Annual Pinewood Derby
Race Day
Each year in February, the Derby is held at Woodland Elementary School. Snacks and drinks will be available as a fundraiser. This is a family event so bring the grandparents, uncles, cousins, and anyone else who might enjoy the race.
"Be Fast... or Look Good Trying"
The pinewood derby is one of the most popular and successful family activities in Cub Scouting. Pinewood derby cars are small wooden models that Cub Scouts make with help from their families. Then they race the cars in competition. The cars are powered by gravity and run down a track. Every scout can design and build their own "grand prix" car to enter in the race.
Prizes and Recognition
The Derby is about doing one's best and having fun! The three fastest cars and the fastest Tiger Cub's car win a trophy and also qualify for the District Pinewood Derby.
Derby Workshops
There are usually several opportunities to mold and shape the block of pinewood into a mean lean well-decorated racing machine. We will announce dates and times for the workshops once we get the parents lined up who will be supervising the shop tools. The scouts are not permitted to use power tools but they are encouraged to design the shape of their cars, sand them, and decorate them accordingly. Parents are encouraged to assist the child but they should let the child do most of the work.
Equal Ground
All entries in the derby will start with the "Official Grand Prix Pinewood Derby Kit" which includes the body, 4 axles, and 4 wheels. All nine pieces MUST be used before the car can race. The kits are sold at the local Scout Shop or online. All active Scouts will receive a kit as a present in December. Parent and siblings are on their own. Cars may not exceed 5 ounces in weight and must conform to certain size restrictions and specifications. Decorating the cars are up to the imagination of the scouts. The complete set of rules will be available at the Derby Workshops.
How to Build a Winning Pinewood Derby Racer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urVr98TP9no
EASY Pinewood Derby Car WINS using Science!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RjJtO51ykY
A parent helped build that Pinewood Derby car? Yes, that’s the point
Printable Rules
