If youre still using something else, you, and your audience, are missing out. Grand prix tracker pinewood derby software and hardware. Interfacing the pdt to software running on a computer windows, mac or linux allows races to be managed and allows you to record and archive car run times as you test and tune your pinewood derby car s. Pinewood derby tracks, timers, software derby magic. Low cost finish lines and start gates for pinewood derby. Pinewood derby software and hardware timer package grand. For nearly three decades supertimer has been providing pinewood derby tracks, pinewood derby timers and pinewood derby race management software to adventure guides, awana, cub scouts, masters clubs, pathfinders, pioneers, royal ambassadors, royal rangers, the girl scouts powder puff derby and related organizations. Pinewood derby software, digital timer and custom builttower to track and record miniature race track events and times to 1 of a second via a usb port.
This is a race scoring application written in java. We do not recommend using the champ timer on other tracks due to our mounting design. Use boxes or our track stand to support your pinewood derby track. The boy scouts of america announced today that it will build the transcontinental pinewood derby track a 2,560mile wooden course that will begin in san francisco and end in new york. Below is information and free pinewood derby track plans you can download. Whether you run a pinewood derby, a grand prix, or any other type of race, derbymaster is the software that will do everything for you. Race track is a pinewood derby software program that has been used in several pinewood derbies during the past year. Pinewood derby metal, plastic and wood tracks building a pinewood derby track.
If you need a track shipped sooner, please call 7273251972 for special arrangements. The fourlane track comes in four sections with instructions that make it easy to assemble. We have been using this software for the past 5 years and have loved it. The annual pinewood derby race is a favorite activity for most cub scouts moms and dads too. Pdt is currently compatible with the following software. Race software for cub scout pinewood derby, awana grand prix, space derby, raingutter regatta or other similar races.
Develop pinewood derby car winning designs with our products. Use this track to test your pinewood derby car before the race or hold your own races. Jan 01, 2014 pinewood derby modified speed wheels and axles graphite packing part 2 by. Pinewood derby online, a forum for questions and discussions about everyones favorite gravity powered racers. The software stores the cub scout race information in text files. Derbynet is the new standard in race management software for pinewood derby events. System is light weight for portability with quick and easy setup. We sell the gprm grandprix race manager pro software that allows you to run races based on fastest or average time, plus much more. Every derby magic track comes complete with a support frame, starting gate, and finish line brake.
Lay the groundwork for your big race with this 35 aluminum racetrack kit. Race track is a pinewood derby race management application. Using the track for races, whether small family get togethers or large pinewood derby races for the local scout clubs, is a lot of fun. But in the pinewood derby race across america, these limits will be supersized. It is very helpful to have a printer connected to print one or more copies of the heat report. But its also one of the most satisfying projects ive ever completed. Discussion in tracks started by john thawley, mar 22, 2012.
Similar race events include raingutter regatta, kub kar rally, shape n race. With all racers entered and the spectator window launched, the derby is ready to be started. Fourlane derby track plans for a shape n race derby, pinewood derby, etc. Pinewood derby is definitely a case where bigger is not necessarily better. A parts list of the components used to create the timer is available for download. A schematic of the electronic circuit necessary to create the timer is available. I was wondering if anyone out there had or knows where i can find some pinewood derby race tracking software. Click here to register as a member today for full access to the forum, its fast, simple, and absolutely free. Pinewood derby spreadsheet another site with a pinewood derby scoring spreadsheet. With derbynet, multiple browsers connect to a web server running on your laptop or in the cloud. Home corporate and special races grandprix software central. Note to run race management software with this timer, you must have the computer serial interface ps.
Pinewood derby free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Besttrack offers a line of strong, but lightweight aluminum tracks that can be expanded one track at a time. Time your race on 18 lane tracks with stunningly accurate measurements. Pinewood nuts is a family run business delivering pinewood derby fun. How to make a really, really long pinewood derby track. All participants are given ample races before being eliminated. Building a good 4lane pinewood derby track is challenging and time consuming. We work with cub scouts, girl scouts, awana clubs, royal rangers, corporations, schools, and families. For nearly three decades supertimer has been providing pinewood derby tracks, pinewood derby timers and pinewood derby race management software to adventure guides, awana, cub scouts, masters clubs, pathfinders, pioneers, royal ambassadors, royal rangers, the. For your derbywizard timer that has the computer serial interface option, we have the remote time display that shows lanes times and place of finish anywhere you set it it comes with a 50 cable. Our 4lane pinewood derby timer system is economical but it does have a lot of features.
Pinewood nuts works primarily in and around carrollton, tx, and are able to take our show on the road to anywhere within a couple of hours of dallas. Interfacing the pdt to software running on a computer windows, mac or linux allows races to be managed and allows you to record and archive car run times as you test and tune your pinewood derby cars. Pinewood derby tracks are typically 35 to 40 feet or more. Pinewood derby scoring spreadsheet retired scouter. This includes the 2016 and 2017 ford fast track races for girl scouts, the. Derbymaster is the leader in race management software and was designed for those racing enthusiasts who want to experience their best racing ever. The center of mass is perhaps the most overlooked and the most important aspect of any pinewood derby race car. Pinewood derby software description grand prix tracker.
