Prepare For a Smooth Race Day

The following tips will help your Scout be prepared to have a good race.

1. Have extra axles and wheels on hand. You never know when your Scout may drop their car as they show off their handiwork.

2. Have a derby tool kit handy. It should include superglue, sandpaper, a drill, extra screws for your weights, extra weights, a small screwdriver. You may not use it, but it will make you the most popular person at the event.

3. Transport your car in a shoe box. Dropped cars are unfortunately a too common experience.

4. Add LOTS of graphite right before check in.

5. Explain to your Scout that running the car along the floor prior to the race will cause it to lose speed!