Pinewood Derby Rules - Official BSA® Scout Shop
Each local Pinewood Derby committee determines the rules for building and racing cars. The committee will need to make sure their rules don't conflict with those of the district or council to ensure their members can participate in events at those levels.
Official Pinewood Derby Rules (Rules from BSA Pinewood Derby Kit) Car Dimension Rules The overall length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches. The overall width of the car shall not exceed 2 ¾ inches. The car must have 1 ¾” clearance between the wheels. The car must have 3/8” clearance underneath the body so it does not rub on the
Each local Pinewood Derby® committee determines the rules for building and racing cars. The committee will need to make sure their rules don't conflict with those of the district or council to ensure their members can participate in events at those levels.
The 2024 Pintwood Derby will have regular racing (following the rules below) and an open class which means pretty much anything short of a motor or something that will damage the track is good to go. You will select your class when you check your car in at the derby!
Cars must be made from the official BSA pinewood kit and must be made new since the 2023 Pinewood Derby. In other words, you cannot race a previous year’s car. Parts may only be purchased from BSA licensed vendors. Scouts must use …
GENERAL RULES GOVERNING RACE G1. Each car must pass an inspection by the Official Inspection Committee at the Derby. All rules will be strictly adhered to. The inspectors will disqualify those cars that do no meet these specifications. This race will be an impound race. Once the cars are inspected and pass, the car will remain impounded until ...
PARTS AND MATERIALS: Each participating Cub Scout is to build a completely new car each year using the official pinewood derby car kit (BSA Part #17006). No car or any portion of a car including wheels and axles, may have been used in any previous year’s derby.
Each local Pinewood Derby® committee determines the rules for building and racing cars. The committee will need to make sure their rules don't conflict with those of the district or council to ensure their members can participate in events at those levels.
Pinewood Derby Rules - Sully
Car marking and Identification: The official entry label and car number assigned by the Race Officials must remain on the car for the duration of the derby. Inspection: All cars should come in ‘Race Ready’ condition.
What Are the Official BSA Pinewood Derby Rules?
Apr 25, 2024 · Did you know that there are no national Boy Scouts of America official Pinewood Derby rules? Even though each car-building kit comes with a “rules and instructions” printed insert, they are suggested rules. Your pack's race committee will decide on …