Pinewood is funded solely by fall popcorn sales.
If this is your first time, you might feel a little lost but do not worry. You will find a source of help in our Scout leaders and from adults with previous derby experience.
Important Pinewood Derby Events
- Car kits will be provided to Scouts at December pack meeting (The Christmas Party). If you have not received a Pinewood Derby Car, please contact Jarod Mohlmaster.
- Test N Tune – Thursday Feb 1 2024 from 6:30-7:30pm: The track will be set up so cars can be tested.
- Impound Night Tuesday February 6, 2024 6:30-8:00pm: Cars are measured, weighed, named and impounded. Please bring them in a box with your name on them. BRING YOUR COMPLETED ENTRY FORM
- Race Day Setup Friday February 9, 2024 6:00pm- Until Complete
- Race Day! Saturday February 10, 2024 10:00am -2:00pm
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.
∗ Pit Crew Favorite
∗ Best Non-Car
∗ Best Paint Job
∗ Blue & Gold (Cub Scout Spirit)
∗ Good Sport
∗ Looks like an Animal
∗ Most Aerodynamic
∗ Most creative use of Materials
∗ Most Original
∗ Most Realistic Looking
BSA’s Pinewood Derby Car Building Rules
All cars must pass the following inspection to qualify for the race:
- Width shall not exceed 2-3/4 inches.
- Length shall not exceed 7 inches.
- Weight shall not exceed 5 ounces.
- Axles, wheels, and body shall be from the materials provided in the kit. Additional wheels can be purchased separately.
- Wheel bearings, washers, and bushings are prohibited.
- No lubricating oil may be used. Axles may be lubricated with powdered graphite or silicone.
- The car shall not ride on any kind of spring.
- The car must be free-wheeling, with no starting devices.
- No loose materials of any kind are allowed in the car.
