Pinewood Derby
Pack 108
Pinewood Derby
The Pinewood Derby is one of the highlights of the scouting year. Everyone gets excited about entering a car in the Pinewood Derby. The event is a great opportunity for scout and parent to spend time together on a fun project.
Pinewood is funded solely by fall popcorn sales.
Important Pinewood Derby Events
- Car kits are provided to Scouts at December pack meeting (if recharter dues are paid)
- Car Cutting Event – Saturday, January 16, 2021
Test N Tune – Tuesday, Feb 23, 2021 – The track will be set up so cars can be tested.- Impound Night – Tuesday, March 2, 2020 – Cars are measured, weighed, named and impounded.
- Race Day (Virtual) – Saturday, March 6, 2021
- Race Video Showing & Awards Ceremony – Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Trophies and Design Awards
Trophies will be awarded to the first, second and third-place speed finishers in each rank and over-all for the Pack.
Many “Design Awards” are also given out. Examples are below, but change from year to year.
∗ Best Paint Design
∗ Funniest
∗ Best Truck
∗ Best Sports Theme
∗ Craftsmanship
∗ Most Creative
∗ Most Patriotic