The pinewood derby will be held on Saturday, March 16th
at Painesville Assembly Of God, 10949
Johnnycake Ridge Road, Painesville, Oh. Weigh in is at 4 P.M.
and racing will start at 5 P.M. The cost for this is $3.50
to enter the race. That covers trophies and ribbons only. Food is available at
a cost of $3.50 per person. $7.00 to race and eat, $3.50 to just eat. Please R.S.V.P. with your best guess on how
many you are bringing to me no later than Wednesday March 13th. So
we can buy enough food.
The menu = All beef hot dog with toppings
Chips
1 can of pop
Coffee
Additional food
will be available for purchase.
There will be various
trophies to be won. Racers grades k thru 2nd , 3rd thru 5th and Commanders class
which are Leaders, moms, and dads. No one else will be allowed to race.
RULES:
This race is for Rangers
and Girls club grade K thru 5th.
ONLY
Commanders, Girls club Leaders, moms and dads are permitted to race in the
commander race. NO ONE else is permitted to race.
1)
The car you purchase must be
purchased from G.P.H. or the Boy Scouts.
2)
Use only the parts in the
kit on your car
(NO bearings,
bushings, NO LOOSE PARTS)
3)
Do not change the width (outside
to outside on the wheels)or the height It is better not to place weights on the
bottom of the car as they may interfere with the track guide rails.
4) During the
race you will not be permitted to touch
your car. If you need to make an emergency repair you must see the judges to
get permission. Once
the car is checked in and weighed the cars are "IN THE RACE" and can not be touched.
5) No standing
on the platform or in the way of the
track.
6) The
"OFFICIAL WEIGHT" will be checked on the "OFFICIAL SCALE." Come with your car at or just under the maximum of 5 1/2 ounces. For race purposes gram weight will be 156 grams(155.925
grams is actual weight)
7) You must
follow all the rules.
8) You must
have fun.
Hope to see you there!
