VALVE COVER RACER

[VWPANZER1]

 Talking to Jeff at Bugs and Busses in Barnegat he said that they (CJVWS) had just made a new track for a new event this year at Flanders.
    "VALVE COVER RACING."

I think SJVW could make (another) a good showing by building a bunch of them.

Here is a model I just completed.



  Having built a couple of trophy winning Pinewood Derby cars for Gina when she was in the Indian Guides, here are a couple of stratagies for a winning racer.

1. The longer the wheelbase the straighter it will track. A straight running car will beat a faster one. ( Note: a Rabbit valve cover is a lot longer then an aircooled one. )
2. Keep the weight in the back.
3. The narrower the wheels the less drag on the air and track-faster.
4. Polish the axils,bearings etc. Use dry graphite lub.

[Soul Rebel 67(Ramon)]

if im not wrong, it's ONLY aircooled valve covers used in the races. Lets see some racers debut, while Rebel Racer is waiting to defeat u beginners! LOL

[kvbug (karen)]

SJVWC emblem and VW flower are a nice touch!  2@@cool

[VWPANZER1]

if im not wrong, it's ONLY aircooled valve covers used in the races. Lets see some racers debut, while Rebel Racer is waiting to defeat u beginners! LOL

  You would think so, but he said any kind of VW valve cover. However he said he would post some rules on the site soon.

Here are some U-tube valve cover racers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a9Ifz-cyJc&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StOScKCZd_Y&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a9Ifz-cyJc&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_bnMt_gvZA&feature=related

[Fire Lady (Michelle)]

I think the Slow Rider's Slam valve cover racers are much more creative.  See the link here on our very own website, captured by non other than Jack...

http://www.sjvwc.net/forums/index.php/topic,6275.msg36912.html#msg36912

(If that link doesn't work... it's under "Slow Riders Slam Part 2" in Videos of Events section. )

[Soul Rebel 67(Ramon)]

This is Rebel Racer... He's rolling with NEW wheels! So racers beware of BIG Blue Meanie!!! Baja Style!!!! Shawn was my inspiration!!! clap2-*

[VWPANZER1]

 You've got the clear advantage. The thinner the wheel the less drag-hence the faster it goes.  :jump4jo":

[Baha (Shawn)]

He's a machinist!  [gunfiring\


Thanks for the props Ramon...I'm honored

[Soul Rebel 67(Ramon)]

You've got the clear advantage. The thinner the wheel the less drag-hence the faster it goes.  :jump4jo":

Joe, i changed those wheels. The bolt head kept getting caught on the divider and edge of the track, falling off or doing a 360 wipeout! I have a new set of wheels that looks like a Baja Bug! Eve have sponsor decals.. no pics yet! i'll be displayng at DOTB!!!! along with the  ^NO1) from the Slowriders show.

[kvbug (karen)]

  **^bana0     2@@cool