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Thanks everyone for the feedback and information. We raced this evening. We didn't move the wheels at all because it stated we couldn't and we needed to use the slots and keep the width at a minimum 1.75 inches between the wheels. At check in they weighted the cars (came in at 4.95 to their...

Hi. Thank you for the responses. We have to use the slots. I think the spirit of the rules is to have it as close to standard items and use as possible. We worked on the car today and without wheels it seems to balance on a ruler right in front of the axle less than 1/2 inch. Probably about a...

Hi Experts! My son is in his first year of scouts and this is our first venture into Pinewood Derby. I asked if he wanted to make a car for fun or speed, and of course he wanted a fast car! So here I am trying to help him out and figuring our some basic things to do. After some reading I...