Each car will be entered in the category that it won in the pack derby fastest, best craftsmanship, most creative and. District pinewood derby cascade pacific council, bsa. The spirit of the derby is that the scouts build the cars and. All registered cub scouts in the new horizons district, from tiger cub to 2nd year webelos. Pinewood derby theme ideas page 3 pinewood derby cheer 3. Pinewood derby remember the pinewood derby is only a game and an opportunity to do ones best, to take part in something special with friends, and to show good sportsmanship win or lose work on the racer should be done by the cub scout, not the parent parents should read and understand the rules of the derby. All cars must pass the following inspection to qualify for the race. A pack may be represented by a maximum of three 3 cars or all but cubs choice where 1 car will be represented. Please make sure that you are purchasing an official bsa car and that you follow the specifications listed below. Cars must have been built during the 2016 pinewood derby racing season using an official bsa pinewood derby kit. All cars must be built for the current pinewood derby racing season. All entries in the derby will start with the official grand prix pinewood derby kit which includes the body, 4 axles, and 4 wheels. The kits are sold at the local scout shop, online and will also be sold by the pack at meetings and the derby workshops.
Some scout shops may still have copies of this book, but it has not been printed since 1992. These rules are intended for bighorn district level competition and supersede all other rules governing the construction, racing and judging of bsa pinewood derby entries. One of the guiding principles of these rules is to provide guidance in the construction of cars for races at the packlevel. District pinewood derby rules longs peak council bsa. General the race is open to all tiger scouts, cub scouts and webelos scouts 1st year, 2nd year or just. Cars made for any previous year pinewood derby are not. Rules may differ, so be sure to read and abide by the rules for your race. You may or may not choose to use those found in the official pinewood derby kit. The chickasaw pinewood derby race is open to a cub scout pinewood derby car that placed 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4 th place for their rank in their respective cub scout pack. Jan 20, 2020 anyone who finishes a car is a winner, be it best design, best carving, best workmanship, etc.
The youth must be present at the race for the car to race in the event. Official pinewood derby rules bighorn district competition longs peak council scouts bsa these rules are for cars presented at the bighorn district competition. Prairielands council pinewood derby rules new changes for. Therefore, the following modifications are prohibited.
Cars must be lubricated and ready to race before they are brought to the inspection table. For the denpackdistrictcouncil race, each participant may enter only one 1 car. The derby will be held at the hershey region, antique automobile club of america aaca. All cars must pass inspection by the official inspectors before 11. Please read carefully construction rules will be enforced the bsa kit provided must be used no exceptions.
No car that has raced in previous years is eligible. Rules provided by pinewood pro official pinewood derby rules rules from bsa pinewood derby kit car dimension rules the overall length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches. All cars, regardless of division or category, must comply with the following racing. Please read and heed the information and the rules. Rules included in the pinewood derby car kit are not official cvd rules. Prairielands council pinewood derby rules new changes for 2016 body specs. The purpose of this document is to provide a reasonable and level playing field for all contestants. Official rules mohican district pinewood derby runoff march 19, 2016 church of the sacred heart 110 shonnard place yonkers, ny 10703 weigh in. Pinewood derby mid america pinewood derby derby car racing pinewood pinewood races pinewood race. They will race other place winners of other packs in.
The car must be built for the same year it is to compete. There are no national pinewood derby rules, so packs are free to set their own. The kits are sold at the local scout shop or online. Other pinewood derby race rules once a car passes inspection and is entered into the race, only race committee members can touch it. The 2016 frontier district pinewood derby will continue a great tradition of frontier district activities and your committee has been actively planning this years event to make it a success. The overall length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches. Catalina council pinewood derby race standards effective january 1, 2016 those who may participate in the catalina council pinewood derby races are as follows. If you losebreak parts, wheels and axles will be available at checkin.
Now out of print, the cub scout grand prix pinewood derby guidebook bsa no. Pack 503 pinewood derby saturday, january 23, 2016 prairie elementary 500 s charles ave, naperville setup begins at 12. The cars wood, axles, and wheels must come from the official bsa grand prix pinewood derby kit. Official rules mohican district pinewood derby runoff march 19, 2016 church of the sacred heart 110 shonnard place yonkers, ny 10703 weigh in starts at 9.
Holiday dodge is located just east of the oakland exit of i. For example, axle guards are sold at the madison scout center, but are not permitted at the pack 155 or yahara district races. Bsa axles may be polished, deburred and lubricated but must be left otherwise untouched period. The pinewood derby race is for the enjoyment of all participants in a fair. I wanted to get the district pinewood derby information into the hands of the leaders, so that it. York district pinewood derby rules the purpose of the pinewood derby is to provide a positive experience for the scout, the parents, the pack, and the chartered partner with the emphasis on the scout. The official bsa pinewood derby rules for the cub scout pinewood derby are the rules that are in the box of the official grand prix pinewood derby kits handed out by the scout leader. Additional materials may be used to complete the car. Palmetto council, daniel morgan district, spring 2016. Speed race has a fee and turtle race has its own fee also. There will be awards for the appearance of the car and all cars that enter will receive an award. It is important to understand that your car must meet these basic requirements to be eligible to race in the competition. Scouts may add details for appearance that do not meet the race rules if these details can be removed before registration.
