2010 Pinewood Derby Rules

 

1. Only cars built from the official Cub Scout ÒGRAND PRIX Pinewood Derby KitÓ will be allowed to race. Kits may be purchased from either the Scout Shop or The Backpacker. Cars may only use the wheels & axles supplied in the kit (the wheels must have ÒBSA PINEWOOD DERBYÓ printed on them).

2. SEE RULE 1.

3. Drivers should bring in their own car and check in with Mr. Davy.

4. Drivers should build as much of their car themselves as age allows.

5. Uniforms should be worn Friday night to weigh in and Saturday for the race.

6. Cars will be weighed, measured and inspected on Friday night, January 15th from 6:30-8:00pm. If a car is disqualified you will have until 8:00pm to make any corrections. Cars will then remain at the school until race time. Weigh-in & the Race will be in the Cafeteria.

7. Car Specifications:

                Weight:  5.00 oz. Maximum

                Length:  7 inches Maximum

                 Width:  2.75 inches Maximum

            Clearance:  3/8 inches Minimum

8. Only cars built for the 2010 race will be allowed.

9. Graphite may be used, however, must be applied outdoors and not in cafeteria. Wheel bearings, washers & bushings are not allowed.   Shaving the wheels is not allowed.

10. Cars will be grouped by age for each race.

11. Procedure for age group races:

a.    Races will be run in groups of four cars selected at random.

b.    The cars run four races on alternating lanes.

c.    The total time for all four races will be used to determine each carÕs rank.

d.    The fastest three cars in each age group will move on to the finals.

12. Procedure for the finals:

a.     Races will be run in groups of four cars selected at random.

b.     The cars run four races on alternating lanes.

c.     Previous times from age group races will not affect the finals.

d.     The total time for all four races will be used to determine final results.

13. The race times on Saturday, January 16th will be:

                  7:00am - 7:30am      Show and Shine

                                 7:30am      Early Bird (if you canÕt make your race time)

                                 8:30am      Tiger Cubs

                          9:30am      Wolves

                          10:00am     Bears

                          10:30am     Webelos I and Webelos II

                          11:00am     Parents & Siblings

                          11:30am     Finals

                          12:00pm     Boyscouts

 

14. Racers must be on time for their age group to race.

15. Trophies, ribbons & patches will be awarded.

16. Racers may also build garages to be judged for ribbons. Show and Shine rules: Each scout gets two votes for best car and for best garage. They must vote for a different car and garage for their two votes. Top number one vote is awarded first place. Second number one vote is awarded second place. Third number one vote is awarded third place. Number two vote is used for tie breakers. Cubmaster, Asst. Cubmaster, and Executive are used to break any further ties.