Royal Ambassadors - Park Cities Baptist Church

RA Race Car Derby
The RA Derby Races are usually held in the Spring. The race becomes a true family
event as everyone cheers on their RA and his car to win. Car kits are ordered through
the RA director and are worked on in class during the few weeks before the race. RAs
have a great opportunity to show their creative talents by designing, painting and
decorating their cars in their unique style. We will ask for parental help during this busy
time so that wheels can be aligned properly and paint won’t bog the cars down.
Each RA receives a ribbon on the night of the race, applauding his unique design
efforts. Trophies are given to first, second, and third place winners in each grade. The
fastest overall Lad car and fastest overall Crusader car are also awarded a trophy.
Some of the Derby Rules are listed below. A more detailed list will arrive with the car s
and made available to you when you are helping your son in class. These rules help
ensure healthy competition and Christian sportsmanship.
• Car kits must be purchased through the PCBC RA program.
• Wheels & axles must be original to the RA kit.
• Cars entered must be made by the RA.
• Cars made for previous events are not eligible.
• Overall width shall not exceed 2 3/4 inches.
• Overall length shall not exceed 7 3/8 inches.
• Be sure that the undercarriage will clear the track.
• Borrowed cars are not permitted.
• Cars must not exceed 5 oz, AS WEIGHED BY THE PCBC SCALE.
• No loose materials of any kind are permitted on the car.
• The car shall not ride on any type of springs.
• Steering wheel, driver or decals are permitted, if securely attached to the
car.
• The car must be free-wheeling with no starting devices.
• Each car must pass inspection by the RA Race Committee.
• Wheels may not be reduced in size or altered in any way.
• Wheel bearings, washers, spacers and bushings are PROHIBITED.