Check registration: 

Racers must pre-register prior to the race.   (ADDRESS – allowing walk-ins?) 

Race officials should verify racer names and ranks. 

Check weight of car: 

IF the scale is capable of readout to hundredths, cars may be 5.04 oz or less to be considered “Passing”.   

IF the scale is capable of readout to tenths, cars may be 5.0 oz or less to be considered “passing”. 

Do we want to try to get a standard weight for checking scales?  NOTE 5 oz = 141.75 grams 

Cars may be modified on site to achieve appropriate weight, but they must go through complete check-in again prior to the race.  A race will not be delayed due to cars that are receiving modifications. 

Check shape 

Cars must be compliant with the rules, including diagrams provided with the rules.   Key compliance points: 

The center front edge must be equal to the lowest point of the wood portion of the car (so ignore axles, wheels, and weights). 

The lower edge must include a 3/4-inch-wide section in the center of the front. 

Check Size 

Car must be no more than 7” long 

Car must be no more than 2-3/4” wide, including the wheels. 

For each Rank following check-in of all racers (or expiration of time for registration), provide the annotated registration list of racers for that rank noting any corrections to the list including no-shows, non-compliant eliminations, and any corrections to names. (Provide 3-5 minutes before the race to allow Race Manager to correct the list in the program.) 

Oversees the placement of cars onto the track start line and releases the cars to start each heat. 

In general, only racers should handle their car. The Start Line Manager may alert a racer if it appears the car is positioned incorrectly (wheels not on proper sides of the rails for the appropriate lane) or if the cub scout is having difficulty.  (The intention is to minimize the chance of an adult dropping the car.)   

Must arrive early enough to become familiar with the starting mechanism and the required actions for resetting the start mechanism. 

Responsible for operation of the computerized timing system/program. 

Morning of the race, re-verify operation of the timing system INCLUDING the lane labels/position.  (Make sure that what is labeled “Lane 1” at the starting area shows up as “Lane 1” in the results.  Do this by triggering the lane one gate first, triggering the remaining lanes, and then verifying that Lane 1 is considered the winner.) 

Should have all of the registered racers pre-loaded into the race software. 

Following registration, modify the registrant/racer list for the rank and create a Race Schedule for the Rank.   (Perfect-N, once per lane) 

Work with the Start Line Manager to operate the timing system (release, race, reset) 

At the end of each Rank, prepare the Standing reveal from the results. 

Reveal the Top 3, one at a time, in coordination with MC and volunteer presenting the awards. 

Then, display the complete list of race results.  It may be necessary to display a portion of the list and then scroll after a suitable time (10 seconds or so). 

Save results to electronic files. 

Serve as the announcer for general announcements and for lane assignments. 

General announcements may include: 

Welcomes 

Directions to the restrooms 

Reminders about the Host (2024- Reinecke Family Dealerships) 

Registration desk announcements (ie. Bears may register at this time.) 

Announcements about food (if provided) 

Instructions to racers: 

Retrieve cars from the registration desk and sit in chairs near start area 

Process of loading cars 

Order on TV screen 

Which lane is which 

Racers to place cars using stool 

Racers to WALK to finish area after placing car 

Only one racer in start area at a time – tape line on floor 

Lane assignment announcements: 

After each race, read the lane assignments for each Lane (First name & Lane) 

If alerted by Start Line Manager, call racers back to check car if not in proper position. 

General interaction: 

Interact with racers to increase enthusiasm (and attention) 

Lead countdowns (3-2-1) 

Compliments about good behavior 

Ad lib appropriately 

Interact with spectators as appropriate (entertaining, instructions, etc.) 

Awards: 

Announce awards in conjunction with presenter and Race Manager 

Required at derbies where food is donated by the host. 

Organize and manage food area and provide proper support/manpower