Pinewood
Derby Information
Optional Workshops
If you need help making your car or getting access to tools, contact
Steve Finch, 303-427-2140, to schedule a time in his workshop
8684 Concord Lane (behind Shaw Heights Middle School)
Mandatory Weigh-in
Thursday, 1/20, 7-8 pm or Sunday, 1/23, 1-4 pm
If you can't make these dates, please contact us at 439-8514 for
special arrangements
John and Lynn Smith, 303-439-8514
3848 W. 102nd Ave (in Hyland Greens East, turn west off Lowell, bear
right at the pool)
Awards
- All participants will receive a certificate.
- Workmanship trophies will be awarded for the Best Scouting
Spirit, Most Original, Best Workmanship, Best Paint Job, and Scout's
Choice. Cars MUST be at weighed by 6 pm on Sunday, 1/25 to be
judged.
- The Top 3 finishers will get trophies.
- Judging is Sunday, 1/25, 7:00 pm at the Smith's (same as
weigh-in). All parents are welcome.
Race
Tues, 1/25, 7:00 p.m. at the Jan Pack Meeting at Flynn
Hints
- Lots of websites with free info, some with info that can be
purchased. Search for Pinewood Derby.
- Don't permanently adhere the weights to the car until
weigh-in, just in case the car is too heavy.
- Weights and graphite lubricant are available at weigh-in.
Rules
1. The car must have been made this current scouting year.
2. The car should meet all racing specifications:
(These guidelines are to assure that all cars run equally on the
track):
· Car must be made from official kit provided*.
· Width cannot exceed 2-3/4 inches.
· Width between wheels must be 1-3/4 inches.
· Length cannot exceed 7 inches.
· Bottom clearance between the car and the track must be at least
3/8 inch.
· Car must use four wheels.
· No restrictions on axle placement.
3. Weight cannot exceed 5 ounces. Scales vary slightly, be prepared
to make adjustments during weigh-in.
4. No loose materials, no taping weight down to car.
5. Wheel bearings, washers, & bushings not allowed.
6. No springs allowed.
7. Detailing is allowed as long as it fits dimensions and other
above rules. · Car must be free-wheeling, with no starting devices.
8. The only lubricant to be used will be dry graphite. This year the
race committee will not lubricate the wheels for you. However,
lubricant will be available at weigh-in.
*Replacement parts are available by
contacting Steve Finch or Lynn Smith
Race: Tuesday January 27, Flynn Elemmentary
Helpful Websites:
http://www.simplyweb.net/bosworth/
http://www.geocities.com/~pack215/pwd-design.html
http://www.agentz.com/scouts/pinewood.shtml
Rules:
http://www.simplyweb.net/bosworth/planning.htm#RACERULE
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