User Tools
Table of Contents
Running a Race
So you want to run a race? Here's where you start…
Read this document: How to run a Power Racing Series Race
Shopping List
Here's the list of things Maker Faire Milwaukee bought… YMMV, and I'll explain more later.
Flags
You can certainly make your own, but we wanted them fast and had other things to do. (We used PVC pipe for the handles and zip ties to attach the flags.)
- (2 pack lot) 2x3 Green Solid Plain Blank Color Flag 2'x3' Banner Grommets - Used to start the race.
- (2 pack lot) 2x3 Yellow Solid Plain Blank Color Flag 2'x3' Banner Grommets - used for cautions. (Get at least 6 flags)
- (2 pack lot) 2x3 White Solid Plain Blank Color Flag 2'x3' Banner Grommets - Used to indicate last lap.
- (2 pack lot) 2x3 Black Solid Plain Blank Color Flag 2'x3' Banner Grommets - Used by Grim to indicate a penalty.
- Checkered Checker Black White 2x3 flag 2'x3' - Used for the winner. Duh.
Fuses
More info on fuses. For Milwaukee we knew what cars were coming so we did not buy every kind of fuse possible.)
Transponders
- Transpoders - Let them know you are using them for the Power Racing Series. It will be a kit you need to assemble. (Just some LEDs and battery connector to solder on.) Note: Supposedly we can make our own… there's a link somewhere with Arduino code and a schematic!
- Duracell Procell 9 Volt Batteries,12 count pack of 2 - Multiply the number of cars times two for a two day event, and then get a few more. We give each car one battery each day. Note that Orlando has used rechargeable 9 volt batteries.)
Medals
In Milwaukee we did not have Burke designed medals, so we made our own. Your quantity of Acrylic may be dependent on how many medals you need. (There's a formula somewhere.) Obviously you need a laser cutter to make them. Note that we should update this as Patrick uses different color & thicker material. YMMV.
Misc
