Submit your car in the Council Pinewood Derby Design Competition on May 16, 2026!

The National Capital Area Council welcomes all Cub Scouts to this year's competition. Didn't compete in your district's Derby? Not a problem! ALL Cub Scouts are welcome on the 16th!!

Schedule

10:00 AM  Registration opens  

10:30 AM   Races begin

Who can attend?

All Cub Scouts, their friends and family --- join us!

Registration Fee:

$10 per car entered in the Design Competition

FAQ

How will the Design Competition be conducted? Cub Scouts will be judged by a panel of Scout leaders in each of their den levels: Lions, Tigers, Wolves, Bears, Webelos,and AOL. Each bracket is limited to 5 cars.

Can parents volunteer to help run the Derby? Certainly!!!! Any adult willing to assist, please annotate in the comments section when your Cub Scout registers. We especvially need help with the weigh-ins and design judging.

Where will the races be held? In the Springfield Town Center in the Grand Court area – enter thru the Main Entrance that is next to Maggiano’s and Yardhouse and go down the stairs.

Questions?

Please email stem@ncacbsa.org 

Jason Kralj

2026 NCAC Pinewood Derby Race Chair

jkralj@gmail.com

Questions?

Please email stem@ncacbsa.org