Pinewood Derby

Pinewood derby is a racing event where scouts, siblings and parents build and race small, gravity-powered cars made from a kit that includes a block of pine wood, plastic wheels, and metal axles. The kits are simple, but the cars can be highly customized through sanding, painting, and adding weight to comply with specific rules like maximum speed, weight, width, and length for racing and design competitions! Showcase your creativity and participate in Pack 997's annual Pinewood Derby!

How to Participate

Purchase a Pinewood Derby Kit

Register for Design and/or Speed Competition deadline 1/16/26

Design your car

Register for a Block Cutting Session

Sand, paint and decorate your car

Impound Friday, 1/23 from 5-7pm at WRMS

Design Competition Sunday, 1/25 at noon at WRMS

Speed Competition Sunday, 1/25 noon - 4pm at WRMS

Resources

Pinewood Derby Do's & Don'ts

Official Pinewood Derby Rules

Official Specs for Pinewood Derby Cars

Pinewood Derby Cutting Templates