Each year, the third Friday in January marks
'race-day' for Pack 207. Each boy is given a Pinewood Derby kit
to create a fast, zooming race car! Instructions are included
in the kit and you can also visit pinewood derby websites to get great ideas
on how to make your car (see website list below).
The Pinewood Derby Committee begins planning in
November to get ready for the big race night in January.
Our Cubs have built some really great
cars in the past years. Click on the blue link
to see photos.
At
check in, each car is weighed and a certificate is given to each race
participant. All dens will display their cars prior to the race.
The cars will be judged for uniqueness prior to the race by each of the Den
Leaders and Cub Master. The Derby Master will hold an opening
ceremony before the race. The Derby Master gives the "Green Flag" then
all participants have the opportunity to race their cars. Pack
207's goal is for each Cub to have fun and enjoy racing his car that he worked
hard on making! Thus, we have two
tracks with open racing, participants line up and take turns racing their
cars as many times as they want. Ribbons are awarded for each race
and scouts have the opportunity to tune & repair their cars between races.
Extra car kits will be available for purchase if siblings or parents want
to build a car of their own as well! The boys are encouraged to
do most of the work with a little guidance.However, parent(s) can
assist their scout(s) in building cars if needed.
How It Works:
Participants
must use BSA car kits. One kit is provided for each registered Scout.
Width
of the car shall not exceed 2 3/4 inches.
Length
of the car shall not exceed 7 inches.
Weight
of the car shall not exceed 5 ounces.
The
car shall not ride on any type of springs.
Any
details added must be within the length, width, and weight limits.
The
car must be freewheeling, with no starting devices.
No
loose materials of any kind are allowed in the car.
The
car must have 3/8 inches of ground clearance or it will not coast freely
on the track.
The
car must have 1 3/4 inches inside wheel to wheel to fit on the track.
(The original block in the kit provides this dimension.If the wheels are too close together, they will rub on the track.)
The
car must be made during the current year.
Repairs
will be permitted. A repair station will be set up during the derby.
NEW
RULES
No
graphite lubricants! (They make a huge mess!)
The
Pack will provide Krytox-100 liquid lubricant at the race.
