The Best of the Best Pinewood Derby Racers in Crossroads District Will Race at the Deptford Mall on March 12th!

Car Impound / Weigh In: March 5 between 9 am and 1 pm, Mantua United Methodist Church

Second Car Impound / Weigh In (if you missed the first): March 10 between 6:30 pm and 8 pm at the Runnemede Senior Center.

The Main Race Event: March 12 at Noon, Deptford Mall

Each Crossroads District Pack may enter up to six racers.

Each entered Pinewood Derby car must be submitted to Car Impound / Weigh In on March 5 between 9 am and 1 pm at the Mantua United Methodist Church. Cars will be handled by the event organizers from that point on, and returned to the Cub Scouts after the Main Raceday Event.

Event cost is $5 per Cub Scout. Friends and family are encouraged to attend the Main Race Day Event for no extra charge.

Register each Scout by Pack and Rank during registration.

District Pinewood Derby Rules

• All cars must pass the following inspection to qualify for the race:
• Width shall not exceed 2-3/4 inches.
• Length shall not exceed 7 inches.
• Weight shall not exceed 5 ounces.
• Axles, wheels, and body shall be from the materials provided in the kit. Additional wheels can be purchased separately.
• Wheel bearings, washers, and bushings are prohibited.
• No lubricating oil may be used. Axles may be lubricated with powdered graphite or silicone.
• The car shall not ride on any kind of spring.
• The car must be free-wheeling, with no starting devices.
• No loose materials of any kind are allowed in the car.
• All 4 wheels must touch the track.

At the Main Raceday Event, Racers arrive at 12 noon, races begin at 12:15 pm.

A huge thanks goes out to Crossroads District’s Activity Chair, Pat Leth, who has taken the lead on this great event! 

Contact info - Justin LoMonaco, Crossroads District Executive