Opening Slide

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Opening Slide
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Power Pinewood

• Pack 216 Design Performance Workshop

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What Youll Get Today

• Ideas for cars
• Rules Review
• Performance Advice
• Race Day Tips

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Some Questions to Ask

• What Do Real Race Cars Look Like?
• Why Dont All Race Cars Look Alike?
• How Can I Design a Cool Looking Car?
• How Can I Design a Fast Car That Wins?

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Todays Logo Contest
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Name That Logo Contest

• At different times today,you will seea logo
  for acar model ormanufacturer.
• First one to shout out the CORRECTname gets a
  prize.

You ShoutFORD!
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Name That Logo
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Name That Logo
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Designing a Race Car

• The Rules Determine The Car

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Race Car Design Open Wheel vs. Closed Wheel
Closed Wheel
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Race Car Design Open Wheel vs. Closed Wheel
Open Wheel
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• Lets Look at Some Race Cars

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Race Car Design Open Wheel vs. Closed Wheel
Grand Prix de Monaco Open Wheel
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Race Car Design Open Wheel vs. Closed Wheel
LeMans 24 Hour Road Race Closed Wheel
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Race Car Design Open Wheel vs. Closed Wheel
Dirt Track Midget Car Open Wheel
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Race Car Design Open Wheel vs. Closed Wheel
NASCAR Stock Car Closed Wheel
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Race Car Design Open Wheel vs. Closed Wheel
Performance Drag Racer Open Wheel
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Race Car Design Open Wheel vs. Closed Wheel
Funny Car Dragster Closed Wheel
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Race Car Design Open Wheel vs. Closed Wheel
Supermodified Open Wheel
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Race Car Design Open Wheel vs. Closed Wheel
Demolition Derby Closed Wheel
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Race Car Design Open Wheel vs. Closed Wheel
Open Wheel
Closed Wheel
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Pinewood Derby Cars

• Pinewood rules say if you can have either open
  or closed wheel cars.
• Pinewood Derby is easier to do as an open wheel
  car.

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Name That Logo
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Designs Old and New
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All Racecars were Open Wheel
1911 Indy Car 32 The Wasp
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Idea File 1 Past Indy Cars
1952 Ferrari 12
1955 Kurtis Kraft 4
1960 Watson 56
1964 AJ Foyt 1
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Race Car Design Open Wheel Evolves
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Name That Logo (Model)
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Grand Prix Ferrari from front
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Grand Prix Toyota From Above
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Name That Logo
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Create a Performance Car

• How Fast is Fast?

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Pinewood Speeds

• Typical Finish Line Speeds
• 1.0 Seconds 10 inches on track
• .01 Seconds 1.0 inches on the track
• .001 Seconds 0.1 inches on the track

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Create a Performance Car

• Study Your Race Rules
• What is allowed?
• What is not allowed?
• Follow Your Race Rules! (No Cheating!)
• Track Matters

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Official Pinewood Rules

• Width Overall width of the car shall not exceed
  2 3/4 inches.
• Length Overall length of the car shall not
  exceed 7 inches.
• Weight The weight of the car shall not exceed 5
  ounces. No loose materials of any kind are
  permitted in the car. The car may be hollowed out
  and built up to the maximum weight by the
  addition of wood or metal only, provided any
  additional material is securely built into the
  body.
• Wheel bearings, washers, and bushings are
  prohibited.
• Springing The car shall not ride on any type of
  springs.
• Details Details such as the steering wheel,
  driver, decals, painting, and interior detail are
  permissible as long as these details do not
  exceed the maximum length, width, and weight
  specifications.
• Attachments The car must be freewheeling, with
  no starting devices.
• Inspection Each car must pass inspection by the
  official inspection committee before it will be
  allowed to compete. The inspectors have the right
  to disqualify those cars that do not meet these
  specifications.

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Create a Performance Car Track Matters

• What type of track do you race on?
• Slope Run vs. Flat Run

Constant Slope
Long Slope
Short Slope
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Create a Winning Car

• Plan, Plan, Plan!
• Three Magic Variables
• Aerodynamics
• Weight
• Wheels
• We will talk about all threeof these.

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Name That Logo
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Design for Performance

• Aerodynamics / Streamlining

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Create a Performance Car Aerodynamics

• Low Profile
• Streamlined

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Create a Performance Car Aerodynamics

• Low Profile
• Streamlined

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Design for Performance

• Weight

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How Much Does a Car Weigh?

• Official Weight for Pinewood Derby
• 5 Ounces

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Create a Performance Car Weight Position

• Back, middle or front?
• Side or center?

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Create a Performance Car Weight side or center?

• Using the Moment of Inertia (Rotational Mass /
  Angular Momentum)

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Design for Performance

• Wheels and Axles

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Create a Performance Car Wheels

• Pick the Best Wheels
• True the Wheels
• Polish the Axles
• Graphite Saturation
• Spin for 20 Seconds at least
• Three is Better than Four

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Name That Logo (Model)
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Race to Win
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This is Cheating

• Doing these could get your car
• DISQUALIFIED!
• Using precut car bodies
• Thinning or changing the wheels
• Changing the wheelbase
• Using special axles
• Having your Dad make your car

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Design to Win

• Draw your design on paper
• Try several designs, and pick the best

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Design to Win

• Draw your design on paper
• Try several designs, and pick the best

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Use Decals To Customize
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Name That Logo (Model)
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Prepare to Win
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At Home To Do List

• Insure that your car is tracking (steering) in a
  straight line before you check-in your car.
• Check your wheels for freedom. Can you spin all
  the wheels and have them spin 20 seconds before
  they come to a stop?
• Don't roll your car in the dirt or on concrete
  surfaces. It's a sure way to ruin the wheels and
  axles.

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Pre-Race To Do List

• Finish decorating your car 1 week before the
  race.
• Thoroughly lubricate your car before the
  check-in.
• If your car doesn't do very well rolling forward
  try racing it backwards. Cars will run faster one
  way than another.

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Protect Your Car!

• Always handle your car by the body NOT the
  wheels.
• Dont let anyone else touch your car.
• Don't run while carrying you car. You may to drop
  it which may break something you cannot repair

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Race Day To Do List

• You car should be finished BEFORE you arrive!
• Get to the track early for check in
• Place your car on the track with the wheels
  spaced so that the wheels do not touch the lane
  guide.
• Take your time in placing the car on the track.
  Point it straight down the track.

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Name That Logo
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Pinewood Idea File

• Fun Designs

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Race Car Design Idea Files Wild Cars
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Race Car Design Idea Files Food Cars
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Race Car Design Idea Files Wild Cars
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Race Car Design Idea Files Fun Cars
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Race Car Design Idea Files Fast Cars
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Pinewood Idea File

• Speed Designs

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Race Car Design Idea Files The Wedge
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Race Car Design Idea Files The Rail
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Race Car Design Idea Files The Flying Spatula
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Do Your Best
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Race Car Design Idea Files Pinewood Ferrari F1
Pinewood Ferrari
Real Ferrari
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Race Car Design Idea Files Pinewood Ferrari F1
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Name That Logo
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Name That Logo
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What We Learned
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What We Learned Today

• History of Race Cars
• What Real Race Cars Look Like
• Why All Race Cars Dont Look Alike
• Ideas for Designing a Cool Looking Car
• Ideas for Designing a Fast Car That Wins

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Gentlemen, Start Designing Your Cars!
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Name That Logo
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Name That Logo (Model)