The 2024 Ottawa District Pinewood Derby will consist of a Champion Race and a Design Competition. A car and Scout may only be entered in either the Champion Race or the Design Competition.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

10:00 AM - RACE FOR ALL DENS

11:00 PM - DESIGN COMPETITION

12:15 PM - CHAMPION RACE and AWARDS CEREMOPNY

For both the Race and design completion, all Scouts are welcome to enter. You do not need to have won your Pack's race to enter. There is no limit to the number of Scouts from a Pack.

The Ottawa District Pinewood Derby will be held on April 6th. All scouts wanting to race must register online ahead of time. Registration closes at midnight Thursday April 4th. This event is included in your Three Fires Council Fee.

You do not need to be present during the race but must be registered. If you are not present you are responsible for making the arrangements for your car to be dropped off and picked up. CARS SHOULD NOT BE DROPPED OFF AT THE ST. CHARLES SCOUT SERVICE CENTER. ARRANGEMENTS MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE FOR CARS TO BE BROUGHT TO THE EVENT. PLEASE TALK WITH YOUR PACK LEADERSHIP OR OTHER FAMILIES TO MAKE THESE ARRANGEMENTS.

Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to each race start time. All cars must be checked in prior to race start time. Cars will be closely inspected for adherence to District rules below. Tread indicators must be clearly visible on each wheel.  Standard axle slots must be used.  Cars may be entered in either the champion race or the design competition, not both. To view the proposed race day schedule please follow the link below to the registration page. This schedule may adjust based on registration numbers. Please watch for details to come out the week before the race.

A pack can register all cars as a group or have families register on their own. There is no limit to the number of Scouts from a pack that can enter in the champion race of the design competition.