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PACK 526 PINEWOOD DERBY RACE RULES

race date: January 28th, 2007

    
 

1.     Assignment to heat races will be made as the cars are weighed and measured.

2.     The competition will run continuously until the winners are determined, using a point based ladderless method.

 

3.     The race will be run on a four-lane track. Each car will run a race on each track. Points will be awarded according to the placing in each race. 1 st = 1 point and so on. The lowest total score wins. In case of a tie there will be a winner -take-all run-off A coin toss will decide lane assignment for the run-off. Each car is guaranteed at least four (4) races.

 

4.     An electronic timing device which records 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th places by lanes will be used to determine the winners. Lanes will be changed for the run-off heats at the discretion of the judges.

5.     All cars must be made from the Pinewood Derby Kit #LI622. No hobby shop or other car kits are allowed.

Specifications and Inspection Points are as follows:

a.      Car must have been made this school year.

b.     Width shall not exceed 2-3/4 inches.

c.     Length shall not exceed 7 inches.

d.     Weight shall not exceed 5 ounces.

e.      Axles, wheels, and body wood shall be provided in the kit. No wood shall be added that didn't come in the car kit.

f. Wheel bearings, washers, and bushings are prohibited.

g.     Axles (nails provided in kit) must be driven into the main body of the car. No intermediate supports may be used.

h. The car shall not ride on any kind of springs.

i.  The car must be freewheeling with no   type of  starting device.

j.   Details added must be within length, width, and weight limits.

k.     No loose materials of any kind are allowed in or on the car. If the car rattles, other than the wheels, it will be disqualified.

1.     Tires may not be altered in anyway except to remove mold projections on wheel treads. This includes wafering or radiusing of tires. Tire tread surface cross-section must be flat within reason.

m.   Only dry lubricants will be allowed in the pit area and on the track. Cars found to be oily will not be allowed to race.

 

6.     Each heat will be announced. Drivers will report to the starting line and place their cars on the track. At the same time, the names of the boys for the following heat will be called, at which time they will prepare their cars. All lubricating and other preparation must be done only in the pit area and only by the boy. All other persons must remain behind the barriers.

7.     The starter will make sure the cars are on the track properly before starting the race.

8.     The drivers will report to the finish line to pick up their cars.

9.     When the results of each heat are recorded, the drivers will take their cars back to the pit area and return to their seats.

 

10.In the event a car jumps the track, the heat will be reran with each car moving one lane to the right (" 1" to "2" and so on with "4" going to "1"). If the same car jumps the track the second time, it will be . disqualified. If the disqualified car has interfered with another car(s), the heat will be rerun with the remaining cars. If no interference has resulted, the heat results will stand. If a different car jumps the same lane that caused the rerun, the race will be halted and the track will be inspected and corrected. Then, the heat will be rerun will all four cars being eligible.

 

11.All cars will be placed in the pit area upon qualification and the winning of a heat and will be under the jurisdiction of the chief steward. The driver (Cub Scout) is the only person who can lubricate the wheels; and this must only be done in the pit area.

 

12.In the event that a car is damaged during racing and has not been disqualified for any reason, the driver and sponsor (partner) may attempt to repair the car in the pit area under the jurisdiction of the steward.

 

13.Under no circumstance can any material except dry lubricants or glue be added to the car after it has been weighed. The steward retains the right to inspect or reweigh cars at any time.

14.If any situation arises that is not specifically covered by these rules, the Pack Pinewood Derby Committee will determine the ruling. The Committee's decision will be final.

15.All cars must be ready when called to race or they will be disqualified.

16.We encourage all Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Leaders to be in uniform.