Due to a request I am posting the rules for the pinewood derby race on this site so it is here for this sites convenience. Here they are boys.
PINEWOOD DERBY RULES (OUTLAW CLASS)
CAR SPECIFICATIONS
MAXIMUM WIDTH - 2-3/4"
MAXIMUM LENGTH - 7"
MAX WIDTH BETWEEN WHEELS - 1-3/4
MIN BOTTOM CLEARANCE 3/8"
MAXIMUM WEIGHT - NOT OVER 10 OUNCES
RULES
1. NO MOTORS, ENGINES, OR ANY OTHER MEANS OF PROPULSION MAY BE USED
2. ONLY DRY LUBRICANT PERMITED
3. ANY FEATURE SUCH AS DRIVER/MIRRORS, STEERING WHEELS ETC ARE ALLOWED TO BE ADDED TO THE CAR AS LONG AS THEY DO NOT EXCEED THE CAR SPECIFICATIONS LISTED ABOVE
4. CAR MUST BE FREE WHEELING WITH NO STARTING DEVICES
BSA PINEWOOD DERBY RULES
(TRADITIONAL CLASS)
CAR SPECIFICATIONS
MAXIMUM WIDTH - 2-3/4"
MAXIMUM LENGTH - 7"
MAX WIDTH BETWEEN WHEELS - 1-3/4
MIN BOTTOM CLEARANCE 3/8"
MAXIMUM WEIGHT - NOT OVER 5 OUNCES
RULES
1. USE ONLY OFFICIAL BSA PINEWOOD DERBY KIT WOOD, WHEELS, AND NAILS. ANYTHING ELSE WILL BE FAILED AT INSPECTION.
2. WHEELS MAY BE LIGHTLY SANDED TO SMOOTH OUT MOLDING IMPERFECTIONS IN THE TREAD AREA. BEVELING, TAPERING, THIN SANDING, WAFERING, OR LATHE TURNING OF THE WHEELS IS PROHIBITED.
3. NO MOTORS, ENGINES, OR ANY OTHER MEANS OF PROPULSION MAY BE USED
4. WHEEL BEARINGS, WASHERS, AND BUSHINGS ARE PROHIBITED
5. CAR SHALL NOT RIDE ON SPRINGS
6. ONLY OFFICIAL CUB SCOUT GRAND PRIX PINEWOOD DERBY WHEELS AND AXLES ARE PERMITTED
7. ONLY DRY LUBRICANT PERMITED
8. ANY FEATURE SUCH AS DRIVER/MIRRORS, STEERING WHEELS ETC ARE ALLOWED TO BE ADDED TO THE CAR AS LONG AS THEY DO NOT EXCEED THE CAR SPECIFICATIONS LISTED ABOVE
9. CAR MUST BE FREE WHEELING WITH NO STARTING DEVICES
PINEWOOD DERBY RACE DAY RULES
TO ENTER THE RACE:
A. EACH PARTICIPANT MUST PAY $10.00. WITH THE $10.00 YOU WILL GET TO RACE ONE OR BOTH CLASSES. ONLY ONE CAR MAY BE ENTERED IN TO EACH CLASS. THIS MEANS IF YOU OPT TO RUN THE TRADITIONAL CLASS AND THE OUTLAW CLASS YOU WILL NEED TWO CARS.
B. ALL CARS SHALL BE RECIEVED AND INSPECTED BY OUR INSPECTION COMMITTEE FROM 11:00AM TO 1:00PM. IF THE CAR FAILS INSPECTION THE PARTICIPANT WILL HAVE TIME TO MAKE CORRECTIONS TO THE CAR AS LONG AS IT IS CORRECTED AND INSPECTED BY 1:00PM. ONCE INSPECTED THE PARTICIPANT SHALL HAVE NO CONTACT WITH THE CAR. ALL CARS NOT INSPECTED BEFORE 1:00PM WILL NOT RACE.
C. RACE WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 1:00PM
RULES FOR THE DAY:
1. IF ANY ACCESSORY OR PART OF THE CAR FALLS OFF THE CAR DURING THE RACE THE CAR WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FOR THE DAY AND ALL OTHER CARS WILL BE JUDGED IN THE ORDER THEY FINISH.
