Editor's Notes
Reader Feedback
Here is some more reader feedback on the article, "The Dark Side: eBay Cars", issued November 2, 2005:
"I too had a great time watching as my son perfected his cars. He hasn't won a single race; but has this diminished his eagerness to open that box of wood, design, sand, paint and try again? NO, he's excited every year. He has never walked away from a race with his peers, feeling let down that his car didn't win. He has enjoyed his time with his Dad and has evolved his vehicles over the past few years.
I remember his first car, a simple wedge, which he is just as proud of as last year's Iguana! The creativity pours out of him when Pinewood Derby Day comes to town. He's a boy that has never liked drawing, yet he begins by drawing blueprints of his car. He's never liked painting, yet he sands his vehicles so that his coats of paint go on smoothly. He's excited when racing day comes, not because he's looking to win, but because all of his scouting buddies are there showcasing their cars for the first time - they get to vote for best paint job, most original, and most awesome. You see, it's not all about racing, winning and losing; it's about working together with your Dad - and in some cases, Mom - to put your 'best axle forward', and have a really great time doing it!" - Brenda Wight
Help! We are all out of Memories and Car Photos
We are all out of Car Photos, and very low on memories. So, if you have an anecdote that is unusual, sad, heart-warming, etc., please send it to me in an e-mail. Don't worry about literary polish. We will edit as needed, and review it with you before publishing. Also, please read our submission policy by Clicking Here.
If your story is used, you will receive a copy of Volume 5 of the Pinewood Derby Times when it is compiled during the summer of 2006.
If you don't have a memory to share, then please take a digital photo of your favorite car, and send it along with a brief description of any special features to:
info@maximum-velocity.com.
Please include your full name. If selected, we will include the photo and description in this newsletter. Photos must be sent by e-mail in JPG format (minimum size of 640x480 - maximum size of 1280 x 960). Please shoot photos from the front left of the car, similar to the orientation of This Car.
Send only one photo per car, unless an additional photo is needed to adequately show a feature. Also, only one car per subscriber please.
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- Quality Block - Unlike the blocks provided by some organizations, our blocks are soft, northwestern pine blocks, cut precisely to 7 inches long, 1-3/4 inches wide, and 1-1/4 inches tall. These dimensions, as well as the axle slots accurately duplicate the dimensions of the BSA block.
- Simple Axle Preparation - Don't worry about filing off flaws, or losing hub caps. Our axles have no burr or crimp marks, and install without hub caps. Just a little polishing and they are ready to go. We supply five, so you have a spare.
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So, if your organization does not mandate a particular kit type, consider our Maximum Velocity Car Kits.
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