3/7/20 Race Liverpool PA

If anyone is interested, there’s a race in Liverpool PA on 3/7/20 at the Liverpool fire dept.

I have a copy of the rules that I can post/email if anyone’s interested.

https://m.facebook.com/events/151191472996230?acontext={"ref":"3","action_history":"null"}&aref=3

 

Anyone thinking about going to this?

 

I'm tempted, but it a 3+ hour drive, so...I dunno

 

Looks like legit competition. Nice cars

 

Spoke to the host on the phone, seemed like a nice guy. Proceeds to benefit the fire dept.

Does a racing for pink slip event which sounds really cool. Competitors get a few fake pinks slips to use at the event. Two racers line up and each control the pin to drop their own car. Like real drag racing, you can’t red light and the reaction time is key to winning.

I’m really looking forward to it!

 

3 hour drive for me as well. It's only if I can get a car ready in time. The rules do not fit one of the existing classes (e.g. BASX, SS, etc.), but I'm going to try.....

 

Track owner is a super guy. Really really amazing awards, lots of food. Awesome time needs support so the club doesnt die!

 

Would be about 2 hours for me. Unfortunately my son's Council race is the 7th.

 

How often does he hold events?

I stumbled across it while trying to find some events to take my son to.

it’s probably about 2 hours for us to get down there, but it’s quality family time with my boy.

 

Every March and October, we would like to do it more often if we had a permanent place for track and the support. We have been using the fire hall, Glad u guys will be making the trip. You will certainly be welcomed

 

Also the pinks race is a real riot. That alone would be worth the trip! Lol
Some of the slower cars get a chance to beat the faster cars and sometimes it turns into a run down.

 

Can someone post the rules on here?

 

I think phil had em, sorry I dont know facebook or anything like that. Traditional class calls for stock bsa wheels n axles, other than that u can run any wheel base, 3 or 4 wheels, fenders or not.

 

TRADITIONAL CAR RULES



CAR SPECIFICATIONS


MAX WIDTH – 2-3/4”


MAX LENGTH – 7”


MIN WIDTH BETWEEN WHEELS – 1-3/4”


MIN BOTTOM CLEARANCE – 3/8”


MAX WEGHT – NOT OVER 5 OUNCES


RULES


1. USE ONLY PINE WOOD OR OFFICIAL BSA PINEWOOD DERBY KIT WOOD, GRAND PRIX WHEELS, AND NAILS. ANYTHING ELSE WILL BE FAILED AT INSPECTION.

2. WHEELS MAY BE LIGHTLY SANDED TO SMOOTH OUT MOLDING IMPERFECTIONS IN THE TREAD AREA. BEVELING, TAPERING, THIN SANDING, WAFERING, OR LATHE TURNING OF THE WHEELS IS PROHIBITED.

3. NO MOTORS, ENGINES, OR ANY OTHER MEANS OF PROPULSION MAY BE USED.

4. WHEEL BEARINGS, WASHERS, AND BUSHINGS ARE PROHIBITED.

5. CAR SHALL NOT RIDE ON SPRINGS.

6. ONLY OFFICIAL CUB SCOUT GRAND PRIX PINEWOOD DERBY WHEELS AND AXLES ARE PERMITTED. AXLE HEADS MAY NOT BE PAINTED

7. DRY OR WET LUBRICANTS PERMITTED. ANY OILS THAT ARE IN EXCESS MEANING DRIPPING OR SLINGING FROM THE WHEELS AND AXLES WILL NOT BE PASSED ON INSPECTION.

8. ANY FEARTURE SUCH AS DRIVER, MIRRORS, STEERING WHEELS, ETC ARE ALLOWED TO BE ADDED TO THE CAR AS LONG AS THEY DO NOT EXCEED THE CAR SPECIFICATIONS LISTED ABOVE.

9. CAR MUST BE FREE WHEELING WITH NO STARTING DEVICES.

 

OUTLAW CAR RULES



CAR SPECIFICATIONS


MAX WIDTH – 2-3/4”


MAX LENGTH – 7”


MIN WIDTH BETWEEN WHEELS – 1-3/4”


MIN BOTTOM CLEARANCE – 3/8”


MAX WEGHT – NOT OVER 10 OUNCES


RULES


1. NO MOTORS, ENGINES, OR ANY OTHER MEANS OF PROPULSION MAY BE USED.

2. DRY OR WET LUBRICANTS PERMITTED. ANY OILS THAT ARE IN EXCESS MEANING DRIPPING OR SLINGING FROM THE WHEELS AND AXLES WILL NOT BE PASSED ON INSPECTION.

