The pinewood derby has been a part of the cub scout program since 1953. Alternately, you may purchase a preshaped block and assemble it with approved wheels and axles. Each pinewood derby car will race a minimum of two heats double elimination format. The pinewood derby chairman has final say on if a car passes inspection. Eral the race is open to all cub scouts lions through webelos, boys and girls registered in a pack in the abnaki district. For example, axle guards are sold at the madison scout center, but are. Sebastian church and school official pinewood derby rules revised january 2018 1. Please read all of the rules and regulations listed below before checkin a.
All racers shall be registered cub scouts of the pioneer district selected by their respective pack to race in the district pinewood derby. Scouts must be in class a uniform in order to race on race day. The cub scout rules have been put on an entirely separate page and does not apply to open class. For your convenience, we have the catalina council rules on our resource page. After the first race in a heat, the two pinewood derby cars will switch lanes. See more ideas about pinewood derby, derby and pinewood derby cars. One of the guiding principles of these rules is to provide.
The intent is for the boy to have the satisfaction of building his own car from the materials kit. Your pack may go by just these official rules 1997 that come in the pinewood derby kit box. The purpose of this document is to provide a reasonable and level playing field for all contestants. When you get to the checkout screen, you may either pay online with a small processing fee included or you can hit the button to pay by mail.
A the 2017 keystone capital district pinewood derby derby will be held on saturday, march 4, 2017. We intend for our cub scouts to have fun, learn sportsmanship, grow adult. Alternately, you may purchase a pre shaped block and assemble it with approved wheels and axles. Pinewood derby mid america pinewood derby derby car racing pinewood pinewood races pinewood race derby race derby races pwd scout pinewood pinewood derby video pinewood derby pictures scout pinewood derby cub scout pinewood derby midamerica pinewood derby event details and sponsors pinewood derby midamerica council pinewood derby racing 2014 pinewood derby race. The pinewood derby is one of the most popular events in cub scouting. But if you want to be able to continue on and compete in district and council races, you should build your car to meet their rules.
Each pack is allowed to enter as many racers that want to race. World pinewood derby official competition rules for 2016. Once cars are checked in no other claims of nonconformance may be made. Pinewood derbies are often run by chapters packs of the cub scouts program of boy scouts of america. Pinewood derby rules arent all pinewood derby pack rules the same. Each builder may enter as many pinewood derby cars as they wish in any class. Derby rules the scouts bsa southeast louisiana council sela is honored to have you participate in the first sela pinewood derby racing series pinewood derby. The pinewood derby is open to all cub scouts including tiger cubs. You will never know if you are really good at doing. The pinewood derby is a racing event for unpowered, unmanned miniature cars. For example, axle guards are sold at the madison scout center, but are not permitted at the pack 155 or yahara district races. Your pack may go by just these official rules1997 that come in the pinewood derby kit box. The scouts will be referred to as drivers in these rules. Official grand prix pinewood derby kit please read these rules and instructions before building your car.
Paul the apostle catholic church 2715 horse pen creek road. The winner of each heat will consist of a pinewood derby car winning two races. Cars should be built by the cub scouts with some adult guidance. The top 3 cars from each rank tigers, wolves, bears, webelos, arrow of light will be allowed to race in the district derby. Chain bridge district pinewood derby rules for 2018. The class is open to anyone who enters any of the other classes. Rules may differ, so be sure to read and abide by the rules for your race.
It is important to understand that cub scout packs are not required to follow the exact pine wood derby rules established by the bsa. Wheels furnished in the official pinewood derby kit or separately as designated in rule f. All cars must pass inspection by race officials before the car will be allowed to race. Louisiana purchase council boy scouts of america 2017. Prairielands council pinewood derby rules 2018 body specs. Please take time to read and share the attached official frontier district pinewood derby rules and regulations with your cubs and their parents. Street rod if you like the look of real cars racing then this is the pinewood derby class for you. As the name implies, this is a class in which you can use all your ingenuity and imagination. All cars must be built by the cub scout who is racing the car. Mid america a popular class ran at the mid america councils yearly race. The goal of the pinewood derby like many scouting activities is fun with a purpose.
Pinewood derby mid america pinewood derby derby car racing pinewood pinewood races pinewood race derby race derby races pwd scout pinewood pinewood derby video pinewood derby pictures scout pinewood derby cub scout pinewood derby midamerica pinewood derby event details and sponsors pinewood derby midamerica council pinewood derby racing 2014. Pinewood derby rules sully national capital area council. Montana council pinewood derby rules open class these will be the only rules. Some scout shops may still have copies of this book, but it has not been printed since 1992. With the popularity of the pinewood derby, other organizations have. The purchase of machined wheels and polished axles from other suppliers is specifically prohibited. These additional rules have been deemed appropriate to. 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. Buckskin council pinewood derby rules revised dec 2019 car. It is recommended that these rules be handed out when the racer gets their car. Other pinewood derby race rules once a car passes inspection and is entered into the race, only race committee members can touch it. The narragansett council pinewood derby committee has elected to exercise its prerogative of adding to the national bsa cub scout pinewood derby rules. Aftermarket decorative parts windshields, body parts. If one pinewood derby car wins both races, that pinewood derby car wins the heat and.
