PINEWOOD DERBY RULES Specifications: Width - 2 3/4" Length - 7" Weight - not OVER 5 oz. Width between wheels - 1 3/4"
Bottom clearance betwwen car and trck - 3/8"
* Wheel bearings, bushings and and washers are prohibited.
* Car shall not ride on springs.
* Only official Cub Scout Pinewood Derby wheels and axles
and body wood ( as provided in kit) are permitted.
* Only DRY lubricant is permitted.
* Car must be free-wheeling with no starting devices.
* Details such as steering wheel, driver etc. are permitted as long
as they are within specifications above.
* Car should be made during the current Scouting year by the
Scout (adult help allowed.)
* All 4 wheels of car must be touching track.
* Cars are surrendered at weigh-in/ registration. Any
adjustments to cars must be made prior to registration.
Event is held in February.
Pinewood Derby Car kits are received in December and given to Den Leaders & Scouts at the Christmas Caroling event.