Several years back, I found a fantastic site on cub cars. Can't tell you
where it is now, though.

It talked about lubrication (matters lots) , aerodynamics (doesn't matter!)
, weight and where to place it (as much at the back as possible and maximize
to the legal limit - get it weighted at the post office to be sure...), how
to make the wheel pins smooth and minimize friction, etc. Even said to build
it so one wheel wouldn't touch the track, but I think that's illegal in the
Cub car world.

Anyway, good luck.

Michel.



"Tom Watson" wrote in message
...
My son, a new Cub Scout, has told me that he wants to participate in a
Cub Scout wooden model car race.

Before I Google this thing within an inch of it's life, I'd like to
ask for the Wisdom Of Those Who Have Gone Before, on the Wreck.

When I asked my wife for the specs, I was told:

"It has to be five ounces."

Hmm.

When I asked my son for the specs, he said:

"What's a spec?"

Sigh...



I was a Boy Scout, but never a Cub Scout. I would like to hear from
the Cognoscenti.



Regards,
Tom.

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