Pinewood Derby Rules for Pack 150

The Pack understands that the adult partner may not want the Scout using

power tools to cut or drill the pinewood derby car. The Scout can design, sand,add or glue the weight on, polish the axles,and paint (hand or spray) his car.

This Derby is for the adult partner to guide the Scout in building the car, not build the car for the Scout. What is the Scout getting out of this Derby if the adult partner builds the car? That his adult partner can build a car better than a 6- 10 year old. This is not what this event is about. It is about the pride the Scout will have in knowing what he is racing, was built by him.

If he does not win a Trophy at least he will go away knowing, that he DID

HIS BEST. If he goes away winning a Trophy with a car his adult partner built, he knows his adult partner DID HIS BEST for him, and has learned nothing about sportsmanship.

PACK 150 OFFICIAL CUB SCOUT

PINEWOOD CAR DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

1. Only this years Pinewood Derby cars can be run. Only

the car built by the Scout with assistance from an

adult partner can run. No loaners

2. WIDTH: Overall width shall not exceed 2 3/4" (including

wheels and axles.

3. CLEARANCE: Minimum clearance between the bottom of the

car and the track shall be 3/8" so the car will clear

the center guide strip.

4. LENGTH: Overall length shall not exceed 7" (including

wheels).

5. WHEELBASE: The cars wheelbase may be changed as long as

it does not cause the car to exceed the overall 7"

length.

6. WEIGHT: Weight shall not exceed 5 ounces. It is up to

the racers to make sure their Pinewood Derby car weighs

in at 5 ounces. Bring a few tools, washers, and small

screw so that you may add weight or take it away. You

may want to take your car to the Post Office or Grocery

store, or anyone you know with a accurate scale.

Mercury cannot be used for adding weight (it is a

health hazard).

7. WHEEL BEARINGS: Bearings, washers and bushings are

prohibited. Free-wheeling spacers of any material

(including wood) may not be inserted between wheel and

car body.

8. AXLES: Axles furnished with the kit are the only ones

accepted. Axles may be sanded or polished. Axles may

not be modified except to remove manufacturing

imperfections. There may be no reduction in size,

shape or weight of the axle. Chroming, coating, or

other alterations are prohibited. A portion of each

axle must be exposed for inspection.

9. WHEELS: Wheels furnished with the kit are the only ones

accepted. Wheels may not be modified except to remove

manufacturing imperfections. (e.g. sanding off the

seams and removing flashing.)

There may be no noticeable reduction or alteration in size, shape, weight, or thickness of the Wheel. The entire tread area must be square and flat.

10. LUBRICATION: Wheels and axles may be lubricated with

any dry lubricant. Graphite is recommended - Liquid or

petroleum based lubricants are prohibited. Cars may be

lubricated before inspection. No further lubrication

will be permitted.

11. SPRINGS: The car shall not ride on any type of springs.

12. DETAILING: Cars may be detailed in any way that meets

the length, width, and weight requirements (e.g. decals,

cockpit accessories, hubcaps, fenders). Cars with wet

paint will be disqualified.

13. ATTACHMENTS: The car must be free-wheeling with no

starting devices.

14. INSPECTION: Each car must pass inspection by the official

inspection committee before it may compete. The

inspectors have the right to disqualify a car which

does not meet these specifications. A disqualified car

may be altered and reinspected to qualify. The car

must pass inspection prior to the Scout's first scheduled race.

NOTE: The winning cars may be broken down (taken apart)

and examined prior to the awarding of any ribbons.

15. DISQUALIFICATION: The decision of the inspection committee is

final. If a disqualifying fact is discovered

after a car has been raced, the car will be denied any

further competition after the disclosure. The car from

that Den or group that has the second fastest time will

be run in its place.

GROUND RULES: The race is open to all Tigers, Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts

registered in this Pack. The race will be run by double elimination, with the three fastest cars from each Den or group advancing towards the Pack finals.

If a car jumps off the track, the heat will be run again. If the same car jumps off the track a second time, it will automatically lose the heat. If a car leaves its lane and interferes with another car, the heat will be run again. If a car leaves its lane and interferes with another car a second time, the heat will be run again without the interfering car (the interfering car will automatically lose the heat).

If a car suffers a mechanical problem, loses an axle, breaks a wheel, etc., and a repair can be accomplished in a reasonable time, the heat will be run again. If not, the car will automatically lose the heat.

While these specifications for Pack 150's Pinewood Derby may seem lengthy, they are consistent with Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Racing. If you have any questions concerning these specifications or rules please contact your Den Leader or Pinewood Derby Committee Member.

All Cub Scouts who race will receive a Pinewood Derby Car.

Design Awards:

Best Paint Job Best Detail Best Scout Theme

Most Colorful Most Unusual Most Creative

Cubs Choice-Favorite Car

Design; Judges Choice- Tiger Cubs, Wolf, Bear, Webelos I, Webelos II