Saturday, March 30 @ 1-3pm
Fairfax Women's Club

There are 3 important dates leading up to the big race on 3/30:
Kit Pickup
2/17 - 3/10 @ Anytime
Kyle's House​
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Pick up your Pinewood Derby Kit and start planning your car.
Workshop Day
3/24 @ 1-3pm
Kieran’s House
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Get help cutting, sanding, and assembling your car.
Weigh-Ins
3/29 @ 5-7pm
Canon Club

Present your car for inspection and ensure it passes all rules.
🏆​ Trophies 🏆
We will have trophies for winners in the following groups:
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Lions
Tigers
Wolves
Webelos
Pack 7 Overall
Best in Show (by vote)
Outlaws (parents & siblings)
Construction Rules

Measurements

  • Cars must be made for this years race
  • Width shall not exceed 2-3/4”
  • Length shall not exceed 7”
  • Weight shall not exceed 5 ounces (measured to nearest 1/10 of an ounce).
  • Width between wheels must be at least 1-3/4”.
  • Clearance between the track and underside of car should be no less than 3/8".

Basics

  • Decorative details, paint, stickers, etc., may be used as long as they do not conflict with other rules.
  • The nose of the car must be at least ½ inch wide in order to rest on the starting peg.
  • Wheels may not protrude beyond the front or rear of the car.
  • The running surface must remain flat
  • All four wheels must be in contact with the track.
  • Any type of weight can be used as long as it does not interfere with the clearance or the dimensions.
  • Weights must be securely attached and stationary.

Wheels and Axles

  • Only official BSA wheels and axles must be used (colored or black).
  • The size and shape of wheels may not be altered.
  • No modification of the kit axle is allowed, except axles may be polished and burrs sanded.
  • The axle slots on the wooden block must be used and cannot be moved or altered.
  • No paint or clear coat is allowed on any area of kit wheels.
  • No hub caps are allowed on wheels.
  • Only dry lubricant (teflon, graphite) may be used on wheels.  Use of wet lubricant (eg WD-40) will result in disqualification.
  • The car shall not ride on any type of spring and must be free-wheeling. Washers, bearings, and bushings are prohibited.

Pre-Race Check-in

  • Cars must pass weigh-in, measurement and inspection in order to race.  
  • Cars that pass inspection are impounded until race day.
  • Absolutely no cars will be accepted after the race check-in day. No exceptions.
Race Day Rules
  • If a car jumps off the track, the heat will be run again. If the same car jumps off the track again, it will be sent to the pit crew for ​inspection and adjustments as necessary, and the track will be inspected. It will be allowed to run one more time. If it jumps off the track a third time, it will be disqualified.
  • If a car suffers a mechanical problem, loses a wheel, etc., and a repair can be made in a short amount of time, the car will be allowed to run again, otherwise it will race as is.
  • Winning cars are subject to inspection after the race.