Derby Rules

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 Mandatory Pinewood Derby Car Inspection Day ​
Cars must be completed and ready for inspection at our official weigh in before the event. After inspection, your cars will be turned-in to the PWD Committee Members for transport to the event.

 

PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept cars with wet or sticky paint, or uncured glue/epoxy! Please give yourself enough time for painting. If you're up against the clock, consider using sharpies to color your car.

 

​Speed Division

• Each car is eligible to race in the speed division - even creatively designed cars - provided they meet the specs for size

• Fastest cars in each rank will race for Pack winners

• Top 6 fastest cars in the Pack are eligible for the District race

 

Family Division​

• Same rules as the Speed Division

• Separate division for parents and siblings to build & race a Pinewood Derby car

• Family Division winners do not advance to District race 

 

Design Awards

• Awards for Most Creative, Most Realistic, and Best Paint Job

• Each Scout votes for their favorites, winners decided by popular vote

• Cars built for primary competition in the Design categories do not have to race. (If they do not meet size specs they will not be allowed to race)

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