Official pinewood derby rules 1 only official pinewood derby kits block, dowels, screws, wheels from gospel publishing or the ranger supply store may be used. Please feel free to give guidance and assistance as your scout builds his pinewood derby car. Other than the previous basic design rules, the cub scout is able to carve and decorate the. Scouts are encouraged to build their own cars as independently as they are able. Pinewood derby rules and guidelines longs peak council. Wheelbase no more than 4 38 inches from center of front axle slot to center of rear axle slot, 78 from one end of. All cars competing in the 2018 district pinewood derby must have been made for a 2018 pack.
If you losebreak parts, wheels and axles will be available at checkin. April 8, 2017 this is rescheduled from april 22 because. Decorative items such as steering wheels, drivers, spoilers, decals and interior details are permissible as long as the finished car meets the council pinewood derby rules and. In search of gold, the men of alaska raced across the frozen tundra on sleds pulled by dog teams. Pinewood derby rules great lakes region royal rangers. All others who wish to race additional scouts, lions, adults, and siblings will run in open class races. Scouts will participate as a patrol, with up to eight scouts, running an expedition to simulated towns and solving practical problems using basic scouting skills. Pinewood derby season is approaching fast and will race by before you know it. Every opportunity will be given to allow the car to compete. Now out of print, the cub scout grand prix pinewood derby guidebook bsa no. All cars must meet the following inspection points.
This would be the amazing pinewood derby car that my husband made for our special guest. Guilford district old north state council 2014 pinewood. If the car loses a wheel, or is otherwise damaged, the racer shall have 5 minutes to make repairs. Pinewood derby rules for nationalregional sanctioned events 8. Pinewood derby rules and specifications yocona area council. Donation to polish scouts for bsa 2005 national jamboree. These rules and the equipment used at this event take precedence over any rules or equipment used at previous pinewood derbies. Pinewood derby council rules north florida council. Cars must have been built during the 2016 pinewood derby racing season using an official bsa pinewood derby kit.
Welcome to pinewood derby online, a forum for questions and discussions about everyones favorite gravity powered racers. In order to race at the district championship the youth must have been a cub scout at some point since january 1st, 2014. All cars must be built for the current pinewood derby racing season. Official rules mohican district pinewood derby runoff. Help your scout speed ahead of the competition with the latest derby essentials, paints, lights, and other new accessories. All cubs scouts participating in any pinewood derby within the arbuckle area council must adhere to these rules or the cub scout and their. Width, including wheels and axles, must not exceed 2. Rules provided by pinewood pro nail type axles but not limited to those found in the official pinewood derby kit are to be used. Two rivers district pinewood derby rules alamo area council. The derby will be held at the hershey region, antique automobile club of america aaca.
The following information is from the narraganset council. The goal of the pinewood derby race is to ensure every boy has a chance to create a pinewood derby car and have it do its best in the race. Cars must be tuned or aligned with the racer, adult supervision is encouraged. Pictures of vintage pinewood derby cars from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. One of the guiding principles of these rules is to provide guidance in the construction of cars for races at the packlevel.
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. Please read and heed the information and the rules. Do not use any other rules found anywhere, as they will not apply. The car must have 38 clearance underneath the body so it does not rub on the. Rules and regs for adult pinewood derby race liverpool pa.
Each car must pass inspection by the official inspection committee before it will be allowed to compete. Either way you must savecheckout before your registration will be recorded. Only bsa wheels, nails, block of wood, and the new colored wheels are permissible. Click here to register as a member today for full access to the forum, its fast, simple, and absolutely free. Want to build a pinewood derby car that looks good and goes fast. Louisiana purchase council boy scouts of america 2017 pinewood derby guidelines attention. No specialcustom aftermarket wheels, axles, or wood block allowed. Your car must have been made since last years pack race, no exceptions. Pioneer district pinewood derby louisiana purchase council. Old north state council 2014 pinewood derby rules location st.
Yocona area council boy scouts of america pinewood derby rules and specifications 2010 revision these are the rules for yocona area council races. Abnaki district, pine tree council 2018 pinewood derby rules ge. 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. Cub scouts can only enter one car which must have been built this scout year.
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