So these are the rules i found on the event calander :
Rules and Regulations for your Pinewood Derby 2016 Sandy Hook & Colonial Regions You may either purchase the pinewood derby car as a block and cut it to your own design with your special “HE” or purchase a pre-cut car and paint it with your “HE”. (Places to purchase car, local boy scout council, Hobby Shop, AC Moore, Michael's, Hobby Lobby, etc.)
GIRL SCOUT R & R
BODY OF THE CAR The main body structure must be made of pine wood. The car design may be enhanced by the addition of other stable materials such as plastic or metal. Any additions must be firmly attached and meet car size specifications.
The car must meet the following specifications:
Width: not to exceed 2 3/4 inches
Length: not to exceed 7 inches (front cannot protrude beyond the starting pin)
Weight: not to exceed 5.0 ounces on a scale accurate to 1/10 ounce
Height: not to exceed 3 inches
Clearance: The wheels are the only part of the car allowed to touch the track
The following items are prohibited:
1. Springs, starting devices, propellants, bearings, bushings, and /or hubcaps
2. Liquids, wet paint, oil, sticky substance, or powders of any kind (other than axle lubrication)
3. Glass or excessively fragile parts
4. Loose objects on car or anything that may shed onto the track.
RACE DAY
Each car must pass inspection by the Official Inspection Committee before it may compete. The inspectors will disqualify any car not meeting these rules. After a car has passed inspection, only race officials may handle the car. After check-in, car repairs are not allowed unless authorized by the race officials.
FUN AND EXCITEMENT IS EXPECTED
“HE” ULTIMATE RACE R & R ONLY ONE RULE, CAN NOT INTERFERE WITH THE CARS IN THE OTHER LANES. BODY The main body structure must be made of wood. You are strongly encouraged to enhance the car by the addition of other stable materials such as plastic, metal, wood and your imagination. Any additions must be firmly attached. The car must meet the following specifications: Width: not to exceed 2 3/4 inches Length: not to exceed from the front. OK to exceed out the back. Weight: DOESN'T MATTER Height: Maximum height of the car shall not exceed 5-1/2” Clearance: The wheels are the only part of the car allowed to touch the track BE CREATIVE, NAME YOUR CAR, AND SEE YOU ON RACE DAY!!! THIS IS TO BE A FUN EVENT WITH YOUR SPECIAL HE, ENJOY
So after seeing this i am thinking about ordering 1 gram ultra lite wheels and really trying to burn up the track. how far can i push this car based on these lax rules
Here is the car i have been working on for the race :
