"PINT" WOOD DERBY CHAMPIONSHIP

for Individual Racers or Teams

CAMPERSHIP FUNDRAISER FOR CAMP GORTON

MARCH 7, 2026

CAREY'S BREW HOUSE, CORNING

WALK-IN'S WELCOME - BRING YOUR OWN CAR

Limited amount of rentals available on race day for $10 per car

The 3rd Adult “Pintwood” Derby will be held on Saturday, March 7th, at Carey’s Brew House on Bridge Street in Corning. This is a fundraiser for Scouts registered in the council and needing financial assistance to attend summer camp at Camp Gorton.

Check-in and inspections will begin at 6:00 pm. Races start at 7:00 pm. The derby is open to all adults 21 years of age or older. Registration is via the council website or cash in hand delivered to Karl Ziegenfus by the close of business at the council office on Thursday, March 1st - NO EXCEPTIONS!

Build a New One or Bring Your Old One, 1 Registration per person with as many cars as you want!

Race is open to either an individual racer ($50 per car) or a Team ($125 per car)

• Individual will race individual, team will race other team (Team is a group of 3 drivers)
• Team can be a Company or Buisness and have 3 individuals work on the car

Tropies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Individuals & Teams

Step #1 - Find your old car or build a new one!!

Step #2 - Pick your "Best of Show" in 1 of 4 Categories!!

   Stock

       Truck

    Vintage

  Funny

"Vintage" category is for any car with a prior racing history!!!!

Limited Amount of Rentals available on race day for $10 per car.

Each car will be randomly run down the electronic track 3 times to establish an average.

Who: Adults 21+

Fee: $50 per Car Entry ($60 after 3/1/26), Team $125 ($150 after 3/1/126)

Includes 1 BSA Pinewood kit & finger food at event - cash bar for drinks

Pick up your car at the Council Office or from Karl Ziegenfus at karl.ziegenfus@scouting.org
 

Sponsorship Opporunities

100% of All Sponsorship Funds Goes Toward 2026 Camperships

Top 2 Levels are Single Sponsors ONLY with Special Recognition

• Race Event $5000
• Victory Lane $2500
• Pit Alley $1000
• Finishing Line $750
• Starting Line $500
• Hair Pin Turn $400
• Straight Away $300
• S-Turn $200
• Pace Car $100

Sponsor Only - Click Here

All Sponsors are entitled to build their own car to race in the event and will be recognized at the Event, at Summer Camp and on the Council Website

Scout Summer Camp Fee $620.00 Cub Adventure Camp Fee $380.00

Rules:

All cars racing must meet the following specifications.

All cars must be made from the official BSA kit provided. Pre-cut kits available on-line and at local craft stores are permissible.

Weight:

• Total Finished car maximum weight is not to exceed 5 oz.
• If weight is added to the bottom of the car, it must be Recessed up into the body of the car as not to interfere with the bottom clearance of the car * * * SEE FIGURE #1 & #2

Wheels:

• Customized purchased wheels are not allowed.
• Wheels may be lightly sanded and polished. The nubs on the wheels must be visible.
• Wheel lathing, shaving, or trimming is not permissible. If it is suspected, a wheel will be measured and if not in tolerance the car will be disqualified from racing.
• Wheels can be purchased if they are not shaved, thinned, trimmed, and must be the official BSA wheels * * * SEE FIGURE #3
• Only powdered graphite is allowed.
• Wheel hubs are allowed to be polished only.
• The car must be freewheeling with no starting devices.

Axles:

• Customized purchased axles are not allowed.
• Axles are to be the ones in the official BSA kit (nails).
• Axles are allowed to have the crimp marks filed off and can be sanded and polished.
• Axles are allowed to be bent if there are at least 3 of 4 wheels touching and all other car dimensions are met.
• Every effort must be made to use the pre-cut axle slots in the car. Drilling holes for axles is permissible as-long-as the back axle is no closer than 15/16” from the back edge of the rear of the block, the wheelbase is between 4 ¼” and 4 3/8” of an inch, and the undercar clearance is at least 3/8”.
• Wheel bearings, washers, and bushings are not permitted.

Official Finished Car Dimensions

• Max car length – 7 inches
• Max car width – 2 ¾ inches
• Max Car Height – 2 ¾ inches
• Minimum width between wheels – 1 ¾ inches
• Min Underbody Car Clearance 3/8 inches
• Wheelbase – between 4 ¼” and 4 3/8” of an inch
• Weight – Finished car weight – 5 oz.

Each car must pass inspection by the official inspection team before it may compete. The inspectors have the right to disqualify any car that does not meet specifications. If any car does not pass inspection, an opportunity to make adjustments is permitted. Re-inspection is possible if changes can be made before the start of the race. Cars are to be managed only by race officials after passing inspection. In case of disputes the decision of the judges is final.

Figure 1 - Underside of Car (Illegal)                                   

Figure 2 - Underside of Car (Legal)

Figure 3 - Wheels (Illegal vs Legal)

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