PACK 172 PINEWOOD DERBY 2009

What: Cub Scout Pack 172 Pinewood Derby Race

When: Saturday, March 21, 2009.

Location: Second Hill Lane School Gym

Pre-race weigh-in/registration: 12:30 PM.

Racers arriving after 1:00 PM will not be allowed to race.

(Volunteers for racetrack and event set-up may arrive at 9:30 AM)

First Race: ~ 1:15 PM.

Duration: It’s expected that the derby will last to approx. 4:30 P.M.

At the regular monthly Pack Meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 there will be pre-race weight-in and inspection. (This will also be performed on race day).

It is highly recommended that you have your car finished by the pre-race weight-in and inspection date.

At the pre-inspection and on the race day we will:

- Weight the car on our scale

- Check for all specifications (length, width, wheel spacing, weight, etc.)

- Offer any hints for corrections as needed.

- Ensure the car is built according to Pack 172 Pinewood Derby specifications. The car has to be built new for this year’s race. Build it right. No alterations are made to the car once the race has started. Please completely read the Pack 172 Pinewood Derby Rules and Specifications before building your car.

When building your car keep in mind that there will be awards for the following place finishes and judging for best in class cars:

First through Fifth Place - Trophies

Sixth through Tenth Place – Medals

Best in class cars:

Best driver in the seat

Most Colorful

Best vehicle that does not look like a car

Fastest Looking

Most Original Design

Most Decals

Most Futuristic

Most Patriotic

Best Looking

RACERS, GET READY TO START YOUR ENGINES!

PACK 172 DERBY RULES AND SPECIFICATIONS

READ THROUGH ENTIRE RULES PRIOR TO BUILDING CAR

1. Overall width shall not exceed 2 3/4 inches.

2. Overall length shall not exceed 7 inches.

3. Weight shall not exceed 5 ounces.

4. Washers or bearings of any kind or any other device that is attached to the wheel or axle is not permitted.

5. NO loose materials of any kind are permitted. The car may be hollowed out and built up to a maximum weight by the addition of wood or metal only, providing it is securely built into the body.

6. NO part of the car may be attached using any type of tape. All decorations and weights MUST be securely attached by glue, screws or other such methods as to make it a fixed part of the car.

7. The car shall not ride on any type of springs.

8. Details such as steering wheel, Driver, Decals, Painting, Interior Design are permissible as long as these decals do not exceed the maximum length, width and weight specifications.

9. The car must be freewheeling with no starting devices.

10. ONLY THE PINEWOOD DERBY KIT THAT WAS SUPPLIED BY PACK 172 MAY BE USED TO BUILD CARS FOR THIS COMPETITION. CARS BUILT WITH KITS FROM OTHER ORIGINS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

11. THE ORIGINAL PARTS AS SUPPLIED IN THE OFFICIAL CUB SCOUT KIT MUST BE USED. THIS INCLUDES, WHEELS, AXLES AND CAR BODY. ANY CAR WITH WHEELS, AXLES OR CAR BODY’S OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RACE.

12. A NEW CAR MUST BE BUILT EACH YEAR. Cars from previous years will not be allowed to enter.

13. Once the race begins, NO contestant may handle or make any alterations or adjustments to his car.

14. EACH CAR MUST PASS INSPECTION BY THE OFFICIAL INSPECTION COMMITTEE BEFORE IT MAY COMPETE. THE INSPECTORS HAVE THE RIGHT TO DISQUALIFY THOSE CARS THAT DO NOT MEET THESE RULES AND SPECIFICATIONS.

15. Lane clearance specifications are listed in the instructions and must be strictly adhered to. Wheels must not be recessed into the body at all. All cars travel over a center strip. All weights that affix to the bottom of the car MUST be “flush” with the bottom of the body. All cars travel over a center strip.

16. NOTE: This derby is meant to be a competition for the Scouts. The entrant is to have the satisfaction of building his own car from the materials in the kit. Guidance and reasonable assistance should be given when needed, particularly when using sharp tools. Please remember however that this is a race for the Scouts, not for their parents**.

17. As previously stated, while assistance from an adult is highly recommended for tasks such as cutting, carving, drilling, etc., this is a project for the boys to do. At the time of the check in or at the “pre-race” weight-in, if the entry judges feel that adult participation far exceeded the spirit of this rule, that particular car may be disqualified from running. If the judges do make this recommendation, the issue will be decided by a three-person panel consisting of the Cubmaster, the Derby Event Chairman and one additional Den Leader.

18. Car Name - Typically all Scouts get to name their car. Use your imagination you will need to provide the name of your car on race day.

19. In the event your original race kit gets damaged during construction, additional car kits may be purchased from the Pack for $3.00.

20. In the event of a dispute or an official ruling required during or post the actual derby, a final decision will be rendered by a three person panel consisting of the Cubmaster, the Derby Event Chair and one additional Den Leader.

** Adult and sibling races will follow the conclusion of the pack derby. Additional cars may be purchased from the pack and built under the guidelines above.

LETS GET READY TO RACE!