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Awana Grand Prix - Rules, Tips & Tricks

  • Published on Monday, 30 January 2012 18:41
  • Written by Jay Moore

 

CONSTRUCTION OF CARS

Cars should be designed with the least amount of wind resistance possible.  Axles must be mounted straight and wheels aligned properly.  Axles do not have to be inserted in the holes provided; the clubber may choose to camber them or insert them at another location or angle.

Winning speed cars usually weigh a little less than five ounces, the maximum weight.  Clubbers may find that after their cards are carved, they weigh only two or three ounces and are too light.  Weight may be added by drilling a hole in the bottom of the car and adding lead shot into the hole, bringing the weight up to the five-ounce maximum.  You can also purchase weight kits at hobby stores,  If the car weighs more than five ounces, drill out or remove some of the weight you previously added.

Liquid lubricants or powdered graphite may be used to lubricate wheel axles.  Remove excess lubricant to prevent dripping on the track, which should be kept clean and dry.  The difference between winning and losing may depend on the lubricant used.

Cars should be carefully painted to compete for design awards.  The finish of the car may be determined by the number of paint coats and proper drying time between coats.  Some clubbers use heat lamps for drying the finish and then hand-letter identifying numbers on their cars or use the numbered decals from their kits.  The decals provided in each kit can enhance the design of the car.  Cars must be marked with the number issued at registration time.  Waxing can further improve appearance.  Cars should look like real racecars ready to race at the Indianapolis 500 as much as possible.  Some Clubbers prefer to go for a more creative look when designing their cars (Pick-up trucks, pencils, animals, etc.).

 

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 camber 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 competed in at least one heat on day of the race.

 

CONSTRUCTION HINTS

The car plan included in the kit 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 as shown in the kit’s “Building Plan”.  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 ¾ ".

  3. Overall height shall not exceed 3" in order not to interfere with the Grand Prix finish-line 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, steering 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 these instructions.  Inspectors may send cars to the repair station if there are any questions about meeting these standards.

  9. To prevent bottom of car from rubbing on the lane dividers, be sure clearance is 3/8” minimum.

Awana Grand Prix decals may be placed at any desired location on the car.

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.

 

QUESTION AND ANSWER

Q.  Where can I find printed rules as to the car size, weight, and other specifics?

A.  In addition to this document, the rules of the Awana Grand Prix are included in the Grand Prix wood kit sold to each clubber.

 

Q.  Can a clubber use the same car for an entry each club season?

A.  No!  We expect each driver to enter a newly built car each year – it adds new creativity and excitement each year.

 

Q.  Is the driver limited to which type of lubricant to use on the wheels and axles?

A.  None whatsoever!  Races have been won using Mazola Oil, Teflon spray, lightweight machine oil, secret formulas, etc.  (As per rules above, no driver can change or add their own bearings, etc.)

 

Q.  Are Awana drivers allowed to use their own wheels, axles, and wood?

A.  No!  All competitors must use the wood, axles, and wheels provided in the kits.

 

Q.  What about adding miniature figures or car fixtures, like plastic windshields, etc., to dress up the cars?

A.  No problem!  (As long as the total weight does not exceed the required 5 oz. and the length/width/height requirements are still met.)

 

Q.  Does the number have to be on the car?  (Many drivers don’t care to have a racing car with the number right on their beautiful finish.)

A.  The car must be identified by number in order to compete, but the number may be on the bottom of the car, out of sight of the general public, yet where a judge can pick it up easily and tell what the number of the car is.  This is an easy way for the club to keep an accurate record of the car and its driver.

 

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Baptist Men

  • Published on Monday, 21 November 2011 16:01
  • Written by Jay Moore

Men’s Mission Groups Meet

 Baptist Men

&

Baptist Young Men

1st Saturday of each Month 
8:00 AM
 
Lite Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall
 
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Working for the Lord

  • Published on Tuesday, 08 November 2011 19:52
  • Written by Jay Moore

 

February Deacons

 

Travis Bobo, Bill Kimbrell, Rodney White

 

March Deacons

 

Ed Bailey, Bill Harper, Lance Wimberly

 

February Ushers

 

Steve Statham, Paul Lindsey, James Horton, Paul White, John Lee, Kevin Hanley, John Statham, Jay Moore, Michael Smith, Brad Hall

 

MarchUshers

 

Keith, Burress, Jeremy Flynn, Rodney White, Lance Bailey, Jim Bridgeman, Lew Ballenger, Mike McHugh, Scott Dominquez, Dennis Dobbins  

 

February Children’s Church

 

Feb. 5 Crissy Amaker, Cason Money

 

Feb. 12 Mike & Lori McHugh

 

Feb 19h

 

Feb. 26

 

March Children’s Church

 

March 4

 

March 11

 

March 18

 

March 25 

 

February Tellers

 

Feb. 5 Bill Horton, Peggy Hollway, Vickie Parker, Chuck Johnson

 

Feb. 12 Lance Wimberly, Jo Haskin, Greg Lawter, Barbara Tucker

 

Feb. 19 Ed Bailey, Mary Shehan, Michael Smith, Wanda Wines

 

Feb. 26 Troy Taylor, Jimmie Lou Millard, Frank Wilson, Peggy Williams

 

March Tellers

 

March 4 Rodney White, Carolyn Ballenger, Mike Brown, Gwen Kirby

 

March 11 Bill Harper, Amanda Batson, Ray Ramsey, Sharon Johnson

 

March 18 Ray Franklin, Marie Lawter, David Millard, Claude Tutterow

 

March 25 Bill Kimbrell, Beth Hanley, Keith Burress, Jimmy Guy

 

