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2010 Pinewood Derby Rules topic started 3/16/2004; 8:12:33 AM last post 3/16/2004; 8:12:33 AM

Webmaster - 2010 Pinewood Derby Rules   3/16/2004; 8:12:33 AM (reads: 22758, responses: 0) Cub Scout Pack 128 OFFICIAL PINEWOOD DERBY RULES Length, Width and Clearance a) The maximum overall width (including wheels and axles) shall not exceed 2-3/4 inches. b) The minimum width between the wheels shall be 1-3/4 inches so the car will clear the center guide strip on the track. c) The minimum clearance between the bottom of the car and the track surface shall be 3/8 inch so the car will clear the center guide strip on the track. d) The maximum overall length shall not exceed 7 inches. e) The wheel-base (distance between the front and rear axles) may not be changed from the kit body distance of 4-1/4 inches. Weight and Appearance a) Weight shall not exceed 5 ounces. The reading of the official scale will be considered final. The car may be hollowed out and built up to the maximum weight by the addition of wood or metal only, provided the material is securely built into the body or firmly affixed to it. No liquids or loose materials of any kind are permitted in or on the car. b) Details such as steering wheel, driver, spoiler, decals, painting and interior details are permissible as long as these details do not exceed the maximum length, width or weight specifications. c) Cars with wet paint will not be accepted. Wheels and Axles a) Axles and wheels shall be only as provided in the Official Grand Prix Pinewood Derby Kit. b) Wheels may be lightly sanded to smooth out molding imperfections in the tread area. This light sanding is the only modification allowed. Beveling, tapering, thin sanding, wafering or lathe turning of the wheels is prohibited. c) Axles may not be altered in any way except for polishing. d) Wheel bearings, washers, bushings, and hub caps are prohibited. e) The car shall not ride on any type of springs. f) The car must be free-wheeling, with no starting device or other type of propulsion. Lubrication a) Only graphite or powdered teflon "white lube" will be allowed for lubricating the wheels. Ground Rules and Competition a) The race is open to all Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts registered in this Pack. b) Each scout may enter only one car in the competition. Several cars may be constructed but only one may be registered and raced. c) The car must have been built during the current year (the school year in which the Derby is held). Cars that have competed in a previous Derby are not permitted. d) Competition will consist of qualification heat races in which each den will compete within their den, progressing to the Den Finals to determine the Den Trophies. The top 2 finishers per den progress to the Pack competition. e) To equalize differences among track lanes cars will race in different lanes in the qualification heats. f) If a car jumps the track, the race will be run again. If the same car jumps the track a second time, that car will automatically place last in that race. g) If a car leaves its lane and interferes with another car, the race will be run again. If the same car leaves its lane a second time and interferes with another car, the race will be run again without the interfering car. The interfering car will automatically place last in that race. h) If a car becomes damaged and can be repaired in a reasonable amount of time (a few minutes), the race will be run again. If not, the damaged car will automatically place last in that race. i) The electronic finisher will determine the finishing positions of the cars for each race. If the electronic finisher fails the race will be re-run. If the electronic finisher fails all together the races will be judged by two judges who will decide the positions. j) Only race officials and scouts participating in the current race may enter the track area. This rule will be strictly enforced. Inspection and Registration a) Each car must pass a technical inspection before it may compete. Technical inspection and registration of cars occurs before the races start. b) The Inspection Committee shall disqualify cars which do not meet these rules. If a car does not pass inspection, the owner will be informed of the reason his car did not pass (too long, too heavy, altered wheel base, or the like). Cars which fail the initial inspection may be modified and brought back for final inspection and registration. c) All cars must have their pre-assigned registration number on them before inspection. Registration will take place as the event opens at 5:30pm. d) No cars may be altered in any way after it has been registered. Damage repair shall be allowed during the Derby only if it does not delay the race, but no modifications shall be allowed. e) After passing inspection, no car shall be re-inspected unless repaired after damage in handling or in a race. f) Any participant (including parents of participants) may appeal to the Race Committee for an interpretation of these rules. By a majority vote, the Race Committee will be the final judge of these rules. In case of a tie vote, the decision of the Race Committee Chairperson shall be final. g) Ungentlemanly or unsportsmanlike conduct by any participant or spectator will be grounds for expulsion from the competition and/or the race area. h) Once a car has passed inspection they will only be handled by the Race Committee. Rewards and Recognition a) The most important values in Pinewood Derby competition are parent/son participation, good sportsmanship and learning how to follow rules. The Race Committee is responsible for recognizing and encouraging these qualities in addition to traditional racing awards. b) Every participating Scout will receive a Pinewood Derby patch. c) Trophies will be awarded for a winning car in each Design Category: Most Unique Design, Coolest Design, Most Colorful Design. Note that only those Scouts who do not win a Den or a Pack race trophy, will be eligible for a Design trophy. d) Trophies will be awarded to the first, second and third-place finishers in each den. e) Trophies will be awarded for the first second and third-place finishers overall in Pack 128.