1. The Pinewood Derby Kit
Derby kits will be provided to Scouts at no additional cost. The Pack will have kits at the November, December, and January Pack meetings. Be sure to attend. If you are unable to attend these meetings, please contact the Pack. Additional kits are available for siblings.
2. Building your Car
For new parents who have not built a car before, don’t worry. We’ve included a basic video to help explain how to build the car.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=NowS_Kk5szA
You also find right here on this Pack website additional building instructions. If you have any questions please reach out to any of the leaders and we can help! The goal behind the derby is to foster an opportunity for Scouts and their caregivers to spend some quality time building something together and then have fun seeing it go down the track!
3. Race Details
There will be 4 race divisions this year
1. Traditional Scout Race
2. Siblings
For each division cars will race 4 times, once in each lane. The cars will be electronically timed. The average time of the car’s 4 races determines its placement. We do not use elimination techniques.
See the general rules on this website for an explanation of the rules that the traditional Scout race and sibling/alumni will follow.
In addition, all cars entered in the traditional Scout race will be eligible for participation in the special car awards. Once all cars are checked in, members of Troop 30 will be voting on the top cars in the following categories:
• BSA Representation (Scout Theme)
• Sports Theme
• Best Paint Design
• Most Futuristic
• Most Original
• Most Realistic
• Fastest Looking Car
• Most Patriotic
• Most Unique
• Best Design
4. Car Drop Off
Car drop off is occurring at the New Hope Presbyterian Church on the Friday prior to the race from 6-8pm (see the Band Calendar for this year's date).
Address:
1580 Kisker Rd,
St Peters, MO 63304
Please ensure the cars are as race ready as possible. Again, if you need any help, please just reach out before drop off day and we can help!
5. Race Day
See the Band Calendar for this year's date.
Address:
1580 Kisker Rd,
St Peters, MO 63304
Scouts and Leaders should wear their Class A uniforms.
Resources
Pack 30 Pinewood Derby Rules (pdf)
Book – Pinewood Derby Speed Secrets by David Meade (ISBN-10# 0-7566-2733-8)
Book – Pinewood Derby Guidebook (ISBN-10# 0-8395-3721-2)