Pack 437 - 2012 Pinewood Derby

Derby Information
The Annual Pinewood Derby is scheduled for Friday, January 13th in the school cafeteria. Car check in starts at 5:00 pm, dinner starts at 5:00 pm, racing at approximately 6:15 PM.

Questions
Pinewood Derby questions can be directed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it via email or by phone (See directory for phone numbers). See the resources section below for great tips on building a fast car.

Car Building Clinic
We will be holding a car cut-out night in the cafeteria at St. Roberts on December 28th at 6:00 pm. Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you plan on attending.

Rules

• We will follow the rules and specifications as outlined in the OFFICIAL GRAND PRIX PINEWOOD DERBY KIT insert. Please read it carefully and call if you have questions.
• Previously built cars may not be used.
• Only the wheels and axles which come with the kit may be used. If the wheels don't have BSA stamped on them, they're not legal! Axle spacing/placement cannot be altered - you must use the grooves already cut into the car. Solid, one piece axles (which can be purchased at the Scout Shop and hobby stores) are not allowed.
• Once the cars have been inspected and weighed on race day, they are not to be handled again. Rules violations will result in disqualification from awards (but not from racing).

The Information Sheet is available for downloading and printing.

Places to Get Stuff

• Michael's Art & Craft Stores
• Hobby Lobby Craft Stores
• Hobby Towne USA
• The Gottschalk Scout Shop
• Canfield's Sporting Goods

Pinewood Derby Resources

• Car Building and Speed Tips
• The Physics of Pinewood Derbies
• How to Build a Pinewood Derby Car
• Hobby Lobby Coupon