Perry Pinewood Derby 2025
Perry Pinewood Derby 2025
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Perry Pinewood Derby
Perry Pinewood Derby
Tuesday, April 15th 2025
Tuesday, April 15th 2025
The Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby started 1953.
The Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby started 1953.
"I wanted to devise a wholesome, constructive activity that would foster a closer father-son relationship and
promote craftsmanship and good sportsmanship through competition."
Don Murphy, 1953
Your Pinewood Derby Kit
Your Pinewood Derby Kit
Block of wood that meets legal dimensions
Four official wheels and axles.
Two pre-cut axle slots for easy, accurate axle/wheel assembly
Designing and Building the Ultimate Pinewood Derby Car
Designing and Building the Ultimate Pinewood Derby Car
1. Create the Design
Three Design Choices. Truck, Bus, Car and Dragster
2. Shape Your Car:
Use sand paper to smooth your car’s edges and shape it to your design.
3. Sand and Paint the Pinewood Derby Car
Make it smooth to reduce friction and paint an awesome design to make it look great.
4. Install Axles and Wheels
Make sure they are aligned perfectly straight. You can test the alignment of your axles by pushing your car across a smooth floor or table. It should roll smoothly in a straight line.
5. Lubricate the Wheel Well
Add graphite or another dry lubricant to reduce friction. The less friction between the body and wheel, the better.
GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP AND BEHAVIOR IS EXPECTED.
GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP AND BEHAVIOR IS EXPECTED.
What is GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP?
Shout words of encouragement.
Keep your comments positive.
Don't dwell on who won or lost.
Applaud winning cars, no matter whose they are.
Set a good example with your behavior. Congratulate classmates when they win
Keep your perspective. It's just a race.
Finally, don't forget to have fun!
Design 1: Truck
Design 1: Truck
(four cuts)
Pinewood Derby design 1 truck.pdfDesign 2: Bus
Design 2: Bus
(two cuts)
Pinewood Derby Car design 2 bus.pdfDesign 3: Cyber Truck
Design 3: Cyber Truck
(two cuts)
Pinewood Derby Car design 3 car.pdfDesign 4: Car
Design 4: Car
(four cuts)
perry derby car 1.pdfDesign 5: Dragster
Design 5: Dragster
(one cut)
Pinewood Derby Car design 1 dragster.pdfVID_20190223_104209.mp4Report abuse