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For example, here's one crazy idea: On a regular flat body car, add a pivot point near the front and a long lever that runs the length of the car. It might look something like a catapult. A weight is attached to the free end of the lever. A relatively weak torsion spring applies a force to...

I guess I didn't state the premise of my question very well. I'm not looking for tips to help us win. A well executed "normal" car should easily win our pack derby. (On a 42' Best track, the average time of the winner this year was 3.3029, so...) I'm more interested in the unconventional ideas...

Full rules: 1. The Cub must race the same car he raced in his Pack Derby 2. Width can't exceed 2 3/4 inches, length can't exceed 7 inches, and weight shall not exceed 5 ounces 3. All cars must be built from the official BSA kit. All functional parts (wheels, axles) must also be BSA official...

My son's pack and district have a peculiar set of a rules that ban certain widely used techniques, while still leaving the door open for some creative designs. Many common practices like 3-wheeling and altering the wheelbase are prohibited. Oil, washers, bushings, and bearings are also banned...