PINEWOOD DERBY

The Scout Derby - with the three fastest cars qualifying for the District Pinewood Derby (if applicable)

Prizes and Recognition

The Derby is about doing one's best and having fun, so all child participants will be recognized. But that doesn't mean our race winners won't take home some shiny hardware. 

Derby Workshops

There will be opportunities to mold and shape the block of pinewood into a mean lean well-decorated racing machine.  We will announce dates and times for the workshops once we get the parents lined up who will be supervising the shop tools.  The scouts are not permitted to use power tools but they are encouraged to design the shape of their cars, sand them, and decorate them accordingly.  Parents are encouraged to assist the child but they should let the child do most of the work.  When finished, the car should look like a car a kid built.  (For those parents unable to refrain from making your scout's car for them, why not build your own and race in the adults/open division allowing your scout the actual experience of building their own car, less the power tools part of course?)

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. Parents and siblings are on their own. Cars may not exceed 5 ounces in weight and must conform to certain size restrictions and specifications (must fit completely within the sizing box).  Decorating the cars are up to the imagination of the scouts.  The complete set of rules will be available at the Derby Workshops. Please don't worry about the small print specifically worded to exclude the leaders from some or all of the rules.

Rules

Pack 529 Pinewood Derby Rules will be in effect: Pack 529 PWD Rules

Official Pinewood Derby Website 

BSA Pinewood Derby Site