Cost: $4 - Get the money to Sister McCormick on or before Sunday, 23 September and she will bring your derby kit to the September pack meeting or you can purchase one one your own at the Scout Store:
South Valley Scout Shop
8395 S. 700 West
Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 571-2727
Scout Shop Hours
9:00 am - 6:00 pm Mon - Fri
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturday
Did you know...Cubmaster Don Murphy of Pack 280C, Manhattan Beach, California, had a son who was unable to compete in a local gravity-powered car competition. Murphy came up with a way for his boy and his pack to make and race miniature gravity-powered cars on a small indoor track, and the pinewood derby was born. That first derby was held May 15, 1953. By 1955, the pinewood derby was part of the official Cub Scouting program and, while always optional, has become a key part of many Cub Scout packs’ annual programs.
Given that competitive events like the pinewood derby can raise emotional levels beyond what is appropriate, what Scouting goals does the pinewood derby help a Scout achieve?
- Sportsmanship and good citizenship is taught by following the derby rules and cheering on friends and den partners as they race against others in the pack.
- Personal achievement comes to any boy who picks up a woodworking tool and shapes raw wood into a sleek design. And, by learning woodworking, he prepares himself to more easily serve in the Boy Scouting's service projects.
- Family understanding is enhanced because building a pinewood derby car puts the boy and his mom, dad, or other adult partner into a close and sometimes intense learning experience over, potentially, many hours.
- 6 Steps to build a Pinewood derby car
- The overall length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches.
- The overall width of the car shall not exceed 2 ¾ inches.
- The car must have 1 ¾” clearance between the wheels.
- The car must have 3/8” clearance underneath the body so it does not rub on the track.
- The car shall not exceed 5.0 ounces.
- The official race scale that is used at car check-in shall be considered final.
- The official pine wood block must be used. The block may be shaped in any way that is desired.
- Official BSA wheels must be used. The wheels may not be cut, drilled, beveled or rounded. You may remove the seams and imperfections from the wheels.
- The axles may be altered, polished and lubricated.
- Once a car passes inspection and is entered into the race, only race committee members can touch it.
- If the car loses a wheel, or is otherwise damaged, the racer shall have 5 minutes to make repairs.
- Each car must pass inspection by the official inspection committee before it will be allowed to compete.
- The Inspection Committee has the responsibility to disqualify those cars that do not meet these rules.
STEP 1. Dad, I've Got An Idea!
How to turn your ideas into a winning Pinewood car...we give you designs hints that work best.
STEP 2. One Slice Or Two?
We give you cut-out car design templates so you can choose a design that only requires one saw cut, or choose a two cut design or multiple cut design.Just apply our templates and in a few minutes you have a car.
STEP 3. Smooth As A Baby's...
Shaping and sanding usually take a long time, but our special techniques make this step easier for you.
STEP 4. Be A Heavy Weight
If you want a competative car, weight is critical. More weight, faster car. We show you the best place and how to do it.
STEP 5. Shine Like A Star
Finishing touches to make your car cool. Make this the fun part for your child. There are many things you can do here.
STEP 6. Let's Roll 'Em...
Critical Axle and Wheel preparation hints to make your car fast.
Rules:
We will inspected each car at weigh-in on race day. We will weigh each car with the "official scale" and turn back any car that exceeded 5.0 oz. and then we'll make a quick visual inspection of each car against the following inspection points:
Car Dimension Rules
Derby Car Weight Rules
Car Modifications Not Allowed
Other Pinewood Derby Race Rules
Great resourses:
http://www.pinewoodpro.com/
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