Derby Car Specifications:
- Must be "Official Grand Prix Pinewood Derby" Kit.
- Maximum Width with Wheels: 2 3/4"
- Length: 7"
- Weight: Must not exceed 5 oz.
- Width between Wheels: 1 3/4"
- Bottom Clearance between Car & Track: 3/8"
- All rules printed in the Derby Kit insert must be followed, in addition to the following rules.
- Wheels will remain flat in profile, no rounding off will be allowed. The axles must be straight in the groove, not tipped. The car must run on the flat part of the wheel. Please do not alter the wheels supplied in the kit, drilling out etc. Wheels can be painted. All 4 wheels must be flat on the track. (NO 3 wheelers allowed.)
- The Pinewood Derby race is open to all Cub Scouts.
- Maximum height of the car is 3" and it cannot extend past the start bar. The car cannot race if it exceeds this limit.
- Graphite is allowed for axle lubrication. Teflon is allowed for lubrication. No lubrication is allowed inside the race event. Please lube outside of the building.
- An electric scale will be used. This scale will be the official weigh-in.
- After the official weigh-in, the car cannot be adjusted or lubricated.
- If a car runs off the track or loses any parts more than two times per race, it will be disqualified.
- Do not hang weights on the bottom of the car; they will drag on the track. All weights must allow clearance of 3/8" between the car and track.
- Race official's decisions are final. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated from Scouts or Spectators/Parents.
- Weigh-in is 30 minutes before race times.
- Be sure your Cub Scout knows what group they belong in. They will not be allowed to race in a different group if they come at the wrong time.
- Colored official BSA wheels are accepted.
- Cars removed from the officials table after check-in will be disqualified...NO EXCEPTIONS!
