STOCK

(Single engine. Limited mods.)
The Stock class of machines are single engine power tools with no motor modifications or non-standard power sources (i.e. engine and power source needs to be box stock).

TOP FUEL

(Multi-motor. Open mods.)
The Top Fuel class is the most liberal and possibly the most entertaining. Multiple motors, unusual power sources and all modification are legal.

See full rules for additional details about racing classes

BUILD-A-SANDER DIVISION (18 & under)

(Full-throttle arts & crafts)
We provide a belt sander and decorations (think Art Cars) for building the day of the event from 2-4pm with belt sander racing at 4pm. It's up to you to design a masterpiece. This is a great opportunity for kids to show off their flex their creativity and compete for a trophy. All competitors in this division receive a suitable-for-framing certificate and VIP seating for event.

Please note: Build-a-sander registration is per vehicle. Depending on numbers, participants may be teamed up into "pit crews." The sanders will stay with the Idea Foundry and be On Tour for the next year making appearances at other community events.

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. 4th, 11th & 18th

WHERE: IDEA FOUNDRY - 2038 Leanord Ave - 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.

WHEN: SAT. AUG. 21st, 5:00PM - 7:00PM

WHERE: IDEA FOUNDRY - 2038 Leanord Ave - Get Directions

PRIZES

Ohio Power Tool – one of the event sponsors has donated several prize packages, with total value of several hundred dollars, which will include tools from popular brands such as Bosch , DeWalt, Milwaukee, Craftsman & others. Prizes will be awarded for Best looking Belt Sander Racer, Best Looking Power Tool Drag Racer, Winner of Stock Tournament & Winner of Top Fuel Tournament. Additional prizes will available and could be given for categories to come which may or may not include slowest, ugliest, best crash, etc.

In addition there will be custom build trophies for the tournament winners!

WHAT TO BRING

• Family, friends & fanatics
• Sunblock
• Lawnchairs
• Vuvuzela or other noisemaker

A FULL DAY OF FUN!

Check out these all-day events:

WIN, LOSE OR DRAW!

New for 2010 - The Ohio Tool Racing Championships Trackside Sign Competition. We'll provide posterboard and markers! You bring the creative juices. The best poster we see in the crowd will win a commemorative T-shirt and other fun prizes.

ART AUCTION

Work from various members of the Idea Foundry community will be on display at the event and available for bidding. More details on specific artists and work will be available soon!

SHOP DEMOS

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, Art Car Design, woodworking, CNC production and more!

NOM NOM NOMS

Hotdogs, snacks & refreshments will available for purchase to keep you topped off.

WHEN: SAT. AUG. 21st, STARTING AT 2:00PM

RACING CLASSES

Machines in all classes are 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 40 amp 120 AC electric power cords except Top Fuel which is also open to your own power source if you would prefer such as battery, gas engines or other Hand Tool power supplies. 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.

2009 CHAMPIONSHIP

This was our first year running the race and overall everything went great. We held the race in the warehouse because of thunderstorms that never came but it worked out because of the even track. In total there were 10 racers, 50+ spectators and everyone had a good time. After the races the overwhelming response was "I can't wait for next year," "this is what I'm doing next time," "I'm bringing all my friends" and "I can't wait to build one."

SPREADING THE WORD

• CopTool
• The Garage Slab Magazine
• 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.