Pinewood Derby

Pack 137 Official Pinewood Derby Rules

Car Creation

• A new car shall be created by all scouts participating in the Pinewood Derby each year; cars created in previous years will not be permitted to race.

Car Dimensions

• The overall length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches.

• The overall width of the car shall not exceed 2 ¾ inches.

• The car must have 1 ¾” clearance between the wheels.

• The car must have 3/8” clearance underneath the body so it does not rub on the track.

• The distance between the axles must not be changed (4 ⅜”).

Car Weight

• The car shall not exceed 5.0 ounces.

• The official race scale that is used at car check-in shall be considered final.

Car Modifications

• The official pine wood block must be used. The block may be shaped in any way that is desired.

• Official BSA wheels must be used. The wheels may not be cut, drilled, beveled or rounded. You may remove the seams and imperfections from the wheels.

• The axles may be altered, polished, and lubricated.

• The front of the car must rest against the starting pin that protrudes upwards at a 90-degree angle from the track. No part of the car may extend beyond this point.

Trophy Categories

Race Categories

• 1st Place Overall Race

• 2nd Place Overall Race

• 3rd Place Overall Race

• 1st Place Lion Den

• 1st Place Tiger Den

• 1st Place Wolf Den

• 1st Place Bear Den

• 1st Place Webelos Den

• 1st Place AOL Den

Other Categories (voted on by all scouts and siblings before the race)

• Funniest Car

• Best Paint Job

• Most Detailed

• Most Creative

• Favorite Car

Pinewood Derby Pictures, Certificates, and Results

Resources