Each car must pass inspection by the official inspection committee before it will be allowed to compete. For example, axle guards are sold at the madison scout center, but are. All cars must pass the following inspection to qualify for the race. World pinewood derby official competition rules for 2016 the greater new york councils is honored to have you participate in the second annual world championship pinewood derby. Pinewood derby secrets ebook and bonus section raingutter regatta tips. The machining process ensures that the axles are perfectly straight for the truest roll. Winning secrets book and support for the military here in kabul, afghanistan. As the name implies, this is a class in which you can use all your ingenuity and imagination. To develop this consensus i used the 2014 pinewood derby rules from the. Updated annually with the latest tips and speed products, our book has proven results with s of winners. Pinewood derby rules connecticut rivers council pages 1 6. Please note that not everything sold online or in stores including the boy scout store, adheres to the pack 155 and yahara district pinewood derby rules.
Other pinewood derby race rules once a car passes inspection and is entered into the race, only race committee members can touch it. Example pinewood derby car construction rules from the cub scout grand prix pinewood derby guidebook bsa no. How to build a pinewood derby carrules wikibooks, open. Page4of8 district grand champion the 1st thru 3rd place finishers in each racing division will participate in a race off to determine the district grand champion.
According to the bsas cub scout leader howtobook, the general rules are as follows. We have highperformance car wheels and axles, specialty tools, and tungsten weights all designed to help you race at your highest level while following the guidelines within your official rule book. Help your scout speed ahead of the competition with the latest derby essentials, paints, lights, and other new accessories. It is important to understand that cub scout packs are not required to follow the exact pine wood derby rules established by the bsa. Rule complexity rules, part 2 pinewood derby rules, part 1 november 26th, 2006 5 comments. Pinewood derby season is approaching fast and will race by before you know it. Pinewood derby rules connecticut rivers council pages 1. All future research will be limited to cars that follow these rules. But remember, the most important rule is to have fun. Pinewood derby races are a timehonored tradition for young boys involved in the royal ranger program. Want to make this next pinewood derby the best one yet.
The second most important rule is to show good sportsmanship to all racers. Bsas pinewood derby car building rules each local pinewood derby committee determines the rules for building and racing cars. Standard specifications listed in rule 3 are waived. Width between wheels 1 34 bottom clearance between car and track 38. How to make a fast pinewood derby car boys life magazine. The pinewood derby is open to all cub scouts including tiger cubs. Whether this is your first race or you are a seasoned competitor, pine wood derby speed secrets has all the advice and tips you need to. The boy scouts of americas cub scout leader howto book. It is important to understand that cub scout packs are not required to follow.
Good sportsmanship is expected of all scouts, responsible parents, and. The car must have 38 clearance underneath the body so it does not rub on the. The concept was created by the packs cubmaster don murphy, and sponsored by the management club at north american aviation. If the car loses a wheel, or is otherwise damaged, the racer shall have 5 minutes to make repairs. Pinewood derby online, a forum for questions and discussions about everyones favorite gravity powered racers. Home pinewood derby books speed secrets experience the thrill of winning the pine wood derby. As its popularity has grown over the last 60 years, the pinewood derby has evolved. In a very simple cut to the chase format, this book provides stepbystep instructions with pictures and web links, the web links will connect you to web videos designed to help you understand wheel. To resolve this problem i surveyed the rule sets from 14 packs and districts to develop a consensus of what the average legal pinewood derby car looks like.
Pinewood derby machined and polished axles four pack. The important bonding time spent with fathers and adult mentors is only one of the benefits of participating in a pinewood derby. Experience the thrill of winning the pine wood derby. The intent is for the boy to have the satisfaction of building his own car from the materials kit.
Howarth official pinewood derby rules 1 only official pinewood derby kits block, dowels, screws, wheels from gospel publishing or the ranger supply store may be used. Leave enough wood in the rear of the pinewood derby car so you can place additional weight there. The first pinewood derby was held on may 15, 1953 at the scout house in manhattan beach, california by cub scout pack 280c the present pack 7. Want to build a pinewood derby car that looks good and goes fast. World pinewood derby official competition rules for 2016. Pinewood derby mid america pinewood derby derby car racing pinewood pinewood races pinewood race derby race derby races pwd scout pinewood pinewood derby video pinewood derby pictures scout pinewood derby cub scout pinewood derby midamerica pinewood derby event details and sponsors. Winning pinewood derby secrets contains all the tips you need to win your race. Precision stocks derby worx manufacturer of pinewood derby. How does that rule play into cutting the body and shimming for. It may also cause your pinewood derby car to get bumped around when the pin drops, and it can create problems for electronic timing systems. With the help of adults, scouts build their own cars from wood, usually from kits containing a block of pine wood, plastic wheels, and metal axles.
National royal rangers office pinewood derby rules for nationalregional sanctioned events 8. The pinewood derby is a fun competition between the scouts. Here is a brief summary of some of the most important rules only scouts may enter a race car we will have a race for parents and siblings after the derby completes. Feel free to use these rules for your cub scout pinewood derby or awana grand prix race. These axles were engineered with an increased diameter in order to reduce wheel wobble. Ive got you covered with these 10 pinewood derby planning tips. Note that all pinewood derby rules are set at the local race level. If you losebreak parts, wheels and axles will be available at checkin. The following rules are included in every pinewood derby kit. Cars a pinewood derby car, often called a pinewood racer, starts out as a kit of materials that each cub scout participating in the event receives. Pinewood derby mid america pinewood derby derby car racing pinewood pinewood races pinewood race derby race derby races pwd scout pinewood pinewood derby video pinewood derby pictures scout pinewood derby cub scout pinewood derby mid. The official bsa pinewood derby rules for the cub scout pinewood derby are the rules that are in the box of the official grand prix pinewood derby kits handed out by the scout leader. A pinewood derby car converts gravitational potential energy to translational kinetic energy and resulting velocity, rotational kinetic energy in the spinning wheels, and heat from friction. In a very simple cut to the chase format, this book provides stepbystep instructions with pictures and web links, the web links will connect you to web videos designed to help you understand wheel and axle preparations, car testing, and lubrication.