Please note that not everything sold online or in stores including the boy scout store, adheres to the pack 155 and yahara district pinewood derby rules. It is important to understand that cub scout packs are not required to follow the exact pine wood derby rules established by the bsa. All active scouts will receive a kit as a christmas present in december. The car must have 38 clearance underneath the body so it does not rub on the. Heres our proposed set of basic rules taken from the bsa s cub scout leader howto book. Sebastian church and school official pinewood derby rules revised january 2018 1. Aftermarket decorative parts windshields, body parts. These rules shall apply to all pinewood derbies within the arbuckle area council at the council, district and unit levels.
Cub scouts must be present for their car to compete. This is a huge and exciting event with up to 600 hot rods, custom cars, muscle cars, motorcycles and antique cars and trucks on display. All nine pieces must be used before the car can race. Glfsc 2016 pinewood derby rules page 1 of 2 2016 great lakes field service council official pinewood derby rules and regulations 1 general eligibility 1. Separate rules specific to prodivision see prodivision rules race against the top pinewood derby builders around the united states. Im looking at a ladder car and trying to optimize with the following rules. All cubs scouts participating in any pinewood derby within the arbuckle area council must adhere to these rules or the cub scout and their. Race rules are a good idea because they simplify inspections, eliminate as much. A the 2017 keystone capital district pinewood derby derby will be held on saturday, march 4, 2017. They must be the first, second and third place winners of district division races. Cub scout district pinewood derby hawk mountain council.
Buckskin council pinewood derby rules revised dec 2019 car. Official rules mohican district pinewood derby runoff. Holiday dodge is located just east of the oakland exit of i90. Rules provided by pinewood pro nail type axles but not limited to those found in the official pinewood derby kit are to be used. Cars not meeting the specifications may be modified in order to comply. The dimensions of the car must meet the below minimum and maximum. Tiger, wolf, bear, webelos and arrow of light div isions. New horizons district pinewood derby 2016 race rules. Rules from bsa pinewood derby kit car dimension rules the overall length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches. Rules and regulations lowes home improvement in woodstock will offer a special pinewood derby clinic at 11. Arbuckle area council pinewood derby rules adopted.
No specialcustom aftermarket wheels, axles, or wood block allowed. However, if your local council hosts a derby and you want to send your packs winners, youll need to follow their official rules on car length, width, weight and wheel construction. Golden eagle district pinewood derby rules and regulations 1. The cars will be brought to the district derby by the adult and given back to the drivers prior to registration on the morning of the derby. District pinewood derby rules heart of america council. Hold your right hand over your head and bring it down as if it were a car coming down the track, while going whoosh, then thud as it hits the bottom and end of the track. Pinewood derby rules, 2016 compiled by rich dush, pack 92 all cars must meet the following rules and specifications 1.
Pinewood derby rules of the road speed competition 1. Scroll to the attachments link at the bottom of this web page. World pinewood derby official competition rules for 2016. If you purchase parts from michaels crafts or other hobby shops, they must have the official bsa logo. Wheelbase no more than 4 38 inches from center of front axle slot to center of rear axle slot, 78from one end of. I wanted to get the district pinewood derby information into the hands of the leaders, so that it could. Each local pinewood derby committee will determine rules for building and racing its packs pinewood derby cars. These rules will be strictly enforced by the pathfinder district pinewood derby race officials. All cars competing in the 2016 district pinewood derby must have been made for a 2016 pack pinewood derby. The entire process teaches the scout in many areas from woodworking, precision work, decorating, competition and sportsmanship. The thunderbird district pinewood derby will be held at the suburban auto group in sandy, or. The wheels may not be cut, drilled, beveled or rounded. Eligibility registration all cub scouts from the pack 6 divisions lions tigers wolf bears webelos i webelos ii good sportsmanship is expected at all times by everyone present at the race o cars must have been constructed this year.
Cars not checked in when racing begins may not be allowed to race and are not eligible for special trophies. You may remove the seams and imperfections from the wheels. The pit boss has final say on if a car passes inspection. Alternately, you may purchase a preshaped block and assemble it with approved wheels and axles. All pinewood derby cars must be newly built in the current cub scouting year. One car is permitted per cub scout for the speed race and another car is permitted for the turtle race. These are the rules we used for our cub scout pack pinewood derby race. Rules provided by pinewood pro pinewood derby rules i. East pointe elementary gym 700 mount harmony road, greenwood ar. Width, including wheels and axles, must not exceed 2. Cars are to be built by the scout, with assistance from an adult. Basic rules for powderpuff pinewood derby the whole family enjoys the excitement of pinewood derby pack 56. Each car will be entered in the category that it won in the pack derby fastest, best craftsmanship, most creative and scouts choice. The car must have 38 clearance underneath the body so it does not rub on the track.
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