Pack 374 Pinewood Derby - 2010

March 13th at BUMC
Entry Fee - $1 entry fee for scouts and siblings and $5 for Outlaws
Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Race begins at 10:30 a.m. sharp
Concessions will be available.

Entry Guidelines

This year, ALL entries, including outlaw entries are limited to the same 5 oz weight.
The scout shop has color wheels this year, and they ARE allowed in our race.
Remember that ONLY the wheels marked as BSA are allowed, and axels must be the ones that come in the kit.
Extra axels and wheels are available at the scout shop.

Get your car kit and cut it out with a design in mind; here is a link to several templates...
http://home.simplyweb.net/bosworth/template.htm

Scout Design Categories this year are:

• most original
• coolest shape
• most patriotic
• best crafted
• best paint job
• best wedge shape
• best detail

Sibling Design Categories this year are:

• best design
• most artistic
• most creative

Please follow the BSA rules for the cars. You must also use the BSA approved cars, because our top three race winners, plus two alternates, will go to the district race. Rules are attached

PACK 374 - PINEWWOD DERBY RULES
TRAIL OF TEARS DISTRICT

Before The Race:
All cars must be made from the B.S.A. Pinewood Derby kit.  This includes all parts (wheels, axles, and wood block).  Each car must be newly built for the current Cub Scouting year.  Cars that have competed in past district Derby races will not be allowed.  The cars should substantially be built by the Cub Scout.  Parents are encouraged to provide guidance.  Have fun!
       1. Overall width shall not exceed 2 3/4".
       2. Overall length shall not exceed 7".
       3. Weight shall not exceed 5 ounces (141.75 grams).
       4. Original BSA wheelbase dimensions cannot be altered. You may fill in and recut/drill slots, but original slot locations must be used.
       5. Axle diameter or axle head may not be visibly reduced; however, flash may be removed or filed smooth.
       6. Wheels may be sanded smooth across the wheel width.  No alterations such as Peaked, tapered or rounded wheels are allowed. Width of wheel cannot be altered and must remain flat across width.
       7. Wheel bearings, washers, bushings and wheel caps are prohibited.
       8. Do not use oil for lubrication.  Graphite or white Teflon is the only allowed lubricants.
       9. Cars must be free wheeling with no starting devices.  Cars shall not ride on any kind of springs.
     10. Cars must maintain at least 3/8" clearance from flat surface to the bottom of the car.  Wheels must maintain minimum of 1 3/4" from inside edge to inside to fit the on track.
     11. Details such as steering wheels, drivers, decals, etc. are allowed as long as they are glued, screwed or bolted to car.

Note To Scouts:
Read these guidelines carefully and exercise your creativity.  Take advantage of ideas that are not banned in the above rules.

Day Of The Race:
Arrive on time to assure your car can be inspected in time for the racing.  Cars that don't pass initial inspection will have an opportunity to fix any problems.  Once cars are inspected and impounded they cannot be touched or lubricated.  Races will be double elimination type.  Every car must run in a heat before another heat begins.  No one can sit out a heat.  Some cars will advance to the district races.

Other Classes:
Siblings class: Open to all brothers/sisters.  Same rules as Cub Scouts apply.  Outlaw Class: open to all.  Rule number 3 will be restricted to 5 oz same as the scouts.  Rules 5-11 will be enforced.  Rules 1, 2, and 4 can be altered with practicality in mind (example: 14" long and 8" wide will not be allowed).  Respect the track.

GOOD LUCK!