3rd Annual Nerdy Derby!
SAVE THE DATE! Planning for the 3rd Annual Tinker Verde Nerdy Derby is underway! Visit https://tanqueverde.org/shop/ to advance register, order car or rocket kits, or find out about Sponsorship Opportunities! We hope to see you on the field!
2023 Nerdy Derby: if you can build it, you can race it!
The Nerdy Derby is just weeks away – what will you be racing? The only limitations to your car’s design for the Nerdy Derby are: a maximum width of 2.75″ (to fit on the track) and your imagination! Want to modify a standard Pinewood Derby car kit? We have them for sale for $5 each […]
How Your Support Matters to Your Students
Why support TVF? EGJH Musical Theater teacher Londa Hopkins tells you why. Since her grant request was funded in spring 2018, her Musical Theater, Choir, and Stagecraft students have learned new skills and put on leveled-up performances using the audio technology purchased for these programs by TVF. Ms. Hopkins’ programs have continued to grow and […]
Registration Open for the Nerdy Derby
Registration is now open for the April 23 Nerdy Derby! Propulsion Track registration Gravity Track registration Rocket registration to purchase a car kit For more information about this year’s event, click here.
Nerdy Derby Sponsorship Opportunities!
On Sunday, April 23 2023 the Tinker Verde Nerdy Derby makes its long-awaited return featuring a no-rules Pinewood Derby (unique Gravity and Propulsion tracks), rocketry, remote control air show, opportunities to try out R/C flying under experienced guidance, STEM activities, kid zone, adult beverages and food for purchase, and more. This year’s event will be held at […]
2nd Annual “Tinker” Verde Nerdy Derby!
Start your engines! Where we’re going we don’t have RULES! Calling all engineers – real ones, wanna be ones, and gonna be ones! YOU are invited to build a Pinewood Derby car powered by whatever ingenious means YOU conceive of, and put it to test on the track in this “no-rules” Pinewood Derby. Along with […]