Visit this link for complete race information:
http://mapuca.pbworks.com/Pinewood_Derby_All
Pack 318 provides all Scouts with a Pine Wood Derby kit paid for with Pack funds. See your Den leader if you do not have yours. Extra kits are available for purchase. Decals and supplies can be found at local craft stores and hobby shops. There is an abundance of information online. Pay careful attention to Pack 318 rules to make sure any suggestions meet Pack 318 rules. Contact Chris Bailey for more info on extra kits.
Lowes, in conjunction with Dremel, is hosting a Pine Derby demonstration on 1/16. The location on Capital Blvd. is participating. The time is 11 am to 1pm. If a group of 5 or more attend together from Pack 318 they'll set up a table for us. Contact Charlie Benton, Tiger Den 3 leader if you would like to participate.
Summary:
Maximum Weight.....................................5.0 oz
Front Shape............................................No pointed or notched front ends.
Length................................................... 7.0 Inches Max
Height....................................................3.0 Inches Max
Width.....................................................2.75 Inches Max
Track Clearance.....................................3/8 inches (to bottom of car)
Details:
The maximum overall width including wheels and axles shall not exceed 2 ¾ inches.
The minimum width between the wheels shall be 1 ¾ inches so the car will clear the center guide strip on the track.
The minimum clearance between the bottom of the car and the track surface shall be 3/8 inch so the car will clear the center guide strip on the track.
The maximum overall length shall not exceed 7 inches.
The wheelbase (distance between the front and rear axles) may not be changed from the kit body distance of 4 3/8 inches (some kits may be off between 1/8 inch to ¼ inch). The pre-cut slots provided on the official BSA kit must be used!
The maximum height shall not exceed 3 inches.
Body wood shall be only as provided in the Official BSA Grand Prix Pinewood Derby Kit.
The car must have been built during the current year (the school year in which the Pinewood Derby is held).
The maximum weight of the car shall not exceed 5.0 ounces. The reading of the official scale will be final.
No liquids or loose materials of any kind are permitted in or on the car. The car may be hollowed out and built up to the maximum weight by the addition of wood or metal only, provided any additional materials is securely built into the body or firmly affixed to it.
Details such as steering wheel, driver, decals, spoiler, painting and interior detail are permissible as long as these details do not exceed the maximum length, width or weight specifications.
Cars with wet paint will not be accepted.
The front end of the car is to be flat solid, which means that the car cannot have notches, grooves, or slots in its front side. Such features could give the car an unfair advantage at the start.
Only BSA approved wheels and axles, as provided in the Official Pinewood Derby Kit, must be used.
Wheel bearings, washers, bushings and hubcaps are prohibited.
The car shall not ride on any type of springs.
The car must be freewheeling, with no starting devices or other types
of propulsion.
Wheels can be sanded to remove surface imperfections, but the treads must be left flat. Beveling, tapering, narrowing, thinning, thin sanding or wafering of the wheels is prohibited.
Axles can be smoothed to remove surface imperfections, but not altered in any way except polishing. The head of the axle (nail) shall not be altered.
All 4 wheels of the car must touch the track/surface.
Only graphite or powdered Teflon “white lube” will be allowed for lubricating the wheels. You MAY NOT use any other lubricant, especially oil and silicone sprays. (Liquids, grease and sprays create an unfair advantage and can potentially mix with the paint of the car or the plastic wheels and make them tacky which will slow your car considerably over time and liquid lubricant can potentially foul the track ruining the racing surface for others).
There will be NO lubrication after your car has completed Final Inspection and Registration.
Due to safety reasons, there will be NO lubrication of your car in the race area or within the structure in which the derby event is being held. (Graphite on the floor creates a hazardous slipping condition where people are walking.
Cars that are lubricated during the race will be retired.
The car must be checked in on Friday night-no exceptions --to be qualified for any awards and to race. If you are unable to check in your car, please inform your den leader to make arrangements for another adult to check in your car.
No Saturday morning check ins.
Bring your vehicle in a shoebox for overnight storage at the mall. Please put your name on the box!
Do not put your name on the car.
Please no wet glue or sawdust on the car at check in time.
We will have a pit crew available for last minute weight and clearance adjustments.
A number sticker will be placed on the back of the Scout’s car after he completes registration identifying the car to the scout and his rank. Once the car completes check in, no one but the Scout is to touch the car the day of the race. No one can pick the car up except the judges Saturday morning or the scout preparing to race.
Your scout is the only one who can race his car. No exceptions.