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PINEWOOD DERBY @ BSA 13

After 38 years, Pack 13 purchased a NEW 4 lane track & lane brain. In the near future we intend to be running the race by computer software, utilizing "The Judge" lane brain. The pinecar racing specifications, BSA13 basic rules, & Race Rules will remain the same.  We hope this new track provides "13" with years of racing!

Pinecar Racing Specifications

  • Maximum car size, including wheels is 7" long, 2 3/4" wide.
  • Minimum car width between wheels is 1 3/4".
  • Minimum clearance between car and track is 3/8".
  • Maximum car weight is 5oz. Metal or wood may be added.
  • NO wheel bearings, bushings, springs, starting devices, loose or moving weights or parts are allowed.
  • NO liquid graphite is allowed. It destroys the wood on our track.

BSA 13 Basic Rules

  • All cars must be weighed in the night before the race during the regular Den Meetings.
  • BSA 13 will add graphite to each car & will make sure all wheels turn freely.
  • All cars will remain at the Community Center overnight.
  • Your car number will be given out, in order, as you weigh-in.
  • Tigers & Cubs will receive numbers between 1-60, Boy Scouts & Crew members will be 75-100 & Scouters will receive numbers between 101-120.

Race Information

  • Divisions for race night are Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, & Scouters.
  • Plaques will be given out for 1-4 in Cub Scouts, first place in Boy Scouts and Scouters, & a plaque will be given out for the slow, slower, slowest, and slowest ever car of the year.
  • The slow, slower, etc. race has 1 unique rule. To win (lose?) this race you must be the last car to cross the finish line. Then you are the SLOWEST EVER for the year. If your car does not finish the race then the best plaque you can receive is the SLOW plaque.