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Power Racing Series 2017

The following page will contain planning information for the Power Racing Series 2017 Season.

(And by that we mean “public planning” as opposed to “private planning” we may do elsewhere to prevent other teams from learning too much. Yes, there is a private mailing list. You can ask to be added to it.)

Team at PPPRS Site

2017 Team

  • Pete
  • Kathy
  • Andy
  • Kyle
  • Mat M.
  • Tom G.
  • Maks P.
  • Nick C.
  • Steve P.
  • Ed C.
  • Rick B.
  • Dwight M.
  • Cameron B.
  • Lori C.
  • Dale

2017 Events

  • Maker Faire San Mateo - May 20 & 21, 2017
    • Pete
  • Maker Faire Kansas City - June 24 & 25, 2017
    • Pete, Kathy, Kyle, Lori,
  • Maker Faire Detroit - July 29 & 30, 2017
    • Pete, Andy, Tom, Dwight, Steve, Thomas, Nick, Mat
  • Maker Faire Milwaukee - September 23 & 24, 2017
    • Andy, Mat, Tom, Dwight, Kyle, Kathy
  • Maker Faire Pittsburgh - October 14 & 15, 2017
    • Kathy, Kyle, Andy, Mat
  • Maker Faire Orlando - October 21 & 22, 2017
    • Kathy, Kyle, Pete

At each race we will need at least one team member to volunteer as a Track Marshal. If we do not, we will be fined $50.

(Depending on how many cars we have) we do not have to pay $20 per transponder at the race. At the most, give Patrick $5.00 because we are nice. (We've “rented” them about 5 times now. Also, BBCM has some we might be able to borrow.)

Note: We picked up 5 Leaf cells in February 2016, and 4 Leaf cells in July 2016.

2017 Cars

  • Bluth Family Stair Car (#40)
  • Dead Bug (#339)
  • Wienermobile (#1953)
  • On Fire Needs Rescue Jeep (OFNRJ) (#262)
  • Woody (#937)

2017 TO DO LIST

  • Build cars
  • Fix cars
  • Race cars

What to bring to a race

  • Race Stuff
    • Cars
    • Batteries
    • Spare Batteries
    • More Batteries
    • Battery Chargers (iCharger & SLA Chargers)
    • Power Strips
    • Extension Cords
    • Tires
    • More Tires
    • Spare Chains
    • Brake Fluid
  • Comfort Stuff
    • Cooler
    • Ice
    • Beverages
    • Snacks
    • Hat
    • Sunscreen
    • First Aid Kit
    • Pads and/or long pants/long sleeve shirts
  • Safety Stuff
    • DOT Approved Helmets - packed
    • Sand Bucket (Fire Prevention)
    • Electric Fans (to keep cool!)
  • Tool Stuff
    • Angle Grinder
    • Sawzall
    • Sockets
    • Screwdrivers
    • Wrenches
    • Zip Ties
    • Soldering Iron & soldering tools
    • Chain Tools (#25 and #35)
    • Air Pump - packed
    • Anderson Connectors & Crimpers
    • Hot Glue Gun
  • Misc Stuff
    • Banner - packed
    • Flag - packed
    • Shirts
    • Duct Tape
    • Gaff Tape
    • Electrical Tape
    • Tarps (It always rains in Detroit)
    • Moxie Board Labels (6“ x 1.75”)
    • Numbers for the side of the cars!
    • GoPros (and mounts!)
    • Clamp Light
    • Alligator Clips
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