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Pinewood Derby
Is a racing event where Cub Scouts build and race small, gravity-powered cars made from a block of pine wood, plastic wheels, and metal axles. The cars can be customized through sanding, painting, and adding weights to comply with specific rules like weight, width and length.
The Races
The track has 8 lanes.
A HEAT is a match between 5 to 8 cars.
A RACE is made up of a bunch of heats.
The total number of heats necessary for all cars to go through all the lanes, regardless of the number of racers.
Each vehicle will race on each lane of the track once, equaling 8 total heats per vehicle, per race. The results will be calculated. The fastest time out of the 8 heats is taken for each derby car in that race time.
Derby Rules
DIMENSIONS
DIMENSIONS
DIMENSIONS
- No wider than 2 inches
- No higher than 5 inches
- No longer than 7 inches
- Weighs no more than 5 oz
CLEARANCE
DIMENSIONS
DIMENSIONS
- The 2 sets of wheels must be 1.75 inches apart
- The car’s body must have 3/8 of an inch clearance off the ground to run properly on the track
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
You can only use the materials in the Pinewood Derby Kit:
- Pinewood block for the body
- Wheels & Axles
- You may lubricate wheels and axles but only a dry lubricant, like graphite, is allowed.
YOU CANNOT:
- Modify the wheels, washers, bearings, or bushings axles
- Use springs, starting devices, or anything to propel the car besides gravity
OTHERS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
- Once the car has been registered, it is officially in our care.
- The vehicle will not be returned until after the completion of all the races.
- After the race, all race cars must be picked up.
- Family and friends are welcome to attend
- All scouts MUST wear complete Class A uniforms.
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RACERS GET READY!!!
The Pinewood Derby is a super fun event for the whole family but, unfortunately, it cannot run without the help of the parents. That includes everything from helping scouts build their race cars, to volunteering to help put the event together. Pack 175 is a dynamic group which requires a coordinated effort from a lot of people to register race cars, setting up the event, running the race, and cleaning up. The more volunteers we have, the more seamless the event will run so we can all enjoy the event and make it memorable.
RACE STAFF
GRAND MARSHALL
1 person
Coordinator of the ENTIRE event
Racetrack Runner
6 people
Setup and break down the racetrack. We can’t have a Pinewood Derby without these volunteers! description about this item
Transportation Manager
1 Truck
Someone who has a truck or pick up truck, that can transport the track from the shed to the hall
Publicist
1 person
Handles publicity, membership, marketing
Inspector General
3 people
Check-in vehicles that comply to the race car rules. Their tasks are to weigh vehicles, measure vehicle dimensions, check for track clearance, and assign vehicle numbers
Pit Crew
2 people
Assists racers fix any issues they have with their race cars. Please bring extra tools if you have them, weights, glue, graphite, tools, etc.
Announcer
1 person
Announce vehicle standing during the race and winners at the end of each heat. Just talk about what’s going on during the race. with funny anecdotes.
Track Operator
2 people
Handles the software that runs the race, and the other does a manual check of car ranking per heat / per race.
Transporter
2 people
Coordinates the transportation of the vehicles from the end of the track to the starting point.
Fuel Station Manager
2 people
Coordinate food and drinks. Serves the food, desserts, drinks. Make sure there is no cross contamination, and pack it up after the event.
Decorations Committee
2 people
Setup tables, chairs, decorations, balloons, registration area, “car parking area,” track “barrier,” game areas, etc.
Photo Director
2 people
Setup photo booth, take pictures of Scouts, the vehicles, family photos, group photos
Garage Manager
2 people
Make sure vehicles are secure and help Scouts vote for their favorite car category.
Activities Director
2 people
Set up games and activities that can keep scouts busy before the race. Also need to pack it away right before the race so the kids are not distracted during the race.
Take Down Crew
6 people
Pack up all the materials used and clean up the hall.
COUNTDOWN BEGINS
The date is approaching fast and we’re making preparations. Don’t miss out!
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