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Newb from Minnesota Nov 10, 2020 7:03:35 GMT -7 DerbyBoyz and Stone Cold Racing like this

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Post by mnderby on Nov 10, 2020 7:03:35 GMT -7

Just wanted to swing in and say hi.
Recently been nominated to be the pinewood derby chair for our pack as my son and I are the only ones really into it. Have met some great people, got good advice and made big steps last year to up my game and built 2 ladder cars for the first time.
Hoping next to polish my building skills and send a car in to get my but kicked in basx

Thanks

Chris aka wookie

Last Edit: Nov 11, 2020 17:49:05 GMT -7 by mnderby

DerbyBoyz 1x World, 1x National & 5x NPWDRL Champion Posts: 302	Newb from Minnesota Nov 10, 2020 7:50:01 GMT -7 Stone Cold Racing and mnderby like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by DerbyBoyz on Nov 10, 2020 7:50:01 GMT -7 Welcome, hope to see you racing in February. Good luck!

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Newb from Minnesota Nov 10, 2020 8:47:00 GMT -7 Stone Cold Racing likes this

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Nov 10, 2020 8:39:27 GMT -7 HurriCrane Racing said:

Welcome and hope to have you racing with us very soon.

As derby chair you have a big influence on your derby. I would hint/recommend that you take a look at the Northern Star Council rules. They are the best scout rules I have come across.

As for getting your butt kicked, we have all been through it. It is kind of a rite of passage. BASX Am is a great place to start.
You will also find that there are many racers on this board that will openly help you improve.
Good luck and hope to see you racing in February.

Hurricane thanks.. funny thing that is our council and rules.
I was very excited until covid hit to make our derby bigger and better. As most of our scouts think it's a social event that happens to have a race go on at the same time. We are restricted currently to 10 people in a space so the social aspect is gone for the most part. I am getting very little feed back about anyone even wanting to do it or help currently. Also trying to find a space as we usually use a school cafeteria.

Where are you out of hurricane, I've seen your name allot.

Hoping for the best with skepticism. Lol

Last Edit: Nov 10, 2020 8:49:57 GMT -7 by mnderby

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Newb from Minnesota Nov 10, 2020 9:17:01 GMT -7 DerbyBoyz and Stone Cold Racing like this

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Post by HurriCrane Racing on Nov 10, 2020 9:17:01 GMT -7

You can look into offering a proxy race. This would allow the scouts the opportunity to race without violating the current restrictions.
If you are able to stream the race on YouTube, even better.
Maybe the restrictions will relax in the coming months and a live race will be possible. For now, I would pursue the Proxy option.

I live in Wisconsin, Go Packers! Sorry about that...

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Newb from Minnesota Nov 10, 2020 12:54:58 GMT -7 DWS Racing likes this

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Post by MoJo Racing on Nov 10, 2020 12:54:58 GMT -7

Nov 10, 2020 8:47:00 GMT -7 mnderby said:

Nov 10, 2020 8:39:27 GMT -7 HurriCrane Racing said:

You have seen his name a LOT because he is an okay racer.

LOL

okay... maybe a little better than okay

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