2025 COUNCIL PINEWOOD DERBY CHAMPIONSHIPS!

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Date & Location: Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Galleria Mall (in front of the old Lord & Taylor)

Schedule:

Pack Races: 10:00 AM

Race of Champions (ROC): 3:00 PM

Who Can Participate in the ROC:

 All Pack Champions (top racer from each division - Lions, Tigers, Wolves, Bears, and Webelos)

Cost: $8.00 per Cub (covers trophies, patches, and supplies)

Registration Deadline: February 27, 2025 (online only - no race-day registration!)

Car Building:

• Cubs build with adult guidance
• Adults explain any technical help so Cubs learn for future projects

Car Specs:

• ONLY use the BSA kit (no pre-cut kits from online or craft stores)

Wheels:

• Official BSA wheels only (no custom ones)
• Light sanding and polishing OK
• NO lathing, shaving, or trimming
• NO oil, grease, or silicone spray on axles or wheels (powdered graphite only)
• Wheel hubs can be polished
• Car must be freewheeling (no starting devices)

Axles:

• Official BSA axles only (the ones in the kit or BSA nails)
• Filing crimp marks and sanding/polishing OK
• Bending allowed (at least 2 wheels must touch, and all other car dimensions must still be met)
• Use pre-cut axle slots if possible
• Drilling holes for axles OK with restrictions (ask if you need help understanding them)
• NO wheel bearings, washers, or bushings

Weight:

• Max 5 oz. total
• Added weight on the bottom must not mess with track guides

Finished Car Dimensions:

• Max Length: 7 inches
• Max Width: 2 ¾ inches
• Max Height: 2 ¾ inches
• Min. Width Between Wheels: 1 ¾ inches
• Min. Underbody Clearance: 3/8 inches
• Wheelbase: Between 4 ¼" and 4 3/8"

Pre-Race & Race Day Rules:

• Pack leaders collect Champion cars after Pack Races (to prevent changes before ROC)
• Only pre-registered cars can race
• Car's builder doesn't have to be at ROC for Best in Show award (with a good excuse)
• Details like weights, steering wheels, drivers, and paint are OK if firmly attached (no tape)
• Unboxing only in designated area (by Cubmaster)
• Inspection: ALL cars must pass inspection first (officials can disqualify cars) - help is available if your car doesn't pass
• Officials' Decisions are Final: If there's a disagreement, the judges' decision wins

Awards: Given out after the ROC

Remember: Scout Oath and Law apply

After registration you will receive a conformation email. If you don't please check your spam folder. Look for an email from no-reply@247scouting.org