The Famous Cub Scout Pinewood Derby!

When: Saturday, February 23th!

Where: Mirolo Pavilion ( West end of The Flats, Thomas Worthington HS, by the bike trail, west of the athletic fields.)

For those who don't know: (from https://www.scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/activities/pack-events/)

Partnered with a parent or guardian, Cub Scouts work together, strengthening bonds and building confidence – and their own custom race cars! They begin with an official Pinewood Derby Race Car kit, then create a design, then carve it from the wood block provided in the kit, and detail it with paint, decals and other accessories, and perfect strategies to compete in their pack’s own Pinewood Derby. It’s a wonderful learning experience centered on teamwork, ingenuity and sportsmanship – all for the thrill of the race and a lifetime of great memories to share with fellow racers young and old.

Pinewood derby kits were distributed during the January pack meeting. If any Scout didn't get a kit, or if any sibling or parent wants to buy one for $5 to race in the Sibling or Adult Divisions, send us an email and we'll get back to you.

Pinewood Derby construction rules are as follows:

• Width — 2 3/4″

• Length — 7″

• Weight — Not over 5 ounces

• Wheel bearings, washers and bushings are prohibited.

• The car shall not ride on springs.

• Only official Cub Scout Grand Prix Pinewood Derby wheels and axles are permitted.

• Only dry lubricant is permitted.

• Details, such as steering wheel and driver are permissible as long as these details do not exceed the maximum length, width and weight specifications.

• The care must be free-wheeling, with no starting devices.

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