Pinewood

Yolo Pinewood Derby on Saturday April 5, 2008, in Woodland.          

 Mark your calendars for a day at the races. For the first time in years, Yolo District is holding a district wide Pinewood Derby race for Cub Scouts. This event will be at the Woodland Masonic Center, 228 Palm Avenue, on Saturday, April 5, 2008. This is an open event, no cost and no registration required. Just come with your car.  Lunch available at a modest cost.

Any Cub Scout in the Yolo District can attend, either with their den, pack and/or their family. Cubs can race the car they built for their pack races, or another they have built within the past year. There will also be prizes for construction and decoration. There will be non-racing activities and refreshments. The intention is to have a fun event where the Cubs can compete in a slightly larger field.

Below are the rules for cars in the Yolo Open Pinewood Derby. The intention is that any car entered in pack races should be eligible to enter the District races.

Please call Ed Caughie (530)668-6478.

Schedule:  [Note: Winners please stay until the 1 PM Runoff]
10:00 AM  Doors open
10:30 AM  Webelos I & II Register and begin
11:00 AM  Bears Register and begin
11:30 AM  Wolves Register and begin
12:00 Noon Tigers Begin and register,  Lunch begins shortly
 1:00 PM  Championship Runoffs
Then awards presentations.

All cars must pass the following inspection to qualify for the race:

The car must be less than one year old.

Width shall not exceed 2-3/4 inches.

Length shall not exceed 7 inches.

Width between the wheels must be at least 1 3/4 inches.

There must be 3/8 inch clearance under the body of the car.

Weight shall not exceed 5 ounces.

Wheels must not project beyond the length of the body.

The nose end of the car should not be notched or very pointed. The car must stand completely behind the starting peg.

Axles, wheels, and body wood shall be as provided in the kit. Extra BSA wheels and axles may be substituted. Extra wood and other materials may be added, as long as they do not violate any other rules.

Details such as the steering wheel, driver, decals, painting, and interior detail are permissible as long as these details do not exceed the maximum length, width, and weight specifications.

Axles may be dressed and polished, but must not be made thinner or notched.

Wheels may be made true, but must remain the original size, shape and profile.

Removal of  molding imperfections is permissible.

Wheel bearings, washers, and bushings are prohibited.

No lubricating oil may be used. Axles may be lubricated with powdered graphite or similar dry lubricant.

The car shall not ride on any kind of spring.

The car must be free-wheeling, with no starting devices

No loose materials of any kind are allowed in the car.

Axles must not be glued in place.