Pinewood Derby 2025
The Pinewood Derby is one of the biggest events of the Cub Scout year! This page contains all of the information you'll need to participate in this event.
Key Dates
Sat 1/11, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Optional car building workshop
Tue 1/21, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Car check-in #1
Wed 1/22, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Car check-in #2
Sat 1/25, 9:30 AM - Race day!
Get Your Car Kit
You can get your pinewood derby car kit from your den leader. Each kit contains a block of wood, axles (nails), wheels, and basic instructions. You will need to supply any desired paint, decorations, and tools used to construct the car.
Review the Rules
There are strict rules that need to be followed in the design and construction of the car. Please review the following documents to fully understand the requirements.
Here is a short list of some of the most important requirements.
Max weight: 5.00 oz / 141.75 g
Max dimensions: 7" L x 2.75" W x 3" H
Min clearance under car: 3/8"
All four wheels must contact the track and spin freely when rolled.
Design and Build
Time to come up with a creative design and build your vision! Although the pinewood derby is a speed race, there are a ton of design award categories as well.
Need some help with the woodworking part of the build process? The Landau family has graciously offered to host a car building workshop, where you can cut your wood block and shape it. The workshop is on Saturday 1/11 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, and you must sign up for a slot at the link below if you'd like to attend. Please come prepared with a design already drawn on your wood block, as there will only be a limited amount of time to work on your car.
Sign up for the workshop at the link below.
Car Check-In
There is a mandatory car inspection and check-in a few days before the race. This ensures that all cars meet the race requirements, and that the race day goes smoothly. Once cars are checked in, they will be kept by the pack until race day, and can no longer be modified.
Two options: Tuesday 1/21/25 or Wednesday 1/22/25, both 6:00-8:00pm.
Please bring the car, and any tools (in case the car needs adjustments to pass inspection). Make sure all paint & decorations on the car are dry!
Please sign up for an inspection slot at the link below.
Let's Race!
The big race is on Saturday 1/25/25 at 9:30 AM in Richards Hall. Please come dressed in your class A uniform and bring plenty of Scout spirit! Family members are welcome to attend and watch the race as well.
Questions?
If you have any questions about this event, please contact the Cubmaster.