Next Pack Meeting on January 16th (Not Today)
Our January Pack meeting will be hosting our Pinewood Derby (PWD) races! Our meeting has been moved from the 9th to the 16th in order to give Scouts more time to work on their cars.
The meeting will begin at 2pm. Cars will be checked in at the beginning of the meeting where they will be weighed. All cars over 5.0 ounces will be penalized 1 second for each extra ounce.
Rules to consider when building your car:
- Width shall not exceed 2-3/4 inches.
- Length shall not exceed 7 inches.
- Total weight shall not exceed 5.0 ounces. Weighing your car with a small kitchen scale is advised if you have one. Cars will be weighed prior to the race. Weights can be added if needed.
- Cars can be any shape of your choosing.
- Axle
s, wheels, and body shall be from the materials provided in the kit. - Wheel bearings, washers, and bushings are prohibited.
- No lubricating oil may be used. Axles may be lubricated with powdered graphite or silicone.
- The car shall not ride on any kind of spring.
- The car must be free-wheeling, with no starting devices. Gravity will be your only motive force!
- No loose materials of any kind are allowed in the car.
- Any stylistic adornments are allowed provided they are not wider or longer than the specified limits.
- Use of color is highly encouraged.
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