PACK 161 PINEWOOD DERBY - MARCH 19, 2016 - MIDDLESEX MIDDLE SCHOOL

CHECK IN FOR CARS - FRIDAY, March 18, 4:00 - 7:00 pm

CHECK IN FOR SCOUTS - SATURDAY, March 19, 9:00 - 9:30 am

RACES AND AWARDS - SATURDAY, March 19, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm

You should have received by now, or be receiving from Den leaders soon, your scout's Pinewood Derby car kits. Your den leader will either plan a meeting around carving/shaping your scout's car at a woodworker's organization or advise you on where to go.

Please make sure to comply with our Pack's very specific requirements laid out below for this event. There are many no-nos to avoid and car must-haves too. Beyond racing the fastest, there are design and paint categories that will be awarded. Have one in mind when you check in. 

Car Entry Award Categories

1. Best Paint Job

2. Most Futuristic

3. Most Creative

4. Funniest

5. Best Sports Theme

6. Most Scouty

7. Strangest Shape

8. Scariest

9. I DID IT MYSELF

Pack 161- Pinewood Derby 2016 Rules and Regulations

Each scout should experience the satisfaction of building his own car from the pinewood derby kit. Parental assistance is encouraged and safety is the first concern, but the car should be the product of the scout and not the adult. The cars should be built in concert with the skills of the participant. Good sportsmanship is expected from everyone involved.Only newly built cars are allowed (previously raced cars are excluded). They need to be built from the official, distributed scout kit.

The wheels, axles and body from the official Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Kit must be used in the construction of the car. Wheels may not be modified beyond light sanding. The wheels may not be narrowed, grooved, crowned or significantly altered. They must be the wheels and axles (nails) provided in the kit. No steering, propulsion or guidance system is allowed. Gravity is the only propelling force allowed. No wheel bearings, bushings, washers, auxiliary suspension, springs or starting systems. Any weights used must be fixed to the car and may not flow in any way. Only dry lubricant is permitted (i.e. graphite powder).

Overall dimensions (including decorations and weights) are not to exceed a length of 7”, height of 3 ½”, and the width of 2-3/4”. The wheel base must be 1-3/4” to fit over the guide strips in the track and the clearance should be 3/8”. Weight shall not exceed 5 oz. You can add weights to your car (coins, weights, etc.) so long as you don’t exceed 5 oz. 

Detailing of the car is permitted as long as they do not exceed the dimensions limitations listed above. All items should be tightly secured to the vehicle. Any item which falls off after the car is submitted will remain off the vehicle, and any damage that occurs may not be repaired. No modifications will be allowed after the car is submitted to race officials and may only be handled by race officials until conclusion of the race for that car.

The race officials will only place the car on the track and will not engage any switches, mechanisms or electronic devices. Ensure the vehicle design is sturdy enough to race multiple times. Please be sure that the front of the car is easily identifiable.

PACK 161 PINEWOOD DERBY - MARCH 1, 2014 - MIDDLESEX MIDDLE SCHOOL

CHECK IN - 9:00-9:30am RACES AND AWARDS 9:30-11:30am

Car Entry Award Categories

 1. Best Paint Job

2. Most Futuristic

3. Most Creative

4. Most Colorful

5. Best Sports Theme

6. Most Scouty

7. Most Bling

8. Best TV Show Theme (including TV Show Cars)

9. Best Darien Blue Wave Pride

10. Most Patriotic

11. I DID IT MYSELF

  Pack 161- Pinewood Derby 2014 Rules and Regulations

Each scout should experience the satisfaction of building his own car from the pinewood derby kit. Parental assistance is encouraged and safety is the first concern, but the car should be the product of the scout and not the adult. The cars should be built in concert with the skills of the participant. Good sportsmanship is expected from everyone involved.Only newly built cars are allowed (previously raced cars are excluded). They need to be built from the official, distributed scout kit.

The wheels, axles and body from the official Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Kit must be used in the construction of the car. Wheels may not be modified beyond light sanding. The wheels may not be narrowed, grooved, crowned or significantly altered. They must be the wheels and axles (nails) provided in the kit. No steering, propulsion or guidance system is allowed. Gravity is the only propelling force allowed. No wheel bearings, bushings, washers, auxiliary suspension, springs or starting systems. Any weights used must be fixed to the car and may not flow in any way. Only dry lubricant is permitted (i.e. graphite powder).

Overall dimensions (including decorations and weights) are not to exceed a length of 7”, height of 3 ½”, and the width of 2-3/4”. The wheel base must be 1-3/4” to fit over the guide strips in the track and the clearance should be 3/8”. Weight shall not exceed 5 oz. You can add weights to your car (coins, weights, etc.) so long as you don’t exceed 5 oz.

Detailing of the car is permitted as long as they do not exceed the dimensions limitations listed above. All items should be tightly secured to the vehicle. Any item which falls off after the car is submitted will remain off the vehicle, and any damage that occurs may not be repaired. No modifications will be allowed after the car is submitted to race officials and may only be handled by race officials until conclusion of the race for that car.

The race officials will only place the car on the track and will not engage any switches, mechanisms or electronic devices. Ensure the vehicle design is sturdy enough to race multiple times. Please be sure that the front of the car is readily apparent.

Everyone wins just by participating!

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