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Pack 246's Pinewood Derby Homepage
Race Day
The Derby will be held at the [to be determined]. Weigh-ins start at [to be determined], racing starts at [to be determined]. Snacks, lunch foods, and drinks will be available as a fundraiser. This is a family event so bring the grandparents, uncles, cousins, and anyone else who might enjoy the race.
"Be Fast... or Look Good Trying"
The pinewood derby is one of the most popular and successful family activities in Cub Scouting. Pinewood derby cars are small wooden models that Cub Scouts make with help from their families. Then they race the cars in competition. The cars are powered by gravity and run down a track. Every boy can design and build his own "grand prix" car to enter in the race.
Prizes and Recognition
The Derby is about doing one's best and having fun, so every participating scout will be recognized with a participation ribbon. That doesn't mean, however, that our race winners won't take home some shiny trophies.
Equal Ground
All entries in the derby will start with the "Official Grand Prix Pinewood Derby Kit" which includes the body, 4 axles, and 4 wheels. All nine pieces MUST be used before the car can race. The kits are sold at the local Scout Shop or online. All active Scouts will receive a kit as a Christmas present in December. Parent and siblings are on their own to create the cars. Cars may not exceed 5 ounces in weight and must conform to certain size restrictions and specifications. How the cars are decorated is up to the imagination of the boys. More assistance can also be found on the Maximum Velocity Website.
Your den may want to consider running a workshop to assist in creating the Pinewood Derby cars.
Printable Rules
Click here to view the Pinewood Derby Rules for the Mark Twain District.
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