Derby Day Information & Rules

Cub Scout Derby Navigation

Race day has a carnival atmosphere with several local Scouts BSA Troops selling refreshments as well as music and decorations. The local community is invited to come watch and cheer for these intrepid Cub Scout racers. Grand Ave is closed from Sheldon to Standard streets to accommodate the race. Parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood.

2025 PACK 968 CUB SCOUT DERBY
PROJECTED SCHEDULE
(Subject to Race Day Changes)

Grand Avenue Closes 8:00 am

Race Volunteer Setup 8:00 am – 9:30 am

Pit Row Opens 8:30 am

All racing teams are invited to bring camp chairs, pop-up shade structures, etc. The city of El Segundo requires that all shade structures be weighed down.

Check-In 9:00 am - 10:00 am

(Mandatory for all Race Teams)

Car Inspection 9:00 am – 10:00 am

(Mandatory for all Race Teams)

Flag Ceremony & Welcome 10:00 am

All units are invited to bring their unit flag and designate a flagbearer to participate in the flag ceremony. We recommend "Field Uniform" (aka Class "A") for this Scout.

Racing Begins 10:30 am

See Posted Schedule on Race Day for Specific Heat Times

Lunch Break TBD (around Noon)

Racing Ends 3:00 pm

Awards Presentation 3:15 pm

Clean Up 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Grand Avenue Re-opened 5:00 pm

DERBY DAY HINTS & TIPS
From the Pros

Arrive early - give yourself time to setup your area in "Pit Row" and comfortably get through check-in and car inspection. Remember - NO MODIFICATIONS ONCE INSPECTION IS COMPLETED.
Most racers and leaders wear the Cub Scout "Activity Uniform" (aka "Class B").
It will be hot - bring a water bottle or a small cooler to keep at "Pit Row".
Your "Pit Row" setup may include a pop-up shade tent (that must be weighted per city requirements) along with chair(s) and optionally saw horses or stands for the car. Some teams bring a rope or hook and strap to use to tow the car back up the hill after the heats.
There will be food and snacks available for purchase from local Scouts BSA Troops. There are also nearby businesses including pizza, drug store, and coffee shops.
Don't forget your helmet and the completed BSA Health Form parts A&B!
And, MOST IMPORTANTLY, have fun!

Map of the Derby Race Course and Ancillary Areas

Purple Area: Pit Row Yellow Area: Race Course (~300 ft @ est. 1.67% downhill grade) Red Lines: Road Closures by ESPD
Green Area: Race Staging & Starting Gate Red Area: Finish Line & Post Race Staging Scout House Patio: Registration, Announcer, Food

Parking Available at Recreation Park and along Eucalyptus, Arena, and Sheldon Streets as well as East or West of the closures on Grand Ave. Please obey parking signs throughout El Segundo.