If viewing the race results from the front and the back of the timer is an option you would like, our double vision option is available for the k2 and k3 models. Pinewood derby car software free download pinewood derby car. Jan 25, 2019 download pinewood derby race track 2 for free. The software, which runs under msdos, is available for download for free, including source code. Pinewood derby car software finishline for pinewood derby v. Stearns method software may be obtained from the us scouting service project on the pinewood derby reference materials page. A four lane, 35 foot supertrack ships in just one 45 pound box complete with supertimer ii, racemanager, stand and precision digital scale. See also pinewood derby race method evaluation stearns method. There is an option to find the average race time or the fastest at the click of a button. Purchase multiple sections to make any length track and multiple lanes. Besttrack is the patented original allaluminum track for pinewood derby, awana grand prix, royal rangers, and girls fast track races, that you can add lanes to as your budget allows like us on facebook to be notified of new products and announcements. Like us on facebook to be notified of new products and announcements.
The interface box uses a usb port of you computer for its connection. Race track the free scout race management software. This one lane track meets official bsa track dimensions and is available in 2 foot sections. Times to the nearest millisecond and works in conjunction with the grand prix software package and remote start switch. Opensource pinewood derby race management software. Derbytimer, a small crossplatform program forming the link between the track timer and.
It makes a nice test track or great for small groups. It is written in java and runs on any java enabled platform. Race managment software for mac pinewood derby online. Take your race to the next level with our derbytv and pinewood derby software. Stearns method pinewood derby free dos software and spreadsheets for the stearns method of organizing heats. Or you can use the full track length and the car that travels the farthest in its lane is the heat winner. Racingstripes is a tool to track and run a cub scout pinewood derby, space derby or raingutter regatta. Each scout builds a race car out of a block of wood. The champ timer is designed specifically for the besttrack pinewood derby track. The pro track is a complete system racing pinewood derby or lego derby cars. The pro track is a complete system for pinewood derby or lego derby car racing. Welcome to pinewood derby online, a forum for questions and discussions about everyones favorite gravity powered racers. Pro driller tool for use in pinewood derby cars straight axle holes 2. It will be great when we have several more open source applications that are focused on scouting.
Whether you need a track for your 1st or 50th derby, get in touch and we can help. Compare that to one wooden track that ships in an 80 pound box or an aluminum track that ships. The grand prix tracker is designed for the awana grand prix, the pinewood derby, the shape n race derby, the kub kar derby, the cub scouts, the royal rangers, the lego derby or any other similar racing event where miniature racing timed events and placed finished positions are essential. If you are handy with wood, you can build your own pinewood derby track.
The derby magic company pinewood derby tracks, timer, and. We love the excitement on everyones face as their cars race down the track, so we keep our track in great condition, the timer tested, and the software updated so everyone. We supply you with detailed instructions for building the timer all you need is the tools and some time. If you want to purchase a complete pinewood derby track, our pro track is a lightweight yet durable plastic track. Besttrack is the patented original allaluminum track for pinewood derby, awana grand prix, royal rangers, and girls fast track races, that you can add lanes to as your budget allows. It is free and available directly from their website. Derbymaster is the leader in race management software and was designed for those racing enthusiasts who want to. Also a great place to find pinewood derby plans and pinewood derby track information. Race software for cub scout pinewood derby, awana grand prix, space derby. This track can be used to test your pinewood derby or awana car before the race or it. This is an update to the original race track written by scott lewis in sourceforge. However, when their boys move on to boy scouts, out of scouts altogether, or they just have the busyness of life creep in, getting support for these apps can be very hit or miss. Minibrick purchases are shipped the next business day.
The track is designed to disassemble for easy storage. We are using a two lane track design, so if the one that you know of uses this design then it would be prefered. It supports racer registration, heat scheduling, electronic timer integration, and sound effect playback. A racing management software and hardware package for any pinewood derby tracking all race events. It provides an informative and attractive spectator experience, while being simple and extremely easy for the race manager to use. Sign up opensource pinewood derby race management, built around a web server and database. Pinewood derby software racemanager setup screen supertimer.
In this section, we examine this aspect of a car from every angle, and introduce the viewers to the concept of a computer model, using lagrangian mechanics dont worryits at a level that boys will understand. The racemanager software allows computer selection of those choices as well as no. Derby magic pinewood derby tracks, timers, software. Note we have a new version of our software that does not need or use excel. When you click to start the derby, the first heat races are generated and a heat report is shown on the race manager window. Highly sophisticated software that tracks, records and measures digitally all aspects of the race. System includes track, timer and race manager software. We offer pinewood derby tracks in widths from 1 to 8 lanes, and lengths of 32, 38, or 44 feet. Shape n race derby, pinewood derby, kub kar rallywhatever you call it, a derby is a lot of fun, and its a great opportunity for learning and for making memories. If you plan on using a pinewood derby track, you may need to shorten it or raise the starting gate. We still custom build the kit to the track so we need your lane measurements like we do with an assembled timer. With electronic finish lines, and especially under computerized derby management software, you will be truly amazed at how many races you can run in an hour. For the pinewood derby market, many of these freeware or shareware programs are developed by people for their own race and then put out on the public domain.
This page describes the hardware including a schematic and software necessary to create a very inexpensive pinewood derby timer. It plans the heats, takes the results and displays a continuosly updated leaderboard, based on heat winners no timing required. Renfrow raceway is a family run business delivering pinewood derby track time and race service to groups such as cub scouts, girl scouts, awana clubs, royal rangers, do corporate team building events, family reunions, etc. With these races, many things have to be juggled like ensuring fairness, creating schedules, tracking results.
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