All attachments must be within the dimensions noted in items 1 through 3 above.Īll weights added to car must be firmly mounted and non-moving. Springing: The car shall not ride on springs of any kind.ĭetails: Details such as steering wheel, driver, decals, painting, and interior detail are permissible as long as these details do not exceed the maximum length, width and weight specifications.Īttachments: The car must be freewheeling, with no starting devices or moving parts other than the wheels. Wheels that have been rounded, or have had the contact patch narrowed will not be allowed. The contact surface of the wheels may not be modified, other than de-burring the plastic so it is smooth. Wheels: Wheel bearings, washers, and bushings are prohibited. Weight: The weight of the car shall not exceed 5.00 ounces. Length: The overall length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches, inclusive of all accessories. Width: The overall width of the car shall not exceed 2 ¾ inches, inclusive of all accessories. The cars should be built by the Scout with minimal parental guidance. Pack 624 Pinewood Derby Construction Rules Scouts document the name and description during weigh-in. Scouts have a tremendous sense of pride when their car is announced. This will help us during announcements and introduction of the car. Scouts give their car an official name and a description/bio. Non Racing Awards (As voted by Scouts as peers) We give both objective awards (race-based) and subjective awards (non-racing) (subject to change): Racing Awards Results are tracked with software and displayed live. Once in each of four lanes on the metal track.Ĭars are timed with a digital timing device which also captures the car’s average speed (which is surprisingly fast!). Scouts complete a document that provides a name and description of their car.Ĭars are stored in a secure location overnight to ensure no modifications can be made after inspection and weigh-in.įor fairness, each car races in four heats. Pre-Race Weigh In and Inspection typically occurs the day before the race.Īll cars must be weighed in the day before the race.Īll cars must meet inspection criteria based on the rules below. ![]() ![]() Kits and accessories are also available at the Seattle Scout Store. The November or December Pack meeting is dedicated to building derby cars. Watch the latest video at design and build their cars using kits provided by Den leaders. What’s the key to a Pinewood Derby victory? Find out the secret to Pinewood Derby success straight from the world champions themselves by checking out the video clip from Fox News below. ![]() Hailing from all corners of the country, Scouts were hanging from the edges of their seats in anticipation for the Scouting race of the year.īut which Cub Scouts went home with the gold? Find out in the video clip below! Stationed in the heart of Time Square in New York City, the 2015 Pinewood Derby World Championship gathered more than 600 Scouts for the first national showdown of its kind. And what may be even more legendary is the Pinewood Derby World Championship where the cream of the derby crop come together for the chance at sweet racing victory. The race where hard work, craftsmanship and speed come together to launch a diminutive champion into the ranks of racing’s elite. It’s the most important race of every boy’s Scouting career.
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