Pack 42 Pinewood Derby Racers’ Info

So you wanna race? Good. First, check the Race Day Schedule.

If you show up at the time it says on the schedule, you are already very late. The schedule shows the start time for your age group but there are many things you must do before your car can be raced. At minimum, you must turn your car in.

For your car to race, you must turn your car over to the Registrar who needs to check the weight, dimensions and some other things. It is a good idea to give him your car 15 minutes before your race time so that he will have time to check it and you will have time to fix anything that he finds wrong with it.

But you might want to come even earlier than that. Before you give up your car, you can visit the Mechanic’s Table to add graphite to your axles and otherwise tune-up your car. And check out the competition.

And then later, after your races, you can claim your car and have the portrait photographer take your photograph. The pictures of your and your Akela with the car you built together will be posted on this website.

So come early and stay late. See you then!

Recap:

First, go to the mechanic’s table to do any last-second fine-tuning.

Then, turn your car over to the Registrar. He will check the weight and assign a number to your car.

Watch the races!

If you were one of the fastest cars in your age group, your car will be held until it is run in the Pack Championship. Otherwise, get your car back and get your picture taken with it! Good job, Cub Scout!