Only official BSA Pinewood Derby cars, wheels, and axils are allowed.

Decals, weights, and all other accessories are up to your imagination.

Our Pack uses a "straight sloped" track. Placement of weight on the car will not affect the outcome of the race.

The most important factors that influence the speed of the car:
• Make sure the axils & wheels are at right angles (90°) to the car.
• Remove any "burrs" or ridges from the axils and wheels
• Lubricate the wheel hubs (where the axils and wheels meet) with a
dry lubricant such as Graphite

The car must weigh 5.0 ounces as determined by the Pack 80 scale. We will have the scale at the Pack and Den meetings during January to pre-check the weight of the cars. Final "Official" weighing of the cars will take place on race day.

Only official BSA Pinewood Derby cars, wheels, and axils are allowed.

Width: 2¾"

Length: 7"

No height restrictions

Weight: 5.0 Ounces as determined by the Pack 80 official scale

Width between wheels: 1¾" minimum

Bottom clearance between car and track: 3/8"

Cars will be weighed before the start of the race and will be impounded by the race officials until the end of the race.

After a car is impounded, only the car's owner (Cub Scout) will be allowed to touch the car.

The Pack will be divided into 2 Groups. Tiger & Wolf dens in Group 1, Bear & Webelos in Group 2.

Each Cub will draw a random number to determine start order. Number 1 & 2 will race each other twice. Once in the right lane, once in the left lane. If the same car wins both races, it will be declared the winner of that heat. If the race is split, a third race will determine the winner.

Cars 3 & 4 will follow the same pattern until all cars have raced.

The winner of each heat will race against the winner of another heat in a similar fashion until a Group finalist and Runner Up has been determined

The Finalist and Runner Up from each Group will compete in a final round for the Grand Champion.

Cubs will also vote on the best looking car.