(Single engine. Limited mods.)
Eligible machines are single engine power tools with limited motor modifications and standard power sources (i.e. motor & gearing can be modified but power source needs to be box stock).

See full rules for additional details

BUILD SESSIONS

Work with our tools & machinery at the Columbus Idea Foundry (sorry, no racer parts provided) Registration as a Racer is required. Regular usage charges for welding, CNC & other materials may apply.

The Columbus Idea Foundry is a community workshop, learning center and occasional art gallery. Monthly memberships are available to the general public for use of our tools (woodworking, metalworking, welding, plasma cutting and CNC), as well as computer lab (internet, electronics, embedded control, digital arts software, sketching, photography and more.) If you have a project, come build it here!

WHEN: WED. AUG. 3rd, 10th & 17th

WHERE: IDEA FOUNDRY - 1158 Corrugated Way - Get Directions

THE RACE

The drag strip is 75' of reasonably flat plywood track. There will be another 20' or so to slow down with added semisoft material to help with the deceleration of the faster entries. Racers will run on parallel wood tracks 1' wide with 2" X 4" rails on either side. We will make every effort to maintain the straightness and accuracy of this track, but expect some variation and bumps at the joints. FREE ADMISSION for spectators so bring friends. Click here to view photos from last year's race.

WHEN: SAT. AUG. 20th, 4:00PM

WHERE: IDEA FOUNDRY - 1158 Corrugated Way - Get Directions

PRIZES

Bosch & Ohio Power Tool – two of the event sponsors have donated several prize packages, with total value of above $2500, including many Bosch tools and accessories. Grand Prizes will be awarded for Overall Race Champion & Most Creative Design. Grand Prize (x2) Include: Bosch 18V Drill Kit HDS181-01 ($300 value), Bosch 18V Power Box PB360S ($200 value) & Bosch Multi-X Oscillating Kit MX25EK-33 ($200 value). In addition there will be custom build trophies for the tournament winners!

Additional prizes may be awarded for categories to come which may or may not include slowest, best crash, crowd favorite, etc. All racers will recieve a gift bag with various prizes from our sponsors valued well above the cost of entry!

 

WHAT TO BRING

• Family, friends & fanatics
• Sunblock
• Lawnchairs
• Cash-for the Food trucks & Vendors

A FULL DAY OF FUN!

Check out these all-day events:

ART PARTY

Over 30 artists have signed on to sell their hand crafted goods and art works. To learn more about the Columbus Art Party group check out their website www.ArtPartyColumbus.com.

COLUMBUS MAKER FEST

The race day is also your chance to peek inside the Idea Foundry and see what some of CBUS' most ingenious minds are working on. Some of the demos going on through out the day will include Blacksmithing, Casting, CNC Production, Laser Cutting, Glass Bead Making and much more!

WINNING

Winning is not just for the racers, everyone can try their hand at the Bosch Power Box Toss for a chance to win one of the Bosch Power Box Radios PB360S ($200 value)! Just like corn hole but with a large indestructible radio!

RACING CLASSES

Machines are to be based on handheld power tools. A handheld power tool is a machine intended for handheld operation by one individual. A machine primarily used on a stationary mount, or rolled on wheels, or used by a group of people is not a hand tool for the purposes of this event. This event is limited to hand tools powered by standard 15 amp 120 AC electric power cords. Examples of hand tools are machines like belt sanders, angle grinders, circular saws, drills, chainsaws, weed wackers, vibrators, etc. Examples of things that are NOT hand tools are things like lawnmowers, floor sanders, generators, bench grinders, etc. No vehicles built from RC cars allowed, cause they are boring.

AC electrical cords will be 100' long per lane, originating at the starting line. They will have standard Edison 3-prong connectors. You will be responsible for "coiling" the cord on the ground or laying it along side the track for your run. No spools or cord guides allowed, but duct tape will be provided so you can tape the connector together. Tangles or poor cord feed is your responsibility.

Eligible machines are single engine power tools with limited motor modifications and standard power sources (i.e. motor & gearing can be modified but power source needs to be box stock). Propulsion can be direct drive to track via the original blades, belts, etc, or via a custom gear/chain/tire configurations. Frames, wheels, guide rails, etc can be added as desired. Any motor or power type is allowed. But all "motors" must have originated in a hand power tool and be in their original form, with original power source driving it.

Due to the nature of the event these machines can be very fast and very dangerous. ALL entries for any class MUST REGISTER their machine and be inspected prior to racing to make sure they will stay on the track and out of the audience. We also reserve the right to say "no, unsafe" at any time for whatever reason(s) we find relevant.

2010 CHAMPIONSHIP

Despite torrential downpours, the second annual Ohio Tool Racing Championships were a success. A dozen racers braved the elements to compete. A last minute entry from Robert at WoodWerks, raised some eyebrows with his store's champion belt sander "United We Sand." Few thought a belt sander could run with the gnashing teeth of the blade-heavy competition. This tricked-out racer quickly proved the skeptics wrong, making it all the way to the finals against the defending champion TJ & his racer Oinkenstein. In the end, TJ pulled out a narrow victory to retain his crown. He has vowed to return to defend his title! Can anyone pen the pig?

2010 PHOTOS

SPREADING THE WORD

• CopTool
• The Garage Slab Magazine
• HandyManClub - Handy Magazine
• ToolMonger
• Woodworking - About.com
• HomeFixated
• Pro Tool Reviews
• ToolGuyd
• Extreme How To Magazine
• MyFixItUpLife - Radio Show
• Tool-Rank
• Contractor Supply Magazine
• ToolSnob
• Rockler BuzzSaw

Get added to the list, just write about the event and let us know.