Pinewood Derby

OK, the Pinewood Derby is coming up on February 19th (weigh-in) and February 20th (actual race). The scouts will get their cars when they pay their registration fees for 2010, which are $17.50. Additional cars for parents and siblings are available for the "Me Too Race" for $5.

Impound is on Friday from 6:00 - 9:00, we will have the pack scale, drills and lead for weight adjustments.

Race day starts at 10:00 and we will have a potluck, so please bring something yummy to share. Family and friends are encouraged to attend, this is such a fun event.

The rules for the cars are as follows:

IMPOUND:
Cars will be impounded when registered. After being impounded, repairs will be limited to axles/wheels that are broken or lost during the race. No adding of graphite after race starts.
INSPECTION:
Cars will be inspected during registration for compliance to the specifications below:
SPECIFICATIONS:
BODY: The body in the official BSA Pinewood Derby kit must be used. The body may be shaped, hollowed out, or built up from the base as long as it meets all other specs. Any additions to the original body, i.e. steering wheels, decals, paint, weights, etc…., must be firmly attached.
WIDTH: The car width at the wheels may not be modified. It must be the same as the original and must not exceed 2 ¾".
LENGTH: Overall length must not exceed 7".
WHEELBASE: Wheelbase may not be modified; it must be the same as the official kit.
WHEELS: Wheels and axles must be as furnished in the official kit, no solid axles. No washers, bushings, springs, or motors are allowed. Wheels may be sanded to remove the flashing only. No reductions in size, thickness, or changes in shape are allowed. Axles may be polished and pre-graphite but once race starts no additional graphite will be allowed.
WEIGHTS: The weight of the race car must not exceed 5oz. as measured on the race scales.OTHER INFORMATION: Cars must be free wheel with no stored energy source or movable weights. There is no designated front or back to the supplied body, either end may be the front. Racers will race cars one time in each lane (a 4 lane track) to determine winners in each division Tigers, Wolves, Bears, and Webelos. First and Second years Webelos will race as one Rank.