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Pinewood Derby
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The Pinewood Derby is one of the most popular events in Cub Scouting. Every year more than a
million boys and parents team up to carve, decorate, weigh, adjust, fret over, and finally race a
Pinewood Derby car. The first Pinewood Derby was held in 1953 by Cub Scout Pack 280 of
Manhattan Beach, California, and as of 1991, more than 81 million Pinewood Derby model car kits
have been sold. The purpose of the Pinewood Derby is to help the Cub Scout build a team
relationship with their parent or helper, experience the sense of accomplishment and the excitement
of competition, learn good sportsmanship, and to have fun.
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Participation
Open to all Cub Scouts, Tiger Scouts, parents and leaders.
A Scout’s primary goal in Pinewood Derby should be to:
- Work together with a parent on a joint project
- Acquire a healthy attitude about competition and sportsmanship
- Become more proficient at woodworking
- Survive the experience with all ten fingers
Registration and Inspection
All cars must pass inspection to qualify for the race. Each car must pass inspection by the race
officials before it will be allowed to compete. The officials have the right to disqualify those cars that
do not meet specifications. Cars not passing inspection for minor infractions, i.e., weight, wheel
width, loose body trim, will have an opportunity for re-inspection 10 minutes before close of
registration.
Officials decisions are final. The car will be impounded when registered until the races are
complete. After being impounded, repairs will be limited to replacement of axles/wheels that are
broken/lost during the race. Any other piece of the car that is broken/lost during the race can not
be replaced.
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