Council, Boy Scouts of America
Attn!!! Please read all guidelines completely.
I. Car Specification Guidelines:
A. WIDTH-maximum 2-3/4"
B. LENGTH-7"maximum
C. WEIGHT-5 ounces (141.75 grams) maximum
D. HEIGHT-2-3/8" maximum at any point
E. CLEARANCE-3/8" minimum between lowest point on car body and flat surface underneath.
F. DESIGN-The front part of the car will not extend past the starting gate.
II. Equipment Guidelines:
A. Cars must be made from BSA Pinewood Derby kits (#17006). The use of non-BSA parts is prohibited (excluding lube, paint, decals, and weights).
B. Cars must use BSA axles and wheels. ("BSA" must be visible on outside of wheel and wheel width (part that touches the track) cannot be altered).
C. Axle holes must not be covered.
III. Race Day Information:
A. Each car will be inspected by the Registration Committee at each race and must meet the guidelines listed above in order to participate in the race.
B. The entrant must make a new car each year. Each Cub shall have his name, pack # and year clearly marked under the car.
C. Lubrication must be dry powder type such as graphite. No oil or liquid types are allowed. Mercury is a strictly forbidden weight material.
D. After registration and acceptance to race, ONLY cubs may handle their car. At no time will it be permissible for anyone else to pick up the car other than the Cub that entered it. If during a race repairs are required, the Cub Scout can do so with parental assistance (this is the only time that parents will be allowed in the race area).
E. The track shall be inspected prior to the race by the Race Committee, and will not be adjusted during the race expect as directed by the Race Chairman.
F. There will be no lubrication of cars after they are weighed in and registered, or during the race.
G. New this year, the pack does not have a limit on the number of cars that can be submitted to the district and council races.
**GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP IS EXPECTED FROM BOTH SCOUTS AND PARENTS**
Race committee members and race chairpersons are volunteers; please respect their decisions and willingness to serve in these roles. Their decisions will be considered final.
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