3. ANY FEARTURE SUCH AS DRIVER, MIRRORS, STEERING WHEELS, ETC ARE ALLOWED TO BE ADDED TO THE CAR AS LONG AS THEY DO NOT EXCEED THE CAR SPECIFICATIONS LISTED ABOVE.

4. CAR MUST BE FREE WHEELING WITH NO STARTING DEVICES.

 

RACE DAY RULES


TO ENTER THE RACE:

1. EACH PARTICIPANT MUST PAY $10.00 PER CAR.
2. ALL CARS SHALL BE RECIEVED AND INSPECTED BY OUR INSPECTION COMMITTEE FROM 12:00AM TO 1:00PM. IF THE CAR FAILS INSPECTION THE PARTICIPANT WILL HAVE TIME TO MAKE CORRECTIONS TO THE CAR AS LONG AS IT IS CORRECTED AND INSPECTED AND PASSED BY 1:00PM. ONCE INSPECTED THE PARTICIPANT SHALL HAVE NO CONTACT WITH THE CAR. ALL CARS NOT INSPECTED BEFORE 1:00PM WILL NOT RACE.
3. RACE WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 1:00PM.

RULES FOR THE DAY:

1. IF ANY ACCESSORY OR PART OF THE CAR FALLS OFF THE CAR DURING THE RACE THE CAR WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FOR THE DAY AND ALL OTHER CARS WILL BE JUDGED IN THE ORDER THEY FINISH.
2. NO CARS MAY BE WORKED ON OR HANDLED BY THE OWNER AT ANY TIME DURING THE RACE EXCEPT FOR MOVING THE CAR TO AND FROM THE RACE TRACK. IF ANYONE IS SEEN MAKING AN ADJUSTMENT WHILE HANDLING THE CAR THEY WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
3. NO LUBRICANTS MAY BE ADDED IN OR IN FRONT OF THE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS. ALL CARS MUST HAVE THE LUBRICANT ON THEM WHEN YOU EXIT YOUR VEHICLE IN THE PARKING LOT. DRY LUBRICANTS ARE DIRTY AND MESSY AND WE WANT TO RESPECT THE FIRE COMPANY AND THEIR FACILITIES.
4. ALTHOUGH WE HAVE ELECTRONIC DEVICES TO GUAGE WHAT PLACE EACH VEHICLE FINISHES WE WELL HAVE TWO JUDGES WATCHING THE RACE. IF THE JUDGES FEEL AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE FAILED OR A RE-RACE IS NEEDED THEIR DECISION IS FINAL
5. THIS IS A BENEFIT RACE. WE WILL BE HERE TO HAVE FUN AND ENJOY A GOOD DAY OF FAST CARS AND GOOD COMPETITION. ANY RACER WHO SHOWS POOR SPORTSMANSHIP AND OR SPECTATORS WHO SHOW A LACK OF RESPECT WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE IMMEDIATELY. IF YOU THINK SOMETHING WAS NOT HANDLED PROPERLY OR YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE CHANGES WE HAVE A SUGGESTION BOX FOR YOU TO FILL OUT YOUR SUGGESTION AND WE WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE YOUR INPUT. PLEASE PUT YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER ON IT SO IF WE HAVE QUESTIONS SO WE CAN CONTACT YOU. WE ALSO HAVE A COUPLE OF PINEWOOD DERBY MEETINGS BETWEEN RACES YOU MAY COME TO ONE TO TALK WITH THE COMMITTEE IF YOU WOULD LIKE. SEE MATT AT THE HARDWARE FOR MEETING DATES.
6. THIS RACE IS FOR FUN BUT IT IS ALSO A FUNDRAISER FOR THE FIRE COMPANY. ANYDONATIONS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
7. WE APPRECIATE YOUR PARTICIPATION AND HOPEFULLY WE WILL ALL HAVE A FUN DAYRACING OUT WITH FAMILY, NEIGHBORS, AND FRIENDS.

 

Me and my boy had a great time!

It was so nice meeting you guys, glad to see that you made the trip.

 

Nice looking trophy! Congratulations!

 

Great racing today Phil! It's was great to meet you!!!

 

Absolutely. I can not explain why, but this was one of the better racers I have been to. All the folks there and those from Liverpool were very welcoming and super friendly. I believe everyone had a good time. It was also great for T-Bone to meet Mojo (the type of memories I have when I meet other league racers). It's one I'll remember......

And the "pinks" race? Way to much fun....I got knocked out by a 12-yr old kid, two ladies, and my own stupidity. And loved every minute!