Saturday, March 13
Check-in from 8am-10am
Racing begins at 10:30!
Rules:
- All cars must be made from the B.S.A. Pinewood Derby kit. This includes all parts (wheels, axles, and wood block).
- Each car must be newly built for the current Cub Scouting year. Cars that have competed in past district Derby races will not be allowed.
- The cars should substantially be built by the Cub Scout. Parents are encouraged to provide guidance.
- Overall width shall not exceed 2 3/4".
- Overall length shall not exceed 7".
- Weight shall not exceed 5 ounces (141.75 grams).
- Original BSA wheelbase dimensions cannot be altered. You may fill in and recut/drill slots, but original slot locations must be used.
- Axle diameter or axle head may not be visibly reduced; however, flash may be removed or filed smooth.
- Wheels may be sanded smooth across the wheel width. No alterations such as Peaked, tapered or rounded wheels are allowed. Width of wheel cannot be altered and must remain flat across width.
- Wheel bearings, washers, bushings and wheel caps are prohibited.
- Do not use oil for lubrication. Graphite or white Teflon is the only allowed lubricants.
- Cars must be free wheeling with no starting devices. Cars shall not ride on any kind of springs.
- Cars must maintain at least 3/8" clearance from flat surface to the bottom of the car. Wheels must maintain minimum of 1 3/4" from inside edge to inside to fit the on track.
- Details such as steering wheels, drivers, decals, etc. are allowed as long as they are glued, screwed or bolted to car.
Day Of The Race:
Arrive on time to assure your car can be inspected in time for the racing. Cars that don't pass initial inspection will have an opportunity to fix any problems. Once cars are inspected and impounded they cannot be touched or lubricated. Races will be double elimination type.
Every car must run in a heat before another heat begins. No one can sit out a heat.
Some cars will advance to the district races.
Entry Fees:
- Scouts $1
- Siblings $1
- Outlaws $5
Have Fun!!!
