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Spanish Trails District Pinewood Derby Official Rules
PINEWOOD
Pinewood
derby contests are here! As
your pack plans the races for this year, your committee should
consult the Cub Scout Grand Prix booklet (catalog number 33721).
Council finals will be held at the Youth Expo on Rules: 1.
All
cars must pass inspection to qualify for the race.
The inspection points are as follows: a.
The
car must have been made during the current year (the year in which
the b. The
width of the car shall not exceed 2.75 inches. c. The
length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches. d. The
weight of the car shall not exceed 5 ounces. e.
Axles,
wheels, and body wood shall be as provided in the kit.
Axles must be the exact ones from the kit. Speed
axles will not be allowed. (These
are
easily identified by their shape, color, and diameter.
Wheels will be the unmodified
wheels from the kit. Wheels may be lightly sanded so that the
surface of the wheel remains flat when contacting a race
track. Wheels
may not be rounded nor otherwise shaped or molded. The precut
axle f. Wheel
bearings, washers, and bushings are prohibited. g. The
car shall not ride on any kind or type of springs. h. Any
details added must be within length, width, and weight limits. I. The
car must be freewheeling, with no starting devices. j. No
loose materials of any kind (such as lead shot) are allowed in the
car. 2.
Lubrication a.
Only dry powdered lubricants, such as graphite, may be used.
(Regular
oils and silicone sprays may soften plastic wheels.) b.
Cars may be lubricated before inspection.
Additional lubrication after inspection,
registration, and placing the car in the Race Pit is not
permitted. c.
Hubcaps that cover the axle will not be permitted.
(This makes it impossible to inspect for official Grand Prix
Pinewood If,
at registration, a car does not pass inspection, the owner will be
informed of the reason for failure, and will be given time within
the official weigh-in time period to make adjustments to pass
inspection. The
judge’s words are final. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Council office. Remember that good sportsmanship is a big part of the whole Pinewood Derby occasion. Have a great time spending time with your boys when they make their Pinewood Derby cars!
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