Thousands of boys all across the country, starting with a mere block of pine, have fashioned aerodynamic, supersonic, race-frantic, mega-fantastic speedsters!
After several weeks of preparation and fine tuning, our troop's big day has come and anticipation is in the air!
Today's racers are staged in their lanes and ready for action! They've all passed tech inspection for dimensions and weight requirements.
Each entrant's name and assigned lane has been put into the computer program. Cars will race in heats of four, using a different lane each time. The electronic eyes at the start and finish will record cars' times to the thousandth of a second. Times will be averaged and the fastest average will be the winner!
The track is set, the cars and crews are ready... Let's go!
Aligning the car correctly at the start is the key to success. Here, Ian sets up for a fast run.
Race Director, Scott, oversees the start positions. Troop Leader, John, looks on.
The boys wait hopefully at the finish.
There were no malfunctions or crashes during the race. Everyone's car ran well.
The results are in..... Ian took second place!
Ian and Pit Crew Chief are proud of their accomplishment. It's been a team effort all the way!
The top three finishers in the troop have qualified for the District Race, to be held in the near future. A top three finish in that race will mean going on to the U.S Regionals, then to the U.S. National Competition. Who knows what is in store for the number 18 car?
Right now, though, it's time to savor the victory and celebrate the day! Well done, Ian and all our troop brothers!
Many thanks to Scott, John, and supporters who made the race possible. We appreciate all you do!
No comments:
Post a Comment