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  1. Nathan

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    #2 Nathan, Mar 3, 2011
    PM sent with calcification questions.
     
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    #3 DixonL2, Mar 3, 2011
    Questions calcified! And, well, umm, "answered" too!

    A clarification (possibly unrelated to the PM's I've received):

    8. No live animals of any kind will be allowed on or in the cars.
     
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    #4 Nathan, Mar 3, 2011
    Yeah, me not paying attention to the spell check for clarification.

    Or maybe I'm planning on inventing that calcium powered low temp rocket motor....
     
  4. Drillslinger

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    #5 Drillslinger, Mar 9, 2011
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    What's the height of the "starting line"?

    Can we run more than one car? (Extra kits where? I think I saw $5 somewhere but can't find it.)

    This is my first time so bear with me, lol.
     
  5. DixonL2

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    #6 DixonL2, Mar 9, 2011
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    You can buy kits themselves at $5 each, but if you want to run them in the event and qualify for prizes, etc each entry must pay the $12 registration. We're limited to 50 entrants and I believe there are 3-4 slots left. www.motd.com to register.

    The height at the start is whatever the dimension is from the track to the ceiling, and I'll check with Colin on the height of the finish line. Unfortunately, cars must pass tech both after and before the race, which includes the dimensional check each time. Let me confer with the Organizers to perhaps better answer your question...
     
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    #7 Drillslinger, Mar 9, 2011
    No worries, I was just wondering if it was like a 5 or 7 foot drop.
    As for the 2nd car, I was just wondering since I can't decide if I want to make mine look like my MINI or try to make it look like the Coopster :lol:
     
  7. DixonL2

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    #8 DixonL2, Mar 10, 2011
    It's about a 5' drop, whatever the official drop height is for a Cub Scout Official 3-lane pinewood derby track, since that's what it is. Colinmini is getting more specifics on the start and finish lines.

    Remember, NO INCENDIARY DEVICES, people!

    And I don't care HOW small your pet hamster is, NO PASSENGERS! Besides, these are Minis, not Kia Souls!
     
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    #10 Drillslinger, Mar 16, 2011
    Got my kit today, can't wait to get started, thanks! :Thumbsup:
     
  10. DixonL2

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    #11 DixonL2, Mar 17, 2011
    carman, who says that's "not legal" in the Modified class, as long as it meets:
    We have 4 signed up for MODIFIED so far, and maybe 3 slots left overall
     
  11. Way Motor Works

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    #12 Way Motor Works, Mar 17, 2011
    Lets see some pics of these projects:Thumbsup:
     
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    #13 Drillslinger, Mar 18, 2011
    Just had an idea for the Modified Class so I'd like a slot if one's still open :idea:

    (PM-ing Dixon now...)
     
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    #14 DixonL2, Mar 18, 2011
    Clarification on "Modified Class" rulings:

    - For Modified Class, the cars can be placed on the track by their owner/creators.
    - For "regular" class, it's suggested (for purposes of keeping the event moving along) that our Extremely Careful abnd Courteous Track Stewards place the cars carefully and well-alignedly on the track.

    And, answering another popular question, NO, YOU CANNOT SHOOT THE CAR OFF USING A REMOTELY-DETONATED FIREARM. Blasting caps are likewise frowned upon. :-D
     
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    #15 Way Motor Works, Mar 20, 2011
    Still no pics?
     
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    #16 DixonL2, Mar 21, 2011
    I'm building the trophies.... :smilewinkgrin:
     
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    #17 smurfette26, Apr 4, 2011
    I will show mine, when you show yours...
     
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    #18 DixonL2, Apr 6, 2011
    ALL PLEASE NOTE:

    EXCLUSIVE RUN FOR DD REGISTRANTS: There will be a Dragon Draggin' and PittSTOP Friends Drive immediately following the track disassembly and Room Cleanup. While I can't reveal the destination (it's quite literally a secret, and not public), I CAN tell you they've got the best hamburgers within 10 hours of Fontana. They will RUIN you for having a hamburger for 2-3 months after the Dragon. We're calling this "The PittsBURGER Run", and if you're registered for DD then you're invited... but we need a bit of a headcount in advance! (we will be back in plenty of time for BrewSwap).

    Also - post up some in-progress pictures! I'll post up some past efforts shortly...

    NEW SPONSOR: G4 AutoSports will be present and will donate a few prizes... thanks guys! I've had their stuff on my Mini and it's VERY functional, and It Just Friggin Works.
     
  18. Drillslinger

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    #19 Drillslinger, Apr 6, 2011
    If I can still make it (long story, don't ask) then I'm in for the Burger run :Thumbsup:
    (Of course, I'll either be the odd one out driving a rental car or will need a ride, lol)
     
  19. DixonL2

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    #20 DixonL2, Apr 7, 2011
    Hope you can make it! Shall I bring some white tape to make bonnet stripes?
     
  20. Drillslinger

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    #21 Drillslinger, Apr 13, 2011
    Well, it looks like my trip's back on so I'll be participating IN PERSON again, lol. :cornut:

    I've been thinking those "bonnet stripes" might just be needed as well as something along the lines of a "MINI in training" sign :lol:
     
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