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ACME Racing SUPER MOD [Mo0:4] Posts: 944	The block special race rules. Jan 18, 2010 15:37:44 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ACME Racing on Jan 18, 2010 15:37:44 GMT -7 Is it the intention in this special class to keep the width and height measurement from front to back? Basically a 7 inch rectangle block.

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The block special race rules. Jan 18, 2010 16:40:29 GMT -7

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Jan 18, 2010 15:37:44 GMT -7 ACME Racing said:

Is it the intention in this special class to keep the width and height measurement from front to back? Basically a 7 inch rectangle block.

no, you can make a flat wege...lol ;D

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yes this what you have to do...

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The block special race rules. Jan 18, 2010 16:40:55 GMT -7

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Jan 18, 2010 15:37:44 GMT -7 ACME Racing said:

Is it the intention in this special class to keep the width and height measurement from front to back? Basically a 7 inch rectangle block.

Yes that is correct... pretty much see who can make a block of wood go the fastest ...

The Block of wood "dimensions"

Length = 7"

Width = 1-3/4"

Height = 1-1/4"

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The block special race rules. Jan 18, 2010 17:08:55 GMT -7

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I thought that was the spirit of the block race. But it doesn't directly say that. The way I read it there is a loop hole. This is why I asked because I didn't know if you wanted us to be creative? Maybe something could be added for all edges to be a sharp 90 degrees too? I'm not one to be telling ypu Jewkes boys how to do anything. I'm just tossing it out there.... ;D

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The block special race rules. Jan 18, 2010 17:42:51 GMT -7

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Jan 18, 2010 17:08:55 GMT -7 ACME Racing said:

Pretty cut and dry..... you still can be creative
7" long
1-3/4" wide
1-1/4" height

I just dont want to tell everyone how to build there cars...
if I spell everything out then that is what would happen.

It says that most clearly
7" long
1-3/4" wide
1-1/4" height

Look up the word "block" in the dictionary read all of it and then look at the dimensions again.

Have fun with it......... ;D

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ACME Racing SUPER MOD [Mo0:4] Posts: 944	The block special race rules. Jan 18, 2010 19:18:33 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ACME Racing on Jan 18, 2010 19:18:33 GMT -7 Okie Dokie boys. I do believe I got it now. Thanks!

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