The thing that power wheels toys really need is remote controls. When your kids are learning to drive them the kids are too capable of getting them stuck on dumb stuff and not capable enough of getting them back out. A remote control - especially one that could put the thing into reverse - would be a huge benefit.
Has it escaped everyone's notice that the Powerwheels Racing Series is not for children? PRS originated at the Pumping Station: One makerspace in Chicago, and directly led to my becoming a member. The cars are modified to hold adults, not children. The $500 budget is to keep things from getting too serious (if you are suspected of violating the budget a kangaroo court is convened and penalties assessed) and teams are also given 'moxie points' for fun design touches, costumes, and general lighthearted attitu
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Has it escaped everyone's notice that the Powerwheels Racing Series is not for children? PRS originated at the Pumping Station: One makerspace in Chicago, and directly led to my becoming a member. The cars are modified to hold adults, not children. The $500 budget is to keep things from getting too serious (if you are suspected of violating the budget a kangaroo court is convened and penalties assessed) and teams are also given 'moxie points' for fun design touches, costumes, and general lighthearted attitu
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Thanks for attempting to steer the discussion back on track.