2. NO CARS MAY BE WORKED ON OR HANDLED BY THE OWNER AT ANY TIME DURING THE RACE EXCEPT FOR MOVING THE CAR TO AND FROM THE RACE TRACK. IF ANYONE IS SEEN MAKING AN ADJUSTMENT WHILE HANDLING THE CAR THEY ARE DISQUALIFIED.
3. NO LUBRICANTS MAY BE ADDED IN OR IN FRONT OF THE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS. ALL CARS MUST HAVE THE LUBRICANT ON THEM WHEN YOU EXIT YOUR VEHICLE IN THE PARKING LOT. GRAPHITE IS DIRTY AND MESSY AND WE WANT TO RESPECT THE FIRE COMPANY AND THEIR FACILITIES.
4. ALTHOUGH WE HAVE ELECTRONIC DEVICES TO GUAGE WHAT PLACE EACH VEHICLE FINISHES WE WILL HAVE TO JUDGES WATCHING THE RACE. IF THE JUDGES FEEL AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE FAILED OR A RE-RACE IS NEEDED THEIR DECISION IS FINAL.
5. THIS IS A BENEFIT RACE. WE WILL BE HERE TO HAVE FUN AND ENJOY A GOOD DAY OF FAST CARS AND GOOD COMPETITION. ANYONE RACER WHO SHOWS POOR SPORTSMANSHIP AND SPECTATORS WHO SHOW A LACK RESPECT WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE IMMEDIATELY. IF YOU THINK SOMETHING WAS NOT HANDLED CORRECTLY OR YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE CHANGES WE WILL HAVE A SUGGESTION BOX AND WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE YOUR INPUT. PLEASE PUT YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER ON THE SUGGESTION SO WE MAY CALL YOU IF WE HAVE QUESTIONS.
6. THIS RACE IS FOR FUN BUT IT IS ALSO A FUNDRAISER FOR THE FIRE COMPANY. ANY DONATIONS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
7. WE APPRECIATE YOUR PARTICIPATION AND HOPEFULLY WE ALL HAVE A FUN DAY RACING OUR FAMILY, NEIGHBORS, AND FRIENDS.
PINEWOOD DERBY RULES (OUTLAW CLASS)
CAR SPECIFICATIONS
MAXIMUM WIDTH - 2-3/4"
MAXIMUM LENGTH - 7"
MAX WIDTH BETWEEN WHEELS - 1-3/4
MIN BOTTOM CLEARANCE 3/8"
MAXIMUM WEIGHT - NOT OVER 10 OUNCES
RULES
1. NO MOTORS, ENGINES, OR ANY OTHER MEANS OF PROPULSION MAY BE USED
2. ONLY DRY LUBRICANT PERMITED
3. ANY FEATURE SUCH AS DRIVER/MIRRORS, STEERING WHEELS ETC ARE ALLOWED TO BE ADDED TO THE CAR AS LONG AS THEY DO NOT EXCEED THE CAR SPECIFICATIONS LISTED ABOVE
4. CAR MUST BE FREE WHEELING WITH NO STARTING DEVICES
BSA PINEWOOD DERBY RULES
(TRADITIONAL CLASS)
CAR SPECIFICATIONS
MAXIMUM WIDTH - 2-3/4"
MAXIMUM LENGTH - 7"
MAX WIDTH BETWEEN WHEELS - 1-3/4
MIN BOTTOM CLEARANCE 3/8"
MAXIMUM WEIGHT - NOT OVER 5 OUNCES
RULES
1. USE ONLY OFFICIAL BSA PINEWOOD DERBY KIT WOOD, WHEELS, AND NAILS. ANYTHING ELSE WILL BE FAILED AT INSPECTION.
2. WHEELS MAY BE LIGHTLY SANDED TO SMOOTH OUT MOLDING IMPERFECTIONS IN THE TREAD AREA. BEVELING, TAPERING, THIN SANDING, WAFERING, OR LATHE TURNING OF THE WHEELS IS PROHIBITED.
