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Save the Date

September 18th 7pm

Rules for the Race

IF you want to race your car, you need to comply with the rules below.
Entries are for youth and leaders
Family members are welcome to come watch!
Max weight is 6oz (170g)
Max length is 7in (178mm)
Max width is 2.75in (70mm)
Max height is 4.75” (121mm)
Clearance under the body is 3/8” (9.5mm)
Do not alter the wheels in any way
You must use the provided axle bracket, no bearings allowed.
Only dry lubricants are allowed (for the axle in the axle bracket)
You can add almost any materials to your car but they can’t be toxic, flammable, offensive or dangerous.

Kit Includes

Block of wood: Fir or Cedar 1.9” x 1.5” x 7”
4 wheels
2 axles
4 thumb tacks to hold axle brackets on wood
2 low friction nylon axle brackets
4 axle spacers

Below is how the wheels and axle should be put together.

Suggestions and other info

Be creative. Your car could look like a tube of toothpaste, a food item, a Pokemon character, an insect, whatever you can think up.
You can get some ideas for your car here: 80 cool PW derby cars
Start now - these cars take quite a bit of work
About the last thing to go on your car should be the axle bracket & wheels.
Use a bandsaw to cut out the general shape of your car. Then use belt sander, scroll saw, file, Dremel tool, and sandpaper. BE SAFE.
Use glue on the axle bracket in addition to the thumb tacks
Add metal, like fishing weights, to get the weight up to maximum.
Clean up the axle holders and you may need to drill out the holes for the axle.
Race host is https://rushvalleyracing.com/

Prize Categories:

There are many prize categories besides racing.

Fastest car
Slowest car
6 other categories to be announced soon that include creativity, artistry, craftsmanship etc.