Cars must be tuned or aligned with the racer, adult supervision is encouraged. It is recommended that these rules be handed out when the cub scouts get their cars. Each scout may enter one 1 car and must be present to be included in the competition. To develop this consensus i used the 2014 pinewood derby rules from the following organizations. The bsa could help us out here by standardizing a set of pinewood derby rules and requiring that all cub scout packs follow those rules.
It is important to understand that your car must meet these basic requirements to be eligible to race in the. Any technical assistance should be fully explained to the cub scout so that he can use that. In 2014 there were 78 cars, more than a hundred heats and the race took. 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. Big rig races as a special part of our event race your pinewood derby truck. General the race is open to all tiger scouts, cub scouts and webelos scouts 1st year, 2nd year or just. All pinewood derby cars that placed in the top 2 places of their respective ranks pack derby are eligible to enter and participate in the district race event. It is recommended that these rules be handed out when the racer gets their car. If the builder lacks the resources to cut out a car from a stock block of wood, attendance at a workshop denpack is strongly encouraged. If you losebreak parts, wheels and axles will be available at checkin.
World pinewood derby official competition rules for 2016. All tiger, cub, and webelos scouts registered in the konza district. Scouts must be in class a uniform in order to race on race day. Cars must be newly constructed since the 2012 makahiki pinewood derby race.
Pinewood derby certificate just write in the names and awards on race day. Overall, the derby racers were designed to look like grand prix race cars. The bsa could help us out here by standardizing a set of pinewood derby rules and requiring that. If you have any questions, please submit them to steve bachman, fort orange district pinewood derby. In order to race at the council championship the youth must have been a cub scout at some point since january 1st, 2014. 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. 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. These rules and the equipment used at this event take precedence over any rules or equipment used at previous pinewood derbies. Official makahiki pinewood derby outlaw rules construction rules the main body structure of the car must be made of wood. Jan 10, 2014 jeff bohnslavs official bsa pinewood derby rules from 20. Pinewood derby history and trivia pdf provided by pack 798, this.
Norwela council, boy scouts of america official pinewood. As its popularity has grown over the last 60 years, the pinewood derby has evolved. Kids from all over the world participate in events related to wood car racing. World pinewood derby official competition rules for 2016 the greater new york councils is honored to have you participate in the second annual world championship pinewood derby. The pit boss has final say on if a car passes inspection. Included in this packet are official pinewood derby race information and build rules in effect for this event. York district pinewood derby rules the purpose of the pinewood derby is to provide a positive experience for the scout, the parents, the. Aftermarket decorative parts windshields, body parts.
The thunderbird district pinewood derby will be held at the suburban auto group in sandy, or. Montana council pinewood derby rules cub scout class these will be the only rules. Other pinewood derby race rules once a car passes inspection and is entered into the race, only race committee members can touch it. Guilford district old north state council 2014 pinewood derby. The scouts will be referred to as drivers in these rules. Rules may differ, so be sure to read and abide by the rules for your race. Paul the apostle catholic church 2715 horse pen creek road.
In order to race at the district championship the youth must have been a cub scout at some point since january 1st, 2014. Official kit the car must be built by the cub with his parents assistance from the bsa. Speed race has a fee and turtle race has its own fee also. It is important to understand that cub scout packs are not required to follow. Below are the official pinewood derby rules i used for our bsa cub scout pack pinewood derby race.
The history of pinewood derby carports alans factory outlet. The pinewood derby has been a part of the cub scout program since 1953. There will be no best of show entries at the 2014 york district pinewood derby. Each derby has slightly different rules for making and racing their cars. These are the rules we used for our cub scout pack pinewood derby race. Cars that were purchased completed may not be used. The car must have 38 clearance underneath the body so it does not rub on the. One car is permitted per cub scout for the speed race and another car is permitted for the turtle race. Guilford district old north state council 2014 pinewood. No specialcustom aftermarket wheels, axles, or wood block allowed. The official bsa pinewood derby car kit has been the choice of cub scout champions for more than 40 years.
