Pinewood Derby 2012

Pinewood Derby Cars  - Mandatory Weigh In

WEDNESDAY, Jan 25 at Spreckels Volunteer Fire Department

CARS MUST BE Equal to or just under 5 ounces.

Volunteers will adjust your cars weight if needed with drilling and lead.

      5:00 - Tigers

      5:45 - Wolves

      6:30 - Bears

      7:00 - Webelos 1 & 2

If you are confident the car is 5 oz, there will be an express check in line!

Pack 60 Pinewood Derby 2012

Friday, January 27         5PM                  Veteran's Hall, Spreckels        

            The Pinewood Derby in January has been one of the most popular events for many years. The Derby now includes over 60 boys. Rules and procedures are in place so that scouts may enjoy this event.

Expectations

The Pinewood Derby is an event for the boys in Pack 60. The primary purpose of this competition is to teach the boys how to work with wood and tools and to be proud of their work.  Although scouts need, and should have, adult supervision and assistance, the cars are not supposed to be a competition between the parents. The boys are acutely aware of what is fair, and what is not. Therefore, it is very important that everyone follow the rules below.

Rules

Pinewood Derby car kits are distributed by pack 60 at the December Caroling event. Pinewood cars must be made from the scouting kits provided by the pack. Non scout manufactured derby kits that include solid axles or precut cars are not allowed.

Acceptable materials and dimensions of completed cars:

            Made using wood, wheels, and axles from the kits.                        

                        The scout office has accessories, colored wheels and decorating kits available for purchase.

            Weight: 5 ounces (will be adjusted at weigh-in so that all cars are the same weight).

            Width: 2-3/4 “

            Maximum length: 7”

            Feel free to add decorations (e.g. plastic drivers) as long as the rules above are not violated.

            Use only dry graphite lubricant on the wheels.

            Use the precut grooves on the wood block to place the axels, do not cut new grooves to lengthen the distance

                        between them (do not lengthen the wheel base).
                  *Note: Most scouts will need help nailing wheels to their cars.

            Car numbers have been assigned by the Committee Chair. Ask your den leader if you don't know your number.

            The assigned car numbers should be clearly visible on the hood of the car.

            The bottom of each car will be marked in indelible ink during the weigh-in.

Weigh-In

All cars must be submitted at the “weigh-in” on Wednesday, January 25th, 2012. Weigh-in times will be posted on the pack blog. During the weigh-in, the cars will be officially inspected and weighed by the Volunteer Fire Department. Cars that are too heavy or too light will have their weight adjusted by drilling and adding lead weight if needed. A designated leader will keep the cars until the night of the derby (Friday, January 27, 2012).  No cars may be submitted following the weigh-in.

Awards

The Volunteer Fire Department will judge the races and all awards. Their decisions are final.

Volunteers from Boy Scout Troop 60 will keep score using a system that keeps each boy

racing as long as possible. Our track's precision computer scoring system will indicate which car has won the race. The cumulative score of the races determines the winners and if cars are eligible for the final pack race.

Racing Trophies, Medals and Activity Patches

Racing Trophies (for speed) will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in the Pack Finals.

Derby medals will be awarded for each scout rank (tiger, wolf, bear, webelos1 and webelos2).

Creative, unusual, or cool designs, scout craftsmanship, unique paint jobs, or originality may be recognized with derby medals at the discretion of the Volunteer Fire Department. Additionally, each cub rank will be awarded a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place medal for speed.

Activity Patches will be awarded to each participating scout.

See below for derby car numbers.