Pinewood Derby! Fri. Jan. 22nd

What: Pack 310 Pinewood Derby

When: Friday, January 22nd

Where: Lincoln Auditorium

Time:

• Weigh-in starts at 6:00pm!
• Weigh-in closes at 6:30pm!
• 6:30 pm -- Derby officially begins with a flag ceremony

Along with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners, here are the categories for special prizes:

• Most creative

• Best craftsmanship

• Best Scout themed 

CONSTRUCTION RULES

 

Reminder to all Pack 310 Scouts as we are inspecting our cars for the derby

 

1.     The car must be made from an official BSA Pinewood Derby Kit.  All of the supplies contained in the Official Kit must be used.  Cars made from anything other than an Official BSA Pinewood Derby Kit are in violation of our rules and will be subject to disqualification from racing.

2.     The car must not weigh more than 5.0 ounces. The weight restriction will be enforced for all cars.  No car will be allowed to check-in weighing more than 5.0 ounces, so please make sure your car does not weigh more than this BEFORE you arrive at the Derby.  This will avoid long wait times at check-in.

3.    The following dimensions MUST be followed so that all cars can be properly raced:

a.     The overall length of the car cannot exceed 7 inches.

b.    The overall width of the car cannot exceed 2 ¾ inches.

c.     The maximum width between the wheels cannot exceed 1 ¾ inches.

d.    The car must have a 3/8th inch clearance underneath the body.

e.     The front “nose” of the car must be flush with the starting gate, meaning, “no extended noses”. 

f.     Cars cannot be taller than 3 ½ inches high so that they will fit under the finish gate.

4.     IMPORTANT: Give your car a three digit racing number using the following guidelines:

• Make the first number of your three digit racing number your Den number.      

• Your car’s three digit racing number needs to be placed on the top of your car so that the numbers are easily visible and read, and your car can easily be identified throughout the Derby.  Use the numbered stickers that come in the Official Derby Kit to easily label your car, or paint the numbers onto the top of the car.  If your car’s number is not easily visible, it will be written on the top of the car with a Sharpie at check-in by the Committee.

• If there are cars with duplicate numbers, we will adjust numbers accordingly to avoid duplication.  If your car has the wrong Den number, we will help you to change it.  If your car does not have a number, you can either choose a number at check-in or one will be assigned to you.  Again, it will be written on the top of the car at check-in.

5.     Make sure it is clear which way your car should be facing as it goes down the track so that it is not accidentally raced “backwards”.  Yes, this has happened in the past.

6.     The car must be gravity propelled, free wheeling, with no starting devices.  Wheel bearings, bushings, and washers are prohibited from being used on the wheels.  Only dry lubricant is permitted.  DO NOT USE LIQUID LUBRICANTS. 

7.     Any decoration attached to the outside of the car must adhere to the rules and measurement guidelines, and must be securely fastened to the car.  If a part comes off of any car during racing, you cannot have the car back to make adjustments.  We encourage your creativity, but keep in mind that all paints and glues must be thoroughly dry on Race Day.

8.     Every car being entered by a Scout must follow all of the rules as listed above and pass inspection at the Derby to be eligible to race.  

 

Please remember car weight CANNOT exceed 5 ounces (including wheels & axles), you will not be permitted to race if it does-- so be sure to arrive with enough time to decrease/increase weight.
Don't be late, if you miss weigh-in, your car cannot race!

See you at the races!