Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 22, 2019 ASKS | from page 1 Q: And also, you get a chance to create something with your parents? A: Yes. Q: They help you out? A: Yes. Q: And you’re kind of good at these races. You’ve done pretty well for yourself, right? A: I’ve come in second once and won two times before. Q: So, this car here that you have, what do you call that? A: This car is called the “Fireblaster.” Q: Now, didn’t you run this in a previous race? A: I have run this in a previous race. Q: And how did it do the last time? A: I believe it came in second place. Q: How many years ago was that? A: I think three years ago, I believe. Q: But this year it won in the Open Race. A: Yes. Q: And did you feel pretty confident going into the race? A: I knew this car was fast, so I did believe I would come in the top 10. That was my hope: that I would at least come in the top 10. This car is pretty quick, so I knew it was going to do well. Q: So, this car did better than coming in the top 10, so were you concerned about your mom’s [Selectman Jennifer D’Eon] car? A: My mom’s car … Her car was heavier [It weighed 7.3 ounces], so I really didn’t know how it was going to do. Sometimes, heavier is faster and sometimes it’s slower. It all depends. Q: So, everyone in your family, including your dad and your sister Ally and your mom, have all participated in this race? A: Yes. Q: So, this is like a big family thing. A: Yes. Q: So, you build the cars together? A: Yes. Q: So, you talk about this race and plan for it. How much time goes into the planning? A: We usually start about a month before the race: comparing the cars and talking about what we’re going to make. Q: And what’s that like? A FAST, CLOSE FINISH: Saugus Boy Scout Troop 62 member John Carbone watches a cluster of entries cross the finish in line last Saturday during Pack 62’s Annual Pinewood Derby, held in the basement of the Cliftondale Congregational Church. For story and more photos, see inside. A: It’s hard work, getting ready, because you want it to work. You want it to be aerodynamic; you want it to be quick and you don’t want it to be too heavy, so it is hard work. Q: And so how does it begin? A: It usually begins with a solid block of wood that you shave down, forming the shape of the car that you want it to be. And then you put the wheels on and then you put weights on it. And you test it, and if it works good, you put graphite on the axles and you drive it down the track. Q: And you didn’t have to do much for this car because it already had raced and raced well? A: This car, I had it before, so I didn’t have to do much. I only had to redo the wheels. Q: What about the weight underneath? A: I kept the weight the same. Q: And they weigh each of these cars? A: Yes. Q: And is there a certain weight that you can’t have? A: During the Open Race, you pay a dollar per ounce, so if you want to have a heavier car, you are going to be spending more money, but if you want a lighter car, it’s cheaper. During the scout race, I’m not really sure what the weight is, but there is a weight limit for the scouts. (Editor’s Note: The rules for Cub Scouts require the car to weigh five ounces or less. There is no weight restriction for the Open Race.) Q: And so you won the race before for the Cub Scouts. A: Yes. I probably won two or three of these. Q: So, what’s the secret to it? What makes for a winning car? A: Well, the main thing is you want an aerodynamic car; you want it to be lighter. If it’s too light, it’s not going to go as quick, but if you make it too heavy, it’s not going to go quick either, so you kind of have to find that balance and whether it’s going to work. Q: Okay, they all start even. Somebody pulls the lever, and they all go down the track. A: Yes. Q: So, does it really matter which lane you have? A: No, not really. Some people want Lane 1, 2 or 3 or 4. And some people don’t really care. It all depends on what the computer puts you at. It doesn’t bother me where my car is, as long as nothing is blocking the lane. Q: Now, is this a huge event for the Cub Scouts? Back when you were in the Cub Scouts, it was pretty big? A: Yes. It’s a very big event. Q: So, what makes it so special? A: You want to be competitive. If you win, you get a trophy; for first, second and third – they all get a trophy. And you want to be that kid that gets that bigger trophy – to have the biggest trophy there. It’s all fun and games. If you don’t win, you’re still all friends at the end. You had fun. You just go on with your day and talk. Q: And you get pizza, too, just for competing, right? A: Yeah, we get pizza. Q: And there’s Dunkin’ Donuts. And most of the kids who come down here, their parents are with them to root them on. A: Yes. Well, the scouts race in the Cub Scout Race. And the parents, they can build cars and race in the Open Race. Q: Now, what’s the more exciting one? The kids’ race or the adult race? A: I’d say the kids’ race is more exciting, because it’s way more competitive. You get a trophy at the end of it if you are one of the top three, so you want to win, so I’d say the scout race is more competitive. Q: So, in the Open Race, it’s REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. 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In the Scouts’ race we don’t brag, but in the Open Race – we call that “the brag race” because you don’t get a trophy, but you kind of get just bragging rights. But in the Scouts’ race, there’s no bragging; you get your trophy, but it’s fun. And you just say “good race” and go on with it. Q: It’s all about good sportsmanship, right? A: Yes – good sportsmanship. It’s all about showing you’re not a bad sport, because if you don’t win, you should still congratulate the person who did win, because they earned it. Q: Now, all of the time you raced, is it always good sportsmanship? A: Sometimes some people get upset, but they calm down. Q: They get upset during the adult race or the scout race? A: The scout race. Really, they’re good sports, but they wanted to win really bad, so they’re just upset that they didn’t win. They’ll usually still come up to you and shake your hand. Q: So, how do the parents conduct themselves during the race? ASKS | SEE PAGE 19
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