This year's Pinewood Derby will work similar to years past. Here are some important items to keep in mind:
Dates & Times
Weigh-in
Thursday (1/26) from 7:00-8:30pm @ SRE Cafeteria
Race Day
Sunday (1/29) from 3:00-5:30pm @ Lakewood Middle School
Race Logistics
- Cars will be inspected at weigh-in and kept by the Pinewood Derby committee until Race day.
- There will be some basic tools available during check-in to make any last minute modifications to the cars. No changes to the car will be possible after check-in.
- Each car will race in each lane on the track. The cars will be ranked based on the fastest average time of all their races combined.
- The race order is randomized by our race software.
- If there is an issue with a car during one of the race heats then the car may be repaired and the heat will be rerun 1 time.
Race Classes
There will be 3 classes of races for the event: Regulation, Open, andPowered. The Regulation class is open to scouts only and will requirecars to meet the specifications as listed in the attached rules. Open Classand Powered Class are open to scouts, siblings, and parents and will followmodified specifications listed below.
| Regulation Class | Open Class | Powered Class |
| · Car may weigh up to 5oz · All BSA rules apply | · Car may weigh up to 7oz · Any type of modification can be made to wheels and axles · All other BSA rules apply | · Car may weigh up to 7oz · Car shall not pose a safety risk to participants · No flammable accelerants may be used · In addition to the above, the car shall operate under the laws of physics. No other rules will apply. |
Regulation Class Awards
Trophies will be awarded for overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place in Regulation Class.Pins will be awarded to the top 3 racers from each den. Awards will also be given for the following:
· Most Original
· Best Paint Job
· Fastest Looking
· Most Colorful
· Judges Choice
Concessions
There will be a concession stand with drinks, popcorn, and other snacks.The cost for all items will be $1.
Race Day Schedule
- Regulation Class – Qualifying Round
- Den Pictures
- Regulation Class – Finals Round
- Open Class
- Powered Class
District Race
Some years the district will hold a race for the top cars from all the packs in the district. The top 3 cars from our pack will be eligible to compete in this race should it be held. One thing to consider is your car’s wheelbase. The stock slots are at 4.5” but our pack rules allow for a wheel base to be up to 5.38”. The district race may be stricter with their allowable wheelbase so plan accordingly.
Race Day Attire
Please remember to wear your class A uniform on Sunday. We will be taking den pictures for the SRE yearbook, and pictures of the winning scouts with their cars.