Its race time! Pack 283's annual Pine Wood Derby race will be March 5th at the Berne Union Community Room at 3pm. Racers will design and build their own derby car and race it against their peers in heats based on their age. Heat champions will have a chance to test their mettle against all the champions in a final championship race.
Car Kits
Car kits may be purchased at Ohio Valley Outdoors (map) for $4. You may also order them from ScoutStuff.org or the Columbus Scout Shop. Pack 283 has a limited number you may also purchase by contacting us. If you are a current Scout and have not received your Pinewood Derby car kit, please talk to your Den Leader as soon as possible. If you are new to the Pinewood Derby, please check out the Pinewood Pro website (http://www.pinewoodpro.com) for Pro equipment and HOWTO books covering every aspect of the race. Please make sure that your car stays within the rules of the race so you are not disqualified.
Registration
Registration will be Monday, February 28th from 6-8pm at the Sugar Grove United Methodist Church (map). Cars will be inspected and weighed during registration so they must be completed and ready to race by this date. Registered cars will be stored by the Race Manager until Saturday's race. Racers may inspect their cars the day of the race to make sure it is in the same condition as it was when it was registered.
Rules & Regulations
Specifications for the Pack 283 Pinewood Derby are the same as those listed in the Pinewood Derby kit.
Specifications
Weight: 5 oz.
Width: 2 3/4 inches
Length: 7 inches
Bottom Clearance: 3/8 inches
Rules
- Wheel bearings, washers and bushings are prohibited.
- Car may not ride on springs.
- Only BSA kit wheels and axles are permitted.
- The car must be free wheeling. No starting devices are permitted.
- Car must ride on four wheels
- Only dry lubricant is permitted (graphite works best).
- Graphite is to be applied ONCE before the heats begin. No additional lubricant will be permitted between races.
- Axles must be installed in the pre-made grooves.
- No part of the car may extend beyond the starting gate pin.
Prizes and Awards
1st, 2nd and 3rd place medals will be awarded to the top three cars in each heat.
The 1st place winners of each heat will compete for the Pack championship. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place champions will receive trophies.
The slowest car of the day will receive the coveted “Turtle Trophy.” Cars MUST cross the finish line to be eligible. Special display stands will be awarded for unique designs decided by judges un-affiliated with the Pack or racers. Rumor has it that Mr. T. will be judging the cars this year.
Races and Heats
All ranks or groups will have a separate heat. The following heats will be run:
| Lions: | Kindergarten boys |
| Tigers: | Tiger Cubs |
| Wolves: | Wolf Scouts |
| Bears: | Bear Scouts |
| Webelos: | Webelos 1 and 2 |
| Siblings: | Scout siblings under 11 years old |
| Outlaws: | Adults and siblings over the age of 11 |
Lions, Tigers, Wolves, Bears and Webelos will race on a four lane track and be scored based on run times. The Sibling and Outlaw races will be on a two lane track using a double-elimination bracket system.
Note: Outlaw racers will NOT participate in the championship race.
 2011_pinewood_derby.pdf | [2011 Derby Flyer] | 488 Kb |
