Pinewood Derby

Race Day

Pack 91 Pinewood Derby and Lego Derby with a BBQ are held every May at 10am. Weigh-ins can not be over 5 ounces. Please be aware that due to the software used to run the race, once racing starts we are not able to add any cars. Anyone who arrives after racing has started will be able to compete in the open division only and can not be added to the Scout races. This is a family event so bring the grandparents, uncles, cousins, and anyone else who might enjoy the race. New recruits are WELCOME to come meet our Pack and join the FUN!!! As always please RSVP for this event!!

"Be Fast... or Look Good Trying"

The pinewood derby is one of the most popular and successful family activities in Cub Scouting. Pinewood derby cars are small wooden models that Cub Scouts make with help from their families. Then they race the cars in competition. The cars are powered by gravity and run down a track. Every boy can design and build his own "grand prix" car to enter in the race. Get creative!

Awards

Awards will be given for categories such as:

Fastest : 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Most Original, Funniest, Cubmaster Choice, Cub Scouts Choice, Most Spirit, Best Gas Mileage (slowest), Most Patriotic, Best Paint Job, Most Colorful for instance.

ALL family and friends can race their pinewood derby cars, but only Pack 91 Scouts can be entered to win awards. Hear that Dads? You can make your OWN!

The judging and awards will take place AFTER all the races have ended. Please understand that all cars will remain in the Race Pit until AFTER the awards are given out. If you need to leave early, please make arrangements for someone to pick up your car.

Derby Workshops

There will be several opportunities to mold and shape the block of pinewood into a mean lean well-decorated racing machine. We will announce dates and times for the workshops, please RSVP. The Scouts are not permitted to use power tools but they are encouraged to design the shape of their cars, sand them, and decorate them accordingly. Parents are encouraged to assist their Scout but they should let the Scout do most of the work.

When do Scouts get them???

We usually pass out Deby Cars at our December Pack meeting FREE to all active Pack 91 Scouts. That way all have plenty of time brainstorm and create. Additional pinewood derby cars kits are sold at the local Scout Shop or online. Cars may not exceed 5 ounces in weight and must conform to certain size restrictions and specifications. Decorating the cars are up to the imagination of the Scouts. The complete set of rules is available below.

https://www.scoutshop.org/pwd-rules