The pinewood derby kit provides a block of wood and the wheels and axles. Precision stocks derby worx manufacturer of pinewood. These are the rules we used for our cub scout pack pinewood derby race. The gravitypowered vehicles usually sport colorful paint schemes. Some of the rules are to ensure that your car will be competitive, some of them are to ensure that your car will fit on our track, and some of them are to ensure that we dont spend a lot of time or money with special parts. They work well with all lubricants graphite or racing oils and feature a reamed and burnished hub bore for easier alignment and greater speeds, plus both hub faces have been coned for greater friction reduction. Pinewood derbies are often run by chapters packs of the cub scouts program of boy scouts of america. The car must be made from an authorized pinewood derby kit see rule 4 and the section pinewood derby kits using all the parts in their proper locations.
The official bsa pinewood derby rules for building a legal pinewood derby car for cub scouts and the boy scouts of america. One of the most beloved pastimes in cub scouts is the pinewood derby. Rules provided by pinewood pro official pinewood derby rules rules from bsa pinewood derby kit car dimension rules the overall length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches. You may remove the seams and imperfections from the wheels.
The purpose of the pinewood derby is to provide an opportunity to have fun, teach good sportsmanship, follow rules, learn woodworking techniques, and do a creative project with a parent or other adult mentor. For example, axle guards are sold at the madison scout center, but are not permitted at the pack 155 or yahara district races. These rules and the equipment used at this event take precedence over any rules or equipment used at previous pinewood derbies. Below are the official pinewood derby rules i used for our bsa cub scout pack pinewood derby race. The boy scouts of americas cub scout leader howto book provides a basic set of pinewood derby rules to help your race run smoothly. A pointed nose will make it difficult for your pinewood derby car to rest on the pin at the starting gate. To develop this consensus i used the 2014 pinewood derby rules from the following organizations. It is important to understand that your car must meet these basic requirements to be eligible to race in the.
The pinewood derby chairman has final say on if a car passes inspection. Pinewood derby rules, part 1 pinewood freak winning. Typical pinewood derby race rules abc pinewood derby. The overall width is not to exceed 234 and the overall length shall not exceed 7. These are pinewood derby rules that are typical of the official rules used in bsa. Official pinewood derby rules 1 only official pinewood derby kits block, dowels, screws, wheels from gospel publishing or the ranger supply store may be used. I shaped this block and added a bit of additional wood at the front of the car to better accomodate the bottle. The pinewood derby is a racing event for unpowered, unmanned miniature cars. Its impo ssible for your child to win the pinewood derby if you build the car. Click here to register as a member today for full access to the forum, its fast, simple, and absolutely free. A the district pinewood derby will be hosted annually by the mohegan district. Scouts must be in class a uniform in order to race on race day.
Pinewood derby rules and specifications 2010 revision these are the rules for yocona area council races. Includes the procrastinators hot sheet how to win a pinewood derby in one hour. How to win the pinewood derby ultimate speed secrets. These rules do not rule out canting and steer as long as 4 touch by the way it is not. Pinewood derby mid america pinewood derby derby car racing pinewood pinewood races pinewood race derby race derby races pwd scout pinewood pinewood derby video pinewood derby pictures scout pinewood derby cub scout pinewood derby midamerica pinewood derby event details and sponsors pinewood derby midamerica council pinewood derby racing 2014 pinewood derby race. Some scout shops may still have copies of this book, but it has not been printed since 1992. As important as it is for rangers, fathers and leaders to work together to create a. The overall length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches. In this section, i will discuss ways that you can build a winn ing car while still allowing your child to do most of the. How to build a pinewood derby carphysics wikibooks, open. Our precisionstock wheels for pinewood derby racing are mold number matched and c. Home explore pinewood derby rules connecticut rivers council. No specialcustom aftermarket wheels, axles, or wood block allowed.
Derby talk is a forum for pinewood derby, awana grand prix, kub kar rally, shape n race derby, space derby, raingutter regatta and other similar races where a child and an adult work together to create a race vehicle and a lot of fun and memories. Weight may be added to the car and will be considered part of the car for purposes of all measurements. Pinewood derby rules great lakes region royal rangers. There are no official pinewood derby rules that are used nationwide. Sebastian church and school official pinewood derby rules revised january 2018 1. Our selection of pinewood derby racing supplies and accessories are time tested and race proven. It is not intended to build the fastest race car on the planet. Official bsa pinewood derby rules derby monkey garage. C the district program chairman will approve the derby committee and race chairman. B the pinewood derby will be designated as a cub scout activities function only.
These are not original bsa nails, these are precision machined, perfectly straight axles. Now out of print, the cub scout grand prix pinewood derby guidebook bsa no. Pinewood derby secrets and how to build a pinewood car. Its an event in which scouts race miniature cars that they have built out of blocks of wood and other simple parts. The pinewood derby has been a part of the cub scout program since 1953. Be sure to read and abide by the rules for your local race. With the popularity of the pinewood derby, other organizations have. Whether this is your first race or you are a seasoned competitor, pine wood derby speed secrets has all the advice and tips you need to bring home the trophy. The committee will need to make sure their rules dont conflict with those of the district or council to ensure their members can participate in events at those levels. They are not actually official, but many packs use them as the basis for their own race rules.