The West Coast Grand Prix

It took awhile with the whole world closing the week after the race. But, I'm happy to say the perpetual trophy is completed. It is so shiny that I had to turn it sideways so that I could get a picture of it.

No stunt cars this year. I might not survive the heart attack this year.

I am looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

I don't know who's name is going to end up where. I am curious how many people will notice the new class and send in.

You can do one. I kind of expect it. But, when Ember's car blew it's motor like a top fuel dragster I couldn't believe my eyes.

I've gotta make me a backflip car before I get too old to pull it off.

Just a quick update. I am going to have to relocate the West Coast Grand Prix. After meetings, protocols, switching to online viewing only, when students returned the powers that be said no event in the gym.

So, I'm hoping to get approval at same school as last year. If not, I have a back up with retired teachers. I may have to look for some donations to cover the fee if this is the case, but it will go to a worthy organization who have been hit hard due to closures and lack of income.

I'm committed to making it happen even if I have to do it on my front sidewalk. I'm not going to be the guy who tell the students this is another thing you have worked towards that is cancelled.

I may not get my own cars and rigs done, but I'm working hard on preparations.

I have updated the stop section.




Looks like the reinforcement and Chuy start section updates will have to wait till another year.

I currently have 11 3D printers printing trophies as fast as we can get them done.

I hope to sneak a 3D printed car in for the new 3D printed class!

The first student 3D printed car has been printed. More in the works.

With Mid America getting pushed back I hope you'll take a look at www.TheWestCoastGrandPrix.com find a class or classes that you'd like to race and send in.

Oh, and I have sent a couple of ideas for shirts in. I hope to have pictures and pricing early next week. I sell them at cost (last year I actually lost money), and I have to have a minimum order in order to get the shirts done. I doubt I'll have as many students this year purchase. It is a really poor community. So, when I post up please let me know if and what you would like or if it's a no this year. I understand either way. I'm not sure where or what I'm going to be doing for employment after June 4th, so the future of the event is unknown.

I hope to have shirt info soon. If I'm able to add to registration form I will. But, for now it will be, as it was last year, only those that have let me know will be in the shirt loop.