PINE WOOD DERBY PACK 351
SUMMARY OF RULES
Registration
• Building of the car must have begun during the current Scouting year.
• The car must be registered, pass inspection and impounded during the registration period to
compete. No further modification or lubrication of the car is allowed after impounding.
Car specifications
Building of cars
• ALL work (including improvements to wheels, axles, and car body) must be done by the scout and the parent (Akela). The intent is to have the scout build as much of the car as reasonably and safely as possible. The use of pre-shaped car bodies, machined wheels or axles acquired from the Internet or other sources is NOT allowed.
Materials
• Axles, wheels and body MUST be from the materials provided in the Official Grand Prix
Pinewood Derby Kit. Revell, Pinecar, or any other aftermarket parts that are not of the exact type included in the original kit are NOT allowed. (Offical Grand Prix wheels in different colors are acceptable and avalible at http://www.scoutstuff.org/ and the scout store in Pleasent Hill)
• Additional trim items are allowed as long total weight doesn't exceed maximum weight and size.
• No loose materials (weights, characters or trim) are permitted. Weights must not move.
Wheels and axles
• Axle nails must be securely mounted into the wood of the car body such that at least three wheels will sit flat, when set on a flat surface. Axle treatment is allowed (i.e. deburring/polishing).
•Wheel treatment (hub and tread smoothing and polishing) may not result in substantial reduction of the wheel width or diameter from the original kit wheels.
• Wheel hub caps, washers, inserts, sleeves, bushings, and bearings are NOT permitted.
• The car may not ride on springs or other suspension.
Gravity powered
• The car must be powered ONLY by gravity.
Lubricants
• Lubricants may not foul the track.
Design Award Categories
SUMMARY OF RULES
Registration
• Building of the car must have begun during the current Scouting year.
• The car must be registered, pass inspection and impounded during the registration period to
compete. No further modification or lubrication of the car is allowed after impounding.
Car specifications
- Width: 2.75" or less (including the wheels)
- Length: 7.00" or less
- Height: 4.00" or less (including all trim items)
- Under car clearance: 0.375” (3/8”) or more
- Inside wheel-to-wheel clearance: 1.75” or more
- Axle-to-axle spacing: 4.40" +/– 0.125"
- Car weight: 5.00 ounces or less
Building of cars
• ALL work (including improvements to wheels, axles, and car body) must be done by the scout and the parent (Akela). The intent is to have the scout build as much of the car as reasonably and safely as possible. The use of pre-shaped car bodies, machined wheels or axles acquired from the Internet or other sources is NOT allowed.
Materials
• Axles, wheels and body MUST be from the materials provided in the Official Grand Prix
Pinewood Derby Kit. Revell, Pinecar, or any other aftermarket parts that are not of the exact type included in the original kit are NOT allowed. (Offical Grand Prix wheels in different colors are acceptable and avalible at http://www.scoutstuff.org/ and the scout store in Pleasent Hill)
• Additional trim items are allowed as long total weight doesn't exceed maximum weight and size.
• No loose materials (weights, characters or trim) are permitted. Weights must not move.
Wheels and axles
• Axle nails must be securely mounted into the wood of the car body such that at least three wheels will sit flat, when set on a flat surface. Axle treatment is allowed (i.e. deburring/polishing).
•Wheel treatment (hub and tread smoothing and polishing) may not result in substantial reduction of the wheel width or diameter from the original kit wheels.
• Wheel hub caps, washers, inserts, sleeves, bushings, and bearings are NOT permitted.
• The car may not ride on springs or other suspension.
Gravity powered
• The car must be powered ONLY by gravity.
Lubricants
• Lubricants may not foul the track.
- No additional lubricants can be applied after check in.
Design Award Categories
- Overall (for everyone)
- Most 2020 Car
- Scouting
- Futuristic
- Patriotic
- Silliest
- Scariest
- Superhero theme
- Sports theme
- Figurines (Legos, other)
- School Spirit (Rheem Roadrunner)
- “I did it myself”
- * Paint Job (one winner per den)