The following rules and regulations are available for download as a pdf file. To help make the checkin run smooth, please adhere to the checkin schedule below. Other than the previous basic design rules, the cub scout is able to carve and. The pinewood derby race is for the enjoyment of all participants in a fair. Cars should be built by the cub scouts with some adult guidance. It is important to understand that cub scout packs are not required to follow the exact pine wood derby rules established by the bsa. If the car fails to meet any rules, the inspectors tell the scout the exact problem. Old north state council 2014 pinewood derby rules location st.
For example, axle guards are sold at the madison scout center, but are not permitted at pack 155 or yahara district races. Race rules are a good idea because they simplify inspections, eliminate as much. All cars competing in the 2014 district pinewood derby must have been made for a 2014 pack pinewood derby. Murphy also came up with rules to govern the races and make them feel official.
Pinewood derby pro rules and regulations car size no part of the car will extend past the starting line when positioned on the track. Interactive pinewood derby certificate lets you fill in your pack. Do not use any other rules found anywhere, as they will not apply. Pinewood derby midamerica council pinewood derby racing 2014. The scale will be calibrated and tested on a regular interval using an official bsa 5.
To develop this consensus i used the 2014 pinewood derby rules from the. 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. Rules official 2014 arrowhead district pinewood derby rules must be followed in order to compete in any race. Pinewood derbies are often run by chapters packs of the cub scouts. The open class rules have been put on an entirely separate page and do not apply to cub scouts. All cars must be built for the current pinewood derby racing season. 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. Nontoxic official bsa weights are commercially available. The pinewood derby chairman has final say on if a car passes inspection. The wheels may not be cut, drilled, beveled or rounded. The goal of the pinewood derby like many scouting activities is fun with a purpose.
The dimensions of the car must meet the below minimum and maximum standards. Pinewood derby rules sully national capital area council. Parents or designated guardians of the scouts will be referred to as the pit crew in these rules. There are no national pinewood derby rules, so packs are free to set their own. Discussion in general pinewood derby discussion started by chennemann, feb 1, 2016. Only bsa registered tigers, wolves, bears and webelos are allowed to participate. Packs within three rivers district may elect to adopt these rules in whole or in part. The complete list of rules can be found online at the registration site 1st3rd place trophies will be given for each rank and open class. The dimensions of the car must meet the below minimum and maximum. 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. Sebastian church and school official pinewood derby rules revised january 2018 1. To resolve this problem i surveyed the rule sets from 14 packs and districts to develop a consensus of what the average legal pinewood derby car looks like. The pinewood derby is a racing event for unpowered, unmanned miniature cars. Cars shall be constructed using official bsa grand prix pinewood derby parts.
Each participating cub scout is to build a completely new car each year using an official pinewood derby carkit bsa. Montana council pinewood derby rules open class these will be the only rules. Pinewood derby licenses 8 perpage award one to every cub. You may remove the seams and imperfections from the wheels. The pinewood derby was created as an event for cub scouts in the boy. There are many sets of pinewood derby rules on the internet with certain important variations so dont just go by any set of rules that you just found.
The following lists of rules and specifications were adopted by the 2000 council program committee to govern district pinewood derbies and council pinewood derbies. Rules provided by pinewood pro nail type axles but not limited to those found in the official pinewood derby kit are to be used. 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. Details such as steering wheels, driver decals, fenders, paintings, and exterior details are permissible as long as the inclusion of these details does not exceed the length, width, weight, height, and ground clearance specifications and race inspectors can still view. If a family has more than one scout in the pack, they can check all their cars in at the same time.
Any car with a pointed nose which does not rest against the starting pin properly, may at the discretion of the race officials, lead to disqualification. All future research will be limited to cars that follow these rules. The overall length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches. District pinewood derby cascade pacific council, bsa. Montana council pinewood derby rules cub scout class. Only bsa wheels, nails, block of wood, and the new colored wheels are permissible. April 19, 2014 conneaut human resources center 327 mill street, conneaut, oh 44030 racing starts at 11.
Wood car racing is a racing event for youth who build small cars from wood, usually from kits containing a block of pine, plastic wheels and metal axles. Jan 23, 2009 pinewood derby pinewood derby official rules pinewood derby tips. Now out of print, the cub scout grand prix pinewood derby guidebook bsa no. Jeff bohnslavs official bsa pinewood derby rules from 20.