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Building Plan For Awana Grand Prix Cars
"The Awana Grand Prix track is designed so that the lane strips will keep cars in their proper lanes. Use only the woodblocks, wheels and axles furnished in the kit. Tight-fitting axle slots have been precut; tap axles gently into place with a hammer. If you wish to reposition or chamber axle, do not lower car chassis more than 3/8" or car may drag on lane strip. You may wish to drop glue into slots to secure axles. Clubber may build car with help of father, guardian or other adult. Participant's ribbon will not be issued to clubber until his/her car has successfully completed in at least one heat on day of the race. "
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Construction Hints
"Car plan shown is only to aid you. You may select a specific design from a magazine, brochure, or newspaper or design your own.
Outline your car on the woodblock as shown from top, side and end views. Whittle, saw or carve the pine block to desired shape, keeping within racing specifications. When car has been sanded with medium-grade sandpaper, add two coats of sealer to car body. When dry, sand with fine-grade sandpaper. Add a minimum of two coats of paint in your choice of color. Insert metal axles into wheels, tapping them into precut slots. If desired, use rubbing compound and wax to a high gloss. Finally, add decals using assigned car numbers." |
Racing Specifications
"1. Overall length shall not exceed 7".
2. Overall width shall not exceed 2 3/4".
3. Overall height shall not exceed 3" in order not to interfere with the Grand Prix finishline detector.
4. Car weight shall not exceed 5 oz. Weight may be added to lighter cars by hollowing out cavities and inserting lead or another metal. Such additions must be built securely into the car.
5. Wheel bearings, bushings, washers, and springs are prohibited.
6. Addition of decals, driver, streeing wheel, car trim, accessories and painting is permitted as long as they do not cause car to exceed 5 oz. maximum weight.
7. Starting devices are prohibited. Car must be freewheeling.
8. Car must pass inspection by the Awana Grand Prix Inspector(s) in categories of weight, length, width, height and other specifics mentioned in the instruction booklet. Inspectors may send cars to the repair station if there is any question about meeting these standards.
9. To prevent bottom of car from rubbing on the lane dividers, be sure clearance is 3/8" minimum." |
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| "To eliminate vibration and friction, polish wheel axles with a light lubricant. Rough edges may be removed from wheels by placing them in a drill and sanding the treads lightly." |
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