Pinewood Derby

What is the Pinewood Derby?

The Pinewood Derby is a Cub Scout car race where Scouts build a 7-inch wood toy car and race it down a sloped track. The Pinewood Derby is without a doubt one of the most exciting Pack activities all year!!!

When

Pack 719 typically holds the Pinewood Derby race in the spring.

Where to get your car kit

The Pack provides each Scout with an official Pinewood Derby kit, which are typically handed out in December. The official kit includes a pine wood block (with pre-cut slots for the axles), four axles, and four plastic wheels. The Pack sometimes has additionally kits available for purchase for a Scout, parent or sibling to enter the Outlaw class (see race classes below).

Race Classes

Pack 719 runs two different races classes:

• Scout Class: this is for all the Scouts in the Pack to race one car they’ve built. Prizes/awards are given in this class. See Scout class rules below.
• Outlaw Class: Scouts can race a second car. Parents, siblings, or friends can race in this class. Bragging rights only, no prizes/awards are given for this class. See Outlaw class rules below.

Build Workshop

The Pack holds a workshop about a month in advance at a Pack meeting. At this workshop leaders are on hand to help guide parents and Scouts with their Pinewood Derby car builds.

Car Check-in and Inspection

In an effort to reduce the number of volunteers needed on race day, the Pack has scouts register their cars