Jan 19                    Pine wood derby

We will need volunteers to aid in the check in, concession, and operation of the starting gate and finish line.  Please do not hesitate to tell your leaders that you would like to help.  We will be glad to train you in whatever job you request. The new finish line has been ordered and will be working at the Derby to assure accurate finishes.

• Cars are to be built only from the Official BSA Pinewood Derby kit or the official BSA Supplemental kit, using the body, wheels, and axles provided in the kits.
• Cars are to be built new for this year's derby. Cars raced in previous years are not eligible to be raced.
• Car width shall not exceed 2 3/4 inches.
• Car length shall not exceed 7 inches.
• Car weight shall not exceed 5 ounces.
• The car shall not ride on any type of spring.
• The car must be free-wheeling, with no starting devices.
• No loose materials of any kind are allowed on or inside the car.
• Wheel bearings, washers, covers, and bushings are prohibited.
• Light sanding and polishing of wheels is acceptable; however, wheels cannot be wafered, beveled, ridged, crowned, drilled, or altered in any other way.
• One piece axles are prohibited.
• Axles may be lubricated with dry powdered lubricant only. This is only to be applied outside the building and before final inspection.
• After final inspection and registration by derby officials is completed, cars cannot be touched by owners until they are returned to the owners after all races are completed and results are finalized.
• Decisions by race officials on race day are final and are not appealable.
• The lateral distance between wheels must be at least 1 3/4 inches (there is no restriction on the wheel base length).

2001 Results

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