Council Pinewood Derby 2022

Saturday, April 30, 2022

Governor’s Square Mall - 10AM

Please select the green "PWD22" button to the right to move forward with your registration.

ABOUT THE COUNCIL PINEWOOD DERBY RACE

BUILD YOUR CAR AND SEE HOW IT STACKS UP AT YOUR PACK AND COUNCIL RACES!

WHAT IS A PINEWOOD DERBY CAR AND RACE AND WHEN ARE THEY GENERALLY HELD?

From a block of wood, four plastic wheels, and four nails, a Scout produces a vehicle that can reach 20 mph! Cars are raced on tracks with two to six lanes where using only gravity to speed them along.

Racing starts at the Pack Derby Race, generally held in January through March (but can vary), where the cars are run in different heats and lanes. All Scouts regarless of place finish in a Pack race can move on to Suwannee River Area council-level race, generally held on a Saturday in late April (April 30, 2022). Open classes are typically run for Scouts and family members that are not currently registered in the Cub Scouting program.  

WHAT ARE THE RULES FOR THE COUNCIL PINEWOOD DERBY RACE?

Read the full set of rules posted in the attachment to make sure your car won't get disqualified!   

GENERAL TIPS FOR MAKING A FAST CAR

There are many websites that will give you tops and tricks on how to maximize the speed of your car. Always keep in mind, the Suwannee River Area Council's derby rules will be the ones that you need to follow.

Here are a few tips that will help:

Maximize your allowable weight
Weight should be in the rear of car in front of rear axle with the balance point 1-1.25 inches in front of rear axle.
Use the slot closest to the end of block for rear axle.
Low profile, smaller surface in front and larger in back.
Wings, sails, flags, etc. catch air and will slow down the car.
Make sure axle slots/ holes are perfectly parallel to make the car track as straight as possible.
Lubricate wheels and axles with graphite and work in thoroughly. Graphite works best after a break-in period, so don't use between races.
Polish nails/axles.
Remove flashing around nail head.

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The health and safety of all of our members is paramount to the Suwannee River Area Council (SRAC). We have put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, we cannot guarantee that you or your child(ren) will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, attending activities, functions and meetings of SRAC and SRAC properties, including the Wallwood Boy Scout Reservation (Camp Wallwood) and the Council Service Center, could increase your risk and your child(ren)’s risk of contracting COVID-19. 

All attendees will be asked to sign an  "Informed Consent" waiver when attending any function in person.  Please see a copy of that waiver attached here.  You will also sign this waiver for your party, during the registration process.  If you have any questions about the plan and measures being taken to ensure the safety of our members, please call us at 850-576-4146.