Palisades District Cub Scout Pack 98

Pack 98 Pinewood Derby
Rules

Pinewood Derby cars
Pack 98 Pinewood Derby
  1. We will have racing and three style competitions: most original car, best paint job, and best car replica.
  2. The car must be new for this year (not raced in previous Derbies).
  3. You must use the official Pinewood Derby Kit, including the wood block, wheels, and axles.
  4. The car must not be longer than 7 inches, or wider than 2.75 inches (including wheels).
  5. The front and rear axles must be 4.25 inches apart.
  6. The wheels must be at least 1.75 inches apart.
  7. There must be 0.375 inches of clearance under the car body.
  8. The car must weigh five ounces or less.
  9. Only lubricate with graphite or powdered Teflon.
  10. The car can only be powered by gravity.
  11. Do not use wheel bearings, washers, bushings, hubcaps, liquids, or any loose materials.
  12. The wheels and axles can not be changed except for polishing.