January Pack Meeting – Pinewood Derby
January 10, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
| What: | January Pack Meeting - Pinewood Derby |
|---|---|
| When: | Jan 10 |
| Where: | Hillsdale Elementary Gym |
| Why: | Promote craftsmanship and good sportsmanship through competition |
Tips & reminders:
Please review the Pinewood Derby Rules & Tips to help make the check-in period as smooth as possible!
More details can be found on the Pinewood Derby flyer. Looking for inspiration??? Check out Boy’s Life’s Outstanding Pinewood Derby Cars of 2017.
Scout cars must weigh no more than 5oz. fully constructed.
In addition to awards for the Fastest Cars, awards will be given for the following other categories:
- Cubs Choice
- Judges Choice
- Most Original
- Best Cub-Scout Theme
- Most Aerodynamic
- Most Patriotic
Siblings and adults are welcomed and encouraged to build their own Pinewood Derby Cars for special Open Races.
These cars must be made from the official pinewood derby kit block and:
- fit the track dimensions as stated in the rules, but may exceed the weight limit up to 10oz.
- have 3/8″ ground clearance so that it will run down the track
- almost anything else goes!