2026 Accotink Bay District Pinewood Derby
Saturday, March 7, 2025
Inspection & Check-in: 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
Racing and Judging: 9:00 AM – ~Noon
American Legion Post 176
6520 Amherst Ave, Springfield, VA 22150
 

The Goal of Pinewood Derby is to help the Cub Scout build a team relationship with their adult helper, experience the sense of accomplishment, the excitement of competition, learn Win/Lose good sportsmanship, and to have fun.

Akela Says!

DON’Ts

• Don’t order cars off the Internet
• Don’t order speed axles or wheels off the Internet

DOs

• Do work together to decide what you want to make
• Start with you official BSA Pinewood Derby Car Kit
• Do cut out your car (ask other adult leaders in your Pack)
• Do paint and decorate
• Do spend time polishing the axles
• Do comply with the technical rules on the next page.
• DO HAVE FUN!
• Lions may use the official BSA pre-cut wedge available from the Scout Shop
• Siblings are welcome to race!
• No registration fee for siblings. Sibling races will be held before speed finals race.

2026 Accotink Bay District Pinewood Derby Technical Rules

Contact James Dreier for more information or questions at jkdreier72@gmail.com.