PINEWOOD DERBY RULES
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Parts and material - each participating cub scout is to build a completely new car each year using the official
pinewoood derby car kit (BSA Part #17006). No car or any portion of a car, including wheels and axles, may have
been used in any previous year's derby. Upon the request from a judge or race official, the scout will need to
provide proof of a car being newly built. Official pinewoood derby car kits, weights, and other optional accessories
and kits may be purchased from boy scouts of america approved distributors, the sagamore council service Center,
or www.scoutstuff.org.
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Width - maximum overall width allowable, including wheels, is 2 3/4 inches.
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Length - maximum overall length allowable is 7 inches. No portion of the car will be allowed to extend forward of the starting gate.
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Height - maximum overall height allowable is 5 inches.
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Clearance - minimum clearance under the body is 3/8 of an inch. Minimum clearance between the inside of the wheels is 1 3/4 inches.
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Wheel base - wheel base is to be approximately 4 1/4 inches. This is measured from the center of each axle, front to back as
preset in the official pinewoood derby car kit (bsa part #17006).
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Weight - weight cannot exceed 5.00 oz. (141.75 grams). The car may be hollowed out and built up to the maximum weight by addition
of wood, metal, or any other material, provided they are securely attached to the body and chassis. No loose material of any kind is
permitted in or on the car including, but not limited to, liquids. Materials that could potentially be health hazards are not permissible
to be used as weight. Lead is permissible for weight provided that it is completely enclosed within the body of the car.
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Material - the car body, wheels and axles must be from the official pinewoood derby car kit (bsa part #17006). The car may not ride
on any type of springs. Details such as decals, pin stripes, and interior detailing are permissible as long as the car does not exceed the
maximum weight. Plastic and metal detail parts are allowed as long as they are securely attached to the body and chassis and do not exceed
the maximum length, width and height.
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Wheels - wheels must be from the official pinewoood derby car kit (bsa part #17006) or from the optional cub scout derby wheels &
axles kit (bsa part #17007). Wheels may be lightly sanded only to remove bumps, burrs and ridges. They may not be shaved or reduced in
diameter or width. Wheels may not be beveled, tapered or in any other fashion modified from the original size and shape. Wheels may not be
painted. Wheel covers, bearings, washers, and bushings are strictly prohibited.
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Axels - the axles (round head nails) must be from the official pinewoood derby car kit (bsa part #17006) or from the optional cub Scout
derby wheels & axles kit (bsa part #17007) and may be polished using files, sandpaper, etc. Or by using the pinewood derby high performance
kit (BSA Part #7609) to remove burrs, scratches and ridges. The axles may not be machined or reduced in diameter anywhere along the axle shaft.
Substituted axles will not be permitted.
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Lubrication - only Graphite or White Teflon may be used. All other forms of lubricant (oils, graphite, etc)
are strictly prohibited. Any lubrication on exposed surfaces of the wheels, body or chassis is prohibited. Lubricant, if used, must be applied prior
to inspection and registration of the car. No lubrication is permitted after registration Or during the derby.
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Inspection - the car must meet weight, clearance and size limitations as stated above and use only the materials specified in the parts and materials
sections above. A repair table may be made available to make adjustments prior to registration. A car with illegal parts may have them replaced or removed
prior to registration and will be allowed to participate in the race with only legal parts. Any car using illegal lubricants will not be allowed to participate.
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Handling - only the cub scout who has entered the car or a race official may handle cars being raced.
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Alterations - no car may be altered once it has been registered. Damaged cars may be repaired at the discretion of race officials, as long as it does not delay the race.
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Reruns - if the starter declares a mistart or a car leaves the track, the race will be rerun. When a car has left the track and requires repair,
the judge(s) and/or race official(s) reserves the right to decide whether the car may be repaired and rerun or forfeit that heat. If a car leaves the track
twice in the same heat, the car will automatically forfeit that heat.
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Participation - every cub scout must be present to race his car and receive any award. Should the need arise, the judge(s) and/or race official(s)
reserves the right to allow substitutions.
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THE DECISIONS OF THE JUDGE(S) AND/OR RACE OFFICIAL(S) ARE FINAL.
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