Pack 52 Pinewood Derby Official Rules
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Pack 52 Pinewood Derby Official Rules
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Practice
Night: Friday Jan 25 6:30 - 10pm in Cafeteria
Track setup, car weigh in, practice on track
Derby
Race: Saturday Jan 26 9:00am - Noon in Cafeteria
Parents
Derby Race to follow Scouts Race. Build and race your own car.
Car Specifications:
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Car size shall not exceed: Width 2 3/4" (including the wheels) |
1 3/4" (where the wheels contact the body)
Length 7" (some blocks are longer)
Height 3" (including all trim items)
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Lubricants can be used, but must be applied prior to the race at home. |
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Car weight shall not exceed: 5.00 ounces |
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The
car must have at least 3/8" under-clearance from the wheel rolling
surface to the bottom of the car (between the wheels). |
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Axles,
wheels and body must be from the materials provided in the official BSA
pinewood derby car kit. |
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Additional
trim items are allowed as long total weight doesn't exceed maximum
weight and size. |
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Wheel
bearings, bushings and washers are not permitted. |
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The
car may not ride on springs or other suspension. |
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The
car must be freewheeling and gravity powered. No auxiliary form of
propulsion is allowed including motors, rubber bands, rockets or
magnetic devices. |
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No
loose materials (weights, characters or trim) are permitted. Fasten all
securely. |
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Do
not alter the wheel shape or profile. You may eliminate burrs and
molding marks. |
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Only
one car per registered Cub Scout may be entered. |
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Once
inspected and accepted the car may not be altered in any way. |
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The
car entry must have been built for this year's race. |
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Last Update: 11/30/2002 |
