Get your engines ready for the District Pinewood Derby

The top three pack winners, plus an alternate, advance and race to win the Northern Trail District Championships. (The alternate will race only if one of the top three finishers is unable to race.)

CUB SCOUT and FAMILY OPEN RACING DIVISIONS
Yes, parents & siblings, this means you too may race for a champion’s trophy!

• Registration 8:30 to 9am
• Races 9am to 10:45am
• Open Division Races 11am to 12pm

SPECIAL NOTICES

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• All entrants must use Official BSA Pinewood Derby kits. They are available at your local Scout Shop.
• Pre-manufactured, pre-assembled and/or customized kits are prohibited. 
• All entrants must follow Official BSA Pinewood Derby rules, abbreviated in this handout, found in full inside the derby kits.
• In fairness, Scout cars are expected to be made by Scouts. 
• Adults and siblings may race cars of their own creation using BSA official rules.

PACK INFORMATION:  NEW THIS YEAR, PLEASE READ

• Top 3 Pack participants plus an alternate will advance to the Northern Trail District Championships. The alternate will race only of one of the top three finishers is unable to race. 
• The winning cars including the alternate must be stored by the Cubmaster, Committee Chair or designated appointee of the Pack until the Northern Trails District Championships. Cars will be checked into the District event by that person. 
• Scouts bringing their own cars will not be allowed to race for placement or prizes and only in the auxiliary races. NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Pack will need to report pack winners including rank and contact information two weeks prior to event to ensure scouts will be registered and eligible for the district finals.
• Pack must report who will be responsible for checking in the cars at the district event.
• Scouts must accompany that person to the check-in to verify their car.
• Scouts must be present at start time of the district event to qualify for placement and prizes

DISTRICT EVENT INFORMATION:

• SCORING: Race Scoring will be based on Times Scoring. The three lowest cumulative times of 4 races total will be determine the winners.
• Scouts will race other scouts in the same rank/grade and run a total of four races
• This will allow each Scout to race on each lane of the track once to provide an even and fair racing level. 
• AWARDS: Will be given to the top 3 participants in each rank based on time scoring above.
• ADDITIONAL INFO: Awards will be given for most creative cars, top performing pack and most Pack pride
• DISPUTES: Any disputes will be resolved by Northern Trails District committee