasting block of wood in Jacksonville, Florida! Software Version - Pro Version 19.0.903.11 Somethings that came up that I didn't know how to do and would like to know for next time. Speed General We ran the follow...
by mclewis_13
Tue Mar 22, 2022 10:39 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: AWANA Grand Prix 2022
Replies: 26
Views: 21644

Re: AWANA Grand Prix 2022

https://i.imgur.com/1KuCVMz.jpg https://i.imgur.com/QJwTrxo.jpg https://i.imgur.com/jimPNzb.jpg https://i.imgur.com/3y4dogj.jpg https://i.imgur.com/hMEcyEE.jpg https://i.imgur.com/3Mz4A6C.jpg https://i.imgur.com/0EqbNmL.jpg It’s all done. Ready in time for the race this Sunday. I just posted a few ...
by mclewis_13
Thu Mar 17, 2022 7:47 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: AWANA Grand Prix 2022
Replies: 26
Views: 21644

Re: AWANA Grand Prix 2022

https://i.imgur.com/3q7LqFk.jpg https://i.imgur.com/P1hPIPG.jpg https://i.imgur.com/fu7TKpI.jpg https://i.imgur.com/f04Vbfz.jpg https://i.imgur.com/g3YaK6B.jpg https://i.imgur.com/0Gk4Y9b.jpg Update 3 Sanded and ready for paint. Wheels and axles are done. Once it is painted and the wheels are on I’...
by mclewis_13
Sun Mar 06, 2022 5:37 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: AWANA Grand Prix 2022
Replies: 26
Views: 21644

Re: AWANA Grand Prix 2022

Holy Cow Whoda. My kids and wife are going Gaga over it.

When I told them the engine was pine too I think one of them fainted.

You have set the bar really high. But now I’ve see proof that it can be achieved.
by mclewis_13
Fri Mar 04, 2022 7:54 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: AWANA Grand Prix 2022
Replies: 26
Views: 21644

Re: AWANA Grand Prix 2022

The Inspiration https://i.imgur.com/I7qscwd.jpg In the image seen for your Inspiration .. The car is sporting a sun visor the round holes seen in the sun visor are also know as/or called speed holes in the Hot Rod world. Hay Just cheering you and your build on.. It's cool and I thought you might be...
by mclewis_13
Fri Mar 04, 2022 4:49 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: AWANA Grand Prix 2022
Replies: 26
Views: 21644

Re: AWANA Grand Prix 2022

whodathunkit wrote: Thu Mar 03, 2022 6:51 pm mclewis_13
Looking good! But when you get to putting the speed holes in the sun visor can you Please share in-depth pic's of the Process.

Whoda.
What do you mean, speed holes? Got a photo?
by mclewis_13
Thu Mar 03, 2022 6:35 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: AWANA Grand Prix 2022
Replies: 26
Views: 21644

Re: AWANA Grand Prix 2022

https://i.imgur.com/kFnKrEY.jpg https://i.imgur.com/TkV14v8.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Ij3JYoi.jpg https://i.imgur.com/bqDwnBr.jpg Update 2. Cab and bed design are complete. Coating seams with 1/32 balsa. Still need to cut out and ladder the base of the car for tungsten placement. First pit day is Sat...