COLUMBUS CUB SCOUT PACK 72
Pinewood Derby Car Dimensions
Derby Car Weight
Wood, Wheels and Axles
Car Modifications Not Allowed
Other Pinewood Derby Race Rules
Pinewood Derby Car Dimensions
- 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 track.
Derby Car Weight
- The car weight shall not exceed 5.0 ounces.
- The official race scale that is used at car check-in shall be considered final.
Wood, Wheels and Axles
- The official pine wood block in the kit must be used. The block may be shaped in any way that is desired.
- Official BSA wheels as supplied in the kit must be used. No aftermarket wheels or graphite treated wheels are permitted. The wheels may not be cut, drilled, beveled or rounded. You may remove the seams and imperfections from the wheels.
- The axles supplied with the kit must be used. They may be polished or lubricated with anything except oil.
Car Modifications Not Allowed
- Solid axles are prohibited.
- Wheel bearings, washers or bushings are prohibited
- The car must not ride on any type of springs
- No starting devices. The car must be freewheeling.
- No loose material of any kind, such as lead shot, may be used.
- No oil can be used anywhere on the car to avoid messing up the borrowed track.
Other Pinewood Derby Race Rules
- Once a car passes inspection and is entered into the race, only race committee members can touch it.
- If the car loses a wheel, or is otherwise damaged, the racer shall have 5 minutes to make a repair.
- Each car must pass inspection by the official inspection committee before it will be allowed to compete.
- The Inspection Committee has the responsibility to disqualify those cars that do not meet these specifications.