Derby Workshops

The scouts are not permitted to use power tools but they are encouraged to design the shape of their cars, sand them, and decorate them accordingly. 

Parents are encouraged to assist the child but they should let the child do most of the work.

Pinewood Derby 2025 Workshop Dates:

Dates & Location being finalized

Location: TBD

At the workshops we will have available:

• Power saws for big cuts (Adults Operate)

• Hand saws

• Sandpaper

• A painting station

• weights and a scale

• Extra car kit parts (in case of loss/breakage)

• Test track

Sign Up for your session using the SignUp Genius link in your email.

*** To participate in the main race, cars must be weighed, measured, and impounded prior to race day.

We will put number stickers on the cars to use as identifiers during the races and the year will be written on the bottom of your car.

Once all adjustments are made and your car meets the requirements, it will be checked in for the race and will then be returned to you after the race. 

You may not touch, play with, or adjust the car once it is checked in.

How to Build Your Car 

Cars MUST meet these standards:

• The overall length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches (this is the length of the block when you receive it). 

• The overall width of the car shall not exceed 2 ¾ inches, including wheels (this allows you to add width to the original block). 

• The height of the car cannot exceed the height of the track gate - 5 inches

• The width between wheels must be 1 ¾” (this is the width of the original block). 

• The car must have 3/8” clearance underneath the body so it does not rub on the center guide rail.

• The car must not weigh more than 5 ounces. (Weights will be provided at clinics and on race day.)

Cars should be built by the Cub Scouts with some adult guidance. At least two cuts on the car must be made by the Scout with a handsaw.

Building instructions are included in your kit. Read them thoroughly!

**Pack 42 leaders will apply dry graphite lubricant to all cars after impound and  prior to the start of the race. We will not be applying more during the race or between heats.

Check back soon for more updates.