Pinewood Derby

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Date/Time
Date(s) - 04/03/21
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Location
VFW - Monticello

Categories


Set Up (Leaders Only) 7:30 to 9 a.m. (anyone that wants to help set up/tear down is always welcome)
Car Weigh In – 9 to 9:30 a.m.
Race – 9:30 a.m. until finished

This event will be LIVE Streamed on our Facebook page for anyone distancing and out of town relatives/friends.

Your cars will be weighed to ensure they are track-legal.  🙂

Bring weights and tools to modify your car if necessary!

According to the BSA’s Cub Scout Leader How-To-Book, the general rules are as follows:

  1. Width shall not exceed 2-3/4 inches.
  2. Length shall not exceed 7 inches.
  3. Weight shall not exceed 5 ounces.
  4. Axles, wheels, and body shall be from the materials provided in the kit. Additional wheels can be purchased separately.
  5. Wheel bearings, washers, and bushings are prohibited.
  6. No lubricating oil may be used. Axles may be lubricated with powdered graphite or silicone.
  7. The car shall not ride on any kind of spring.
  8. The car must be free-wheeling, with no starting devices.
  9. No loose materials of any kind are allowed in the car.