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Our rules state that we can not alter axles outside of polishing them. The back ones I know I am not supposed to bend. I know one of the front ones we will lift. So what do we want to do with the front axle we are supposed to bend? Any and all responses are welcome! Thanks!

I just sent the rules. So I just want to be able to guide the scouts as best as possible, and I have looked at 5 kids site and will use a bunch of that, my question was just around weight placement. Yes - I know we want to push the weight placement in the back, but as far as DFW or Centered in...

Use only the Official Cub Scout Grand Prix Pinewood Derby Kit and official Pinewood Derby Wheels. (References: Cub Scout Grand Prix #33721A, Cub Scout Leader book #33221D, Cub Scout Leader How -To book #33832A and instructions provided in the Official Pinewood Derby Car kit #17006.) The...

Hey - Guys, It is me again. We are moving along, and I am trying to put together a workshop for the boys for our scout pack and provide some good tips here. Quick question for all here - With the district rules stating that we must have all 4 wheels touching, and put the axles in straight, is...

So you are saying 2 rows of weights can fit behind the axle Excellent - my amateurish skills will be challenged!

I am sorry - and maybe a little dense (I am fairly new to this as last yr was our first car), but it seems like there is no way i would be able to fit cubes behind the axle. So then that leaves me to creating 1 weight pocket in front of the axle. Then it seems like the center of mass is going...

Hey Guys -- I am back...... Firstly, got an email from council that they are going to modify the rules this year to allow: 1. Colored BSA Wheels purchased at the scout shop 2. May change the lubricant rules (TBD) In addition - it looks like our Pack is going to adopt the district rules in...

Thanks guys... We have our committee meeting in 2-3 weeks. I will come back with what we agree on and if anything is going to be re-written. Thanks again for the advice

Crash - I understand what you are saying about cutting off the large side of the block and gluing to the other side to push the axle holes close to the back, but with that methodology, I am assuming then we won't weight behind the axle. Using the method you have laid out, would a 3.5 oz...

That is indeed the rule. Seems like someone knows all the speed tips and recommendations and wants to try and level the playing field as much as possible.

Sorry - see what happens when I try and type while on a work conference call.... I wish i could copy and past the rules, but it is in a PDF. The text is - All 4 wheels must make contact with the track surface. (This is tested by free rolling the car). And this is implied that the full wheel...

From what I know - there is NOT a council race. We just go to districts and that is it. I think I am going to push that we adopt district rules. I think it is best practice and should make things interesting although I know things like alignment will be very hard with this set of rules... On...

Hey All! My first time post here - but I have been lurking for a while. Let me give a little background. I am on my packs committee, and we are 1 month out from our first pinewood derby planning meeting. Last year we had pretty basic rules, and our pack did not advance anyone to districts...