http://www.thevoelkers.info/2010/01/24/the-pinewood-derby/ Kurt, Claire, Beck, Lucy, Kurt Jr, Frankie, & Matilda Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:51:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.thevoelkers.info/2010/01/24/the-pinewood-derby/comment-page-1/#comment-576 Poppy Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:14:08 +0000 http://www.thevoelkers.info/?p=643#comment-576 Beck's "Awesome" car had the added weight in the back, essentially behind the rear wheels. Since it accelerated longer going down the ramp it usually shot out into the lead entering the straightaway. But since there was little weight on the front wheels it became very unstable and like a dog trying to get dry, it shook all over. All races were exciting as the slower ones down the ramp tried to catch up with the convulsing leader. All in all it was awesome and next year: front stabilizer fins. Beck’s “Awesome” car had the added weight in the back, essentially behind the rear wheels. Since it accelerated longer going down the ramp it usually shot out into the lead entering the straightaway. But since there was little weight on the front wheels it became very unstable and like a dog trying to get dry, it shook all over. All races were exciting as the slower ones down the ramp tried to catch up with the convulsing leader. All in all it was awesome and next year: front stabilizer fins.

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