Pinewood Derby

PINEWOOD DERBY RULES

For All Pack, District and The Council Races.

SPEED RACE RULES

1. Each boy should build his car with adult supervision. Adults should not build cars while boys watch.

2. Each car should be built new this scouting season, from new materials. Please do not recycle last year's fast car, best wheels, etc.

3. Maximum width including tires and axles must not exceed 2 3/4".

4. Minimum width of the body at the axles should be 1 3/4".

5. Maximum length must not exceed 7".

6. Most Pinewood Derby Tracks have a ¼" high guide rail. Bottom clearance must be minimum 3/8", to avoid dragging on this rail. Low hanging weights will often drag on the track.*

7. Maximum overall height of the car may not exceed 4".

8. The wheelbase (distance between the axles) must not exceed the distance between the precut axle slots on the standard pinewood block, i.e. 4 3/8".

9. The car may not exceed 5 ounces as determined by the scale at the race.**

10. Axles and wheels must be official BSA equipment. The body must be designed from the official Gran Prix Pinewood Derby kit. (No preformed bodies like "Pinecar" brand)

11. The wheels may be lightly sanded or polished to remove bumps and blemishes. They must not be ground down, grooved, hollowed out, carved, cut, shaved or otherwise redesigned. Original ridges must still be visible.

12. The wheels should be lubricated with graphite or powdered silicone. Oil and other liquid lubricants are prohibited.

13. Wheel bearings, washers, and bushings are prohibited.

14. The car must not ride on any kind of springs or suspension system, other than a suspension system that is actually carved from the pinewood block.

15. Loose materials are not allowed on the cars during the race.

16. No Liquid weights are allowed.

*Note: If a car has an extremely pointed or high front end, some electronic race timers may not accurately determine the winner of a race. (This is true for ours!)

Need help designing your car or tips on how to make it go faster...check out some of the sites below.

http://home.simplyweb.net/bosworth/template.htm

has free pdf templates

http://home.simplyweb.net/bosworth/howto.htm

free directions in detail

http://boyslife.org/games/online-games/320/pinewood-derby/

online game with the scout magazine

Here are some local hobby shops:

Charlie's Discount Hobbies 7530 W Waters Ave # K, Tampa, FL 813-882-4007

Hobbytown USA 11727 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 813-964-5447 (813) 964-5447 begin_of_the_skype_highlightin

Anthem Games 5305 Ehrlich Road, Suite 13, Tampa, FL 813-333-5386

Happy Hobo Trains 10019 N Dale Mabry Hwy # 600, Tampa, FL 813-908-5072 (813) 908-5072 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting

S S Hobbies & Raceway 732 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 813-879-1616

Armada Games 10910 North 56th Street, Temple Terrace, FL 813-980-6080 (813) 980-6080 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting

Check out this site and print out a personalized license for your scouts. All you need is a pic.

http://www.pinewoodpro.com/pinewood-derby-car-racing-license.htm#