Specifications

Pack 353 Pinewood Notebook
Page 19 2012 pinewood notebook
NOTE: The computer connected to the USB cable will need to have a special driver installed.
See computer setup section.
Race Starters
The starters man the starting gate on each track. The starting gate consists of wooden
dowels that hold the car in place until the start lever is pulled. Then a rubber band pulls
the dowels down allowing the cars to race down the track. The starters need to raise the
dowels and lock the handle in place before loading any cars. Staging is set up directly
behind the starting gate so that cars can be handed directly to one of the starters. Two
starters are used so that one person can hold the box and verify car numbers from the
computer projector while the other one loads them on the track and will control the
starting gate. Load the cars on the track one car at a time making sure the front end is
touching the start pin in the middle of the car and that the cars are centered on the track
with no wheels touching the center guide. When the announcer says Ready, Set, Go
pull the start lever and watch the cars race down the track. The starters should watch
each race and make sure the cars continue to roll down the track smoothly. If you see
or hear anything unusual take the time to check the track and look for debris or
problems with the track.
Figure 13 Starting gate
Figure 14 Finish line with pillow bumper
Track setup and Starter Materials Needed
1) Tracks with all screws to assemble.
2) Pillow for end of track
3) Track timer and all connection cables
4) Electrical Tape (for emergency only)
5) Duct Tape to tape down wires for safety
6) Computer with mouse, Have used laptops in past