Cub Scout Pack 39 - Tiger Cubs, Den 1 and Den 2

Cub Scout Pack

Russellville, Alabama

Official Pinewood Derby Rules for Pack 39

1. The car must have been made this current scouting year.

2. The car should meet all racing specifications:
• Car must be made from official kit provided including wheels and axles.
• Width cannot exceed 2-3/4 inches. Width between wheels must be 1-3/4 inches.
• Length cannot exceed 7 inches.
• All four wheels must make contact with the race track.
• Axles must be clearly visible from the bottom of the car.
• Bottom clearance between the car and the track must be at least 3/8 inch.
• Weight cannot exceed 5 ounces. Scales vary slightly -- be prepared to make adjustments.
• No loose materials, no taping weight down to car.
• Wheel bearings, washers, & bushings are not allowed
• Wheels and axles may only be polished and smoothed.
• No springs allowed.
• Detailing is allowed as long as it fits dimensions and other above rules.
• Car must be free-wheeling, with no starting devices.
• The only lubricant to be used will be dry graphite. It must be applied before weigh-in.
• Car must pass inspection committee. If you fail to follow the rules, your car could be disqualified.

3. No test runs the day of the event. Testing should be done at the time the track is assembled, usually the day before the race.

4. Once a car has been through weight inspection and passed, it will go to the holding area and must not be touched.

5. Only members of the race committee will be able to handle the cars during racing.

6. Each heat will be announced. Viewing must be done from behind taped areas.

7. Each car will run 4 heats – one in each lane of the track. You will be racing against the clock. Results from an individual heat may not affect
your over all standing.

8. If a car has problems running more than once, it will be disqualified. Interfered-with cars will receive no penalties and heats will be rerun.

9. Advancement to District Pinewood Derby will be announced on race day. At district cars may be entered in the race category or the show category but not both. Racer must make that decision at the Pack Pinewood Derby race. The top four cars in each category will go to District. (Unless there is a change in the District Rules)