Post by Wood Butcher Racing on May 2, 2011 10:12:04 GMT -7
So who won the race? Was it the car that went home for overnight repairs? I'll bet he was happy to be allowed that concession, as he put a lot of work in just to have the car break at the check in.
Look, everyday presents a situation to teach our kids about how to live our lives. The Scouts is no exception, and the district derby race certainly is! It is all about doing your best, treating others fairly, honesty. I am glad to hear you guys were having the discussion about everything that took place. Volunteering your time and being involved with your kid is more important than anything. It is also important to others too.
Seems like there were lots of lessons to be learned :
1. Be prepared. If the check in were prior to the race (as most are) there would be no time to fix it and all would be lost. It would be good to have a 2nd car to enter. Parents should make a car along with the Scout. It helps keep them from meddling too much and, if the boys car were to break, they could give it to him to race. Extra wheels and axles too. You may be able to help someone else out at the race (the pack helps the scout).
2. 2nd place is nothing to be ashamed of. (spoken like a true loser, right? ) But seriously, 2nd place at a District event is pretty elite company.
3. Life throws curves. How we handle them will tell us (and others) who we are. That guy shouldn't throw a temper-tantrum to get his way. A NDF wheel that sticks out too far is his problem. Rules say 2 3/4" max width. This shouldn't be an issue.
4. A car should pass a tech inspection before being allowed on the track. I am sure he would have liked to know that there was an issue with the wheel before spending an hour on the track, right?
5. Build your car long before the race. Like, start now for next years race. (He's a Webelo though, right?) Build your car and race it in a league (I hear PDDR is a pretty good one ). Set it up to follow the District rules and each Month, wring a little more out of it. You will certainly ' be prepared' on race day!
Look, everyday presents a situation to teach our kids about how to live our lives. The Scouts is no exception, and the district derby race certainly is! It is all about doing your best, treating others fairly, honesty. I am glad to hear you guys were having the discussion about everything that took place. Volunteering your time and being involved with your kid is more important than anything. It is also important to others too.
Seems like there were lots of lessons to be learned :
1. Be prepared. If the check in were prior to the race (as most are) there would be no time to fix it and all would be lost. It would be good to have a 2nd car to enter. Parents should make a car along with the Scout. It helps keep them from meddling too much and, if the boys car were to break, they could give it to him to race. Extra wheels and axles too. You may be able to help someone else out at the race (the pack helps the scout).
2. 2nd place is nothing to be ashamed of. (spoken like a true loser, right? ) But seriously, 2nd place at a District event is pretty elite company.
3. Life throws curves. How we handle them will tell us (and others) who we are. That guy shouldn't throw a temper-tantrum to get his way. A NDF wheel that sticks out too far is his problem. Rules say 2 3/4" max width. This shouldn't be an issue.
4. A car should pass a tech inspection before being allowed on the track. I am sure he would have liked to know that there was an issue with the wheel before spending an hour on the track, right?
5. Build your car long before the race. Like, start now for next years race. (He's a Webelo though, right?) Build your car and race it in a league (I hear PDDR is a pretty good one ). Set it up to follow the District rules and each Month, wring a little more out of it. You will certainly ' be prepared' on race day!