Racing!

1. Why Lego? Boys Love it Creativity – it’s all in their heads Boys do all the design and building Manage Pine Wood Derby “Expectations” Great “Prep” Sense of accomplishment Finished product doesn’t take two weeks of labor Guidelines No kits!!! Original designs only Four wheels-minimum 5 oz or lighter 8-10 inches long 4 inches wide Pick a standard or larger wheel – see examples No train wheels or wheels without rubber Den Meeting Gathering activities Weigh in / Inspection Just like PWD Make/color name plate for racer Vote for Best in Show Decorate Race Track Where does it fit? Tiger – Elective 7 Wolf – Elective 5g, h, & I Bear Achievement 21 b & f Race and Show Show off the designs / Vote for Best in show Make your own awards Craziest, Most Radical Design, Scariest, Future Car Design, Etc Racing! Set up a track Use a slide Old cardboard box Piece of plywood Add some borders Add a finish line How Double elimination side by side racing Use a piece of cardboard as the starting block – Akela removes it to start the race Akela is the judge at the finish line In case of collision, first piece across wins Handy Tips Have extra wheels and blocks on hand Repairs allowed between heats Build a Bracket? Can’t figure out how: http://www.printabletournamentbrackets.net See example Bottom Line: Boys build them – Dad’s can “watch” but don’t get in the way – make it a teaching moment when the design doesn’t work out for next year! 14 wheels – Fine Tank Treads – Fine Unstable – Fine Make multiple designs and test them at home Racing!