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| So you want to run a race? Here's where you start... | So you want to run a race? Here's where you start... | ||
| - | (Fill in info here about how to run a race!) | + | Read this document: [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KKcR0xs0ztP6X94Q3-YHlOSiGHciSeBBWnhTsqsNuIE/edit|How to run a Power Racing Series Race]] |
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| ==== Flags ==== | ==== Flags ==== | ||
| - | * [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XP8DFKX/|(2 pack lot) 2x3 Green Solid Plain Blank Color Flag 2'x3' Banner Grommets]] - Used to start the race | + | 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.) |
| - | * [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XP9TJKL/|(2 pack lot) 2x3 Yellow Solid Plain Blank Color Flag 2'x3' Banner Grommets]] - used for cautions. (You can also use red instead of yellow.) | + | |
| - | * [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XPQB5RL/|(2 pack lot) 2x3 White Solid Plain Blank Color Flag 2'x3' Banner Grommets ]] - Used to indicate last lap | + | * [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XP8DFKX/|(2 pack lot) 2x3 Green Solid Plain Blank Color Flag 2'x3' Banner Grommets]] - Used to start the race. |
| - | * [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XPLB43L/|(2 pack lot) 2x3 Black Solid Plain Blank Color Flag 2'x3' Banner Grommets]] - Used by Grim to indicate a penalty | + | * [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XP9TJKL/|(2 pack lot) 2x3 Yellow Solid Plain Blank Color Flag 2'x3' Banner Grommets]] - used for cautions. (Get at least 6 flags) |
| + | * [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XPQB5RL/|(2 pack lot) 2x3 White Solid Plain Blank Color Flag 2'x3' Banner Grommets ]] - Used to indicate last lap. | ||
| + | * [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XPLB43L/|(2 pack lot) 2x3 Black Solid Plain Blank Color Flag 2'x3' Banner Grommets]] - Used by Grim to indicate a penalty. | ||
| * [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06X3RFQS1/|Checkered Checker Black White 2x3 flag 2'x3']] - Used for the winner. Duh. | * [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06X3RFQS1/|Checkered Checker Black White 2x3 flag 2'x3']] - Used for the winner. Duh. | ||
| ==== Fuses ==== | ==== Fuses ==== | ||
| - | [[http://ppprs.2xlnetworks.org/cars/batteries/volts|More info on fuses]]. | + | [[http://ppprs.2xlnetworks.org/cars/batteries/volts|More info on fuses]]. For Milwaukee we knew what cars were coming so we did not buy every kind of fuse possible.) |
| * [[https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/littelfuse-inc/0498040.M/F3089-ND/553447|FUSE AUTO 40A 32VDC]] | * [[https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/littelfuse-inc/0498040.M/F3089-ND/553447|FUSE AUTO 40A 32VDC]] | ||
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| ==== Transponders ==== | ==== Transponders ==== | ||
| - | * [[http://rclapcounter.com/|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.) | + | * [[http://rclapcounter.com/|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! |
| * [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00X456V6K/|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.) | * [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00X456V6K/|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 ==== | ||
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| + | 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. | ||
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| + | * [[http://www.inventables.com/technologies/brushed-gold-on-black-laserable-acrylic-sheet|Brushed Gold on Black Laserable Acrylic Sheet, 8"×12", Thickness: 0.022"]] | ||
| + | * [[http://www.inventables.com/technologies/brushed-silver-on-black-laserable-acrylic-sheet|Brushed Silver on Black Laserable Acrylic Sheet, 8"×12", Thickness: 0.022"]] | ||
| + | * [[http://www.inventables.com/technologies/deep-bronze-on-black-laserable-acrylic-sheet|Deep Bronze on Black Laserable Acrylic Sheet, 8"×12", Thickness: 0.022"]] | ||
| + | * [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C93KO2U/|Morex Ribbon 6-Pack Sweet Petite, Patriotic]] | ||
| ==== Misc ==== | ==== Misc ==== | ||
| - | * [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C93KO2U/|Morex Ribbon 6-Pack Sweet Petite, Patriotic]] (For the medals) | ||
| * [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0192M5Y0W/|(12 Pack) Large (12 Inch) Confetti Cannons Air Compressed Party Poppers Indoor and Outdoor Safe Perfect For Any Party New Years Eve or Wedding Celebrations Shoot Streamers 10 Foot]] (For the photo opp during awards) | * [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0192M5Y0W/|(12 Pack) Large (12 Inch) Confetti Cannons Air Compressed Party Poppers Indoor and Outdoor Safe Perfect For Any Party New Years Eve or Wedding Celebrations Shoot Streamers 10 Foot]] (For the photo opp during awards) | ||
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