Here is a copy of our Outlaw race rules. What is the best build for these rules? I checked John's site for eliminators and seen they are out of stock. Where else can I find them?
Official Pinewood Derby Outlaw Rules
Construction Rules
The main body structure of the car must be made of wood. Cars must be NEWLY constructed
since the 2012 Pinewood Derby race. The Inspection Committee will be the final judge
and has the responsibility to disqualify those cars that do not meet these specifications.
1. Overall WIDTH shall not exceed 2 . inches. The front end should be at least one inch
wide in order to trip the finish line sensor.
2. Overall LENGTH shall not exceed seven inches. No part of the car may protrude in front
of the starting peg.
3. Overall HEIGHT is not to exceed 2 . inches.
4. Center Rail Width Clearance shall be at least 1 3/4 inches minimum along entire center length
of car.
5. Bottom Clearance shall be at least 3/8 inches from track. Fender flairs with less clearance are
acceptable as long as the center rail width clearance is the same as above.
6. The car body must have no moving parts.
Weight and Appearence
1. Weight shall not exceed 5 ounces or 141.85 grams. State of Hawaii scales and
weight standards apply.
2. No loose materials of any kind, such as lead shot, may be used.
3. The car may be hollowed out and built up to the maximum weight by the addition of
weights provided they are secured into the body by design with epoxy, cement or
screws.
4. To prevent the possibility of objects coming off the car, weights or objects must be firmly
glued, taped, or otherwise attached or affixed to the finished car. Hot glue is not
reliable and should not be used.
5. If the inspection committee deems that the weights or objects are not firmly attached to
the car, the car will be declared ineligible to race until it is satisfactorily repaired.
6. Each racer is responsible for bringing whatever supplies/tools necessary to meet these
specifications.
Details
1. Body design may be enhanced by adding other stable materials such as plastic or metal.
2. All additions must be firmly attached and conform to the size specifications.
3. Details such as steering wheels, decals, painting, and interior details are permissible as long as
the inclusion of these details does not exceed the maximum size and weight specifications.
Wheels
Modified wheels must conform to the following specifications:
1. The overall wheel diameter may not be less than 1.150” or 29.21 mm with a maximum
diameter of 1.200”.
2. Wheels must be constructed of plastic, rubber, or polyurethane.
3. Wheel hubs may be made of metal, but may never come in to direct surface contact with the
track.
4. There must be at least four wheels on the car, however, it is not required that all four wheels
make contact with the track surface.
5. Wheels must be attached directly to axle and spin freely.
The following items are PROHIBITED
1. Electronic or lighting devices
2. Liquids, wet paint, oil, sticky substances, or powders of any
kind (other than
3. Glass or excessively fragile parts
4. Wheel bearings, washers or bushings are prohibited – no object is to be placed between the
wheel hub and the body.
5. Loose objects on car.
6. The car shall not ride on any type of springs.
7. Cars must be freewheeling with no starting device or other propulsion.
8. Magnets.
Axles (nails)
1. The axles must not be attached to any device that mechanically alters rotation and spin.
Lubrication
1. Dry, fine powdered lube is permissible. Liquid oil, WD-40, silicone spray, etc. MAY NOT BE
USED.
2. Over-application of lubricant which results in excessive shedding onto the track is not
allowed and must be corrected before the car will be allowed to race.
Inspection
1. Each car must pass inspection by the official inspection committee before a car can compete.
2. The Inspection Committee has the responsibility to disqualify those cars that do not meet these
specifications.
3. In all cases, the Official 2013 Outlaw rules take precedence.
4. The decision of the Inspection Committee is FINAL
Protests
1. Any protest of a car’s compliance with the Construction rules must be filed with Race organizers
before registration closes in order to allow time for re-inspection.
2. All rules will be interpreted in consideration of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
3. Any participant or their guardian may appeal to the Race organizers for interpretation or
clarification of these rules.
4. Any decision by the Race organizers as to clarification or revised interpretation will be
considered binding and final.
5. All disputes as to rules conflicts, interpretation, or the specifics of any race event shall be
referred to the Arbitration Committee for final determination
Maintenance
1. Once the Pinewood Derby car has been accepted by the inspection committee, no maintenance
of any kind is permitted, including additional lubrication.
Other Rules
1. If, during a race, a car leaves the track without interfering with its opponent, it shall be
considered to have ended its heat at that point.
2. If a car leaves its lane, at his sole discretion, the track chairman may inspect the track
and, if a track fault is found which probably caused the initial violation; the track
chairman may order the race to be rerun after the track is repaired.
3. If, during a race, no car reaches the finish line on the track, the car which went the
farthest in its lane shall be declared as the heat winner.
4. If, during a race, a car leaves its lane and, in so doing, interferes with another racer, then
the car at fault shall be declared to have lost the race heat.
5. Only one car may be registered by any person in the Pinewood Derby.
6. The track chairman has the discretion to re-run any race for any reason.
7. In the case of technical or mechanical difficulties the race can be terminated and no
winners will be declared.
Disclaimer: Volunteers are not responsible for damages to vehicles incurred through
normal handling during the course of the race. Special handling at the request of the
cars owners will not be given.
