Pinewood Derby

Race Registration & Entry Fee – $5! 

You MUST register online for this event (payment will be collected on Race Day)!!

Food and drinks will be available for sale at the event.  

Race Categories and Schedule 

11:30 AM Doors open to racers and fans 

Registration will happen from 11:30-12

THERE WILL BE THREE GROUPS/ CATEGORIES 

Kindergarten thru 2nd graders will race first

3rd graders thru 5th graders will race second

6th grade and older will race last

Car kits and supplies are available at the Boy Scout Store, Hobby Lobby and Ace Hardware. Items purchased online are also acceptable.

Cars will be evaluated on Speed and Design!

Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place

OFFICIAL PINEWOOD DERBY RULES & REGULATIONS

Detailing such as Steering Wheel, Driver, Decals, Painting, and Interior are encouraged as long as these  details do not exceed the maximum length, width and weight specifications.

After inspection and registration of each car by the derby officials, cars will be moved to a staging area by  racing class. This area is off limits to participants. Once your car has been registered you may not handle it  until after the race. Only Derby Officials are allowed to handle or otherwise touch a car after check-in.

All cars must meet the following minimum specifications:

  • Car weight shall not exceed 5 ounces (141.75 grams).
  • Car height shall not exceed 4 ½ inches.
  • Car width shall not exceed 2 3/4 inches.
  • Car length (including wheels) shall not exceed 7 inches.
  • The lateral distance between the wheels must be at least 1 3/4 inches.
  • Car bottom must clear center guide to roll down track (~ 1/2 inch).
  • The car shall not ride on any type of spring or suspension system.
  • The car must be free-wheeling with no starting or launch devices.
  • Wheel bearings, washers, and bushings are strictly prohibited.
  • No liquid or oil lubricants (liquids mess up the track)
  • Car must fit in the check-in sizing box to prove above specifications. No Exceptions!

Cars will not be disqualified if they ride on fewer than four wheels, but ALL FOUR WHEELS MUST BE  ATTACHED to the car with the provided axles.

Axles can be lubricated, No liquid lubricants.  Powdered graphite is recommended.  Lubrication may not be applied after final inspection and check-in.

Any car losing an item or accessory such as a wheel or decorative item will be allowed to continue the race  without the item attached.

Cars are returned to their owners after races are complete.

Any car found not to be within ANY of the rules can be disqualified at ANY time during the race.

Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finish are determined by electronic timing. All cars will race in each of the 4  lanes of the competition track, to determine best time. The top 4 timed entries will be entered into a final race,  with lane assignments chosen at random.

Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place best design are determined by a voting process. These votes will then be  tallied, and awards will be assigned accordingly. In the case of a tie, a re-vote will be cast and counted to break  said tie.