February Sound

 

Feb. 5 Derrick Kimbrell

 

Feb. 12 Derrick Kimbrell

 

Feb 19 Bill Poole

 

Feb 26 Bill Poole

 

March Sound

 

March 4 Travis Bobo

 

March 11 Travis Bobo

 

March 18 Mike Friday

 

March 25 Mike Friday

 

February Power Point

 

Feb. 5 Bill Poole

 

Feb. 12 Bill Poole

 

Feb 19 Mike Brown

 

Feb 26 Mike Brown

 

March Power Point

 

March 4 Mike Friday

 

March 11 Mike Friday

 

March 18 Greg Lawter

 

March 25 Greg Lawter

 

 

February Greeters

 

Feb. 5 Julie Flynn, Jeremy Flynn, Amber Dominquez, Scott Dominquez, Tony Hopson, Terrie Hopson

 

Feb. 12 Barbara Tucker, Terry Tucker, Frances Coggins, James Coggins, Troy Taylor, Phyllis Taylor

 

Feb. 19 Leoma Lee, John Lee, Norma Horton, James Horton, Sherry White, Rodney White

 

Feb. 26 Barbara Bailey, Ed Bailey, Shirley Guy, Jimmy Guy, Vickie Parker, Catherine Compton

 

March Greeters

 

March 4 Val Durham, Glenda Blalock, Hannah Blalock, William Blalock, Dennis Dobbins, Millie White, Paul White

 

March 11 Suzy Ayers, Donnie Ayers, Mandy Dobbins, Dennis Dobbins, Angela Moore, Jay Moore

 

March 18 Julie Flynn, Jeremy Flynn, Amber Dominquez, Scott Dominquez, Tony Hopson, Terrie Hopson

 

March 25 Barbara Tucker, Terry Tucker, Frances Coggins, James Coggins, Troy Taylor, Phyllis Taylor

 

 

February/ March Nursery /Toddlers

Feb. 5   AM Babies     Susy Ayers, Catherine Gaffney

              AM Toddlers Michael & Tiffany Smith

              PM                   Tiffany Smith & Charlotte Franklin

 

Feb.12   AM Babies     Greg & Marie Lawter

              AM Toddlers Andrea Guy, Beth Hanley

              PM                   Rebecca Lyon, Gina Burress

 

Feb. 19  AM Babies     Trish Heatherington, Caroline Hall

              AM Toddlers Donna & Christen Hall

              PM                   Rebecca Lyon, Geraldine Lawter

 

Feb. 26 AM Babies     Rick & Caroline Gossett

              AM Toddlers Crystal Wimberly, Sherry White

              PM                   Rebecca Lyon, Shanon Lawson

 

Mar 4   AM Babies     Michael & Tiffany Smith

              AM Toddlers Shannon Comer, Shanon Lawson

              PM                   Rebecca Lyon, Kelly Henry

 

Mar 11 AM Babies     LaJuan Bobo, Crissy Amaker

              AM Toddlers Julie & Jeremy Flynn

              PM                   Rebecca Lyon, Lacey Suttles

 

Mar 18 AM Babies     Dana & Nicole Holloway

              AM Toddlers Angela Moore, Amanda Batson

              PM                   Rebecca Lyon, Lisa Dover

 

Mar 25 AM Babies     Lani Bobo, Rebecca Burress

              AM Toddlers Genelle & Gary Lewis

              PM                   Rebecca Lyon, Shirley Guy

 

February Van Drivers

 

Feb 8 Craig Seay

 

Feb 12 Deandra Kimbrell

 

Feb 15 Deandra Kimbrell

 

Feb 19 Keith Tutterow

 

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Pastoral

  • Published on Tuesday, 08 November 2011 19:50
  • Written by Jay Moore

           From The Pastor…

 

December is a wonderful month to celebrate as a Christian. Although the Christmas season often brings frantic schedules, stress, and misplaced priorities, it also points to the heart of Christianity – giving, generosity, and selflessness. I pray that you and your family will experience a meaningful Christmas this year. Be intentional! Pause, reflect, and worship our Savior!

We have placed a banner in front of our church stating “Merry CHRISTmas from Northbrook”.   As many people are looking for hope and purpose in this season, I pray that our banner and our collective testimony will point to the CHRIST in Christmas. I look forward to the live Nativity and to our worship services during this month.

As I continue to settle in as pastor of Northbrook, I am pleased with what I see. Our congregation desires to share Christ with our community. I have met so many in our church family who are willing to work, to give, to share – thank you for serving at Northbrook.

 

Pastor Benny

 

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Prayer List

  • Published on Tuesday, 08 November 2011 19:46
  • Written by Jay Moore

Our Known Prayer Requests

 

Prayer Line: 864-578-9641

 All prayer requests will be handled in a confidential manner. If you have questions regarding the Prayer Team please contact Glenda Blalock.

Ed Hood Family

David Kimbrell

Ann Collins

Frances Horton

Jack & Rita Gregory

Betty Hawkins

Virginia & Ed Powell

Shirley Childers

Craig Blackwell

Russell Page

Beck Horton

Bob Philbeck

Joan Burnett

Dean Turner

Marlene Pitman

Eva Lee Stone

Martha Keller

Michael Mahaffey

Dorothy Jackson

Nick Linder

Joe Smith

Jacob Hayes

Charles Mason

Marshall McNeill

Neil Culbreth

Linda Willis

Phyllis Webster

Cephas Hand

Cecil Colley

Ruth Fletcher

JC Johnson

Jim Pangel

Adrian Allen & Family

Anthony Armstrong

Peggy Philbeck

Percy Burrell

 

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