Axel design?

[eaglescout0972]

Good morning!

Way back when the dirt was new (47 years ago) when I was a cub scout, the pinewood derby's had 2 "wooden" axles that attached to the body, so you could do a narrow profile body, much like a formula 1 race car, then you attached the wooden axles to the body to meet the width requirement, then attached the wheels with nails. However, as I have started helping my "K-Kub" son build his first pinewood derby, I have noticed that this luxury is no longer afforded the builder.

Yes, I know this process may be a bit more complex for a cub scout to do himself, but I was always taught that the building of a pinewood derby was a "father-son" bonding endeavor. Such a modification would still be within the spirit of the rules.

Would such a modification be legal and acceptable under today's rules? I have not seen anything that would prohibit such a modification!

Thank you for your advice!

Ed

 

[5KidsRacing]

I think most rules would allow that type of build today.... it is still part of the wood body so whether you glue on wood dowels or shape the body to look like wood dowels I see no difference.

 

[Kinser Racing]

Have the Father-Son bonding while trying to win! That's just my way of thinking.

 

[Wood Racing]

I cant imagine that a pack race wouldn't allow that. As long as the car looks like it was built with your help and not entirely by you, I see no problem with it. Hope you get it done, and, be sure to post some pictures- souds cool!!