What to Do

So your racing a Beaver Buggy or a Kub Kar or a Scout Truck in the Windsor Area and wonder what to do. 

You have come to the right place, step by step here is your guide to racing. This is a work in progress so check back from time to time to see some more ideas.

Get your Buggy / Kar / Build a Scout Truck).  

• Find out from your colony / pack / troop if you are supposed to get your own Buggy / Kar / Truck or if they will be supplying them.

• If you need to get your own Buggy / Kar / Truck you will have to order one online from Scout Shop.

• A LIMITED quantity of Kars are available from the race committee for $5.   Proceeds support the Windsor Area Races.  

Build your Kar.  

• You will have to come up with a design for your car.

• You can check online for designs (hint: search for pinewood derby cars) or you can browse the selection of kits and accessories at the Scout shop (see 1) or you can ask your Akela for ideas.

• You will need access to some woodworking tools and an adult to help you.  

• Please make sure you download the rules on the home page (under attachments) for all the Windsor Area rules for Kars.

Register your Buggy / Kar / Truck.  

• We will accept individual or group registrations. 

• Races are on:

  • Cubs - Tuesday, February 17th

  • Scouts / Venturers / Rovers - Wednesday, February 18th

  • Beavers - Thursday, February 19th

Race Day.  

• The race location is at Paulin Memorial Church - 3200 Woodland - corner of Woodland and Norfolk

•  Show up early to get a good seat - some chairs provided, feel free to bring your own chair, We should have room for everyone this year.

• Every racer will have to go through check in and weigh in. This process starts at 5:30 pm each night.  

• Racers will be given the opportunity to modify their Kars if they do not pass inspection. See the FAQ or Race Rules for clarification.

Snacks and Refreshments.  These are available for a modest cost at the race.