Cub Scout Pack 1890
Pinewood Derby Guidelines
General Pinewood Derby Guidelines for Den
and Pack Level Divisions:
x Boys must be registered Cub Scouts or Webelos at the time of
the pack level race.
x The Official BSA Grand Prix Kit shall be used. All others will
be disqualified.
x Only this year’s car can be used in the scout division
races.
x Overall dimensions: width shall not exceed 2-3/4”,
length shall not exceed 7”, height shall not exceed 3”, weight
shall not exceed 5 oz., and clearance between track and car must be 3/8”.
x No loose materials of any kind are permitted in or on the car.
x The car may be hollowed out, and/or built up, to the maximum
weight by the addition of wood or metal, providing it is securely built into or
adhered to the car body.
x The scales on the day of the race are the final authority.
x Wheel bearings, washers and bushings are prohibited. BSA axle
guards are permitted.
x Details such as steering wheel, driver, and decals are
permissible as long as these do not exceed width, length, and weight
specifications.
x The car shall not use any kind of springs.
x The car shall be free wheeling with no starting devices.
x Only the wheels and axles that come with the kit are
permissible. Wheels will not be shaped in any way. This means the wheels
must sit flat on the track. Only the burrs may be sanded off to smooth the wheel.
x Only graphite, Teflon, or other official BSA lubricant will be
permitted. Participants may lubricate the vehicle prior to each division race.
All lubrication must be done at the repair table.
x Each car will be inspected by the inspectors before it may
race. The inspectors have the right and responsibility to make qualifying
decisions. Once the car has been inspected, it is impounded, and no changes may
be made. If a car is disqualified, the racer will be given until the time
check-in closes to make the changes necessary for their car to qualify.
x If a car jumps the track, the judges will determine the cause.
If it is the track, it will be repaired; if it is the car, the builder will
have five minutes to make repairs, and the race will be rerun. If the car
continues to jump the track, it will be disqualified.
Corporate
Division
restrictions
are the same as the general pinewood derby guidelines for scouts. The racer is
the scout that sold the sponsorship, a designee from the corporate sponsor, or
a designee of the scout who sold the sponsorship.
Scout
Buddy Division
restrictions are the same as the general pinewood derby guidelines for scouts.
Racers must be 11 years of age or younger.
Unlimited
Weight Division
restrictions
are: overall width shall not exceed 2-3/4”, length shall not exceed
7”, height shall not exceed 3”, clearance between track and car
must be 3/8”, and no loose materials of any kind are permitted in or on
the car. Cars from prior years may be raced. Only Official BSA Grand Prix Kits
may be used. Racers must be 11 year old or younger.
Senior
Division
restrictions are same as unlimited. Racers must be 12 years old or older.