Official Pinewood Derby Outlaw Rules
Construction Rules
The main body structure of the car must be made of wood. Cars must be NEWLY constructed
since the 2012 Pinewood Derby race. The Inspection Committee will be the final judge
and has the responsibility to disqualify those cars that do not meet these specifications.
1. Overall WIDTH shall not exceed 2 . inches. The front end should be at least one inch
wide in order to trip the finish line sensor.
2. Overall LENGTH shall not exceed seven inches. No part of the car may protrude in front
of the starting peg.
3. Overall HEIGHT is not to exceed 2 . inches.
4. Center Rail Width Clearance shall be at least 1 3/4 inches minimum along entire center length
of car.
5. Bottom Clearance shall be at least 3/8 inches from track. Fender flairs with less clearance are
acceptable as long as the center rail width clearance is the same as above.
6. The car body must have no moving parts.
Weight and Appearence
1. Weight shall not exceed 5 ounces or 141.85 grams. State of Hawaii scales and
weight standards apply.
2. No loose materials of any kind, such as lead shot, may be used.
3. The car may be hollowed out and built up to the maximum weight by the addition of
weights provided they are secured into the body by design with epoxy, cement or
screws.
4. To prevent the possibility of objects coming off the car, weights or objects must be firmly
glued, taped, or otherwise attached or affixed to the finished car. Hot glue is not
reliable and should not be used.
5. If the inspection committee deems that the weights or objects are not firmly attached to
the car, the car will be declared ineligible to race until it is satisfactorily repaired.
6. Each racer is responsible for bringing whatever supplies/tools necessary to meet these
specifications.
Details
1. Body design may be enhanced by adding other stable materials such as plastic or metal.
2. All additions must be firmly attached and conform to the size specifications.
3. Details such as steering wheels, decals, painting, and interior details are permissible as long as
the inclusion of these details does not exceed the maximum size and weight specifications.
Wheels
Modified wheels must conform to the following specifications:
1. The overall wheel diameter may not be less than 1.150” or 29.21 mm with a maximum
diameter of 1.200”.
2. Wheels must be constructed of plastic, rubber, or polyurethane.
3. Wheel hubs may be made of metal, but may never come in to direct surface contact with the
track.
4. There must be at least four wheels on the car, however, it is not required that all four wheels
make contact with the track surface.
5. Wheels must be attached directly to axle and spin freely.
The following items are PROHIBITED
1. Electronic or lighting devices
2. Liquids, wet paint, oil, sticky substances, or powders of any
kind (other than
3. Glass or excessively fragile parts
4. Wheel bearings, washers or bushings are prohibited – no object is to be placed between the
wheel hub and the body.
5. Loose objects on car.
6. The car shall not ride on any type of springs.
7. Cars must be freewheeling with no starting device or other propulsion.
8. Magnets.
Axles (nails)
1. The axles must not be attached to any device that mechanically alters rotation and spin.
Lubrication
1. Dry, fine powdered lube is permissible. Liquid oil, WD-40, silicone spray, etc. MAY NOT BE
USED.
2. Over-application of lubricant which results in excessive shedding onto the track is not
allowed and must be corrected before the car will be allowed to race.
Inspection
1. Each car must pass inspection by the official inspection committee before a car can compete.
2. The Inspection Committee has the responsibility to disqualify those cars that do not meet these
specifications.
3. In all cases, the Official 2013 Outlaw rules take precedence.
4. The decision of the Inspection Committee is FINAL
Protests
1. Any protest of a car’s compliance with the Construction rules must be filed with Race organizers
before registration closes in order to allow time for re-inspection.
2. All rules will be interpreted in consideration of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
3. Any participant or their guardian may appeal to the Race organizers for interpretation or
clarification of these rules.
4. Any decision by the Race organizers as to clarification or revised interpretation will be
considered binding and final.
5. All disputes as to rules conflicts, interpretation, or the specifics of any race event shall be
referred to the Arbitration Committee for final determination
Maintenance
1. Once the Pinewood Derby car has been accepted by the inspection committee, no maintenance
of any kind is permitted, including additional lubrication.
Other Rules
1. If, during a race, a car leaves the track without interfering with its opponent, it shall be
considered to have ended its heat at that point.
2. If a car leaves its lane, at his sole discretion, the track chairman may inspect the track
and, if a track fault is found which probably caused the initial violation; the track
chairman may order the race to be rerun after the track is repaired.
3. If, during a race, no car reaches the finish line on the track, the car which went the
farthest in its lane shall be declared as the heat winner.
4. If, during a race, a car leaves its lane and, in so doing, interferes with another racer, then
the car at fault shall be declared to have lost the race heat.
5. Only one car may be registered by any person in the Pinewood Derby.
6. The track chairman has the discretion to re-run any race for any reason.
7. In the case of technical or mechanical difficulties the race can be terminated and no
winners will be declared.
Disclaimer: Volunteers are not responsible for damages to vehicles incurred through
normal handling during the course of the race. Special handling at the request of the
cars owners will not be given.
