The Rules

Classes:

• Stock (Tigers, Wolves, Bears and Webelos)
• Open (Family & Friends of Pack 525)
• Macho (Open to Everyone)

Rules: Stock and Open Classes

1. Width: The width of the car shall not exceed 2 ¾ inches
2. Length: The length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches
3. Weight: The weight of the car shall not exceed 5 ounces
4. Body: Cars must be freewheeling with no starting devices. No loose materials/parts that may damage the track (or other cars) are permitted.
5. Wheels: Stock wheels that came with the pack issued car kit (sanded in accordance with the rules that were included with the car kit). Wheel bearings, washers and/or bushings are prohibited. Only dry-powdered graphite may be applied for lubricate.
6. Springs: The car shall not ride on any type of spring.
7. Car ID: All cars must be identified with the assigned registration number positioned on the top surface of the car.
8. Fun: All participates must have fun building the car, racing the car and watching others race.
   

Rules: Macho Class

1. All cars must be constructed from a Pinewood Derby Kit.
2. No propulsion devices.
3. Cars must be identified with the assigned registration number positioned on top the surface of the car.
4. The weight of the car shall not exceed 10 ounces.
5. No style limitation, except for loose materials/parts that may damage the track (or other cars).
6. See rule #8 above

Note: Cars built prior to 2005 will be allowed as long as they have been constructed from a qualified BSA kit.

Inspections:

1. All cars must be inspected/approved prior to racing.
2. At the time of inspection, the owner of the car must declare Stock, Macho or Open Class.
3. Only cars that meet building specifications will be allowed to race.
4. If the design of your car compromises the starting gate it might me sent down the track in reverse. If you need clarification on this item, please see a committee member prior to race time.

The Pinewood Derby Racing Committee's judgments and rulings are final (no recounts)

Awards

Each year the committee defines a list of design categories the boys can win certificates in. The list below represents awards for the 2003 Derby. When designing and building your car(s), you might want to review this list for possible car themes.

• Best Cartoon Theme
• Neatest Decals
• Least Wood Left on Car
• Best Classic Car Design
• Best Use of Advertising
• Best Paint Job
• Most Original Design
• Most Patriotic
• Most Futuristic
• Most Wood
• Best Den Theme
• Best Use of Sports Logo
• Fastest Looking
• Most Unusual Design

Race Format

Races will be run in rounds. The first round will begin with the Tigers, followed by Wolves, Bears, and Webelos. We will return back to the Tigers to start the second round and so on.
Our track consists of 4 lanes. The set of cars that race down the track together is called a "heat". The first two cars in each heat to win two races will advance to the next stage. This process will continue until there is a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner in each division. The first place winner in each division will race against each other for the Pack Championship Title.

Raffle

During our Pinewood Derby we hold a raffle to keep the interest of the boys and provide some fun prizes. Tickets are available for purchase on race day at the door. The raffle usually lasts throughout the Derby. Some examples of past raffle items include:

• A's/Giants tickets
• GoPed push scooter
• Gift certificates to local merchants
• Dinner certificates at local restaurants
• Grocery gift cards
• Many other surprises!

Concessions

Each year we set up a snack bar to provide our race participants and their siblings plenty of fuel. We sell hot pizza slices and sodas, various snack chips, and fresh apples and bananas. Not one of our race participants has ever left the Derby with an empty tank. The pizza is delivered hot several times throughout the Derby, and is hands down the favorite food of Pinewood Derby racers. Just say "Fill' er up please".

Before we go any farther we must say a huge thank you to our Pinewood Derby Race Committee for their time and effort in putting together our race:

Thank You!

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