HOT STUFF: Among Bob Wilkes' inventions is the pinewood derby race "pit of fire," which will turn an ordinary pinewood derby race into an extraordinary race. Photo: COURTESY BOB WILKES / HC
Pit of Fire
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Pit of Fire
Pretty unique idea!
Randy Lisano
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Awana Grand Prix and Pinewood Derby racing - Where a child, an adult and a small block of wood combine for a lot of fun and memories.
Romans 5:8
Awana Grand Prix and Pinewood Derby racing - Where a child, an adult and a small block of wood combine for a lot of fun and memories.
- whodathunkit
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Re: Pit of Fire
I hope the cars and track are made out of fire rated wood.
Talk about.. HOT WHEELS.. It's a good thing this took place out doors.
From the looks of the 2x4 blocks on the track.. it's a good thing no kids were up close to the track also.
Talk about.. HOT WHEELS.. It's a good thing this took place out doors.
From the looks of the 2x4 blocks on the track.. it's a good thing no kids were up close to the track also.
What type of automobile can be spelled the same forwards & backwards?
Re: Pit of Fire
I think that's fantastic. Just the kind of thing that cub scout-aged boys would love. I wouldn't want to risk damage to the track either from the fire or the heat, but kudos to Bob Wilkes for coming up with a way to kick a pinewood derby up a notch.
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Re: Pit of Fire
Usually there is not much clearance between the wheels and the central guide rail. I wonder how reliably cars land after jumping a gap in the track (regardless of whether there is a flame). Is the probability of wiping out on the other side very high? Would rail-riding (adversely) affect the landing? Does one need a specially tapered guide rail on the other side of the jump?
Re: Pit of Fire
Wooden cars and flames, perfect combination! I think I'd rather buy an extra ramp section and after the awards get handed out, do the Demolition Derby.
Another idea: Make a Rube Goldberg contraption with mostly PWD cars...
Another idea: Make a Rube Goldberg contraption with mostly PWD cars...
My wife started a new support group... Widows of the Pinewood Derby.