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[This page revised March 27, 2006] THE 2006 DISTRICT PINEWOOD DERBY RESULTS 48 Racers participated from 24 Packs Francis Benjamin, Chair District Pinewood Derby ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The following is retained from 2006 or guidance information for 2007 Dear Cub Scouter: As you know, the Chief Kamiakin Dstrict Pinewood Derby is just around the corner. This year it will be held Saturday March 18 at Living Faith Fellowship in Pullman, SW 345 Kimball. Cost is $3 per car. See below for complete rules and regulations. Please be certain these rules are strictly followed. Broken rules will result in boys being disqualified from the race. We will also be having an open class race (The only rule is that it must fit on the track), and Show N Shine competition. Cost is $2 for these. SCHEDULE: Saturday March 18, 2006 11:00 – 12:00 Check-in (Weigh in and impound)12:30 – 2:30 Derby Race2:30 – 3:30 Open Class Race2006 DISTRICT PINEWOOD DERBY The District Pinewood Derby is a run-off of the local Pinewood Derby races held by the local Packs. The 2 top finishers from each Pack are invited to participate. Alternates should be selected if one of the top finishers cannot participate. The four top place finishers overall will be given trophies. Recognition will be given to the Cub with the Best Paint Job, Best Originality, Best Workmanship and Best Sportsman Like Conduct. Cost is $3 per entry, and includes registration in both race and Show N Shine. PINEWOOD DERBY RULES The intent of the Pinewood Derby is to strengthen the relationship between the Cub Scout and his parent(s) by the introduction of a construction project requiring planning, design and building techniques. The success of the project is in the construction of the car itself, not in the resulting races. The race will determine the fastest car in the fairest setting, but it will not necessarily reflect the most successful project. As the construction of the car strengthens the Cub's relationship with his parent(s), the race strengthens the Cub's character by accepting winning and losing gracefully. The Pinewood Derby race should be an enjoyable and fun family experience for all those participating. Remember, "Keep It Simple, Make It Fun!" 1. The Cub must race the same car he raced in your Pack Derby 2. Width can't exceed 2 3/4 inches, length can't exceed 7 inches, and weight shall not exceed 5 ounces 3. All cars must be built from the official BSA kit #1622. All functional parts (wheels, axles) shall be from those items provided in the kit only. There is no exception concerning substitutions for any functional part. "Pre-cut," "Pine car" and other pre-finished cars aren't allowed. 4. Axles must be inserted into precut grooves of the car body with the wheelbase of 4-7/16 inches center to center unaltered. 5. Wheel bearings, washers, bushings and wheel coverings are prohibited. 6. Axles may be lubricated with powdered with graphite or any BSA certified lubricant. 7. No wafering (sanding thinner) or tapering (slanting to run on one side) of the wheels is permitted. Wheels must remain flat with full tread surface. All wheels must contact the track. 8. All weights must be permanently attached to the car (do not allow the weight to project from the bottom of the car as this may cause the car to hang up on the center guide of the track). 9. Once the car is weighed in and placed in the pits, NO ALTERATIONS, WEIGHT CHANGES, REPAIRS OR LUBRICATION of the car will be allowed without the approval of the Race Chairman. 10. If a car breaks down after the race, it may be disqualified at the discretion of the Chairman. 11. If a car interferes with another the heat will be re-run. 12. If a car jumps the track and does not interfere with another car, the car receives last place. 13. Registration and weigh-in times are in this brochure. Weigh-in will only be permitted at specified times. BE ON TIME or be disqualified. 14. Scoring-Each car will race on each lane of the track. The top 4 will be determined by their race times. They will race each other in a final round 15. The Pack Derby Chairman or Cubmaster WILL IMPOUND THE TOP TWO FINISHERS and alternates of the Pack Pinewood Derby. No alterations may be made to the car between the dates of the Pack Derby and the District Derby. These cars shall be in the possession of the Pack Derby Chairman or Cubmaster until the date of the District Derby, at which time they MUST BE turned into the District Derby Committee or Chairman. At this time the only alteration that is permitted is the application of dry graphite. 16. There will be no Mercury tubes or other high tech devices put on or in the cars. 17. The boys who make it to the District Pinewood Derby MUST BE PRESENT AND IN UNIFORM at the Derby or they will be disqualified. 18. It will be the responsibility of the Cubmaster to see to it that all Cubs who participate in the District Derby comply with all National Pinewood Derby rules as well as all of the rules and regulations listed above. We recommend these rules be used in the individual Pack Derbies. ANY DEVIATION FROM THE ABOVE RULES WILL RESULT IN AN AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.
DERBY CAR SHOW N SHINE AND OPEN RACESo what if your car didn't win the Pack race! You can still race at our Open Class Show. This race is open to all youth and adults. The only rule: The car must fit on the track. And, don't forget our Show N Shine! These cars will compete for 1st-3rd place ribbons. Cost is $2 per car for both Open Class Racing and the Show N Shine. Cars racing in the District Finals are automatically entered into the Show N Shine. Only Cubs are eligible for the Show N Shine! I look forward to seeing you there. If you have any question, please give me a call. Francis Benjamin (509) 432-6428 |