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π Welcome to the Pinewood Derby!
π Welcome to the Pinewood Derby!
The Pinewood Derby is one of the most exciting events in Cub Scouts! Each year, our Scouts design, build, and race their own wooden cars down a sloped track, competing for speed and creativity awards. Itβs a great way to learn about sportsmanship, craftsmanship, and friendly competition.
For 2025:
For 2025:
π Register: Please register your racer before coming to Weigh-inΒ Racers can sign up here.
βοΈ Weigh-in: March 11th, 6:30-8:30p, Monteith Art Room (Once Checked in, the cars are kept with the pack until after the race)
π Race Night: March 14th, 7pm in the Monteith Gym
Official Rules
Official Rules
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions & Weight
Width: Maximum 2-3/4 inches
Length: Maximum 7 inches
Height: Maximum 4 inches
Weight: Maximum 5 ounces (measured on the official Pack 85 scale)
Lead weights: Must be covered for safety per BSA regulations
Materials
Materials
Axles, wheels, and body must be from the official Pinewood Derby kit
Axles must be visible
Additional wheels must be official BSA Scout Shop wheels
Prohibited Modifications
Prohibited Modifications
π« No wheel bearings, washers, or bushings
π« No liquid lubricants (only powdered graphite or silicone allowed)
π« No springs or loose materials
π« No motors or powered devices
π« No reusing a car from a previous year
Car Operation
Car Operation
Cars must be free-wheeling (no motors or starting devices)
Cars must have sufficient clearance and must not damage the track
Race Schedule and Timing
Race Schedule and Timing
Each car will race in multiple heats across all 4 lanes. The average time from all heats will determine the final rankings. We will drop the lowest time from each carβs set of heats before calculating the average.
If a car does not make it across the finish line, it will be assigned a time of 10 seconds for that heat.
After all heats, the top 2 cars from each den will advance to the finals.
In the finals, the cars will race in additional heats, and the top 3 fastest cars (based on average times, after dropping the lowest time) will win the grand prize.
This method ensures fairness and gives each car an equal chance to compete.
Awards π
Awards π
π Speed Awards
π Speed Awards
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Trophies for the fastest cars in each den
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Top 3 fastest cars overall
π¨ Style Awards
π¨ Style Awards
Even if your car isnβt the fastest, you can still win an award! Scouts should choose one category to compete in:
πΊπ² Most Patriotic β Best use of red, white, and blue
π Most Unique β A one-of-a-kind design
π¬ Best Pop Culture β Inspired by books, movies, TV, video games, or characters
π Most Futuristic β A sleek, sci-fi, or high-tech look
βΊ Best Scout Theme β Represents Scouting spirit!
π¦ Best Animal β Modeled after or inspired by an animal
π Best School Spirit β Shows off school colors and pride
π¨ Best Paint Job β Outstanding creativity and detail in painting
π Principalβs Choice β Chosen by the school principal
π Scoutsβ Choice β Voted on by fellow Scouts!
π Family Race (For Parents & Siblings!)
π Family Race (For Parents & Siblings!)
Weβre also hosting a Family Race! Parents, siblings, den chiefs, and other guests are welcome to enter.Β Fastest car will receive an award.
π Want to race? We have a limited number of car kits available for purchase. You can also buy kits from the Troy Scout Shop.
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