3. NO MOTORS, ENGINES, OR ANY OTHER MEANS OF PROPULSION MAY BE USED
4. WHEEL BEARINGS, WASHERS, AND BUSHINGS ARE PROHIBITED
5. CAR SHALL NOT RIDE ON SPRINGS
6. ONLY OFFICIAL CUB SCOUT GRAND PRIX PINEWOOD DERBY WHEELS AND AXLES ARE PERMITTED
7. ONLY DRY LUBRICANT PERMITED
8. ANY FEATURE SUCH AS DRIVER/MIRRORS, STEERING WHEELS ETC ARE ALLOWED TO BE ADDED TO THE CAR AS LONG AS THEY DO NOT EXCEED THE CAR SPECIFICATIONS LISTED ABOVE
9. CAR MUST BE FREE WHEELING WITH NO STARTING DEVICES
PINEWOOD DERBY RACE DAY RULES
TO ENTER THE RACE:
A. EACH PARTICIPANT MUST PAY $10.00. WITH THE $10.00 YOU WILL GET TO RACE ONE OR BOTH CLASSES. ONLY ONE CAR MAY BE ENTERED IN TO EACH CLASS. THIS MEANS IF YOU OPT TO RUN THE TRADITIONAL CLASS AND THE OUTLAW CLASS YOU WILL NEED TWO CARS.
B. ALL CARS SHALL BE RECIEVED AND INSPECTED BY OUR INSPECTION COMMITTEE FROM 11:00AM TO 1:00PM. IF THE CAR FAILS INSPECTION THE PARTICIPANT WILL HAVE TIME TO MAKE CORRECTIONS TO THE CAR AS LONG AS IT IS CORRECTED AND INSPECTED BY 1:00PM. ONCE INSPECTED THE PARTICIPANT SHALL HAVE NO CONTACT WITH THE CAR. ALL CARS NOT INSPECTED BEFORE 1:00PM WILL NOT RACE.
C. RACE WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 1:00PM
RULES FOR THE DAY:
1. IF ANY ACCESSORY OR PART OF THE CAR FALLS OFF THE CAR DURING THE RACE THE CAR WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FOR THE DAY AND ALL OTHER CARS WILL BE JUDGED IN THE ORDER THEY FINISH.
2. NO CARS MAY BE WORKED ON OR HANDLED BY THE OWNER AT ANY TIME DURING THE RACE EXCEPT FOR MOVING THE CAR TO AND FROM THE RACE TRACK. IF ANYONE IS SEEN MAKING AN ADJUSTMENT WHILE HANDLING THE CAR THEY ARE DISQUALIFIED.
3. NO LUBRICANTS MAY BE ADDED IN OR IN FRONT OF THE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS. ALL CARS MUST HAVE THE LUBRICANT ON THEM WHEN YOU EXIT YOUR VEHICLE IN THE PARKING LOT. GRAPHITE IS DIRTY AND MESSY AND WE WANT TO RESPECT THE FIRE COMPANY AND THEIR FACILITIES.
4. ALTHOUGH WE HAVE ELECTRONIC DEVICES TO GUAGE WHAT PLACE EACH VEHICLE FINISHES WE WILL HAVE TO JUDGES WATCHING THE RACE. IF THE JUDGES FEEL AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE FAILED OR A RE-RACE IS NEEDED THEIR DECISION IS FINAL.
5. THIS IS A BENEFIT RACE. WE WILL BE HERE TO HAVE FUN AND ENJOY A GOOD DAY OF FAST CARS AND GOOD COMPETITION. ANYONE RACER WHO SHOWS POOR SPORTSMANSHIP AND SPECTATORS WHO SHOW A LACK RESPECT WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE IMMEDIATELY. IF YOU THINK SOMETHING WAS NOT HANDLED CORRECTLY OR YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE CHANGES WE WILL HAVE A SUGGESTION BOX AND WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE YOUR INPUT. PLEASE PUT YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER ON THE SUGGESTION SO WE MAY CALL YOU IF WE HAVE QUESTIONS.
6. THIS RACE IS FOR FUN BUT IT IS ALSO A FUNDRAISER FOR THE FIRE COMPANY. ANY DONATIONS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
7. WE APPRECIATE YOUR PARTICIPATION AND HOPEFULLY WE ALL HAVE A FUN DAY RACING OUR FAMILY, NEIGHBORS, AND FRIENDS.
