Something Very Special... 2015 Mid America Pinewood Derby

[xanthrum]

Announcing that we are well underway in bringing everything together and have some Amazing things in store for this years Mid America Pinewood Derby... it is going to be an even bigger with some added items that is going to make the 5th Anniversary of the Mid America Pinewood Derby something you most certainly will not want to miss... Ultimately who is the fastest in a variety of different divisions and classes... and so much more!

Updates can be found
* http://www.midamericaderby.com - Website
* http://www.facebook.com/MidAmericaPinewoodDerby - facebook
* https://twitter.com/MAPineWoodDerby - twitter

When: - April 24th & 25th
Where: - CLAAS of North America - 8401 South 132nd St, Omaha, NE 68138
How: - You can get registered NOW!!! - Special prize drawing -first 150 entries(Best Track drawing)
Who: - It is an event that is Open to Everyone - you can attend or race via proxy

Part of the New Exciting changes in store for 2015 - The Mid America Pinewood Derby has teamed up with the Pinewood Derby National Championships - http://pinewoodderbychampionships.com and will be racing many additional divisions.

Divisions:

* Qualified Cub Scout Division (Graphite only / Mid America Council Only)
* Open Cub Scout Graphite Division - Open to all Cub Scouts
* Open Cub Scout Oil Division - Open to all Cub Scouts
* Corporate Pinewood Race - support scouting and race in corporate race on April 24th
* Big Rig Division - make a Semi Big Rig and race in a special race April 24th
* Open Adult Division - Graphite Only
* Open Kids Division - Graphite Only - any non-scout under the age of 18yrs old
* Pro BASX Division
* Pro Street Stock Division
* Pro Street Pro Division
* Pro Eliminator Division
* Pro Unlimited Division
* Pro Street Rod Division
* Pro Governor Division
* Pro Snail War Division

There will be Pinewood Derby Racing that goes on for 2 days... on April 24th - we will kick off the event with our Corporate Pinewood Derby Race, Big Rig Race and Pro-Racing will begin. Along with the racing we will be conducting early check-in to speed up the check in process (highly recommended) - That evening a wonderful catered dinner along with refreshments will be a part of the event - Things will begin at 5pm Friday evening on the 24th. Then on the 25th - check in will begin at 8am - with opening ceremonies taking place at 10am and then back to pinewood derby racing with all the Cub Scout, Adult, Kids, and Pro Divisions - Racing will be broadcast live - 3 tracks will be racing simultaneously.

Besides the Pinewood Derby Racing some of the REALLY Cool things that will be a part of this years event are:

* The Countries Largest Display of Pinewood Derby (80 feet of display case)
* Awesome Door Prizes will be drawn out of all entries - must be present to win
* Star Wars 501st we be at the event
* Many Local Mascots - Bluejay, Maverick, Storm Chaser, Lancer, Beef
* The Popular LEGO Race track - car building and racing
* Automobile Safety Patch - kids can earn the Auto Safety Patch
* Soap Box Derby Display - kids will be able to climb inside and learn about Soap Box Derby racing
* Many Vendors will have booths set up
* Over 200+ Trophies will be handed out (in auditorium ... a new format change from years past)
* Scout Shop will be open and offering all kinds of Scout products
* Concessions (cheap) will be available
* Sweet Check in bags - full of cool things like MAPWD Patch, Hat, Bracelets, etc - provided to entries
* As part of this years entry you can purchase a MAPWD Racing T-shirt (will be on registration shortly)

Join us for the 5th Anniversary of the Mid America Pinewood Derby - we will soon be providing reduced lodging options for many of you that will be traveling from out of town... The location is top notch and truly a pinewood derby mecca... it is located next to Cabelas and Omaha boasts the Countries #1 Zoo - we look forward to having you be part of the 2015 Mid America Pinewood Derby

Truly
Greg Dawes - Chairman / Founder

[sporty]

They give u a stock class soap boxe derby car ? Super stock or masters ?

[derbyfever]

Can the same scout enter more than 1 car? Like oil and graphite? And do they have a non scout show division?

[ngyoung]

Scouts can enter multiple cars. Same for adults. Only your best car will count in each division so for example, someone with a bunch can't take 1st and 2nd place with 2 cars.

Can the same scout enter more than 1 car? Like oil and graphite? And do they have a non scout show division?

[xanthrum]

No... that is not true... You can enter multiple cars in the Pro Divisions... but in the Scout Divisions and the Adult and the Kids Division you can only enter one car per person... A scout could enter two divisions like 1 car in the open graphite and another in the open oil... for cub scouts... only 1 car per person in all divisions except pro... in the Pro Divisions you can enter multiple cars per person... I would encourage all of you to review things on the website... http://www.midamericaderby.com as all these rules and additional information is spelled out.

Thanks
Greg

[xanthrum]

I forgot to mention that we are having design awards -- many in the scout division (voted on by the Scouts)... and There is a best of show for each division that is voted on by a select panel of judges.

[whodathunkit]

Where are the big rig rules.. & is this open to anyone?

[ngyoung]

Whoops My bad. Don't know where I got that in my head.

[xanthrum]

I hope to have the Big Rig - Semi Rules up late tonight or this week for sure... and it is a race that is open to anyone.

[whodathunkit]

Thanks Greg,
I'll be looking for them .. should be a fun race for the big rig semi trucks.

[Noskills]

Getting ready now. Just like last year the mid America will be close to disticts which mean making more cars.
Noskills

[birddog]

Yes, we plan to make new cars for Mid America this year as well. We'll likely do 2 scout cars (one graphite, one oil) and an adult car. We may do one kid car if the Scout's sister is up to it this year.

For anyone out there reading this and wondering if they should try this, DO IT! All the goodies you get back for each car entered more than cover the cost of racing and it is fun to see your car race online if you cannot attend in person.

Birddog

[xanthrum]

I can not wait to see what you guys will put together for this year... this is truly going to be an amazing event this year.

[knotthed]

For anyone out there reading this and wondering if they should try this, DO IT! All the goodies you get back for each car entered more than cover the cost of racing and it is fun to see your car race online if you cannot attend in person.

Birddog

Birddog nailed it!

If you cannot attend, just get together at a local of your choice and watch live over the internet(think Superbowl of pinewood derby)! We enjoyed it so much the first year, we decided we needed to make the trek last year.

What an incredible event and lined up to be even bigger and better this year!

Good luck to all.

[derbyfever]

We're in . 3 cars . what's best way to proxy with shipping box. 3 boxes or all together in one?